User manual EARLEX SPRAY STATION HV 3900

[. . . ] ALWAYS COMPLY WITH THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ISSUED WITH THIS PRODUCT AND THE MATERIAL BEING USED. Only use the unit as detailed in these instructions. 2 L0635 HV3900 10_05 UK. qxd 16/01/2006 10:44 Page 3 EXPLODED PARTS VIEW 5 6 4 1 2 3 9 10 7 8 16 12 14 11 15 13 17 18 19 PARTS LIST Key Description 01. 19. Gland Seal Paint Feed Tube Paint Container Seal Paint Container (Clear) Hose Assembly Viscosity Cup Filter Hose Clip Hose Clip Screw (4x) L0272 L0214 L0335 L0201 L0558 SG243 L0290 L0505 L0506 AC45 L0635 HV3900 10_05 UK. qxd 16/01/2006 10:44 Page 4 HVLP stands for High Volume, Low Pressure. This is a type of spraying that allows you to spray accurately but without all the overspray that occurs with the high pressure tank type equipment. [. . . ] 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 it's recommended viscosity, repeat the above step. 4 L0635 HV3900 10_05 UK. qxd 16/01/2006 10:44 Page 5 Fill the paint container with the material to be sprayed. Place the motor unit onto a clean surface, free from any loose debris or liquids. ALWAYS KEEP THE MOTOR UNIT AS FAR AWAY FROM THE SPRAYING AREA AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT PAINT CONTAMINATING THE MOTOR. 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. Before operating the unit please ensure that the container is securely fixed to the gun body and the gland nut (9) is not loose. To check the gland nut is correctly fitted you will need a small adjustable spanner. Pull the trigger 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. To obtain the optimum setting gradually unscrew the nut by turning it in an anti-clockwise direction until the needle moves forward into the fluid tip (4). The spray gun has 3 different spray patterns ­ Horizontal, Vertical and Round (Fig. 3). 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 corners ­ that are difficult to reach. Fig. 3 To adjust the spray pattern, loosen the Air Cap Ring (1), adjust the position of the Air Cap (2) to obtain either a vertical, horizontal or round pattern then re-tighten the aircap ring. Vertical Jet Horizontal Jet Round Jet OPERATION SPRAY PATTERNS The volume of paint sprayed is easily adjustable (Fig. 4). Completely close the Fluid Adjusting Screw (8) 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 Fluid Adjusting Screw clockwise again. Once the correct spray pattern is obtained you are able to commence spraying. The paint volume needs to be adjusted everytime you change the spray pattern especially when you use the round pattern, as this spray pattern can often contain too much paint. PAINT VOLUME Fig. 4 SPRAYING TECHNIQUE 1. To obtain the best results always keep your spray gun level and at an equal distance from the object you are spraying, ideally 25-30cm (10"-12") (side to side or up or down) from the surface (Fig. 5a). Avoid spraying at an angle as this will lead to runs on the surface (Fig. 5b). Let your arm control the left to right movement rather than your wrist as this will help to give you an even paint distribution over the whole area. [. . . ] If you are using an extension lead it must be rated at a minimum of 6 amps and fully unwound. Do not operate with a lead rated at less than 6 amps as this will cause premature failure of the motor which is not covered by the guarantee. As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of the application may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. [. . . ]