User manual HERKULES G520

[. . . ] Use the equipment only for its intended use. Do not exceed the maximum working pressure of the lowest rated system component. Do not operate the gun washer at a pressure above the maximum working pressure rating of the gun(s) being cleaned. Route the hoses away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces. [. . . ] Remove all gauges and regulators from painting equipment. Remove the air cap/fluid tip from the paint gun. Connect the air channel line to the spray gun using the supplied quick disconnects or replace the supplied quick disconnects with ones compatible with the shops equipment. Pressure clean nozzle 2) Paint channel Air channel line 3) 4) 5) Clean rinse nozzle CAUTION 4) All pressure gauges must be removed before placing the equipment in the gun washer to avoid damaging the gauges. Squeeze the trigger of the spray gun and step on the pressure clean / brush clean foot pedal to send a pressurized flow of water through the paint channel. Note: Position the spray gun so that the flow of water exiting the paint gun is contained within the Gun Washer tub. Cleaning Equipment 1) Set the indicator on the front leg to cleaning brush. Press the foot pedal located at the bottom of the front leg to activate the cleaning brush. Manually clean the paint cup (if present), the removed air cap assembly and the outside of the paint gun. Set the indicator on the front leg to pressure clean. Position the spray gun so the pressure clean nozzle is inserted into the paint channel of the spray gun. 2) 3) Page 6 of 13 Operation Clean rinse 1) 2) Fill an additional bucket (not supplied) with clean water. Insert the clean rinse inlet tube located on the left side of the Gun Washer in the bucket. Set the rinse / agitator switch on the front of the Gun Washer to rinse. Position the spray gun so the clean rinse nozzle is inserted into the paint channel of the spray gun. Squeeze the trigger of the spray gun and step on the clean rinse foot pedal to send a pressurized flow of clean water through the paint channel. Return the rinse / agitator switch to the neutral position when finished. Use the air gun to dry off any wet components. 7) 4) Open the ball valve to allow the dirty water to drain through the filter bags. The filter bags capture the paint debris, and the bucket captures the filtered water that can be reused for cleaning. 3) Note: Reuse the water until it becomes tacky to the touch then dispose of the dirty water according to local, state and national regulations. 5) Clean the inside of the tub using the cleaning brush. Once the tub is clean, use the pressure clean nozzle to clean off the brush. Clean the filter bag by removing the paint debris. Note: Allow the floculated paint to dry before removing from filter. Dispose of all paint waste according to local, state and national regulations. [. . . ] If it's not, slightly loosen the nuts holding the limit valve on the right front leg of the stand. Make sure limit valves located on the right and left legs of the stand are not stuck in closed position. Make sure the filter at the end of the pick up tube is completely submerged in water. Check all fluid connections to ensure that there are no leaks. [. . . ]