Apollo Sprayers PRECISION-5 User manual

ApolloSprayers
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PRECISION-5
Turbine Instruction Manual
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TableofContents
1 Safety................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2 TrueHVLP™ Spray Finishing Systems
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2.1 How Your HVLP Turbine System Works ............................................................................................................................. 5
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2.2 How Your Spray Gun Works ................................................................................................................................................ 5
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2.3 Preparing To Use Your HVLP Turbine System.................................................................................................................... 5
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2.4 Familiarize Yourself With Your True HVLP™ Turbine Spray Gun...................................................................................... 6
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2.5 Get To Know Your Turbine .................................................................................................................................................. 6
3 Apollo Turbine Model Precision-5
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4 Know Your
Coatings .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
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4.1 Coating Properties……......................................................................................................................................................... 7
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4.2 Your Choice of Coatings and Viscosity ……......................................................................................................................... 8
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4.3 Technique............................................................................................................................................................................ 10
5 Using Pressure Pots With Turbine Systems
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5.1 Testing Air Pressure In Pressure Pot .................................................................................................................................. 12
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5.2 Cleaning Pressure Pot ........................................................................................................................................................... 12
6 Record Of Turbine
Use........................................................................................................................................................ 13
7 Record Of Turbine
Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................... 13
8 Turbine Maintenance And
Cleaning .................................................................................................................................... 14
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8.1 Pre-Filter Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
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8.2 Filter Maintenance............................................................................................................................................................... 15
8.3 Annual Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................................. 16
9 Running Multiple Spray Guns With A
Turbine ..................................................................................................................... 16
10 Model
4500 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
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4550 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 19
12 Genuine Apollo Accessories
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Warranty .............................................................................................................................................................................. 24

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1 Safety
Read all instructions and safety precautions before operating the unit.
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a situation that could result in damage to the equipment or other property.
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Risk of fire or explosion! Solvent and paint fumes can explode or ignite, causing
severe injury and property damage.
Paints and solvents containing HALOGENATED HYDROCARBONS can react
explosively with aluminum. Always check the product’s label before using these
materials in the unit.
Hazardous vapors: Paint, solvents, insecticides and other materials may be
harmful if inhaled, causing severe nausea, fainting or poisoning.
Make sure the room is well ventilated. Avoid all ignition sources, such as static
electricity, sparks, open flames, hot objects, sparks from connecting and
disconnecting power cords, and working light switches.
Follow the material and solvent manufacturers’ safety precautions and
warnings. Do not use liquids with flash points less than 100° F (38° C).
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Static electricity can be produced by HVLP spraying. Make sure any electrically
conductive object being sprayed is grounded to prevent static sparking. The
sprayer is grounded to prevent static sparking. The sprayer is grounded through
the electrical cord.
Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a chance that vapors may be inhaled.
Read all instructions with the mask to ensure that the mask will provide the
necessary protection against the inhalation of harmful vapors.
Do not carry the turbine while spraying.
Keep the turbine at the maximum distance from the spraying area.

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NOTICE
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Tipping the spray gun causes the spray gun to clog. Dried spray material also clogs the pressure delivery
tube and fittings. The spray gun does not function when clogging occurs.
When not in use, be sure to disconnect the hose and place the spray gun into the Handi-Hold™ Docking
Station on the turbine to avoid tipping.
Improper installation of the ground plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If repair or
replacement of the plug or cord is necessary, do not connect the ground wire to either flat blade
terminal. The wire with green insulation (with or without a yellow stripe) is the
grounding wire.
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1. For any question regarding proper installation of the ground plug, consult a qualified (licensed
or certified) electrician.
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2. Do not modify the plug provided. If the plug does not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
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3. This product is for use on a nominal 110-volt circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like
the plug in Figure 2. Make sure that the product is connected to an outlet having the same
configuration as the plug. Do not use adapters with this product.
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4. If an extension cord is required, use only a three wire extension cord that has the same
configuration as the unit cord, including the (round) ground terminal. Make sure that the
extension cord is plugged into a properly grounded receptacle.
