CONTENTS

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1. THE HERO HVLP ADVANTAGE

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2.GETTING STARTED

2.1

Unpacking Your HERO System

4

2.2

Testing The Turbine

4

2.3

Testing The Variable Speed Control

4

2.4

Connecting The Hose To The Turbine

5

2.5

Connecting The Spray Gun And Test Spray

5

3.GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3.1

Operating Instructions And Painting Tips

6

3.2

Paint Preparation And Viscosity Chart

6

3.3

Needle, Fluid Tip And Air Cap Selection

7

3.4

Surface Preparation

9

3.5

Operating The Turbine

9

3.6

Spray Gun Terminology

9

3.7

Operating The Spray Gun

10

3.8

Testing Prior To Spraying

11

3.9

Basic Spraying Techniques

12

4.CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

4.1

Basic Clean Up

14

4.2

Maintaining Turbine Air Filters

14

4.3

Complete Disassembly And Cleaning Of Spray Gun

15

4.4

Changing The Needle, Fluid Tip And Air Cap

16

4.5

Replacing The Cup Top Gasket

16

4.6

Replacing The Gland Seal

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5.TROUBLESHOOTING

5.1

Basic Troubleshooting Chart

18

5.2

Troubleshooting Finish Problems

20

6.OPTIONS, ACCESSORIES, AND REPLACEMENT PARTS

 

6.1

Cup-Fed Systems

21

 

6.2

Volume-Fed Systems With Built-In Compressor

21

 

6.3

Volume-Fed Systems For Use With Shop Compressors

21

 

6.4

Needles, Fluid Tips and Air Caps

21

 

6.5

Gun Extension Wands, Touch-Up Cup Kit and Other Accessories

22

 

6.6

Replacement Parts and Technical Specifications

22

7.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

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