Cleanup

A thorough cleaning after each use of the roller is important to keep it in good working order.

Detailed Cleanup

Cleaning the Roller Cover

NOTE: When using latex paint, use warm soapy water for cleaning parts. When using oil paint, the appropriate solvent is often mineral spirits. Always follow the paint manufacturer's recommendations for appropriate solvent. Not recommended for lacquer and other hard solvents.

CAUTION

1.Pull one end of the splatter shield out of the end cap and slip opposite end off of the roller handle.

2.Press the locking tab and remove the roller cover and roller core.

3.Unscrew the end cap and slide the roller cover off of the roller core.

Tab

End Cap

Core

Cover

Shield

Do not turn the roller upside down or on its side. If liquid gets inside the drive housing it could damage the unit.

Quick Cleanup

The following steps outline the basic cleanup procedures. For more detailed instructions on how to perform each step, refer to the Detailed Cleanup section in this manual.

1. Clean the roller cover.

2. Remove paint in hose.

3. Empty fluid tank.

4. Clean hose.

5. Clean roller handle.

6. Remove the pump assembly.

7. Remove and clean the valves. 8. Clean the pump assembly.

9. Clean and lubricate the

10. Reassemble the pump and

piston and O-ring.

attach it to the drive housing.

4. Clean the roller cover with the appropriate solvent.

NOTE: For latex, clean roller cover, core and end cap thoroughly in warm soapy water.

For oil-based paints, clean roller cover, core and end cap in the appropriate solvent recommended by the paint manufacturer.

Removing Paint from the Hose and Container

1. Remove the drive housing from fluid container.

2.

Hold the roller handle over

 

 

 

the paint pail and run the

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pump to remove excess

 

 

 

paint from hose and pump.

 

 

3.

Pour remaining paint from

 

 

 

container back into paint pail.

 

 

Cleaning the Hose

 

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Thoroughly

 

 

For Latex:

1. Remove the hose from the motor compartment.

2. Insert the hard plastic tube of the faucet adapter into the paint hose.

3. Push the adaptor over a faucet.

4. Slowly increase the water pressure and run water through the hose and handle until the water come out clean.

For Oil:

1.Fill the paint container with the appropriate solvent recommended by the paint manuafacturer.

2.Circulate the solvent through hose and roller arm for several minutes.

Cleaning the Roller Handle Assembly

1. Remove the seal from the end of the roller handle. Note the direction of the lip for correct replacement.

2. Clean the handle and seal thoroughly.

3. Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the seal.

4. Replace the seal in the proper direction.

Removing the Pump from the Drive Housing

1. Turn the retaining nut on the pump counterclockwise.

2. Pull out the pump assembly.

NOTE: The piston will remain attached.

3. Wipe excess paint off of the piston. 4. Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the pump O-Ring.

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