Titan LX-70 User manual

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Owner’s Manual
For professional use only
Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
A. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – To reduce the risks of
fire or explosion, electrical shock, and the injury to
persons, read and understand all instructions included
in this manual. Be familiar with the controls and the
proper usage of the equipment.
B. WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire or explosion:
1. Do not spray flammable or combustible materials near an
open flame, 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.
2. For units intended for use with only water-based
materials — Do not spray or clean with flammable
liquids. For use with water-based liquids only.
3. For units intended for use with only water-based or
mineral spirit-type materials with a minimum flash point
of 21ºC (69.8ºF) — Do not spray or clean with liquids
having a flash point of less than 21ºC (69.8ºF). Flash
point is the temperature at which a fluid can produce
enough vapor to ignite.
4. Paint or solvent flowing through the equipment is able to
result in static electricity. Static electricity creates a risk
of fire 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 specified by the manufacturer.
5. Verify that all containers and collection systems are
grounded to prevent static discharge.
6. Connect to a grounded outlet and use grounded
extension cords. Do not use a 3 to 2 adapter.
7. 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.
8. 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 flammable
vapors. Keep pump assembly in well ventilated area. Do
not spray pump assembly.
9. Do not smoke in the spray area.
10. Do not operate light switches, engines, or similar spark
producing products in the spray area.
11. Keep area clean and free of paint or solvent containers,
rags, and other flammable materials.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. Plastic can cause static sparks. Never hang plastic to
enclose spray area. Do not use plastic drop cloths when
spraying flammable material.
15. Fire extinguisher equipment shall be present and working.
WARNING
C. WARNING – To reduce the risk of skin injection:
1. Do not aim the gun at, or spray any person or animal.
2. Keep hands and other body parts away from the
discharge. For example, do not try to stop leaks with any
part of the body.
3. Always use the nozzle tip guard. Do not spray without the
nozzle tip guard in place.
4. Only use a nozzle tip specified by the manufacturer.
5. Use caution when cleaning and changing nozzle tips. In
the case where the nozzle tip clogs while spraying,
ALWAYS lock gun trigger, shut pump off, and release all
pressure before servicing, cleaning tip or guard, or
changing tip. Pressure will not be released by turning off
the motor. The PRIME/SPRAY valve handle must be
turned to PRIME to relieve the pressure. Refer to
PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDURE described in the
pump manual.
6. Do not leave the unit energized or under pressure while
unattended. When the unit is not in use, turn off the unit
and relieve the pressure in accordance with the
manufacturer’sinstructions.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. This system is capable of producing 3600 PSI / 24.8 MPa.
Only use replacement parts or accessories that are
specified by the manufacturer and that are rated a
minimum of 3600 PSI. This includes spray tips, nozzle
guards, guns, extensions, fittings, and hose.
10. Always engage the trigger lock when not spraying. Verify
the trigger lock is functioning properly.
11. Verify that all connections are secure before operating the
unit.
12. Know how to stop the unit and bleed pressure quickly.Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls. Pressure will not be
released by turning offthe motor.The PRIME/SPRAY
valve handle must be turned to PRIME to relieve the
pressure. Refer to PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDURE
described in the pump manual.
13. Always remove the spray tip before flushing or cleaning
the system.
D. WARNING – To reduce the risk of injury:
1. Always wear appropriate gloves, eye protection, clothing
and a respirator or mask when painting. Hazardous
vapors – Paints, solvents, insecticides, and other
materials can be harmful if inhaled or come in contact
with body. Vapors can cause severe nausea, fainting or
poisoning.
WARNING
HAZARD:
Injection injury – A high pressure fluid stream produced
by this equipment can pierce the skin and underlying
tissues, leading to a serious injury and possible
amputation. See a physician immediately. DO NOT
TREAT AN INJECTION AS A SIMPLE CUT.
WARNING
LX-70
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2. Do not operate or spray near children. Keep children
away from equipment at all times.
3. Do not overreach or stand on an unstable support. Keep
effective footing and balance at all times.
