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3. Using your MaxiMist Pro Series Spray Gun for the first time
a. The ON/OFF switch is located on the motor unit. Turn it on. You will hear a sound
similar to a vacuum cleaner. You may also notice that air is now blowing out of the
front of the spray gun .This is correct. Air will continually flow from the Air Cap (3) of the
spray gun as long as the motor unit is running and the Air Hose is connected.
b. This may be the first time or hundredth time you have performed a spray tan. However it is
a good idea to practice spraying onto a piece of white towel until you find the pattern
and volume that is best for you. Your goal is to adjust the flow of solution so you
obtain a 4” (10cm) wide spray pattern spraying 4” (10cm) away from your
target. Proper adjustments will greatly improve application and will make the
difference between a great or poor application.
c. Open the Fluid Adjuster Knob (25) as described in ‘Adjusting the spray gun’ in section 2.
d. Set the spray pattern you wish to use by adjusting the Air Cap (3) to the desired
position.
e. In general, hold the spray gun 4” (10cm) from the person being sprayed.
Moving the spray gun back will increase the size of the mist pattern. Moving the spray gun
closer will decrease the size of the mist pattern. The further away you hold the spray gun,
the more you will need to increase the solution flow thus causing unwanted amounts of
airborne solution (overspray).
f. Holding the spray gun closer to the person being sprayed along with a minimum flow
of solution will provide the best results, no streaks or running solution and virtually no mist
in the spray area.
g. Be sure to move the spray gun at a slow (not too slow), steady speed keeping the
distance of the spray gun the same throughout the application. This will ensure perfect
results. It is actually very easy. Practice a few times and you will be an expert.
h. It is best to hold the spray gun in a vertical position when spraying. If you want to
change the direction of the mist pattern, rotate the position of the Air Cap (3) rather than
turning the spray gun on its side.
i. Pull back on the trigger and move the spray gun (see ‘PROPER SPRAYING
TECHNIQUE’).DO NOT WAVE OR TILT the spray gun back and forth in front of your
client by bending your wrist. Rather, keep your wrist straight and move your entire arm.
Movement should be steady, even and deliberate, keeping your distance the same at all
times.
j. Always store the spray gun in a vertical position. DO NOT ROCK OR TIP.
