Flushing
Read prior to using your sprayer
1.New Sprayer
Your Airlessco unit was factory tested in an antifreeze solution which was left in the pump. Before using oil-base paint, flush with mineral spirits only. Before using water-base paint flush with soapy water, then do a clean water flush.
2.Changing Colors
Flush with a compatible solvent such as mineral spirits or water.
3.Changing from Water-Base to Oil-Base Paint
Flush with soapy water, then mineral spirits.
4.Changing from Oil-Base to Water-Base Paint
Flush with mineral spirits, followed by soapy water, then do a clean water flush.
5.Storage
Oil-base paint: Flush with mineral spirits.
Water-base paint: Flush with water, then mineral spirits and leave the pump, hose and gun filled with mineral spirits. For longer storage, use mixture of mineral spirits and motor oil (half & half). Shut off the sprayer, follow Pressure Relief Procedure on page 10