Earlex 0HV5500US Use and Care Manual
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1. Questions Call toll free 888 783 2612 Your Earlex SprayStation 5500 comes equipped with a Viscosity Cup 26 which will help you determine the thickness of the paint To test a liquids viscosity dip the viscosity cup into the material and fill up to the top lift free and time how long it takes for the paint to empty the viscosity cup Stop when the continuous flow ends from the bottom of the cup The time determines the material viscosity and the need for the paint to be thinned before being sprayed Fig 1 If the paint requires thinning start with a 10 dilution of the paint To do this fill a quart container with the required paint The viscosity cup supplied with the unit holds 1 10 of a quart Block the hole in the viscosity cup and fill up with the required thinners Add the thinners to the paint and stir well If the paint requires further thinning dilute the paint by another 5 5 will be equal to half a viscosity cup with the required thinners and measure the viscosity If the paint is not at its recommended viscosity repeat the above step Follow the manufacturer s guide for thinning in conjunction with a spray gun If in doubt please contact the manufacturer of the paint The viscosity cup will help you determine the correct thickness of the paint Paint is thinned by adding the substance which the paint is based upon If a water based paint then water is added if oil based then mineral spirit As some paints wood pres2. YS KEEP THE MOTOR UNIT AS FAR AWAY FROM THE SPRAYING AREA AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT PAINT CONTAMINATING THE MOTOR MASK ANY AREA YOU DO NOT WISH TO SPRAY Once you have set up and are ready to spray switch on the unit No paint will be sprayed from the gun until the spray gun Trigger 25 is pulled Before spraying objects we suggest you spend time practicing on cardboard or newspaper until you have got used to SPRAY PATTERNS The gun has 3 different spray patterns Horizontal Vertical and Round Fig 2 The horizontal and vertical spray patterns are recommended for large surfaces The round spray is used for small objects or for areas such as corners that are difficult to reach To change the spray patterns simply rotate Air Cap 2 until it clicks into the positions as shown in Fig 2 The overall size of the selected spray pattern can be varied by turning Air Cap Ring 1 When viewed from the front rotate it anticlockwise to increase the pattern size or clockwise to reduce the pattern size Fig 8 Questions Call toll free 888 783 2612 PAINT VOLUME The volume of paint sprayed is easily adjustable Fig 3 Completely close Fluid Adjusting Screw 12 by turning clockwise as far as it will go Whilst pulling the Trigger 25 begin turning the Fluid Adjusting Screw 12 anticlockwise until the volume of paint you require is obtained If the spray contains too much paint turn the Fluid Adjusting Screw 12 clockwise to reduce it O
3. at a time If a further coat is required follow the paint manufacturer s instructions for drying times 3 If spraying small areas or objects keep the Fluid Adjusting Screw 12 setting low as this will avoid excessive use of paints and will minimise overspray 4 When spraying large areas or objects it is best to use a criss cross pattern either from left to right then up or down or vice versa This will ensure maximum coverage Let go of Trigger 25 at the end of each spray movement to avoid excessive paint and drips Fig 4 5 Avoid stopping and starting when spraying as this can lead to too much or not enough material on a surface 6 To ensure edges are covered commence spraying just to the side of area being sprayed 7 CLEAN SPRAY GUN AFTER EVERY USE SEE CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS THE SPRAY GUN SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY CLEANED AND THE GLAND WASHERS LUBRICATED IMMEDIATELY AFTER EACH USE IF THE PAINT DRIES INSIDE THE GUN CLEANING WILL BE MUCH MORE DIFFICULT AND MAY RENDER THE GUN INOPERABLE THIS IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY Flush out the residue paint from the spray gun as follows Remove the Paint Container 17 from the spray gun Pour any residual paint into its original container for future use Use a cloth soaked in thinners to wipe out excess paint from the container the underside of the Lid 20 and the Gasket 19 Pour a small quantity of clean thinners into the container refit the contai
