NOCRY NPS-100 User manual
Paint Sprayer
Instruction Manual
We've tried to make this manual useful, simple, and understandable.
Please read it carefully, and keep it safe for future reference.
1
WHAT'S INSIDE THIS MANUAL
THE ABC'S OF PAINT SPRAYER SAFETY 3
Work area safety 5
Personal safety 6
Meaning of safety symbols on your paint sprayer 7
PACKAGE CONTENTS & THEIR PURPOSES 9
HOW TO USE YOUR PAINT SPRAYER 12
How to assemble your paint sprayer 12
How to switch the paint sprayer on/off 13
How to use the trigger 13
How to choose a suitable coating material 14
How to measure coating material thickness 14
How to thin coating material 15
How to strain coating material 16
How to set up the paint sprayer for spraying 17
How to adjust the paint sprayer 18
How to increase or decrease airflow (and why) 18
How to adjust paint volume (and why) 19
How to adjust the spray pattern (and why) 20
How to change the spray nozzles (and why) 21
How to change a sprayer nozzle 22
How to get the best results 23
How to take a break - the right way 24
How to transport your paint sprayer 24
How to clean the spray attachment 25
How to clean the main body of your paint sprayer 26
How to clean the air filter 26
How to clean the air ventilation hose 27
Some tips on troubleshooting 27
MAINTENANCE 30
PAINT SPRAYER LIABILITY 30
DISPOSAL 31
WARRANTY 31
HOW TO CONTACT NOCRY 33
2
THE ABC'S OF PAINT SPRAYER SAFETY
Read all safety warnings and instructions before
using your paint sprayer.
They're pretty reasonable, and neglecting them may bring a touch of electric shock,
fire, and/or serious injury to your paint spraying sessions. There are other (and
much better) ways to get your adrenaline going.
Save this manual for future reference, review in between uses, and make sure
that anyone who's going to test your new paint sprayer has read and fully
understood all the information in here as well.
In case this manual happens to disappear in the black hole all manuals seem to go
into, you can get a digital version of it at https://nocry.com/pages/instructions, or
by letting us know to [email protected].
So, let's get to it, shall we?
✔
✔
✔
✔
Only use your paint sprayer and its accessories for spraying paint onto
inanimate objects. Would you use a screwdriver to hammer a nail? Exactly.
Never point the sprayer at yourself, other people or animals. A
glow-in-the-dark neon cat is a bad idea. Same goes for pointing the sprayer at
people. Paint in the eyes can cause damage to the sight, even blindness - no
joke.
Do not to get too carried away and paint over important text and information
on containers, instruction manuals (like this one), or the specifications given by
the substance manufacturer.
Follow the safety instructions of the materials, solvents, and cleaning
agents you use during preparation, during work, and when cleaning your
sprayer. Yes, more dull reading - important dull reading nonetheless.
3
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Do not use any liquid of unknown hazard potential. It's best to stick to the
standard paint bought in stores. No homemade concoctions.
Keep your fingers, hands, limbs and any other body parts away from the tip.
If the sprayer can atomize paint, just imagine what it could do to your digits.
Always properly cover any surface, object or area that you don’t want
covered in paint with thick protective, durable plastic sheeting.
When spraying outdoors, take into consideration the wind direction - your
neighbor won’t thank you for their car’s new paint job. It has
happened.
Do not lay your filled paint sprayer on its side as the paint inside may spill, or
clog the internal pipes.
Do not use your paint sprayer if it doesn't work as it should. Get it repaired or
replaced before using. Should you have any problems or concerns about
anything, anything at all (and we really mean it) let us know at
Before disassembling the spray attachment, open the container to relieve
the pressure. Do so by simply unscrewing the container.
Do not abuse the cord. The cord isn't the reason you're having a bad day - and
it won't be, if you don't use it for carrying, pulling, or unplugging the sprayer,
and keep it away from heat, oil, sharp edges, and moving parts.
Avoid bodily contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, stoves, and refrigerators.
Unplug your paint sprayer before making any adjustments, putting it in
storage, or when the power supply is interrupted. Seems reasonable, doesn't
it?
4
✔
✔
✔
To keep your paint sprayer well-maintained, regularly check if all parts are
working correctly. If you notice anything odd, definitely take the sprayer for
repair before
using it.
Work or repairs on the paint sprayer should only be carried out by a
professional. It’s best to leave the really serious stuff to a qualified repair
person who only uses original replacement parts.
