Avanti 57042 User manual

Prime/
Spray
Valve
Spray
Hose
Outlet
Priming
Hose
Suction
Hose
Garden Hose
Adaptor
Prime
Button
Power
Switch
Pressure
Knob
Spray
Gun
Spray
Hose
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Read Owner’s Manual Before Use
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: This
Quick Start Guide is not intended to replace the
Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions. Before use,
read all safety warnings and instructions therein to
ensure proper usage and to avoid personal injury.
Personal Protection
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Wear
ANSI-approved safety goggles, NIOSH-approved
respirator, and heavy-duty work gloves during use.
Solvent Selection
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Only water-based
materials or materials with a minimum flash point of 38°C
(100°F) should be used for spraying and cleaning.
Only use water or mineral spirits for priming and cleaning.
Only use water-based or oil-based paint for spraying.
Lock/Unlock Trigger
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Risk of
Injection - Set Trigger Lock when Spray Gun not in use.
• Rotate Trigger Lock all the way back to lock Trigger.
• Rotate Trigger Lock forward to unlock Trigger.
Trigger
Lock
Depressurize Sprayer
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Risk of
Injection - Unit maintains pressure after shut-down
- Before servicing, cleaning, or removing any
part, shut off power and relieve pressure.
1. Turn Power Switch off.
2. Lock Trigger.
3. Reverse Spray Tip.
4. Turn Pressure Knob to lowest setting.
5. Rotate PRIME/SPRAY Valve to SPRAY position.
6. Point Spray Gun at interior side of
empty grounded metal container.
Hold Trigger Guard against
container to ground Spray Gun.
7. Unlock Trigger.
8. Press Trigger until pressure
is relieved, then release
and lock Trigger.
9. Rotate Spray Tip to SPRAY position.
10. Rotate PRIME/SPRAY Valve to PRIME
position when Sprayer not in use.
Clean Sprayer
Clean sprayer immediately after use to prevent permanent
damage. Returns not accepted and warranty void if sprayer
is not properly cleaned immediately after every use.
1Set Up
Assemble Sprayer according to Owner’s Manual.
Trigger
Guard

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2Priming
Prime with Solvent
WARNING! To prevent high pressure solvent
or paint splatter, remove Spray Tip and Nozzle
Guard according to Owner’s Manual.
1. Depressurize Sprayer, then lock Trigger.
2. Cover floor under Sprayer and containers with drop cloth.
3. Designate two 1 gallon or larger containers, one for solvent and
one for waste. If using mineral spirits, use metal containers.
4. Separate Priming Hose from Suction Hose.
a. Place Suction Hose on bottom of solvent container.
b. Place Priming Hose on bottom of waste container.
Solvent
Waste
Priming
Hose
Suction
Hose
5. Fill solvent container with enough solvent to cover filter by 1".
• Water for water-based paint.
• Mineral spirits for oil-based paint.
6. Prime Pump:
a. Turn Pressure Knob to PRIME/CLEAN indicator.
b. Rotate PRIME/SPRAY Valve to PRIME position.
c. Press PRIME Button three times.
d. Plug Sprayer into 120VAC grounded GFCI outlet.
e. Turn Power Switch on. Pump will start. If pump does
not start, turn Pressure Knob clockwise until it starts.
f. When solvent begins to flow out of Priming
Hose, turn Power Switch off.
NOTE: Dispose of solvent, paint and waste
according to local hazardous waste standards.
Only use water or mineral spirits
for priming and cleaning.
Only use water-based or
oil-based paint for spraying.
Prime with Paint
1. Lock Trigger.
2. CAUTION! To prevent high pressure solvent
or paint splatter, remove Spray Tip and Nozzle
Guard according to Owner’s Manual.
3. Strain paint through paint strainer.
4. Remove Suction Hose from solvent container
and place on bottom of paint container.
5. Leave Priming Hose in waste container.
Paint
Waste
Priming
Hose
Suction
Hose
6. Prime Pump:
a. Turn Pressure Knob to PRIME/CLEAN indicator.
b. Rotate PRIME/SPRAY Valve to PRIME position.
c. Turn Power Switch on. Pump will start. If pump does
not start, turn Pressure Knob clockwise until it starts.
d. When solvent has been purged and paint begins to
flow out of Priming Hose, rotate PRIME/SPRAY Valve
to SPRAY position. Pump will cycle on then stop.
7. Prime Spray Gun:
a. Unlock Trigger.
b. Point Spray Gun at interior side of waste container.
c. Press Trigger.
d. When solvent has been purged and paint begins to flow,
release and lock Trigger. Pump will cycle on then stop.
8. Rotate PRIME/SPRAY Valve to PRIME position.
9. Remove Priming Hose from waste container
and place into paint container.
Paint
NOTE: Dispose of solvent, paint and waste
according to local hazardous waste standards.
Clean Sprayer immediately
after use to prevent
permanent damage.