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5. When using an extension cord, be sure it is in good condition and heavy enough to meet the
specifications in the chart below. If an extension cord is needed the following wire sizes must
be used.
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25’ cord (7.62m)…………………………............................ 10, 12, or 14 Gauge
50’ cord
(15.24m)………………………………................... 10 or 12 Gauge
100’ cord (30.48m)…………
……………………………...... 10 Gauge
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Grounding instructionsfor all countries using a 2 pronged plug configuration.
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Figure 2
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This product must be properly grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces
the risk of electrical shock by providing an alternate path for the electrical current.
This product is equipped with a cord that has a ground wire and an appropriate ground plug. Plug the unit into an outlet that
is properly installed and grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances.
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Safety Note: Users in countries in continental Europe and Australia and anywhere that offers a two pronged plug must be
aware that this configuration does not provide grounding.

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2 TrueHVLP™ Spray Finishing Systems
CONGRATULATIONS!!You have just purchased the finest HVLP air turbine system available.
You are about to enjoy the great benefits of TrueHVLP™. Our designs are the result of many
years experience in manufacturing HVLP turbine systems, and HVLP spray guns. We have
painstakingly worked and consulted with professional spray finishers to bring you this versatile,
well engineered tool.
Whether you are new to spray finishing, you have spray finished before, or are just new to HVLP
spraying; there are some basic spray finishing guidelines that will help you to achieve the best
results and optimum success from your new equipment. Reading this information carefully and following these simple steps
will ensure that you get the best performance and results from your new TrueHVLP™ spray system.
Check the contents of your box. The following are included:
(1) Precision-5 Turbine Unit
(1) TrueHVLP™ Spray Gun
(1) 27’ Air Hose
(1) Instruction Manual
(1) Wrench
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(1) Spray Gun Lube
(1) Cleaning Brush
(1) Electric Cord
(2) Quick Coupler (1x Handi-Hold™) (1x Hose
Coupler)
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2.1 How Your HVLP Turbine System Works
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Your turbine system has three components: the turbine unit (1), spray gun (2) and air hose (3). The turbine unit, when
connected to the correct electrical power supply and with the on/off switch in the “on” position, provides a continuous
sourc e of
clean, warm, dry, High Volume Low Pressure (HVLP) air. The air hose connects the turbine unit to the spray gun. Air flows
through the hose to the nozzle of the speciallydesigned TrueHVLP™spray gun. Atomizationof the coating is achieved when
the air mixes with the stream of fluid passing through the tip/nozzle. This low pressure atomizationprinciple
achieves minimum
misting (overspray) to the spray environment.
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2.2 How Your Spray Gun Works
Apollo offers two types of Turbine Spray Guns. The 5000 series and the 7500 series. The 5000 series spray guns are bleeder
style. When the turbine blower is turned “on”, air will constantly flow through the air cap. The 7500 series spray guns are non-
bleeder style.When the turbine blower is turned “on”, air will only flow through the air cap when the trigger on the spray gun
is activated or pulled back. Air also flows through the air feed tube to pressurize the cup and deliver fluid to the tip/nozzle.
When the paint flow screw is opened and the trigger pulled back, fluid flows through the tip/nozzle mixing with the air flow
delivered from the air cap and projects a fine atomized mist to your work piece. Spray pattern control will vary depending on
the spray gun model. Consult your individual spray gun manual for detailed operation and maintenance of your spray gun.
2.3 Preparing To Use Your HVLP Turbine System
Connect the air hose to the turbine. Pull back the spring loaded quick disconnect coupler and insert the male connector
on
the
air hose into the turbine connector. Release the ring. Your air hose will be locked into place. To release the air hose, pull

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back on the spring loaded quick coupler ring with your fingers and pull. Connect other end of
hose to spray gun using this same procedure. Plug power cord into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances.
NOTICE
Do not cover or enclose the turbine. It is important to draw cool/ambient air
through the unit for optimum performance. Avoid placing the turbine in a
warm environment or in direct sunlight.