4. Stay alert and watch what you are doing.
5. Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.
6. 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.
7. Do not expose the hose to temperatures or pressures in
excess of those specified by manufacturer.
8. Do not use the hose as a strength member to pull or lift
the equipment.
9. Use lowest possible pressure to flush equipment.
10. Follow all appropriate local, state and national codes
governing ventilation, fire prevention and operation.
11. 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.
12. 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
aconductive high-pressure hose.
13. Do not spray outdoors on windy days.
14. Always unplug cord from outlet before working on
equipment.
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 conductive or 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.
3. With the roller extension or tip extension off 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 fittings are secure and that there are no
leaks.
4. Perform the “Pressure Relief Procedure” described in the
sprayer’sOwner’s Manual.
WARNING
Trigger lock in
locked position.
WARNING
Operation
1. Make sure the extension or tip assembly is attached to the
gun and set up properly for operation. Refer to the
instructions that came with the extension or tip assembly.
2. Start the sprayer. Refer to the instructions in the sprayer’s
Owner’s Manual.
3. For roller applications:
a. Adjust the fluid pressure on the sprayer to its lowest
possible setting.
b. Pull the trigger with quick strokes just enough to bring
paint to the roller cover.
3. For spray applications;
a. Adjust the fluid pressure on the sprayer until the spray is
completely atomized. Always spray at the lowest
pressure necessary to get the desired results.
b. Operate the trigger using the same technique as with
standard pistol-grip airless spray guns.
Cleanup
Maintaining a clean gun is important to ensure trouble-free
operation. Remove the roller extension/tip extension and flush
the gun after each use. 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 flush spray gun preferably outside and at least one
hose length from spray pump.
• If collecting flushed solvents in a one gallon metal container,
place it into an empty five gallon container, then flush
solvents.
• Area must be free of flammable vapors.
• Follow all cleanup instructions.
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 roller
extension/tip extension 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.
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
NOTE: When using this gun with an airless tip extension,
spitting will occur when it is first activated due to
air in the line.
NOTE: The spray tip determines the size of spray pattern
and coverage. When more coverage is needed, use
alarger tip instead of increasing fluid pressure.

Maintenance
Follow all safety precautions as described in the Safety
Precautions section of this manual before proceeding.
Replacing/Servicing the Seal Assembly
Ifthe spray gun leaks or spits at the tip when the trigger is
released, the needle or seat is worn, damaged, or dirty and must
bereplaced or cleaned. Refer to the Parts List section in this
manual for part identification.
Never attempt to perform maintenance on the spray gun
without first performing the “Pressure Relief Procedure.”
1. Disconnect the airless spray hose from the gun.
2. Remove the roller extension or tip extension.
3. With the trigger depressed, remove the diffuser from the
front of the gun.
4. Remove the trigger guard.
a. Pull the back of the trigger guard down so that it comes
loose from the swivel assembly on the handle.
b. Twist the front of the trigger guard out of the slot in the
gun head.
5. Remove the two trigger screws that secure the trigger to the
gun head. Remove the trigger.
6. Remove the handle assembly from the gun head. Pull the
filter out of the gun head..
7. Using a 3/8” socket, remove the lock nut from the threaded
end of the seal assembly inside the back of the gun head.
8. Using a pliers, pull the seal assembly from the front of the
gun head.
9. Soak the removed parts in the appropriate solvent and wipe
clean.
10. Inspect the parts for wear or damage and use new parts
during reassembly of the gun, when necessary.
11. Install the seal assembly into the front of the gun head.
Make sure the threaded portion of the seal assembly is
aligned with the rectangular hole in the back of the gun
head.
12. Thread the lock nut onto the threaded shaft of the seal
assembly in the back of the gun head. Tighten the nut until
approximately 1/16” of the seal assembly shaft sticks out
past the nut.
13. Push the filter into the gun head. Make sure the handle seal
is in position and thread the handle assembly into the gun
head until secure.
14. Reassemble the trigger.
15. Install the seal washer into the front of the gun head.
16. WIth the trigger depressed, install the diffuser into the front
of the gun head. Torque to 45–50 ft./lbs.
