C.A. Technologies AutoCAT 300C User manual

CONVENTIONAL AIR CAP AND FLUID NOZZLE CHART
MODEL
NO. AIR CAPS Press /
Siphon
*SUGGESTED
GUN INLET
PRESS.
FAN
CONTROL
ORIFICE
SCFM AIR CAP
RING
AVAI LABLE FLUI D
NOZZLES
NEEDLES /
marking on needle
33-0608 0.8mm (.022") 40-A308 (308)
33-0610 1.0mm (.040") 40-A310 (310)
23-2013* p/s 45-55 9-10.7 33-0613 1.3mm (.052") 40-A313 (313)
23-2014* p/s 45-55 9-10.7 33-0614 1.4mm (.055") 40-A314 (314)
23-2016* p/s 45-55 9-10.7 33-0616 1.6mm (.063") 40-A315 (315)
Actual fluid nozzle and air cap combinations are determined by application (see application chart page 4)
*Gun inlet pressures may vary as required by application
23-0201A300C
23-2010* p/s 45-55
None
9-10.7
AUTOMATIC SPRAY GUN
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Coating Atomization Technologies 337 South Arthur Avenue, Louisville CO 80027 Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
www.spraycat.com
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Operation and Maintenance Instructions for
A300CA300C
A300CA300C
A300C Spray Guns
Gun Mounting
A 1/2” dia. x 5” lg. rod is provided for mounting. The gun can be mounted from the left or right side or from the bottom.
Thread the mounting rod (9) into one of the three holes that best suit the mounting location for the application. Tighten
the locknut (10) to secure the gun in the position desired. Do not plug the remaining holes as they are used as drain
holes in the event of a needle seal leak.
Operation: Connections and Adjustments
The automatic gun requires two separate regulated air supply lines.
1. Connect one air line to the fitting marked “CYL”, this actuates the gun on and off and is usually connected through an
air solenoid.
2. Connect the second air line to the fitting marked “ATM”, this provides atomizing and fan air.
3. Connect a pressurized fluid supply to the gun fluid inlet.
4. Fluid flow can be controlled using the fluid control knob, this restricts flow by limiting needle travel. It is best to control
fluid flow by proper selection of fluid orifice size and use the fluid control knob to “fine tune flow rate”.
5. Fan width can be adjusted using the fan control knob. Turning the knob clockwise narrows the fan.
Maintenance: Needle Seal Replacement
IMPORTANT! Routine cleaning and maintenance is essential to insure proper gun operation.
Before beginning needle seal replacement, it is recommended kit no. 10-107 be on hand.
Several states prohibit spraying solvent into the atmosphere and require the use of covered gun cleaner.
1. Remove fluid control knob (36), needle return spring (34), and needle assembly (33).
2. Remove end cap (32) and piston return spring (31).
3. Piston (29) can be removed with pliers by carefully gripping the hub on the rear of the piston.
4. Remove the air control spool (22) using an 11/16” socket to unscrew it from the body.
5. The needle seal can be removed using a 7/16” socket with a short extension. Install a new needle seal and torque to
approx. 2 ft.-lbs.
6. It is recommended that the o-rings on the air control spool (22) and piston (29) be replaced and lubricated before
reassembling the gun.
NOTE: Gun head disassembly is not recommended for normal cleaning and maintenance.
Gun head disassembly and reassembly instructions:
Have repair kit # 10-107 available before gun disassembly.
Gun head disassembly
To remove the nozzle carrier (6) and air cap adapter (7):
1. Remove the air cap (1 & 2), fluid nozzle tip (3), fluid nozzle body (4), and needle (33).
2. Remove the needle seal cartridge (18) as described above.
3. Loosen the locknut (26) using 11/16” wrench and remove fluid inlet (27) using a 5/8” open-end wrench.
4. The nozzle carrier (6) and air cap adapter (7) will now slide forward from the gun body (11).
Gun head reassembly
1. Install a new o-ring (8) on the air cap adapter (7).
2. Install o-ring (5) between fluid nozzle body (4) and nozzle body carrier (6).
3. Install the thread locknut (26) onto the fluid inlet (27) as far as possible.
4. Install a new fluid inlet seal (25) into the recess area on the nozzle carrier (6) inlet port.
5. Slide the nozzle carrier (6) into air cap adapter (7) and insert into the gun body (11) as far as possible. Be sure the
nozzle carrier (6) extends into the hole at the back of the gun head. Install the needle seal (18) but do not tighten.
