User manual HERKULES G550

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Do not adjust. Air supply port 2) Page 5 of 12 Operation Connecting the water to the washer 1) 2) Insert the filter mount frame into the bucket. Fill with water until the water level reaches the bottom of the filter support cross arms. Connect the large filter bag to the filter mount frame so that the bottom of the filter is resting on the filter support. Insert the small filter bag into the large bag and connect to the filter mount frame. Place the bucket under the Gun Washer and insert the pick up tube between the bucket wall and the filter. Close ball valve. Ball valve 3) Pick up tube 4) Filter mount frame 5) 6) Preparing the Equipment to be washed 1) Remove paint cup or paint line and the air line from the paint gun. Drain excess paint from cup and gun into a separate container. 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) 3) 4) 5) Paint channel Air channel line CAUTION All pressure gauges must be removed before placing the equipment in the gun washer to avoid damaging the gauges. Clean rinse nozzle 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. 4) 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. 2) 3) Page 6 of 12 Operation Clean rinse 1) 2) Fill an additional bucket (not supplied) with clean water. Insert the clean rinse pick up tube located on the left side of the Gun Washer in the bucket. Set the rinse / agitator switch on the right side 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. 4) 3) Filtering Dirty water (optional) 1) 2) Remove the cleaning platform from inside of the tank. [. . . ] Make sure the indicator on the front leg is set to pressurized clean. Make sure intake filter is not clogged (Clean or replace). Make sure the air line is properly connected with at least 75 psi. Check all air connections to ensure that there are no leaks. [. . . ]