Rockwood 8PC HVLP PAINT GUN SET User manual

8PC HVLP
PAINT GUN SET
INSTRUCTIONS
Item #16292

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This 8 PIECE, 2 PAINT GUN SET provides a comprehensive array of paint guns and equipment
required to do a complete paint job from primer, sealer, base coat through to clear coat.
CONTENTS
(1) HVLP Paint Gun with 1.4mm needle/nozzle set
(1) HVLP Paint Gun with 1.7mm needle/nozzle set
(2) 1000 ml. Aluminum Paint Cups
(1) Replacement 100 Micron Gun Cup Paint Filter
(1) Regulator/Gauge
(1) Paint Gun Wrench
(1) Paint Gun Cleaning Brush
SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Pressure: 30-43 PSI (2-3 Bar)
Air Inlet: 1/4” male NPT
Paint Cup Thread Size: M14 x 1.0 (Eastwood #50207 DeKups DPC-11 compatible)
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.
SAFETY INFORMATION
The following explanations are displayed in this manual, on the labeling, and on all other information
provided with this product:

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READ INSTRUCTIONS
• Thoroughly read and understand these product instructions before using
this equipment. Failure to follow all warnings can result in tool damage
or serious physical injury.
• Keep these product instructions for future reference.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD!
• Do Not use near sparks, open flame or other potential ignition source.
Solvents and paints are highly combustible and may ignite or explode.
Keep at least 25’ away from any non-explosion proof compressors,
motors, switches etc.
HEALTH HAZARD!
• Avoid breathing vapors produced by Spray Gun. Always wear appropriate
NIOSH approved breathing apparatus and use in a well ventilated area.
• Wear appropriate ANSI standard Z87.1 eye protection.
• Wear solvent-resistant gloves.
• Do not allow unprotected persons or pets in the spray area.
BURSTING HAZARD!
• Do not exceed 60 psi (4.1 bar) of tool inlet pressure. Permanent tool
damage and/or bursting could occur and cause personal injury.
INJURY HAZARD!
• This Paint Gun can quickly spray when handling while connected to an air
supply causing serious personal injury. Always disconnect the Paint Gun
from the air supply before adding paint, changing nozzles, removing clogs
or other maintenance.
• Use only Eastwood Aerosol Injected Cleaner, acetone or lacquer thinner to
clean guns. Use of chlorinated or halogenated hydrocarbon solvents can
corrode aluminum gun components or emit hazardous reactive gasses.
• Use for spraying paint products only. Do not use for spraying pesticides,
fertilizer, acids or other corrosive materials and solvents.
SAFETY INFORMATION

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SET-UP
• Remove all components, identify them and become familiar with their purpose.
• BEFORE FIRST USE – Following Gun Cleaning Procedure, clean out the paint cup, nozzle as
well as the paint gun internal air and paint passages with a solvent such as Eastwood PRE
or Aerosol Injected Cleaner to remove any residual manufacturing impurities or lubricants
that may be present. Dry thoroughly.
• A 3/8” I.D. minimum air hose at a 25’ maximum length is strongly recommended for best
results. Smaller I.D. hose and greater length may produce unsatisfactory results.
• A clean, dry, regulated air supply is required.
• Attach the included “on the gun” regulator to accurately control gun pressure while painting.
IMPORTANT NOTES BEFORE PAINTING:
1. A starting point Regulator setting is 30-43 PSI [2-3 Bar]. Please note that many variables affect
the adjustment of a paint gun including paint viscosity and type, atmospheric conditions such
as humidity, barometric pressure and temperature as well as air inlet pressure and
operator preference. Always “tune” the gun before each use as prevailing conditions may
not be the same as the previous use.
2. It is always best to test spray on sheets of cardboard or masking paper with the actual paint
you will be applying while making your adjustments to become familiar with the gun and
achieve the ideal Fluid Control Setting.
3. Remember that a small amount of product wasted at this point can avoid disappointment in
your results and the need to re-do your work later.

