HSS Hire TS40P Troubleshooting guide

Portable Turbine and
Large Volume
Turbine
HVLP Sprayer
Hire Shops
Powerful 3 stage turbine sprayer
suitable for spraying multi-flek,
enamel and acrylic finishes. Two
versions available. Portable turbine
unit complete with cup and gun or a
trolley mounted sprayer complete
with 1.9 litre paint pot for larger
applications.
Operating & Safety Guide 810
Always begin by spraying a test pattern on old
newspaper or the like and adjust the spray-gun’s
controls as required.
Note that the gun has a two-stage trigger. To spray
you must fully depress the trigger. Depressing it half-way
delivers air only, allowing you to blow any dust off the
surface before spraying.
To change the spray pattern’s shape click the air-
cap to the appropriate position. Use the vertical
pattern if spraying from side to side, the horizontal
pattern if working up and down and the round pattern
if spraying small areas.
To change the spray pattern’s size and density,
tighten or loosen the air-cap. Tightening it produces
a coarser spray but a bigger pattern. Loosening it gives a
finer spray and a smaller pattern.
To fine-tune the spray pattern, adjust the air
and/or fluid controls. The higher the air-to-fluid ratio,
the better the atomisation and the finer the finish.
Reducing the ratio produces special effects.
Once satisfied with the pattern, paint the area in a
series of horizontal or vertical strips, each
overlapping its predecessor by about 50%.
For the best results, move the gun at an even pace,
keeping it parallel to the surface being painted and
about 150mm to 200mm away from it.
To ensure even coverage at the beginning and end of
each strip, start the gun moving before you trigger
it and keep it moving after the trigger has been
released.
To spray edges and corners, simply run the gun
along the edge/corner, keeping this in the centre of
the spray pattern.
For most jobs, hold the gun at right-angles to the
surface being painted. In windy conditions, though,
angle the gun to spray into the wind and tackle the area
in vertical strips.
Trouble-Shooting
Always check you have been given the correct needle
and nozzle. If in doubt contact your local HSS Hire
Shop.
Correctly set, the spray-gun should produce a uniform,
symmetrical spray pattern. If the pattern is misshapen,
rotate the air-cap and try again.
If the defect rotates with the cap, remove the air-cap
assembly and clean it. If that doesn’t work, the nozzle
may be defective so return the equipment to your
local HSS Hire Shop.
BASIC TECHNIQUES
If using the Portable Turbine model…
Never turn the spray gun upside down or on its
side when spraying.
DO NOT REMOVE THE PAINT CUP while the
machine is running.
WHATEVER you are using…
Never push the equipment beyond its design
limits. If it will not do what you want with reasonable
ease, assume you have the wrong tool for the job.
Contact your local HSS Hire Shop for advice.
Handle the equipment with care. Avoid dropping it,
knocking it, or otherwise exposing it to damage.
Do not use the unit continuously. Switch off and
leave it to cool for about ten minutes in every hour.
Clean the turbine’s air-filters before starting and at
regular intervals in use. Having switched off the
turbine, simply lift out the filter pads and slap them to
remove trapped dust before refitting them.
Never spray at or near the machine. The turbine’s
filters will become clogged, seriously damaging the unit.
Keep the unit about 3 metres from the spray area.
If the spray tip gets blocked, switch OFF and
depressurize the system, then unscrew the nozzle and
wash it thoroughly in the appropriate solvent.
Never attempt to clear blocked nozzles using a pin
or other metal objects.
EQUIPMENT CARE
Never expose the equipment to dangerous and/or
corrosive chemicals.
Keep the equipment clean. Even if you are taking only
a short break, clean it out as thoroughly as if you were
returning it at the end of the hire period.
Damaged hoses are dangerous so handle them
with care and coil them neatly, without kinks, for
storage.
When not in use, store the equipment somewhere
clean, dry and safe from thieves.
If using the Portable Turbine model…
Turn OFF the turbine and disconnect the small air
hose from the top of the paint-cup to release the
internal pressure.
Empty the paint-cup and rinse out with the
appropriate solvent.
If using the Large Volume model…
Turn OFF both the turbine and compressor, then
depressurize the pressure pot by both
disconnecting the red air hose and opening the
pressure safety valve.
WHATEVER you are using…
Reset the system for spraying, this time using an
appropriate solvent rather than paint.
With the air adjuster turned down, flush the
system through by spraying the solvent into a
suitable container, repeating the process until the
solvent emerges clean.
That done, clean the outside of the unit and spray-
gun using a cloth dipped in the appropriate
solvent.
If using cellulose thinners or white-spirit, always
work in a well ventilated area, away from possible
ignition sources. And DO NOT SMOKE.
Finally, disconnect all air-hoses and carefully coil
them ready for return.
FINISHING OFF
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Needle Needle Spring Fluid
Adjuster
Retaining
Ring
Air
Cap
Air
Adjuster
Nozzle
Air Cap
Spring
Paint
Hose
Trigger
Compressor
Hose
Handle
Cleaning the Spraygun

For advice on the safety and suitability of this
equipment, contact your local HSS Hire Shop.
Check the equipment before use, paying special
attention to the air hoses. If it shows signs of damage
or excessive wear, return it.