Make sure that anyone using your paint sprayer or servicing it is acquainted
with this manual. The exception to the rule are children and infirm people -
they shouldn't be using your paint sprayer even if they remember every word
written here.
Work area safety
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Keep your work area clean and well illuminated. Accidents are much more
likely to happen in dirty, unorganized, or poorly lit workspaces - accidents that
are easily avoided with basic upkeep.
Secure any movable workpiece(s) you're working on. A workpiece secured
with suitable clamps or in a vice is much more likely to be steady and stay in
place than one held by hand.
Do not operate your power tools in dusty or explosive areas, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids or gases, for a very simple reason - power tools
may create sparks which could ignite the dust or fumes.
When working outside, use an extension cord meant specifically for outdoor
use, and of an appropriate length. It's going to be much more convenient, and
will reduce the risk of an electric shock.
Your paint sprayer is not waterproof or splash proof. Do not use it in the rain,
splash with water, immerse in liquid, or use as a water gun. It's an electric tool
after all.
5
✔
✔
✔
✔
If damp conditions are unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply.
Keep children and bystanders away. Distractions can cause you to easily lose
control, so consider operating your power tools a solo venture. You'll catch up
with everyone later, when you've made progress with your project.
If you absolutely must have children in the working area, ensure that they're
always closely supervised by another, responsible
, adult.
Familiarize yourself with your local general rules of occupational health and
safety. The sooner you do that, the sooner you can start using your paint
sprayer.
Personal safety
✔
✔
✔
Eye, ear and respiratory protection is a must when operating your paint
sprayer. Do not underestimate the power of personal safety equipment.
Common sense is the best protection, isn't it? Stay alert - watch what you're
doing, exercise common sense, and do not operate power tools when you're
tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or strong medication.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times - it'll help you keep control in
unexpected circumstances, whether it be the power tool slipping out of your
hand, or someone who decided it would be fun to attempt to pull a jumpscare
on you.
NB! NoCry Work & Safety Gear and the manufacturer shall not be liable for any
changes made to the tool, nor for any damage resulting from such changes.
6
Meaning of safety symbols on your paint sprayer
These symbols are on your paint sprayer for a reason - to keep you aware and
safe. Please take them into account.
This paint sprayer conforms with North American safety
standards.
Read the instructions before starting to use this paint sprayer.
Wear safety goggles when using this paint sprayer.
Use respiratory protection when using this paint sprayer.
Use hearing protection when using this paint sprayer.
This paint sprayer is Class II (double insulated).
Do not discard of this paint sprayer together with household
waste - please refer to page 31 for tips on responsible disposal.
7
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model
NoCry NPS-100 DINS Paint Sprayer
Voltage
100-130V AC, 50Hz
Power consumption
5A
Atomizing output
1.7A
Flow
40.57fl.oz/min
Maximum viscosity
100 DIN/s
8
Pressure
3.2psi
Nozzle Sizes
1.5 mm, 1.8 mm, 2.2 mm and 2.6 mm
(1/16”, 5/64”, 3/32”, 7/64”)
Container capacity
33.814fl. Oz
Cable length
79.5 inches
Oscillation level
4.92 ft/s2
Uncertainty K
4.92 ft/s2
Total weight (main body
and spray attachment)
3.5 lbs
PACKAGE CONTENTS & THEIR PURPOSES
Repetition is the mother of all learning, so: Please remember to unplug your paint
sprayer before doing any work on it. That includes changing accessories, cleaning,
and servicing.
This is what you will find inside your paint sprayer package. If there's anything
missing, let us know to [email protected], and we'll sort it out ASAP.
NB: The images may not be to scale.
9
1 Paint sprayer main body
Houses the power motor that atomizes the
coating material inside the material container.
Learn how to assemble your paint sprayer on
page 12.
1 Spray attachment
Covers your project or wall with an even coat
of atomized coating material via the sprayer
nozzle. Learn how to get the best results on
page 23.
1 Material container (33.814fl. Oz)
Plastic container that holds material coating.
Attaches to the spray attachment, for details
see page 13.
1 Flow cup
Your tool for measuring the thickness (the
viscosity) of the coating material. This paint
sprayer will spray paint up to 100 DIN/s thick.
Pro tip: The flow cup also works great as a
pouring funnel.