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GUN SETTINGS
• AIR CAP - Make sure the Air Cap is properly oriented in a horizontal plane to produce a vertical
fan spray pattern by viewing the HVLP Paint Gun from the front. To adjust, loosen Retaining
Ring by rotating counter-clockwise slightly, adjust Air Cap then re-tighten Retaining Ring.
• FLUID CONTROL – The Fluid Control knob (located at top rear of gun body) regulates the
distance the Needle travels and the amount of paint flowing through the gun. NOTE: Generally,
for higher viscosity coatings, a wider opening is desired while a closer opening is better suited
for lower viscosity fluids. To adjust, rotate the Fluid Control Knob outward (counter-clockwise
as viewed from the rear) to increase flow and turn inward to reduce flow.
• FAN CONTROL – The Fan Control knob (located at the upper left side of the paint gun body)
controls the size and shape of the spray pattern of “fan”. Rotating the knob counterclockwise
will produce a larger and softer spray pattern while rotating the knob clockwise will result in a
smaller, sharper pattern. For most painting conditions, a larger, softer fan is desired.
• AIR CONTROL – The Air Control knob (located at the bottom of the gun handle adjacent to the
air inlet) is opened by rotating in a counter-clockwise direction (as viewed form the bottom of
the gun). This is for “fine tuning” the airflow to the gun. You will generally want to set the inlet
pressure at the regulator, start with the Air Control in the full open position and decrease air
as needed.
• With practice, you will quickly acquire a “feel” for the paint guns and will be producing
professional results.
• When you have achieved your optimal knob settings, note their positions with the indicators on
the gun body and knobs. This will assist in quickly “tuning” the gun in future uses.
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Fluid Control
Fan Control
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CLEAN-UP
• Disconnect air supply to gun.
• Remove Paint Cup and pour unused coating into proper container.
• Wipe out any excess coating then thoroughly rinse the Paint Cup with a mild solvent compatible
with the coating being used.
• Attach the Paint Cup to the Paint Gun. Then pour a small amount of a solvent compatible with
the paint being used into the Paint Cup. Then reconnect air supply and spray solvent through
HVLP Gun in a safe area until it flows clear. NOTE: as an alternative, #12846Z Eastwood
Aerosol Injected Gun Cleaner is excellent for this purpose.
• Remove air supply from HVLP Gun.
• Pour out any unused solvent and remove paint cup.
• Allow solvent to dry completely from all components.
DISASSEMBLY FOR ADDITIONAL CLEANING
• Remove Air Cap by unthreading Retaining Ring.
• Remove Nozzle with wrench (included).
• Unthread and remove Fluid Control Knob from rear of Paint Gun body.
• Carefully remove Tension Coil Spring with Bushing and Needle by firmly gripping rear of
Needle and pulling out through rear of Paint Gun body.
• Inspect and clean as required.
• Replace Needle by sliding into bore in rear of Paint Gun body until it seats.
• Slide Needle Tension Spring w/bushing over the rear of the Needle.
• Replace Nozzle by threading into front of Gun Body and tighten firmly with included wrench.
CAUTION: do not-over tighten.
• Replace Air cap by threading onto Gun Body. Make sure the air horns of the Air Cap are
oriented properly.

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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Gun Produces
an Uneven
Spray
Paint or Film
Buildup on Air
Cap Blocking
Air Holes
Disconnect air supply and clean buildup from
Air Cap.
Gun “Spits”
or Sputters;
Discharges
Large Deposits
Paint or Film
Buildup on
Needle and
Nozzle
Disconnect air supply and clean buildup from
Needle and Nozzle. NOTE: Use of solvent may be
helpful, removal of the Nozzle may be necessary.
TROUBLESHOOTING

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ADDITIONAL ITEMS
#10041Z Eastwood PRE Painting Prep, Aerosol
#12846ZEW Aerosol Injected Cleaner
#14829 Gerson One-Step Respirator
#20405 Gen-Nex Painter’s Coveralls, Large
#20406 Gen-Nex Painter’s Coveralls, XLarge
#50207 Dekups #DPC-11 Adapter