Titan S-3 User manual

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Instruction Sheet
For Professional Use Only
Model Number 550-250
S-3
Airless Spray Gun
3900 PSI Maximum Operating Pressure/
Stainless Steel Fluid Passages
Important Safety Instructions
Read all safety information before operating the
equipment. Save these instructions.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
To reduce the risks of re or explosion, electrical shock and the
injury to persons, read and understand all instructions included in
this manual. Be familiar with the controls and proper usage of the
equipment.
WARNING: EXPLOSION OR FIRE
Solvent and paint fumes can explode or ignite. Property damage and/
or severe injury can occur.
PREVENTION:
 • Donotsprayammableorcombustiblematerialsnearanopename,
pilotlightsorsourcesofignitionsuchashotobjects,cigarettes,motors,
electrical equipment and electrical appliances. Avoid creating sparks from
connecting and disconnecting power cords.
 • Forunitsintendedforusewithonlywater-basedormineralspirit-type
materialswithaminimumashpointof38ºC(100ºF)—Donotsprayor
cleanwithliquidshavingaashpointoflessthan38ºC(100ºF).Flashpoint
isthetemperatureatwhichauidcanproduceenoughvaportoignite.
 • Useextremecautionwhenusingmaterialswithaashpointbelow100ºF
(38ºC).Refer to your pump manual to determine if these materials can
be sprayed.
 • Paintorsolventowingthroughtheequipmentisabletoresultinstatic
electricity. Static electricity creates a risk of re or explosion in the presence
ofpaintorsolventfumes.Allpartsofthespraysystem,includingthe
pump,hoseassembly,spraygunandobjectsinandaroundthesprayarea
shallbeproperlygroundedtoprotectagainststaticdischargeandsparks.
Useonlyconductiveorgroundedhigh-pressureairlesspaintsprayerhoses
speciedbythemanufacturer.
 • Verifythatallcontainersandcollectionsystemsaregroundedtoprevent
static discharge.
 • Connecttoagroundedoutletandusegroundedextensioncords(electric
modelsonly).Donotusea3to2adapter.
 • Donotuseapaintorsolventcontaininghalogenatedhydrocarbons.Such
aschlorine,bleachmildewcide,methylenechlorideandtrichloroethane.
Theyarenotcompatiblewithaluminum.Contactthecoatingsupplier
aboutcompatibilityofmaterialwithaluminum.
 • Keepsprayareawellventilated.Keepagoodsupplyoffreshair
moving through the area to keep the air within the spray area free from
accumulationofammablevapors.Keeppumpassemblyinwellventilated
area.Donotspraypumpassembly.
 • Donotsmokeinthesprayarea.
 • Donotoperatelightswitches,engines,orsimilarsparkproducingproducts
in the spray area.
 • Keepareacleanandfreeofpaintorsolventcontainers,rags,andother
ammablematerials.
 • Knowthecontentsofthepaintandsolventsbeingsprayed.Readall
MaterialSafetyDataSheets(MSDS)andcontainerlabelsprovidedwiththe
paintsandsolvents.Followthepaintandsolventmanufacture’ssafety
instructions.
 • Placepumpatleast25feet(7.62meters)fromthesprayobjectinawell
ventilatedarea(addmorehoseifnecessary).Flammablevaporsareoften
heavierthanair.Floorareamustbeextremelywellventilated.Thepump
contains arcing parts that emit sparks and can ignite vapors.
 • Plasticcancausestaticsparks.Neverhangplastictoenclosesprayarea.Do
notuseplasticdropclothswhensprayingammablematerial.
 • Fireextinguisherequipmentshallbepresentandworking.
WARNING: INJECTION INJURY
Ahighpressurepaintstreamproducedbythisequipmentcanpierce
theskinandunderlyingtissues,leadingtoseriousinjuryandpossible
amputation. See a physician immediately.
PREVENTION:
 • Donotaimthegunat,orsprayanypersonoranimal.
 • Keephandsandotherbodypartsawayfromthedischarge.Forexample,do
nottrytostopleakswithanypartofthebody.
