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cleaned or rubbed with a dry cloth
or paper. It is possible to generate
a static charge, by rubbing, which
if discharged to an earthed object
could create an incendive spark
and cause solvent vapours to
ignite. Only use a dampened cloth
or antistatic wipes if additional
cleaning is required in a
Hazardous area.
4. Remove air cap and clean. If any of
the holes in the cap are blocked with
coating material use a toothpick to
clean. Never use metal wire which
could damage the cap and produce
distorted spray patterns.
5. Ensure the tip of the nozzle is clean
and free from damage. Build up of
dried paint can distort the spray
pattern.
6. Lubrication – stud/screw (12/13), nee-
dle (3) and air valve (11) should be
oiled each day.
Spanner (18) - The spanner is provided
for removal of the Nozzle (2) with the
centre hex and the adjustment of the
Needle Packing (10) with the open end.
Aircap (1) - Unscrew Aircap from the
Spraygun. Remove seal (20). Remove
Aircap from the Retaining Ring (23).
Clean Aircap and Ring. Re-assemble
Aircap to Retaining Ring (23). Fit new
Seal (20) as in Fig A on exploded view,
by lightly squeezing and inserting into
the ring. Make sure the seal is fitted the
correct way round as in Fig B.
Nozzle (2) and Needle (3) – Remove
parts in the following order: (5), (4), (3),
(1), (2) and (9). Replace any worn or
damaged parts and re-assemble in
reverse order. It is recommended that
the Separator (9) is replaced whenever
the Tip (2) is removed. Recommended
tightening torque for nozzle (2) 9 Nm (80
lbf in).
Packing (10) – Remove parts (5), (4),
(3). Unscrew cartridge (10). Fit new
cartridge finger tight. Re-assemble parts
(3), (4), and (5) and tighten cartridge
(10) with spanner (18) sufficient to seal
but to allow free movement of needle.
Lubricate with gun oil.
Air valve (11) – Remove trigger (14).
Remove body (25) and withdraw
complete valve. Remove rear bush,
spring and Stem assembly. Remove the
Airvalve Cage from the Valve body and
remove seal (22). Replace new seal
(22), making sure the seal is correctly
fitted with the lip facing inwards.
Remove old seal (8) from body if left in
place. Place new seal (8) on the cage
before replacement of the Valve
assembly. Slide Stem assembly (12) into
the cage assembly, fit the spring (21) on
the valve head and fit collar. Fit
complete assembly to Gunbody.
Spreader valve (6) – Caution: always
ensure that the valve is in the fully open
position by turning screw fully counter-
clockwise before fitting to body.
Air cap / Nozzle Selection
Refer to coating material manufacturers
recommendations or ITW Finishing UK
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