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3Spraying
Proper Spraying Techniques
Keep the Spray Gun upright and
at a right angle to the workpiece.
Correct Incorrect
Incorrect
Gun Angle Do not pivot
your wrist or
wave the gun
like a fan.
Correct Gun Angle
Move your arm, not just your wrist. Point gun directly
towards the surface and maintain an
even, steady distance and speed.
Before use, the Sprayer must be primed.
Note: Remove or cover objects that you want
to protect from overspray and paint mist.
1. Attach Nozzle Guard and Spray Tip
according to Owner’s Manual.
TIP CHART
Oil-Based Water-Based
Tip
Size Stain Primer & Enamel
Primer &
Stain
Interior
Paint
Exterior
Paint
513 X X X X
515 X X X X
517 X X X
2. Rotate PRIME/SPRAY Valve to SPRAY position.
3. Turn Pressure Knob to HIGH SPRAY indicator.
Note: Practice sraying techniques on a scrap workpiece.
4. Point Spray Gun 10" - 12" away from scrap workpiece.
5. Unlock and press Trigger fully and spray following “Proper
Spraying Techniques” and “To Avoid Paint Build Up”.
6. Adjust Pressure Knob as necessary to achieve
desired consistency and reduce overspray.
7. When finished spraying:
a. Rotate PRIME/SPRAY Valve to PRIME position.
b. Turn Power Switch off.
Clearing Spray Tip Blockage
a. Lock Trigger.
b. Reverse Spray Tip.
c. Unlock Trigger and Spray on scrap workpiece.
d. Release and lock Trigger.
4After Every Use - Cleaning
Clean sprayer immediately after use to prevent permanent damage. Returns not accepted &
warranty void if sprayer is not properly cleaned immediately after every use.
For Cleaning with Garden Hose, see Instruction Manual.
1. Depressurize Sprayer and lock Trigger.
2. CAUTION! To prevent high pressure solvent
or paint splatter, remove Spray Tip, Seal, and
Nozzle Guard according to Owner’s Manual.
3. Designate two 1 gallon containers, one for solvent and one
for waste. If using mineral spirits, use metal containers.
4. Remove Suction and Priming Hoses from paint
container and wipe off excess paint.
5. Place Suction Hose on bottom of solvent container.
6. Place Priming Hose on bottom of waste container.
7. Fill solvent container with enough solvent to cover filter by 4".
• Water for water-based paint.
• Mineral spirits for oil-based paint.
8. Place Nozzle Guard, Spray Tip and Seal in small container of:
• Soap and water for water-based paint.
• Mineral spirits for oil-based paint.
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9. Clean Pump
a. Turn Pressure Knob to PRIME/CLEAN indicator.
b. Rotate PRIME/SPRAY Valve to PRIME position.
c. Plug Sprayer into 120VAC grounded GFCI outlet.
d. Turn Power Switch on. Pump will start. If pump does
not start, turn Pressure Knob clockwise until it starts.
e. When paint has been purged and solvent begins to
run clear, rotate PRIME/SPRAY Valve to SPRAY
position. Pump will cycle on then stop.
10. Clean Hoses and Spray Gun
a. Unlock Trigger.
b. Point Spray gun into paint container, then press Trigger
to pump excess paint back into paint container.
c. Point Spray Gun at interior side of waste container.
Note: If using mineral spirits, hold Trigger Guard against
edge of metal waste container to ground Spray Gun.
Trigger
Guard
Waste
d. Press Trigger until solvent runs clear,
then release and lock Trigger.
11. If mineral spirits used, clean again with water.
12. When finished:
13. Rotate PRIME/SPRAY Valve to PRIME position.
a. Turn Power Switch off.
b. Unplug Sprayer.
c. Remove Hoses from containers.
d. Let Hoses dry completely before storage.
14. Clean Filter, Nozzle Guard, Spray Tip and Seal
a. Depressurize Sprayer.
b. Turn Power Switch off.
c. Unplug Sprayer.
d. Remove Spray Gun from Spray Hose.
e. Remove Handle from Spray Gun with included wrench.
Filter
Handle
Secure
wrench on
flat spots
f. Remove Filter by turning it counterclockwise.
g. Place Filter in container of solvent with
Nozzle Guard, Spray Tip and Seal.
h. Using included brush, scrub accessories until clean.
i. Let accessories dry completely.
j. Clean Spray Gun exterior with a cloth and proper solvent.
k. Reassemble Spray Gun and attach to Spray Hose.
15. Store Sprayer in a clean dry location
out of reach of children.
If Sprayer will not be used for longer than 48 hours,
store according to Long-Term Storage below.
NOTE: Dispose of solvent, paint and waste
according to local hazardous waste standards.
5Long-Term Storage
1. Clean Sprayer.
2. Depressurize Sprayer.
3. Designate storage area in a clean dry
location out of reach of children.
4. Remove Suction Hose from Sprayer.
5. Attach Suction Hose, included with Storage Fluid, to Sprayer.
6. Open Storage Fluid bottle, place Suction and Prime
Hoses in bottle, then place bottle on ground.
7. Rotate PRIME/SPRAY Valve to PRIME position.
8. Plug Sprayer into 120VAC grounded GFCI outlet.
9. Turn Power Switch on. Pump will start. If pump does
not start, turn Pressure Knob clockwise until it starts.
10. When Storage Fluid begins to flow out of
Priming Hose, turn Power Switch off.
11. Unplug Sprayer.
12. Leave Hoses in Storage Fluid bottle.
NOTE: After storage, dispose of storage fluid
according to local hazardous waste standards.