10
4 Spray nozzles, ⌀1.5 mm, 1.8 mm, 2.2 mm, and
2.6 mm (1/16”, 5/64”, 3/32”, 7/64”)
Each of the nozzles help you get a different
finish on different materials - we've compiled a
little handy-dandy guide on page 21.
1 Cleaning pin
The secret to getting dried paint out of your
spray nozzle. We'd really recommend you
thoroughly clean your paint sprayer after every
use - we've left some tips on how to best do it
on pages 25.
1 Cleaning brush
Whereas the pin is for cleaning the spray
nozzles, the brush is capable of reaching deep
inside the inner tubes of your paint sprayer to
keep it clean and in working order. We'd really
recommend you to thoroughly clean your paint
sprayer after every use.
11
HOW TO USE YOUR PAINT SPRAYER
How to assemble your paint sprayer
Your paint sprayer has arrived disassembled, and will need to be put together
before use. Luckily, the process is relatively straight forward, and can be done in no
time at all - just make sure that your paint sprayer is NOT connected to the power
source before doing anything.
✔
✔
Firstly, check that you have all the correct parts: a spray attachment piece,
a main body, and a material container. See page 10 to see what they look
like.
Begin by attaching the spray attachment. Push the spray attachment
towards the main body (see below), and turn the spray attachment lock to
the locked position. Check that both are secure before proceeding.
12
✔
Next, take the container and screw it to the bottom of the spray
attachment and you are good to go!
How to switch the paint sprayer on/off
Your paint sprayer doesn't have an on/off switch as such. When the power cord is
plugged into the socket, your paint sprayer is on and ready to go. To turn the paint
sprayer off, pull the power cord out of the socket, aaaand... it's off.
How to use the trigger
Once the paint sprayer is connected to a power source, gently hold down the
trigger to start the turbine motor. To start dispensing paint, press the trigger
further. That's it.
13
How to choose a suitable coating material
This paint sprayer is comfortable with the following list of coating materials:
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Colored paints
Primers
Solvent-based paints
Anti-rust paints
Water-soluble lacquer paints
Glazes
Impregnations
Oils
Textured paints
Clear varnishes
Synthetic enamels
Alkyd resin varnishes
Radiator paints
Hammer effect enamels
Mordants
Special-effect paints
NB: Do not “feed” your paint sprayer facade paint, caustic solutions, acidic coating
substances, or any materials that contain highly abrasive components, or are
flammable. This paint sprayer will not work as a handheld flamethrower. Promise.
How to measure coating material thickness
Having the right material thickness is key to getting an even finish. Pay close
attention to the thickness (or viscosity) of your chosen coating material. Viscosity is
measured in DIN/s and can be found on the container of your coating material -this
paint sprayer can handle material thickness of up to 100 DIN/s.
14
You should check if your material is of the correct viscosity (before pouring it into
the material container) by performing the flow cup test.
To work out the DIN/s rating of your coating material:
Place your finger over the hole of
the included flow cup and fill it to
the brim with your chosen material.
At the same time, release your
finger from the hole, and start the
timer. Stop the clock when the flow
cup has completely drained of paint.
If you find that your coating
material has a viscosity rate of, or
above, 100 DIN/s (meaning it takes
longer than 100 seconds for
material to pass through the flow
cup), then it is too thick and will
need to be thinned.
How to thin coating material
If your chosen coating material took longer than 100 seconds to pass the flow cup
test, you will need to thin it using water or paint thinner.
To dilute your coating material:
✔
✔
Pour into a fresh container.
Add 1/2 a cup of water for every gallon of paint. (If using paint thinner, add
15
✔
✔
small amounts at a time, mix and check. A good ratio to use is 4:1 paint to
thinner.)
Slowly mix using a wooden stick or spoon.
Check the thickness again by doing the flow cup test. If the paint is still too
thick (over 100 DIN/s), dilute further by adding 1/8 of a cup of water for every
gallon of paint to be used. Mix and flow cup test again, until you have a nice
even material consistency.
Remember! Diluting painting material will change the color and lengthen drying
time. It will also mean spraying extra coats to achieve the desired finish.
Pro tip: If you find that your sprayer still seems to be unable to dispense material as
it should, try thinning the paint even more.
How to strain coating material
Once you have chosen your coating material, measured its viscosity and diluted it (if
needed), you are now ready to prepare the paint for spraying.
Before filling the material container, always strain your coating material. Straining
removes clumps that might otherwise clog the sprayer - making it easier to
maintain, and prolonging its life.