 • NEVERputyourhandinfrontofthegun.Gloveswillnotprovideprotection
against an injection injury.
 • ALWAYSkeepthetipguardinplacewhilespraying.Thetipguardprovides
someprotectionbutismainlyawarningdevice.
 • Onlyuseanozzletipspeciedbythemanufacturer.
 • Usecautionwhencleaningandchangingnozzletips.Inthecasewherethe
nozzletipclogswhilespraying,ALWAYSlockguntrigger,shutpumpo,
andreleaseallpressurebeforeservicing,cleaningtiporguard,orchanging
tip.Pressurewillnotbereleasedbyturningothemotor.ThePRIME/
SPRAYvalveorpressurebleedvalvemustbeturnedtotheirappropriate
positionstorelievesystempressure.RefertoPRESSURERELIEFPROCEDURE
describedinthepumpmanual.
 • Donotleavetheunitenergizedorunderpressurewhileunattended.
Whentheunitisnotinuse,turnotheunitandrelievethepressurein
accordancewiththemanufacturer’sinstructions.
 • High-pressuresprayisabletoinjecttoxinsintothebodyandcauseserious
bodilyinjury.Intheeventthatinjectionoccurs,seekmedicalattention
immediately.
 • Checkhosesandpartsforsignsofdamage,aleakcaninjectmaterialinto
theskin.Inspecthosebeforeeachuse.Replaceanydamagedhosesor
parts.OnlyuseTITANoriginal-high-pressurehosesinordertoensure
functionality,safetyanddurability.
 • Thissystemiscapableofproducing3900PSI/270Bar.Onlyuse
replacementpartsoraccessoriesthatarespeciedbythemanufacturer
andthatareratedaminimumof3900PSI.Thisincludesspraytips,nozzle
guards,guns,extensions,ttings,andhose.
 • Alwaysengagethetriggerlockwhennotspraying.Verifythetriggerlockis
functioning properly.
 • Verifythatallconnectionsaresecurebeforeoperatingtheunit.
 • Knowhowtostoptheunitandbleedpressurequickly.Bethoroughly
familiarwiththecontrols.Pressurewillnotbereleasedbyturningothe
motor.ThePRIME/SPRAYvalveorpressurebleedvalvemustbeturnedto
theirappropriatepositionstorelievesystempressure.RefertoPRESSURE
RELIEFPROCEDUREdescribedinthepumpmanual.
 • Alwaysremovethespraytipbeforeushingorcleaningthesystem.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN:
Injection into the skin is a traumatic injury which can lead to possible
amputation. It is important to treat the injury as soon as possible. DO
NOT delay treatment to research toxicity. Toxicity is a concern with some
coatings injected directly into the blood stream. Consultation with a plastic
surgeon or reconstructive hand surgeon may be advisable.
WARNING: GENERAL
Cancausesevereinjuryorpropertydamage.
PREVENTION:
 • Alwayswearappropriategloves,eyeprotection,clothingandarespiratoror
mask when painting.
 • Donotoperateorspraynearchildren.Keepchildrenawayfromequipment
at all times.
 • Donotoverreachorstandonanunstablesupport.Keepeectivefooting
andbalanceatalltimes.
 • Stayalertandwatchwhatyouaredoing.
 • Donotoperatetheunitwhenfatiguedorundertheinuenceofdrugsor
alcohol.
 • Donotkinkorover-bendthehose.Airlesshosecandevelopleaksfrom
wear,kinkingandabuse.Aleakcaninjectmaterialintotheskin.
 • Donotexposethehosetotemperaturesorpressuresinexcessofthose
speciedbymanufacturer.
 • Donotusethehoseasastrengthmembertopullorlifttheequipment.
 • Uselowestpossiblepressuretoushequipment.
 • Followallappropriatelocal,stateandnationalcodesgoverningventilation,
re prevention and operation.
 • TheUnitedStatesGovernmentSafetyStandardshavebeenadopted
undertheOccupationalSafetyandHealthAct(OSHA).Thesestandards,
particularlypart1910oftheGeneralStandardsandpart1926ofthe
ConstructionStandardsshouldbeconsulted.
