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5.1 Testing Air Pressure In Pressure Pot
It is
necessary
to test the air pressurein the pressurepot to make sure that it is appropriatefor the viscosityof material
being sprayedand the situation in which it is being sprayed.You don’t want the materialcoming out too quicklyso that you
get runs and sags, but you also don’t want it to come out too slowlyso that you are sprayingveryslowly. To test the air
pressure in the pressure pot, follow these simple instructions:
1. DO NOT turn on the turbineat this time.
2. Make sure your air hose and materialhoses are connected
appropriately
to the pressure pot.
3. Turn on your air compressor and wait until you have about 5PSI (0.345 Bar) in the pressure pot. Then, pull the trigger on
the spray gun until a stream of fluid flows from the tip/nozzle. NOTE: This may take a few minutes
depe
nding on the
length of your fluid hose.
4. Adjust the pressure on the pot regulatoruntil the fluid drops off or bends at
approximately
2-1/2 “(6.35cm).
5. Your pot air pressureshould be correct at this point, however, if the stream bends too short then increasethe air pressure.
If the stream bends too far, then reduce the air pressure. If you need additional help, please feel free to call our
techniciansat 1-888-900-4857.
Depressurize pressure pot using safety valve when equipment will be idle for a while. This
will prevent excess fluid from remaining in fluid hose and prevent a possible accident if the
trigger is pulled causing material to stream from the spray gun.
Always ensurethat the remotepot is tightly sealed, and all gasketsare in good shape, to preventair and fluid leaks. Be sure
to flush and clean the fluid hose at the end of a work session.For smaller jobs, insert a one gallon can inside the 2.5-gallon
(10 liter) pressure pot. This will help to keep the inside of the pot cleaner.
NOTE:It may be necessary to provide extra clearanceby removing the filter on the bottomof the pickup tube for some paint
cans to fit inside the 2.5-gallon(10 liter) pressurepot.
5.2 Cleaning Pressure Pot
Cleaning your pressure pot is important to many years of long faithful service. If you don’t clean your pressure pot it will
eventuallyget clogged up with dried material from previous jobs. Make sure you not only clean your pressure pot well but do it
quickly after you are done spraying so as to reduce the amount of time the material has to dry. To clean your pressure pot,
followthese simple instructions:
1. Remove the lid and pour your remaining finish back into your can or if you have reduced it, into a different container for
storage.
2. Pour solvent or water (dependingon the type of finish you have used) into the pressure pot and resealthe lid.
3.
Re-pressurize
the pressurepot with air.
4. Turn on your turbine and pull the trigger on the spraygun fully open until the material comes out clean.
5. Removethe lid once again and pour out any unused water or solvent.
6.
W
ipe the inside of the pressure pot, pickuptube and lid with a clean rag.
7. If you use water-basedmaterials, dry the pressurepot.
8. Store in a clean dry place for use next time.