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2.4 Familiarize Yourself With Your True HVLP™ Turbine Spray Gun
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Refer to your Spray Gun Instruction Manual for information, setup and operation of your model spray gun.
You are now ready to spray your coating of choice on your work piece. Good quality results with your TrueHVLP™ spray
finishing equipment are a combination of careful preparation of your project, a proper spraying environment, a basic
knowledge of the coatings you will be using and how these coatings work with your TrueHVLP™spray equipment.
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Pressure will remain in the spray cup when unit is off. If you pull the trigger back, a stream of fluid
will flow. To prevent accidents, turn material flow screw clockwise until it is completely closed. The
trigger is now locked in the closed position.
Note: It is not necessary to empty and clean your spray gun when you pause between applications. Be sure, however, to
clean your spray gun thoroughly at the end of your work session. Do not leave material in your spray gun overnight. Extra
caution must be taken when spraying coatings that have a catalyst or hardener added. These coatings can harden in your
spray gun quickly, making cleaning difficult or impossible.Read manufacturer’s coating instructions as to how much time you
have before catalyst/hardenerbegins to set up.
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2.5 Get To Know Your Turbine
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Handi-Hold™ Spray Gun Docking Station
Every Precision-5 turbine comes equipped with the Handi-Hold™ Spray Gun Docking Station (A), Apollo’s smart
innovation. Store, hold or transport your spray gun in a vertical position with no risk of it falling over. Ready to spray
when you are. Disconnect hose from spray gun and insert coupler into the Handi-Hold™ Spray Gun Docking Station
(A). As shown.
3 Apollo Turbine Model Precision-5
The model Precision-5 is the newest Precision Series turbine system by Apollo Sprayers
International, Inc. Apollo’s Precision Air Control Technology (PACT) allows you to control
the air pressure from the turbine to within 1/10th of a PSI. The Precision-5 comes supplied
with one spray gun and hose. The unit has the capability to run two spray guns using the
optional “Y” connector.
In order to operate the Precision-5 it is important to connect the hose and spray gun. The
turbine will not operate correctly without back pressure to the motor, which means the
spray gun and hose need to be connected. The Precision-5 is NOT compatible with
“Bleeder” style spray guns. Push the male connector, on the hose into the female quick
connect on the turbine. Push the female quick connect on the hose onto the male end on
the spray gun handle. Your system is now connected.
To control the air pressure on the Precision-5 turbine, connect the spray gun and
hose with the turbine. Plug the turbine into the appropriate voltage for your model.
Push the ON/OFF switch to the ON position. The factory has calibrated your turbine motor for the maximum output pressure
possible with a 5-stage motor. To get an accurate stable spraying pressure it is advised that you let the turbine warm up for
about 5-10 minutes. Once the turbine motor is warm the LCD will give you an accurate pressure reading to 1/10th PSI.

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It is important to understand the difference between static or sealed pressure vs. flow pressure. When setting the
turbine pressurefor spraying you should always set the flow pressure. You can set the flow pressure by connecting
the spray gun and turning the system on. Turn the material flow screw on the spray gun about 2 full turns counter
clockwise. Make sure you don’t have any material in the cup or that you don’t pull the
trigger back all the way. If you do, you will release the material in the cup. You
only need
to release the air pressure from the spray gun, not the material in order to set the flow
pressure. This is why it is preferable to set the pressure without any material in the cup.
Pull the trigger and release the air from the spray gun. While continuing to pull the
trigger, adjust the pressure on the turbine to the spraying pressure of your choice. Once
you have set the pressure release the trigger. The pressure will stay where you set
it.
Pull
the trigger again and watch the LCD screen. You will notice the air pressure drop
and then go back to where you set the pressure. This will work for any pressure setting.
NEVER set the turbine at full power with the spray gun closed. This will not give you any
additional spraying pressure and will only overwork and possible overheat your turbine
motor when not being used.