 • Beforeeachuse,checkallhosesforcuts,leaks,abrasionorbulgingofcover.
Checkfordamageormovementofcouplings.Immediatelyreplacehose
ifanyofthoseconditionsexist.Neverrepairapainthose.Replacewitha
conductivehigh-pressurehose.
 • Donotsprayoutdoorsonwindydays.
 • Alwaysunplugcordfromoutletbeforeworkingonequipment(electric
modelsonly).
0414•FormNo.313-2440G

English
 2 ©TitanToolInc.Allrightsreserved.
Specications
Maximum operating pressure ........................3900PSI(27MPa)
Materialinletthreadsize ..................................NPSM1/4”
Diuserthreadsize.............................................7/8-14UNF-2A
Wettedpartsmaterial........................................High-gradestainlesssteel,
  urethane,polyethylene,
  nylon,hardmetal
Operatingtemperaturerange........................40ºFto104ºF(5ºCto40ºC)
Maximum material temperature ...................109ºF(43ºC)
Maximum sound output...................................81dB(A)*
Weight ...............................................................1.3lbs.(590g)
 * Measurementlocation:1.5’awayfromthecoatingsurface,1.5’behind
thespraygun,spraypressure1700PSI,tipsize0.021”
Using the Gun Trigger Lock
Alwaysengagethegun’striggerlockwhenthegunisnotinuse.
 1. Tolockthetrigger,rotatethetriggerlockbackwarduntilitstops.
 2. Tounlockthetrigger,rotatethetriggerlockforwarduntilitisvertical.
Trigger locked
(gun will not spray)
Tr
igger unlocked
(gun will spray)
Setup
Never attempt to assemble, change, or clean the gun, tip,
or tip guard without first relieving pressure from the spray
system. Follow the “Pressure Relief Procedure” in the
sprayer’s Owner’s Manual.
Always use a tip safety guard for added protection against
injection. Beware that the guard alone will not prevent
injection. Never cut off tip guard! Always engage gun trigger
lock when the gun is not in use. Before servicing equipment,
consult Owner’s Manuals and follow all warnings.
 1. Setupthesprayer.Refertotheinstructionsinthesprayer’sOwner’s
Manual.
 2. Attachagrounded,airlesssprayhosetothematerialinletonthegun.
Usingtwowrenches(oneonthegunandoneonthehose),tighten
securely.
Tip Seal
Retainer
Tip Seal
T
ip
Tip Guard
 3. Withthetipandtipguardothegun,
startthesprayer.Flushandprepare
the spray system according to the
sprayer’sOwner’sManual.Inspect
the spray system to make sure that all
ttings are secure and that there are
no leaks.
 4. Performthe“PressureRelief
Procedure”describedinthesprayer’s
Owner’sManual.
 5. Usingthearrowheadonthetip
handle,insertthetipsealandtipseal
retainerintothebackofthetipguard.
Press in for nal adjustment.
 6. Insertthetipintotheslotonthetipguard.
 7. Threadthetipguardontothegun.Positionthetipguardinthe
desired spraying position and tighten securely.
NOTE: The arrow on the tip handle should be pointing in the
forward direction for spraying.
Operation
1. Make sure the arrow on the tip handle is pointing in the forward
direction for spraying.
 2. Startthesprayer.Refertotheinstructionsinthesprayer’sOwner’s
Manual.
 3. Adjusttheuidpressureonthesprayeruntilthesprayiscompletely
atomized.Alwayssprayatthelowestpressurenecessarytogetthe
desired results.
NOTE: The spray tip determines the size of spray pattern and
coverage. When more coverage is needed, use a larger tip
instead of increasing uid pressure.
 4. Toclearacloggedtip:
 a. Rotatethetip180ºsothatthearrowonthetiphandleis
pointing opposite the spray direction.
 b. Triggerthegunoncesothatthepressurecanblowtheclogout.
IMPORTANT: Never pull the trigger more than once at time with the tip
in the reverse position.
 c. Continuethisprocedureuntilthetipisclearoftheclog.
Changing a Tip
Tipscanberemovedandreplacedeasilywithoutdisassemblingthegun.