To strain, simply pour the prepared material through a paint strainer (or sieve,
pantyhose also work great), into a fresh container.
The coating material is now fully prepped, and you are now ready to set up your
paint sprayer for painting.
16
How to set up the paint sprayer for spraying
For best results, perform the following tasks before beginning any spray job…
✔
✔
✔
Detach the spray attachment from the main body of the paint sprayer and set
it aside. You can find the how-to back on page 12.
Unscrew the container from the spray attachment, and pour no more than
33.814fl. oz of your prepared coating material into the container. Flick back to
page 12 to find out how.
Align the suction tube. This is key to getting all the coating material out of the
container.
If painting objects that are on or
close to floor level, it’s best to
position the suction tube away from
the body of the paint sprayer.
If spraying high up or overhead
objects and surfaces, such as a
ceiling, turn the suction tube towards
the body of the paint sprayer.
17
✔
Reattach the filled material container with the suction tube aligned to how
you will be spraying to the spray attachment and reconnect it to the paint
sprayer's main body - check page 12 for a short how-to.
How to adjust the paint sprayer
This paint sprayer is designed to deliver great results without you having to try too
hard. It uses a low pressure spraying technique that combines a high volume of air
with low air pressure (it's called the HVLP - high volume, low pressure system),
allowing for low paint mist formation, minimal fuss and mess. As opposed to
conventional application of coating a surface, you have full control over both the
volume of material and the volume of air you use.
This reduces the amount of paint required to cover an object or surface, making this
method highly economical and ensures consistent surface quality and cover. As you
can see, your paint sprayer takes care of things by itself.
This paint sprayer has a number of adjustment options when it comes to spraying.
We highly recommend you try out different adjustment combinations until you
find what works best for your project.
How to increase or decrease airflow (and why)
Your paint sprayer has two airflow modes: Maximum and minimum. Increasing or
decreasing the amount of airflow changes the amount of pressurized air coming
from the sprayer’s motor.
18
For thicker paints (more than 50
DIN/s) - turn the dial clockwise to
maximum for when you need to
quickly cover a large area.
For thinner paints (less than 50
DIN/s) - turn the dial anti-clockwise to
minimum for when you need a more
steady, deliberate spray.
How to adjust paint volume (and why)
The paint volume adjustment dial is located behind the sprayer’s trigger. Setting
the dial to a fixed position means the trigger can only be pulled back a certain
amount. The tighter the dial, the further back you can pull the trigger, allowing
more material to pass through the nozzle tip, increasing the amount of paint
dispensed.
For thicker paints (more than 50
DIN/s) - turn the dial clockwise (tight
against the trigger) to increase the
amount of paint dispersed by the
sprayer.
For thinner paints (less than 50
DIN/s) - turn the dial anti-clockwise
(loose against the trigger) to decrease
the amount of paint dispersed by the
sprayer.
To get the fine mist that works for you, experiment with the dial while spraying on
cardboard or other piece of scrap material until you find the right position.
19
Other manuals for NPS-100
2
Table of contents
Other NOCRY Paint Sprayer manuals
Popular Paint Sprayer manuals by other brands
BODYSHOP
BODYSHOP Paintlight Use and maintenance manual
Silverline
Silverline 126499 manual
Storch
Storch EasySpray ES 300 Assembly instructions
Sagola
Sagola 4600 Xtreme instruction manual
Sumake
Sumake SS-1208 Original instructions
Task Force Tips
Task Force Tips TRANSFORMER INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Hardi
Hardi New NAVIGATOR 1100 Operator's manual
C.A. Technologies
C.A. Technologies Tomcat Series Product information
WALMEC
WALMEC Walcom GENESI CARBONIO 360 EVO HALO BASE instructions
WAGNER
WAGNER HEAVYCOAT HC750 owner's manual
Smith Performance Sprayers
Smith Performance Sprayers 190450 quick start guide
Silverline
Silverline 633595 quick start guide
Chapin
Chapin BLEACH & DISINFECTANT use and care manual
Fimco
Fimco 300-3PT-BL-XL owner's manual
Metabo
Metabo FSP 600 HVLP Original instructions
Gardena
Gardena 814 operating instructions
One Stop Gardens
One Stop Gardens 65040 Set up and operating instructions
Graco
Graco Automatic AirPro 313516F Instructions - parts