17. Test the operation of the trigger. There should be a small
amount of play in the trigger after the trigger is released.
This will ensure that the seal assembly is fully seated in the
diffuser and the gun is shut off when the trigger is released.
Adjust the position of the lock nut on the seal assembly if
trigger adjustment is necessary.
18. Reassemble the trigger guard.
19. Start the sprayer and pressurize the gun (refer to the
instructions in the sprayer’s Owner’s Manual). Check the
gun for leaks.
20. Move the trigger lock to the locked position. Pull the trigger
and check for leaks.
NOTE: Lubricate all packings and moving parts with a
lithium-based grease before reassembly .
WARNING
WARNING
Replacing/Removing the Filter
1. Pull the back of the trigger guard down so that it comes
loose from the swivel assembly on the handle.
2. Remove the handle assembly from the gun head.
3. Pull the old filter out of the gun head.
4. Push the new or cleaned filter into the gun head.
5. Make sure the handle seal is in position and thread the
handle assembly into the gun head until secure.
6. Snap the trigger guard back onto the handle assembly.
Filter Chart
Parts List
Item Part # Description Quantity
1 550-437 Seal washer...............................................1
2226-001 Lock nut .....................................................1
3 550-447 Seal assembly ...........................................1
4550-451 Diffuser ......................................................1
5550-448 Gun head...................................................1
6 580-513 Trigger screw, short ...................................1
7 550-455 Trigger........................................................1
8 550-452 Trigger guard .............................................1
9 580-530 Swivel assembly ........................................1
10 550-488 Filter spring ................................................1
11550-483 Filter,medium ............................................1
12 580-531 Gun handle ................................................1
13 560-038 Handle seal................................................2
14 550-454 Trigger screw, long ....................................1
550-487 Gun repair kit (includes items 1–4)
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Part
Number
Application Filter
Type
Color of
Filter
Body
550-486 Synthetic resin,
enamels, clean
varnishes, stains
azures
Extrafine red
550-485 Base coat enamels,
primer enamels,
fillers, marking paints,
textured enamels
Fine yellow
550-483 Emulsions,
latex paints,
acrylic paints
Medium white
550-484 Filler paints,
large area surfaces
Coarse green
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Warranty
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’sobligation under this warranty is limited to replacing or repairing without charge those parts which, to
Titan’sreasonable 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 WARRANTIES WHICH CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED IS LIMITED TO THE
TIME PERIOD SPECIFIED IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY. IN NO CASE SHALL TITAN LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF
THE PURCHASE PRICE. LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES UNDER ANY AND ALL
WARRANTIES IS EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
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PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO ACCESSORIES, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS OR COMPONENTS SOLD BUT NOT
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HOSES, ETC.) ARE SUBJECT TO THE WARRANTY, IF ANY, OF THEIR MANUFACTURER. TITAN WILL PROVIDE THE
PURCHASER WITH REASONABLE ASSISTANCE IN MAKING ANY CLAIM FOR BREACH OF THESE WARRANTIES.
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Accessories
Part # Description
310-049 9” spray roller head assembly
310-934 9” inner feed roller head assembly
310-946 12” inner feed roller head assembly
310-383-1 Extension pole, 3’
310-386-1 Extension pole, 6’
311-050-9 9” spray roller cover, 1/2” nap
311-075-9 9” spray roller cover, 3/4” nap
311-125-9 9” spray roller cover, 1 1/4” nap
312-037-9 9” inner feed roller cover, 3/8” nap
312-050-9 9” inner feed roller cover, 1/2” nap
312-075-9 9” inner feed roller cover, 3/4” nap
312-125-9 9” inner feed roller cover, 1 1/4” nap
312-037-12 12” inner feed roller cover, 3/8” nap
312-050-12 12” inner feed roller cover, 1/2” nap
312-075-12 12” inner feed roller cover, 3/4” nap
312-125-12 12” inner feed roller cover, 1 1/4” nap