User manual EARLEX 3900

[. . . ] L0635 04\08 UK. qxd 25/7/08 10:41 am Page 1 SPRAY STATION 2900 & 3900 THE COMPLETE PAINT SPRAYING KIT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing the Earlex Spray System kit. This is a highly versatile spray kit and can be used on a variety of applications. BEFORE USE - PLEASE READ THESE SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. Please retain for future reference L0635 04\08 UK. qxd 25/7/08 10:41 am Page 2 SAFETY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ BEFORE USE G NEVER under any circumstances aim the nozzle at another person or animal. [. . . ] Add the thinner to the paint and stir, measure the viscosity using the recommended viscosity chart above. If the paint requires further thinning, dilute the paint by another 5% (5% will be equal to half a viscosity cup) with the required thinner and measure the viscosity, if the paint is not at its recommended viscosity, repeat the above step. Note: Some paints are outside the ranges listed above. Please contact our helpline for Fig. 1 further information. 4 L0635 04\08 UK. qxd 25/7/08 10:41 am Page 5 OPERATION Fill the Paint Container (15) with the material to be sprayed. DO NOT OVERFILL above MAX level indicator. Push the Paint Feed Tube firmly into the base of the Spray Gun body. Screw the Paint Container onto the gun body tightly. Place the motor unit onto a clean surface, free from any loose debris or liquids. Connect the Hose (16) to the back of the Spray Gun. 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 and are ready to spray, switch on the unit. No paint will be sprayed until the trigger on the spray gun is gently pulled. Before starting any work on spraying actual objects we suggest you spend some time practicing on cardboard or newspaper until you have got used to how the spray gun works. G An airtight seal is essential for the correct operation of this gun. G Before operating the unit please ensure that the Paint Container (15) is securely fixed to the gun body and G Over time the Gland Seal (12) will wear and need adjusting. To check the Gland Nut is correctly fitted you the Gland Nut (11) is not loose. will need a small adjustable spanner. Pull the Trigger (7) back and gradually tighten the Gland Nut by turning it in a clockwise direction until the Needle is not free to move when the Trigger is released. G To obtain the optimum setting gradually unscrew the Gland Nut by turning it in an anti-clockwise direction until the needle moves forward into the Fluid Tip (4). To check your settings are correct spray a container of water. Re-adjust if necessary. SPRAY PATTERNS The Spray Gun has 3 different spray patterns ­ Horizontal, Vertical and Round (Fig. 3). The Horizontal and Vertical are recommended for large surfaces. The Horizontal is suitable for spraying up and down and the Vertical is suitable for spraying from side to side, while the Round spray is used for small objects or for areas - such as Fig. 3 corners ­ that are difficult to reach. [. . . ] If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Earlex Ltd or our appointed agents. Your unit has been supplied with a mains lead with a fitted fused plug. Please read the following safety instructions before use. If the fitted plug is cut off from the mains lead then the plug must be disposed of safely. [. . . ]