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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Gland washers (16) prevent leakage of air passing the needle. This leakage reduces the performance of the spray gun and must, therefore, be kept to a minimum. After a period of use the gland washers will wear. This is normal and can be compensated by gradual adjustment of the gland nut (15). Periodically check to ensure the gland nut is not loose. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN as this will increase wear of the washers. When necessary just tighten the nut lightly using the special spanner (27) provided.

By tightening this nut, the inside diameter of gland washers reduce thereby closing any small gap that may have occurred between the needle and gland washers, therefore, eliminating excessive leakage.

 

TURBINE UNIT

 

 

 

 

 

●The turbine unit only requires minimal maintenance

 

 

 

 

Ensure its filter (28) element is kept clean at all times.

 

 

 

 

This is the filter underneath the main body of the turbine. Disconnect the unit from the power supply, turn on side and remove foam material. This

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can be washed out if necessary and replaced when dry. From time to time this filter will need replacing (part no.L0058).

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The turbine bearings are sealed and lubricated for life. There is no maintenance or adjustment required.

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Clean the turbine and hose unit with a damp cloth after use.

 

 

 

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The hose is stowed by coiling it between the motor housing and hose cover.

 

 

 

 

The power cord is stowed by wrapping around the base of the unit and locating the plug in the space at the back of the unit.

 

TROUBLESHOOTING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEM

 

CAUSE

 

ACTION REQUIRED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The paint runs on the item

 

Paint too diluted

 

Add undiluted material

 

 

 

being sprayed

 

Paint volume too high

 

Reduce the paint flow by adjusting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

screw (12)

 

 

 

 

 

Moving too slowly

 

Increase speed of application

 

 

 

 

 

Gun trigger being held for too long

 

Release trigger earlier

 

 

 

 

 

Gun too close

 

Increase the distance between gun and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

workpiece

 

 

 

Paint is thin or irregular

 

Paint too diluted

 

Add undiluted material

 

 

 

 

 

Paint volume too low

 

Increase the paint flow by adjusting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

screw (12)

 

 

 

 

 

Moving too fast

 

Reduce speed of application

 

 

 

 

 

Gun clogged

 

Clean the gun

 

 

 

 

 

Gun too far away

 

Reduce the distance between gun and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

workpiece

 

 

 

No paint being produced

 

Paint too thick

 

Add thinner

 

 

 

 

 

Gun clogged

 

Clean the gun

 

 

 

 

 

Pick up tube clogged

 

Clean pick up tube (24)

 

 

 

 

 

Air hose split

 

Replace air hose

 

 

 

 

 

Grainy paint

 

Filter the paint

 

 

 

 

 

Container almost empty

 

Refill container

 

 

 

 

 

Gun at an angle

 

Ensure pick up tube is angled towards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

paint

 

 

 

 

 

Air intake blocked

 

Check no paper or loose debris can

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

block the air intake underneath the unit

 

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