User manual EARLEX SPRAY STATION HV 3000

[. . . ] Always wear the correct protective face mask when spraying. We would also recommend the use of gloves, goggles and overalls. After every use ensure that you clean your spray gun thoroughly and grease the fluid needle packing. WARNING: The substances used with this spray gun (paint, thinner etc) may contain hazardous, harmful, explosive or corrosive materials. [. . . ] If a water based paint then water is added, if oil based then white spirit, if cellulose then a cellulose thinner is added. As some paints, wood preservatives and other sprayable materials contain particles that have differing qualities, please ensure that when filling the paint container of the spray gun, that the paint is filtered through either a funnel with a filter on it or through nylon tights or stockings. This will ensure that no large particles enter the paint container, so preventing blockages and providing you with trouble free spraying. Ensure that a face mask, gloves and goggles are worn at all times when spraying. 9 IDEAL VISCOSITY Water based paints and emulsions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 - 60 seconds Oil based paints. . . . . . . . . . . . 45 - 50 seconds Wood preservatives. . . . . . No dilution Primers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 - 50 seconds Varnishes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No dilution Aluminium paints. . . . . . . . . . No dilution Wood stains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No dilution Cellulose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manufacturers ratio This gun can be used with products having a viscosity ranging from 10 to a maximum of 60 seconds. Dip the viscosity cup into the material and fill up. Time how long it takes for the viscosity cup to empty (Fig. 1). Using the above chart (or manufacturer's instructions) as a guide determine if the material requires further thinning, if so then thin accordingly. Fig. 1 10 OPERATION Fill the paint container with the material to be sprayed. Push the fluid tube firmly into the base of the gun body. Screw the container onto the gun body tightly. Place the unit onto a clean floor space, free from any loose debris, liquids or dust sheets that could block the motor inlet. Unwind the hose from the main housing and connect to the back of the gun. Uncoil the mains cable from the base of the unit and plug in. ALWAYS KEEP THE MOTOR UNIT AS FAR AWAY FROM THE SPRAYING AREA AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT PAINT CONTAMINATING THE MOTOR. Once you have set up ready to spray, switch on the unit. No paint will be sprayed from the gun until the trigger on the spray gun is pulled. Before starting any work on spraying actual objects we suggest you spend a small amount of time practicing on cardboard or newspaper until you have got used to how the gun works. 11 SPRAY PATTERNS Fig. 2 Vertical Jet Horizontal Jet Round Jet The gun has 3 different spray patterns ­ Horizontal, Vertical and Round (Fig. 2) The horizontal and vertical are recommended for large surfaces. The round spray is used for small objects or for areas - such as corners ­ that are difficult to reach. To adjust the spray pattern, loosen the adjustment ring (9), adjust the position of the air cap (8) to obtain either a vertical, horizontal or round pattern then re-tighten the adjustment ring. 12 PAINT VOLUME The volume of paint sprayed is easily adjustable. (Fig. 3) Fig. 3 Completely close adjustment screw (4) by turning this clockwise as far as it will go. Whilst pulling the trigger, begin turning the adjustment screw anti-clockwise until the volume of paint you require is obtained. If the paint spray is too wide or contains too much paint turn the adjustment screw clockwise again. Once the correct spray pattern is obtained you are able to commence spraying. 13 SPRAYING TECHNIQUE 1. [. . . ] There is no maintenance or adjustment G required. G Clean the turbine and hose unit with a damp cloth G after use. G The hose is stored by locating this into the clips on G the side of the main body G The mains lead is stored by wrapping around the G base of the unit and locating the plug in the space G at the back of the unit. G The compartment on the top of the unit can be G used for the storage of accessories. 20 TROUBLE SHOOTING Air intake blocked debris can block the air intake underneath the unit 21 MAINS CONNECTION This unit is a Class II appliance which means it is double insulated for your protection, no earthing wire is necessary. [. . . ]