The control board will automatically adjust the motor speed to compensate for barometric
pressure and elevation. The pressure reading will always be accurate. To decrease the
pressure from the maximum setting simply turn the knob underneath the LCD pressure
display counter-clockwise, toward “MIN”. To increase the pressure once reduced, turn
the knob clockwise, toward “MAX”. As you turn the knob, the pressure will increase or
decrease accordingly. The scale on behind the knob is there only to indicate the
direction to increase and decrease the pressure. The scale does not represent any
settings for the air pressure.
The viscosity of the coating you want to spray will determine the amount of pressure
needed. The thicker your viscosity, the more pressure you will need to atomize your
Precision 5 with
7500QT
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5-Stage Turbine
10 psi (0.70 bar) sealed*
130 cfm (3.68 cmm)
Dual air filtration
Single spray gun
110 - 120 volts, 60Hz, 15 amps,
1.85H.P.
220 - 240 volts, 50Hz, 8 amps.
1.75H.P.
Weight: 31lbs (14.1kg)
Height: 12” (30.48cm)
Width: 8.5” (21.6cm)
Length: 15” (38.1cm)
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All EU units shipped
All 110 volt units are tested and
certified
coating. For highest efficiency, use the lowest pressure that produces the best atomization and finish results. If
you experience “Orange Peel”, increase the pressure. If you have too much overspray, decrease the pressure.
The Precision-5 also has three additional features, a filter warning system, an hour meter and “IDLE MODE”. The filter
warning system works to help prevent overheating your motor. To prevent damage to the motor the turbine will shut itself
down if it gets too hot. Overheating can be caused by clogged or dirty filters. The more the filters are restricted the hotter
the motor will run. Once the overheat point has been reached the turbine will shut off until the temperature inside the unit
has cooled enough for the motor to once again operate normally. When this happens an “OVERHEAT” message is
displayed in the LCD screen. Do not ignore this warning. Clean or change your filters to prevent this from happening again.
The hour meter records the use of the turbine in whole hours. To see how many hours of use your turbine has, turn the
power control knob counter-clockwise until the indicator mark on the knob lines up with the line for the hour meter. The
LCD will then display the hours of use rather than the pressure. The third feature unique to your PRECISION-5 Turbo
system is the “IDLE MODE”. When your turbo system is turned on with the spray gun and hose connected and you do not
trigger the spray gun for more than 30 seconds the motor will drop into “IDLE MODE”, which is displayed in the LCD
screen. This is a safety feature built into your PRECISION-5 in order to keep the motor running cool and increase the life
expectancy. In order to take your PRECISION-5 out of “IDLE MODE” simply pull the trigger on the spray gun and the unit
will immediately return to the preset pressure you set prior to “IDLE MODE”. Normal triggering of the spray gun during a
pass will prevent the turbo system from entering “IDLE MODE”. *All turbine pressures quoted are measured sealed and at
the motor outlet. Actual spraying pressures will vary depending on the model and size of the turbine.
4 Know Your Coatings
4.1 Coating Properties
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Coatings are a blend of resins and additives to create a product that will provide a protective and beautifying surface to
your work piece. Different resins have different properties. It is important to use the correct coating to achieve a desired
result. Manufacturers of coatings can control the resin solids content, production viscosity, sheen, color, flow-out
enhancement and other properties. Some products offer ways to adjust the coating properties such as speeding up or
slowing down the drying time, adding catalysts to strengthen the molecular bond or adding flatting agents to lower the
sheen. Manufacturers will often give some guidelines on how to thin their product for spray application. There are many
different types of spray equipment in use. Coatings manufacturers cannot address all of them. It is important for the
finisher to understand the spray equipment and to use commonsense to arrive at the correct fluid viscosityto produce the
best possible results with the selected coating and the equipment being used.

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4.2 Your Choice of Coatings and Viscosity
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Extremely thin, watery or light bodied fluids such as inks, aniline dyes and oil stains can generally be used straight from t he
can. RTS or Ready to Spray water based finishing products are formulated to be used straight from the can without thinning
with a 3 stage or larger turbine. Most other coating products will need to be thinned anywhere from 10% to 50% depending
on the available air pressure of the turbine model and the properties of the coating selected. (see chart below).
