Installation/Operation
How to Clean the Spray Tip
and Clear a Spray Tip Obstruction.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fluid injection or splashing in the eyes or on the skin, do not hold a hand, body or rag in front of the spray tip when cleaning or checking a clogged tip. Point the gun toward the ground or into a waste container when checking to see if the spray tip is cleared.
Do not try to “blow back” paint; this is not an air spray gun.
Do not wipe fluid buildup off the gun or spray tip until pressure is relieved.
Cleaning during the day.
1.Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure, page 5.
2.Clean the front of the tip frequently during the day to help reduce buildup. Also clean the tip and tip guard at the end of each work day. Use a solvent- soaked brush to clean the spray tip.
Clearing an obstruction.
If the spray tip clogs while spraying, immediately stop spraying, then:
Gun
1.Engage the trigger safety latch, open the pressure drain valve.
2.Remove the spray tip and blow out the obstruction by applying air to the front of the spray tip. Or, let the spray tip and gun nozzle soak to dissolve the obstruction. If it won’t dissolve, jar it out by tapping the back of the spray tip against a flat surface.
CAUTION
Never soak the entire gun in solvent. Prolonged exposure to solvent can ruin the packings.
Gun
1.Engage the trigger safety latch. Rotate the RAC IV tip handle 180_. See Fig. 4.
2.Disengage the trigger safety latch. Trigger the gun into a pail or onto the ground to remove clog.
3.Engage the trigger safety latch. Rotate the tip handle to the spraying position.
4.If the tip is still clogged, lock the gun trigger safety, shut off the sprayer and disconnect the power source, and open the pressure drain valve to relieve pressure. Clean the spray tip as shown in manual
KEY
A Handle shown in spraying position. Turn handle 180_ and trigger gun to clear clog.
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Fig. 4
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