6. Rotate the nozzle carrier (6) until the fluid inlet port in the nozzle carrier (6) is aligned with the threaded hole in the
body. While in this position, insert the fluid inlet (27) and tighten firmly.
7. Tighten the needle seal (18) to approx. 12 ft.-lb. torque.
8. Tighten the fluid inlet (27) to approx. 25 ft.-lb. torque.
9. Tighten the locknut (26) to approx. 33 ft.-lb. torque.

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ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPT ION ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPT ION
1 See Air Cap Chart Air Cap Ring** 20 98-8006 O-Ring (Teflon)*
2 See Air Cap Chart Air Cap** 21 98-7006 O-Ring (Viton) 2 Required*
3 See Air Cap Chart Fluid Tip** 22 60-603 Air Control Spool
4 33-2201 Fluid Nozzle Body 23 98-7014 O-Ring (Viton) 2 Required*
5 98-8024 O-Ring (Teflon)* 24 98-7027 O-Ring (Viton) 2 Required*
60-L31C Nozzle Body Carrier (Standard) 25 60-124 Seal*
60-A31C-R Nozzle Body Carrier (Recirculating) 26 60-128 Locknut
7 60-32C Air Cap Adapter 27 60-126 Fluid Inlet
8 60-131 O-Ring (Teflon)* 28 98-8010 O-Ring (Teflon)*
9 60-614 Mounting Rod 29 60-602 Piston
10 98-0115 Locknut (3/8-16) 30 98-7217 O-Ring (Viton)*
11 60-622 AutoCAT Gun Body Conventional 31 66-246 Piston Return Spring
12 60-136 Plug 32 60-601 End Cap
13 98-8108 O-Ring (Teflon)* 33 See Air Cap Chart Needle Assembly
14 98-0108 Circlip 34 60-613 Needle Return Spring
15 60-605 Fan Control Housing 35 60-612 Locknut - Fluid Control Knob
16 60-606 Fan Control Stem 36 60-608 Fluid Control Knob
18 60-1400 Needle Seal Assembly* 37 53-551 (Not Show n)*** Cylinder Air Fitting 1/8 NPT x 1/4 NPS
19 60-604 Seal Cap 38 53-552 (Not Show n)*** Atomz. Air Fitting 1/4 NPT x 1/4 NPT
*Indicates part included in repair kit # 10-107
**See air cap selection chart on page 1
***Air inlet f ittings are available in 90 degree elbow . 90 degree elbow tubing "push on" style fittings
P/N 53-520 1/8 NPT x 1/4" OD Tube
P/N 53-521 1/4 NPT x 3/8" OD Tube
Recirculating setups require: Item 6 (recirculating) & items 25, 26, 27 in place of item 12
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A300C CONVENTIONAL AUTOMATIC SPRAY GUN
MATERIAL TYPE FLUID ORIFICE x
AI R C AP
MAXIMUM
PATTERN WIDTH PRESS. / SIPHON
Very Thin
less than 16 sec. Zahn #2
inks , dyes,
solvents, stains
Thin
16 to 20 sec. Zahn #2
lacquers, enamels,
primers, sealers
Medium
21 to 30 sec. Zahn #2
automotive base coat
enamels, primers
epoxies, urethanes
automotive clear coat
Heavy
over 30 sec. Zahn #2
heavy body primers
high solid enamels
high solid automotive coatings
adhesives
1.4 mm x 2014
1.6 mm x 2016
12
12
P/S
P/S
0.8 mm x 2010
1.0 mm x 2010
1.3 mm x 2013
12
12
12
P/S
P/S
P/S
1.3 mm x 2013
1.4 mm x 2014
1.6 mm x 2016
12
12
12
P/S
P/S
P/S
FLUID NOZZLE / AIR CAP SELECTION CHARTS
AUTOCAT Series 300C - Pressure / Siphon Feed Guns
0.8 mm x 2010
1.0 mm x 2010
12
12
P/S
P/S
Revised 3/18/14