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Chart A Turbine Performance
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Turbine Size Sealed Air Pressure Coating Types
3 STAGE 7.0 PSI Low-Medium Viscosity Materials
4 STAGE 9.0 PSI Low-High Viscosity Materials
5 STAGE 10.0 PSI Low-High Viscosity Materials
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Using Latex (Emulsion) Paint
Although your turbine spray system is best suited to spray Class A Finish coatings such as lacquers, enamels, urethanes,
varnishes, waterborne and water base etc., you can spray latex (emulsion)house paint if you follow a few simple rules.
First , it
is generally necessary to thin latex (emulsion) paint. This will vary from as little as 10% to as much as 50% depending on the
model turbine you are using and the quality of the paint used. Second, it is necessary to use a larger nozzle and needle set
in the spray gun (2.0mm or 2.5mm). It is recommendedthat a latex (emulsion) paint conditioner like Floetrol®, be added to aid
flow-out. These products are sold at local paint stores.
Chart B Nozzle, Needle And Air Caps For 7500 Series Spray Guns
Tip/Needle Size Application Air Cap
0.8MM (.029) Inks, Dyes, Stains, extremely thin viscosityfluids,
Water based finishes
A
1.0MM (.039) All purpose, thin lacquers, thin enamels,Water based
finishes, Automotive, Marine, Airplane finishes
B
1.3MM (.051) All purpose, thin lacquers, thin enamels, Water based
finishes, Automotive, Marine, Airplane finishes
B
1.5MM (.059) Catalyzed lacquers, Conversion Varnish, Primers,
Water based finishes, Automotive, Marine, Airplane
finishes, Varnish, High Viscosity B
OR C Industrial Coatings, Urethanes, Enamel,
B or C
1.8MM (.070) Catalyzed lacquers, Conversion
Varnish, Primers, Automotive,
Marine, Airplane finishes, Varnish,
High Viscosity Industrial Coatings,
Urethanes, Enamel
C
2.0MM (.079) Thinned Latex (Emulsion) Paint, Multispec, Heavy
Primers, Butyrate, Nitrate
Dope, C High Viscosity Industrial
Coatings
C
2.5MM (.098) Thinned Latex (Emulsion) Paint, Multispec, Solvent
adhesives,Wax based strippers
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Viscosity
Cup
Comparison
Chart
ZAHN #2 FORD # 4
16 5
17 8
18 10
19 12
20 15
22 17
24 19
27 21
30 23
34 26
37 29
41 31
49 36
58 41
66 45
74 51
82 56
Chart C Viscosity
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Coating Thin/Reduce
Lacquers 25%-50%
Sanding Sealer 20%-30%
Enamels 20%-40%
Stains use from can
Acrylic Enamel 50%-60%
Catalyzed Polyurethane 10%-30%
Polyurethane's Varnishes 20%-30%
Waterborne Coatings 00%-10%
Latex/Emulsion Paint 10%- 40%
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Note: Chart C should be used as a guide to thinning various coatings. Actual
reduction will depend upon model turbine used, flow out properties of the coating
and the final visual results of the sprayed work piece.

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4.3 Technique
Like any skill, practice makes perfect. Never try to rush the spray finishing process. Learn the characteristics of the coating
you will be spraying. Build up layers of material (3-4 applications or more if necessary). Sand between coats and allow
proper drying time between applications.
Some rules for effective spray finishing:
1. Remember to always keep the distance between the spray gun and the surface the same when moving across your work,
(or up and down) called a “pass”. Do not rotate or turn your wrist from side to
side.
See Chart E Below
2. Move the spray gun across your work from end to end.
3. Be sure to maintain the same speed of movement. This ensures an even application of coating.
4. At the end of a “pass” always release the trigger. To continue, spray in the opposite direction and overlap your previous
coat by 1/3 to 1/2.