Never attempt to change or clean the tip or tip guard without
first performing the “Pressure Relief Procedure.”
 1. Performthe“PressureReliefProcedure”describedinthesprayer’s
Owner’sManual.
 2. Removethetipfromtheslotonthetipguard.
 3. Insertthenewtipintotheslotonthetipguard.Thearrowonthetip
handleshouldbepointingintheforwarddirection.
Removing the Seal and Tip Seal
 1. Removethetipandtipguardfromthespraygun.
 2. Removethesealandtipsealfromthebackofthetipguard.
Identifying Tip Sizes
Toidentifytipsizes,usethefollowingformula.A“517”tipsizewillbeusedin
this example.
Therstdigitmultipliedbytworepresentsthesizeofthespraypatternwhen
spraying12”awayfromtheworksurface:
5x2=10”spraypattern
Thesecondtwodigitsrepresentthediameteroftheoriceonthetip:
17=.017”orice
NOTE: Worn spray tips will adversely aect the spray pattern
and result in reduced production, poor nish, and wasted
material. Replace worn tips immediately.

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Cleanup
Maintainingacleangunisimportanttoensuretrouble-freeoperation.Flush
thegunaftereachuseandstoreinadrylocation.Donotleavethegunorany
of its parts in water or solvents.
Special cleanup instructions for use with flammable solvents:
 • Alwaysushspraygunpreferablyoutsideandatleastonehose
length from spray pump.
 • Ifcollectingushedsolventsinaonegallonmetalcontainer,
place it into an empty ve gallon container, then ush solvents.
 • Areamustbefreeofammablevapors.
 • Followallcleanupinstructions.
IMPORTANT: The sprayer, hose, and gun should be cleaned thoroughly
after daily use. Failure to do so permits material to cake, seriously
affecting the performance of the unit.
Always spray at minimum pressure with
the tip and tip guard removed when
using mineral spirits or any other solvent
to clean the sprayer, hose, or gun. Static
electricity buildup may result in a fire or
explosion in the presence of flammable
vapors. Hold the gun firmly against a
metal container while flushing.
Maintenance
Follow all safety precautions as described in the Safety
Precautions section of this manual before proceeding.
NOTE: Refer to the Parts List section in this manual for part
identication.
Replacing/Servicing the Seal Assembly
Ifyourspraygunleaksorspitsatthetipwhenyoureleasethetrigger,the
needleorseatisworn,damaged,ordirtyandmustbereplacedorcleaned.
Never attempt to perform maintenance on the spray gun
without first performing the “Pressure Relief Procedure.”
 1. Performthe“PressureReliefProcedure”anddisconnecttheuidhose
from the gun.
 2. Removetheendcapandthepackingspringfromtherearofthegun
head.
 3. Usinga3/8”socket,removethepackingsealassemblyfromtherear
of the gun head.
 4. Soaktheremovedpartsintheappropriatesolventandwipeclean.
 5. Inspectthepartsforwearordamageandusenewpartsduring
reassemblyofthegun,whennecessary.
NOTE: Lubricate all packings and moving parts before reassembly
with a lithium-based grease.
 6. Makesurethetworetractorpinsinsidethegunheadarestillinthe
correct position.
 7. Insertthepackingsealassemblyintotherearofthegunheadand
threaditbyhanduntilitstops.
 8. Usinga3/8”socket,tightenthepackingsealassembly.Torqueto5
Nm(3.7ft./lbs.).
 9. Greasebothendsofthepackingspringandplaceitoverthepacking
sealassemblyinthegunhead.
 10. Placetheendcapoverthepackingspringsothatthepilotinsidethe
end cap seats inside the packing spring.
11. Push the end cap toward the gun head while threading it into the
gunhead.Usingawrench,tightentheendcapsecurely.
 12. Performthe“AdjustingthePackingSealAssembly”procedure
describedbelow.
Adjusting the Packing Seal Assembly
Proper adjustment of the seal assembly is essential to ensure
positive shut-off when the trigger is released.