Keep children, animals and bystanders out of the
work area and never point the spray-gun at anyone.
This equipment should be used only be used by an
able-bodied competent adult who has read and
understood these instructions. Anyone with either a
temporary or permanent disability should seek expert
advice before using it.
Never use this equipment if you are
feeling tired, ill, or under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
Wear goggles and a face-mask suitable
for the material you are spraying. If in
doubt, contact either the material’s manufacturer or your
local HSS Hire Shop for advice.
This equipment generates potentially harmful
noise levels. To comply with Health & Safety at
Work regulations, ear defenders must be worn by
everyone in the vicinity.
Wear suitably practical clothing and
footwear. Tie back long hair and avoid loose
garments and jewellery that could interfere with the work.
Ensure the work area is well lit and well ventilated.
Never spray at or near electrical fittings or equipment.
If spraying flammable materials, DO NOT SMOKE
and make sure there are no potential sources of
ignition in the work area.
Always SWITCH OFF, UNPLUG and DEPRESSURISE
the equipment before changing paints, cleaning
filters and so on. Never leave it switched on
and unattended.
Most HSS equipment is designed to plug straight
into a standard, 240V 13A power socket.
However, 110V models (with a round yellow plug)
must be provided with a suitable 110V generated
power supply, or powered from the mains via a suitable
110V transformer.
Extension leads should be fully unwound and
loosely coiled, away from the equipment. Never run
them through water, over sharp edges or where they
could trip someone.
Keep the equipment dry. Using electrical equipment in
very damp or wet conditions can be dangerous.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY To reduce the risk of electric shock, use a
suitable RCD (Residual Current-Operated Device)
available from your local HSS Hire Shop.
Never carry or pull the equipment by its flex
and hoses.
Ensure the equipment is switched OFF before
plugging it into the power supply.
If the equipment fails, or if its flex or plug gets
damaged, return it. Never attempt to repair it yourself.
Prepare the surface you are spraying and the
material to be sprayed according to the material
manufacturer’s instructions.
Position the turbine unit close to its power source
and well away from the spray area.
With the unit disconnected from its power source, screw
the air-hose hand-tight onto the turbine’s air outlet.
Connect the other end of the air-hose to the spray-
gun. Simply pull back the quick-release connector’s outer
sleeve, push the hose onto the gun’s air-inlet and let the
sleeve snap back into place.
GETTING STARTED
If using the Portable Turbine Unit…
Remove the spray-gun’s paint-cup and fill with
whatever you are spraying until about full –that is,
up to the level of the cup’s shoulder.
Refit the paint-cup to the spray-gun, making sure it
is securely fastened.
Finally, connect the unit to its power supply and
switch ON.
If using the Large Volume Turbine Unit...
Stir whatever you are intending to spray and then
pour into the pressure pot’s liner. Never pour paint
directly into pot. If using a paint tin, remove the
liner and place the tin inside the unit’s pressure pot.
It will accommodate standard paint tins of up to 5 litres.
Having ensured the gasket on the underside is clean and
in place, refit the pressure pot’s lid and clamp
securely in place, tightening the clamps in opposite
pairs to seat the lid correctly.
That done, connect the unit to its power supply
and switch ON.
Now, with the pressure pot’s pressure control turned fully
anti-clockwise, connect the red air hose to the
pressure pot and adjust the pressure, switch ON
the compressor control clockwise until the gauge
stabilises at between 10-15psi for most standard paints,
25-30psi for multi-colour finishes.
If you need to reduce the pressure for any reason,
simply open the pressure pot’s safety valve.
Once the desired pressure has been achieved, switch
OFF the compressor and check the pressure pot’s lid
and air-hose connections for leaks –you will hear air
hissing out.
WHATEVER you are using…
Remove the spray-gun’s air-cap assembly and
trigger the gun to prime the system. Ideally, you
should see a jet of paint arc out with a radius of between
150mm and 200mm.
Release the trigger, wipe the gun’s nozzle clean and refit
the air-cap by screwing it fully home then
loosening it approximately one full turn.
Finally, turn on the unit’s turbine and start spraying.
Nozzles & Air-Caps
Always make sure the spray-gun is fitted with
the correct nozzle and air-cap for the material
being sprayed. If in doubt, contact your local
HSS Hire Shop.
Viscosity Finish Needle/Nozzle Air Cap
Thin Lacquers .029 (0.7mm) #3
Stains
Basecoats
Medium Clearcoat .043 (1.1mm) #2
Cellulose
Stoving Enamels
Red Oxide
Decorator’s Gloss
Medium-Thick Interior Emulsions .051 (1.3mm) #0 or #1
Enamels
Undercoats
Industrial Primers
Thick Exterior Emulsions .073 (1.9mm) #1 or #0
Masonry Paints
H.B.Primer
Thick-Heavy Multi-Colour Coatings .118 (3mm) #4
Textured Coatings
Turbine
Hose Fitting
Turbine
Switch
Control
Knob and
Safety Valve
Hose
Connector
Gauge
Spray Gun
Pressure
Pot
Handle
Cart
Handle
Hose
Holder
Handle
Pressure
Pot
Hose
Outlet
Clamp
Filter
Spray Gun & Cup
Turbine
Hose Fitting
Turbine
Switch
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