5. When finished you should have an even wet coat on your work. If you have dry spots you have overlapped too wide. If you
have heavy or wet spots, you have overlapped too much or sprayed too slowly.
6. When spraying a large or pre-assembledpiece, start at the top and work down.
7. Try to spray the hard to reach and underneathsurfaces first.
Common sense and some forethought will prevent errors. Remember, that a light wet film will generally produce better
results than a heavy wet coat. When spraying a vertical surface it is advisable to apply a thin/light “tack” coat first, followed
by a normal light wet coat. This technique will help prevent “runs” and “sags”.
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Chart E Spray Gun Technique
When using your Spray Gun you control five variables:
1. Fluid flow.
2. Distance of the spray gun from your work. 4”-8” (10-20cm) is average. Closer if necessary.
3. Pattern direction (vertical fan, horizontal fan and round).
4. Speed of application.
5. Fan pattern size. 7500 series with Fan Pattern Control Ring. 5000 series move the spray gun closer to or further away
from work piece.
NOTE: Items 1, 2, and 4 directly relate to each other.
Cleaning Your TrueHVLP™ Spray Gun
Refer to your spray gun manual for cleaning and maintenance of your spray gun model.

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5 Using Pressure Pots With Turbine Systems
There are many advantages to using pressure pots with a turbine system. Apollo Sprayers have made this very easy with
our fluid feed systems, 4500 and 4550. Refer to the accessories section of this manual for more information on these and
other products. By removing the paint cup from the spray gun you immediately reduce the overall weight of the spray gun
by ½. You also get a smaller tool to hold in your hand thereby allowing you to more easily
access the back of cabinets or other tight spaces where a standard cup gun would not fit.
By using a pressure pot you are able to spray larger quantities of material without
stopping to refill a smaller cup. This can save a lot of time on a long job where you are
spraying the same material all the time.
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Using a pressure pot with any size turbine system is very easy. All you need is any size
pressure pot, a fluid hose and a small air compressor. When using a remote cup or
pressure pot, it is necessary to introduce compressed air in order to pressurize the
remote pot and move the fluid from the pot to the spray gun tip/nozzle. In general 5PSI
(0.345 Bar) of air pressure is adequate to push most average viscosity fluids to the spray
gun nozzle. Higher pressure would only be necessary for heavier viscosity fluids or if you
are spraying up a ladder where the fluid has to travel more than 6 feet of elevation.
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Connect the black fluid hose to the fluid outlet on the top of the pressure pot. Refer to your
pressure pot instructions for the specific location of the fluid outlet. Seal the threads with Teflon tape and tighten with a
wrench (spanner) to assure no fluid leaks once you pressurize the pot. Next, connect the air line from your compressor to
the air inlet. This should be a male quick connect adjacent to the regulator and gauge. If your quick connect is the same style
as the one on the pot you can pull back the ring on the female end and insert into the male end, releasing the
r ing to fasten
them together. Connect the other ends of the fluid line and air line to the spray gun and air compressor respectively. Your
turbine air hose will connect as normal directly to your spray gun. Refer to your spray gun instruction manual for
mor e
specific instructions.
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Part #A4900 - 2.5 gallon (10 liter) deluxe pressure pot. Part #A4600 - 2 quart (2 liter) pressure pot.
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5.1 Testing Air Pressure In Pressure Pot
It is necessaryto test the air pressure in the pressure pot to make sure that it is appropriate for the viscosity of material
being sprayed and the situation in which it is being sprayed. You don’t want the material coming out too quickly so that you
get runs and sags, but you also don’t want it to come out too slowly so that you are spraying very slowly. To test the air
pressure in the pressure pot follow these simple instructions:
1. DO NOT turn on the turbine at this time.
2. Make sure your air hose and material hoses 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 depending on the
length of your fluid hose.
4. Adjust the pressure on the pot regulator until the fluid drops off or bends at approximately2-1/2 “ (6.35cm).
5. Your pot air pressure should be correct at this point, however, if the stream bends too short then increase the air pressure.
