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8.3 Replacing the Emitter Points
The emitter points, built into the plastic tip of the gun, usually last the life of
the unit. However, the tip should be replaced if it is broken, or if the points are
bent, broken, otherwise damaged, or if you are unable to remove dirt by cleaning
the points with isopropyl alcohol. A replacement tip containing a pair of emitter
points is available from 3M; see Table 1.
8.31 Insert the tip of a screwdriver into the slot on the gun barrel. See Figure 4.
8.32 Using the screwdriver as a lever, loosen the old clip, grasp it between
your thumb and forefinger, and detach it from the gun. The emitter points
are very sharp; touch only the plastic lip, and handle it carefully. To
avoid damaging the points, do not touch them with hard objects such as a
screwdriver.
8.33 To insert the new emitter points, hold the gun with the barrel pointing up.
8.34 Grasp the new clip between your thumb and forefinger, and align it so the
curved edges match the curve of the inside of the gun barrel.
8.35 Align the blunt prongs of the emitters with
the holes in the barrel and set the clip into
place.
8.36 Press the clip all the way in using the tip of
a screwdriver. It should fit snugly between
the raised rim of the barrel and the raised
rim of the air nozzle. If the clip overlaps the
air nozzle, it is installed backward.
Part Part # Status
120 Volt AC Wall Transformer 960X/980X Replacement
230 Volt AC Wall Transformer 980E-X Replacement
Air Filter 3-Pack 980-F Replacement
Emitter Points 980-T Replacement
Figure 4
Table 1: Replacement and optional parts