 1. Insertan1/8”hexwrenchthroughtheholeinthecenteroftheend
cap until it seats inside the packing seal adjustment screw.
 2. Turnthepackingsealadjustmentscrewclockwiseuntiltheballonthe
packingsealassemblycanbefeltseatingintoposition.Then,turnthe
screw1/4turnmoreforpropertension.
Replacing/Removing the Filter
 1. Pullthebottomofthetriggerguardforwardsothatitcomesloose
fromthehandleassembly.
 2. Loosenandremovethehandleassemblyfromthegunhead.
 3. Pulltheoldlteroutofthegunhead.
 4. Slidethenewlter,taperedendrst,intothegunhead.
 5. Makesureallthepartsarecleanandthehandlesealisinposition
inside the gun head.
 6. Threadthehandleassemblyintothegunheaduntilsecure.
 7. Snapthetriggerguardbackontothehandleassembly.
Gun Filter Chart
Part
Number
Application Filter Type Color of Filter
Body
0089960 Syntheticresin,enamels,
cleanvarnishes,stains,
azures
Extrane red
0089959 Basecoatenamels,primer
enamels,llers,marking
paints,texturedenamels
Fine yellow
0089958 Emulsions,latexpaints,
acrylic paints
Medium white
0089957 Fillerpaints,largearea
surfaces
Coarse green

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TitanTool,Inc.,(“Titan”)warrantsthatatthetimeofdeliverytotheoriginalpurchaserforuse(“EndUser”),theequipmentcoveredbythis
warrantyisfreefromdefectsinmaterialandworkmanship.Withtheexceptionofanyspecial,limited,orextendedwarrantypublishedbyTitan,
Titan’sobligationunderthiswarrantyislimitedtoreplacingorrepairingwithoutchargethosepartswhich,toTitan’sreasonablesatisfaction,are
showntobedefectivewithintwelve(12)monthsaftersaletotheEndUser.Thiswarrantyappliesonlywhentheunitisinstalledandoperatedin
accordance with the recommendations and instructions of Titan.
Thiswarrantydoesnotapplyinthecaseofdamageorwearcausedbyabrasion,corrosionormisuse,negligence,accident,faultyinstallation,
substitutionofnon-Titancomponentparts,ortamperingwiththeunitinamannertoimpairnormaloperation.
DefectivepartsaretobereturnedtoanauthorizedTitansales/serviceoutlet.Alltransportationcharges,includingreturntothefactory,if
necessary,aretobeborneandprepaidbytheEndUser.RepairedorreplacedequipmentwillbereturnedtotheEndUsertransportation
prepaid.
THEREISNOOTHEREXPRESSWARRANTY.TITANHEREBYDISCLAIMSANYANDALLIMPLIEDWARRANTIESINCLUDING,BUTNOTLIMITEDTO,
THOSEOFMERCHANTABILITYANDFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE,TOTHEEXTENTPERMITTEDBYLAW.THEDURATIONOFANYIMPLIED
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Parts List
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Item Part # Description Quantity
 1 0502077 Gunhead................................................................1
 2 0502068 Triggerscrew,long.............................................1
 3 0502080 Diusero-ring ......................................................1
 4 0502074 Triggerassembly,4-ngergun ......................1
 5 0296504 Triggerguard........................................................1
 6 550-257 Diuser,7/8”(includesitem3)
 7 651-020 Tipseal ....................................................................1
 8 662-517 Tipassembly(seeaccessory
   catalogforadditionalsizes).............................1
 9 0289228 Tipguard,7/8”......................................................1
 10 651-040 Tipsealretainer....................................................1
 11 0502159 Endcap ...................................................................1
 12 0502054 Packingspring......................................................1
 13 550-264 Packingsealassembly.......................................1
 14 0502079 Retractorpin .........................................................2
 15 580-513 Triggerscrew,short............................................1
 16 560-038 Handleseal ............................................................1
 17 0089958 Filter,medium ......................................................1
 18 550-266 Handle/swivelassembly,1/4NPS .................1
 19 0286707 S-3label(notshown).........................................1
  550-275 Gunrepairkit,7/8”diuser
   (includesitems3,6,and13)