If the stream bends too far, then reduce the air pressure. If you need additional help, please feel free to call our
technicians at 1-888-900-4857.
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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 ensure that the remote pot is tightly sealed, and all gaskets are in good shape, to prevent air 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 clearance by removing the filter on the bottom of the pickup tube for some paint
cans to fit inside the 2.5 gallon (10 liter) pressure pot.
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
eventually get 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
follow these 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 (depending on the type of finish you have used) into the pressure pot and reseal the lid.
3. Re-pressurize the pressure pot with air.
4. Turn on your turbine and pull the trigger on the spray gun fully open until the material comes out clean.
5. Remove the lid once again and pour out any unused water or solvent.
6. Wipe the inside of the pressure pot, pickup tube and lid with a clean rag.
7. If you use water-basedmaterials, dry the pressure pot.
8. Store in a clean dry place for use next time.

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6 Record Of Turbine Use
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Record Of Turbine Use
Model Serial # Date Purchased
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Turbine Recommended Maintenance: Clean and/or change pre-filters and/or cartridge filters every 50 hours or when
necessary. See Accessories Page for appropriate filter replacement for your model.
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8 Turbine Maintenance And Cleaning
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repairs.
After Each Use:
Your Apollo turbine system requires very little maintenance. The turbine motor has sealed bearings that are lubricated for
life. The only maintenance that you will need to perform is checking, cleaning and replacing your filters and pre-filters as
required. It is very important that your motor has cool, clean air to operate efficiently. If you maintain your filters and prefilters
well, you will enjoy many years of long service from your turbine motor.
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Always use genuine Apollo filters and pre-filters. Other types of filters and pre-filters may
prevent proper air flow to the motor, resulting in premature motor failure and voiding your
warranty.
8.1 Pre-Filter Maintenance
We recommend that you remove your pre-filters after each use. To remove the pre-filters: push your finger between the filter
(1) and pre-filter (2) until you can curl it up and pull the pre-filter off, rotating your finger around the pre-filter as you pull. Do
not pull hard as you will break the glue line on the pre-filter. Make sure you check both pre-filters as they can get dirty at
different intervals. If they appear to be a little dirty or clogged, you can wash them out using a mild soap and warm water. If
they are not cleanable you need to install new pre-filters.
To reinstall the pre-filters, hold one in both hands and apply the top first, moving your fingers around the inside as you slide it
back over the filter cartridge from top to bottom. NEVER operate your turbine without both filters and pre-filters installed and
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8.2 Filter Maintenance
Visuallycheck your filters when you remove your pre-filters for cleaning.Check for accumulatedmaterial in the filter element. If
you suspect they may be dirty, or if you can see material building up, don’t take a chance, remove the filter and hold it up to
the light.
To remove your filters, remove two dome nuts (1) and pull filter plate (2) off. Filter plate can hang up on the threads so make
sure you pull it off straight. Remove filter (3). If filter is stuck to the side of the case, gently tap them with your hand.
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50% of the filter, replace filter element.
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Filter element may be damaged if more than 50 PSI of air pressure is used to blow out filter
element.
If they appear to be dirty, you can tap them gently on a flat surface to remove any debris. If you have compressed air
available, you can also blow them off with air. If you use compressed air to clean your filters, make sure you blow the air
from the inside out and never use more than 50 PSI or this will damage the filter element.
To reinstall the filters, reverse the instructions above. Make sure that you line the filter up with the filter plate first, this will
help to keep it straight when replacing the dome nuts.
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8.3 Annual Maintenance
Check carbon brushes at least once a year or every 300 hours, whichevercomes first. To check your carbon brushes
consult with an authorized Apollo repair facility.
9 Running Multiple Spray Guns With A Turbine
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All current Apollo Turbine Models have one air hose outlet on the side of the unit and are designed to run one spray gun.
These models are equipped with an internal air relief valve to accommodatea non-bleed style spray gun (Apollo Model
7500).
