Operation
When to Shut Down the System
Shut down the system at the end of the work shift and before checking, adjusting, cleaning, or repairing the system. Always relieve the pressure.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury whenever you are instructed to relieve pressure, always follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 6.
Flushing the System
Flush the system at the following times:
DBefore the
DWhen changing colors
DBefore fluid can dry or settle out in a dormant system.
DBefore storing the system
Flush the system as follows (See Fig. 1):
1.Relieve the pressure.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury whenever you are instructed to relieve pressure, always follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 6.
2.Remove the gun air cap before flushing, and clean it separately.
3.Place the suction tube into a grounded metal pail of compatible solvent.
4.Make sure the air regulators (E and F) are closed.
NOTE: The gun air regulator (F) always stays closed during flushing.
5.Open the
6.Slowly open the pump air regulator (E) until the pump starts.
7.Hold the gun against a grounded metal waste pail, and fully trigger the gun. If your system has a fluid pressure regulator (G), slowly open it until the fluid flows smoothly.
8.When solvent appears, release the gun trigger.
9.For a
For flushing after spraying fluid: trigger the gun and flush with solvent until the system is thoroughly cleaned.
10.Repeat the procedure with clean solvent, if needed.
11.Lift the fluid intake tube from the fluid supply, and trigger the gun and run the pump until air comes from the gun.
12.Relieve the pressure.
The system is now ready to be stored or primed with another fluid. See Priming the System on page 7.
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