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It is possible to run a 5-stage turbine system with two spray guns at the same time by installing an optional “Y” Connector, to
the turbine outlet port. It is important to note that if the “Y” Connector is installed and only one spray gun is operated, the 2nd
outlet must be capped or closed so that performance to the single spray gun will not be affected. To install a “Y” connector
follow these instructions:
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1. Unscrew the female quick connect from the air outlet located on the side of your turbine.
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2. Screw on the “Y” connector. Make sure the “Y” is sideways so you can easily attach your hoses.
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3. Screw the female quick connect you removed from your turbine onto the “Y” connector. If you plan on using two spray
guns right away, then make sure you have a 2nd quick connect installed on the other side of the “Y” connector.
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4. You are now ready to connect your air hoses and spray guns.
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Remember, we do not recommend using the “Y” connector with turbines smaller than 4 or 5-stages. This is due to the power
that each model has. The more stages you have the more power you have. When you are running two spray guns on
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turbine you are splitting the air power that turbine has. While you will not divide it equally, you will reduce it
considerably,so make sure you do some test areas before you start on your project.
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Diagram # Part # Description Quantity
1A4501 Compressor Deck 1
2A4198 110v Mini Compressor Unit 1
3A4320 1/4" X 20 X 1/2" Hex Bolt Plated .5. 12
4A4300 1/4" SAE F/W Plated Washer 16
5A4308 1/4" X 20 Hex Nuts Plated 4
6A9016 Rubber Foot 4
7A4998 Pressure Regulator 1
8A4503 1/8" Male NPT X 1/4" Male Hose Barb 90° 1
9A4033 Air Line Hose Clip S.S. 2
10 A2116 1/4" Air Hose, Per Foot 3
11 A2119 1/4" X 1/4" Female Swivel Barb 1
12 A4026 Quick Connect Female With 1/4" Male Thread 1
13 A4310 1/4" X 20 Cap Nut Plated 8
14 A4502 Pressure Pot Support Bracket 1
15 A4613 Rubber Edge Trim 2
16 A4200 2 Quart Pressure Pot W/Single Regulator 1

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July 1 , 2010
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Diagram # Part # Description Quantity
1A4554 Cart Base Plate Paint Blue 1
2A4555 Cart Axle (Zinc Plated 1
3A4556 Wheel Spacer (6061 Alum.) 2
4A4558 10" X 1 3/4" Wheel 2
5A4374 1/2" Axle Cap 2
6A4551 Frame Tube (Chrome) 2
7A4559 Rubber Tip For Frame Tube 2
8A4560 Handle Button 2
9A4364 1/4" X 20 X 1 1/4" Hex Bolt Plated .5. 4
10 A4300 1/4" SAE F/W Plated Washer 20
11 A4308 1/4" X 20 Hex Nuts Plated 20
12 A4198 110v Mini Compressor Unit 1
13 A4998 Pressure Regulator 1
14 A4503 1/8" Male NPT X 1/4" Male Hose Barb 90° 1
15 A4033 Air Hose Clip S.S. 2
16 A2116 1/4" Air Hose, Per Foot 3
17 A2119 1/4" X 1/4" Female Swivel Barb 1
18 A4026 Quick Connect Female With 1/4" Male Thread 1
19 A4320 1/4" X 20 X 1/2" Hex Bolt Plated .5. 16
20 A4553 Pressure Pot Deck 1
21 A4318 6-32 X 1/2" Phillips Pan M/S Plated 4
22 A4307 6-32 Hex M/S Nuts Plated 2
23 A4051 Cable Clamps, Black 2
24 A4557 Outlet Box (Plastic) 1
25 A4197 Outlet 15 amp-125 Volt 1
26 A4053 Flexible Cord Protector 1
27 A4028 8 Foot Power Cord 1
28 A4178 Large Ring Terminal 3
29 A4552 Support Ring For Pressure Pot. 2
30 A4900 2.5 Gallon Pressure Pot 1
31 A4006 Handle (Chrome) 1
32 A4042 Handle Grip 2