4. ervatives and other sprayable materials contain particles that have differing qualities please ensure that when filling the paint container of the spray gun the paint is filtered through either a funnel with a filter on it or through nylon tights or stockings This will ensure that no large particles enter the paint container so preventing blockages and providing you with trouble free spraying Ensure that suitable ear protection face mask gloves and goggles are worn at all times when spraying OPERATION To put the unit together place the top section with the handle on top of the turbine and secure Fill the paint container with the material to be sprayed Take care not to overfill Stir well For a better finish always stir coating Use of a paint stirrer mixer paddle with a drill is reccommended Take the spray gun unit and with the Clamp Lever 22 turned fully anticlockwise locate the spray gun unit into the Paint Container 17 Rotate the paint container until the 2 pins locate into the recesses in the Yoke 23 Now turn the Clamp Lever 22 clockwise to secure the container to the Lid 20 Do not over tighten Place the motor unit onto a clean and level floor space free from any loose debris liquids or dust sheets that could block the motor inlet Uncoil the Air Hose 29 and attach it to the back of the spray gun and the other end to the Earlex SprayStation 5500 Uncoil the supply cord from the base of the unit and plug in ALWA
5. nce you have set the spray pattern and the paint volume you are ready to spray TECHNIQUE 1 To obtain the best results always keep your spray gun level and spray equally from side to side or up or down from the surface Avoid spraying at an angle as this will lead to runs on the surface Figs 5 7 2 Let your arm control the side to side movement rather than your wrist as this will aid even paint distribution over the whole area 3 Do not tip the spray gun more than a 45 angle when the motor is switched OFF FLUID TIPS AND NEEDLES Paints varnishes wood treatments etc are manufactured using a variety of materials and have widely different viscosities You may find that the 0 08 2 0mm dia fluid tip and needle supplied with this spray gun does not enable you to spray your particular choice of finish exactly as you would like In such cases a change of fluid tip and needle size will probably solve this problem In general thicker more viscose materials are best sprayed through a larger fluid tip to give best coverage Thinner less viscose materials are best sprayed through a smaller fluid tip To allow for these variations fluid tip and needle sets are available as optional extras in 0 04 1 0mm dia 0 06 1 5mm dia and 0 10 2 5mm dia See page 6 HELPFUL HINTS 1 Evenly control the speed of movement of the spray gun A fast speed will give a thin coat and a slow speed will give a heavy coat 2 Only apply one coat
6. ner to the spray gun and shake the gun lightly Now spray all of the thinners through the gun Repeat this each time using clean thinners until there is no trace of paint in the thinners being sprayed To thoroughly clean the remainder of the spray gun remove all working parts as per the exploded parts view on page 4 as follows Loosen and remove Air Cap Ring 1 Air Cap 2 and Air Distributor Plate 3 Unscrew Adjusting Screw 12 and pull out Fluid Needle 9 and Spring 11 Using Spanner 27 supplied remove Fluid Tip 4 and Fluid Tip Seal 5 8 Questions Call toll free 888 783 2612 After cleaning your spray gun and before fitting the needle dip the tip into some petroleum jelly which will lubricate Gland Washers 16 as the Needle 9 is inserted The external surfaces of the spray gun can be wiped clean with a cloth soaked in thinners PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Gland Washers 16 prevent leakage of air pass the needle This leakage reduces the performance of the spray gun and must therefore be kept to a minimum After a period of use the gland washers will wear This is normal and can be compensated by gradual adjustment of the Gland Nut 15 Periodically check to ensure the Gland Nut 15 is not loose DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN as this will increase wear of the washers When necessary just tighten the nut lightly using the special Spanner 27 provided By tightening the nut the inside diameter of gland washers reduce
7. speed of application Gun clogged Cleanthegun the gun Gun too far away SS the distance between gun and work piece No paint being Paint too thick Add thinners 0 O thinners produced Gun clogged pe a a aaeeeo the gun Pick up tube clogged Clean Pick Up Tube 24 Air hose split Replace Air Hose 29 Grainy paint Filter the paint Container almost Container almost empty Refill Paint Container Refill Paint Container 17 o Gun at an aa Ensure Pick CAE C E Tube 24 is angled towards paint Air intake blocked Check no paper or loose debris can block the air intake underneath the unit Replace Filter 28 if necessary Part No L0058
8. thereby closing any small gap that may have occurred between the needle and gland washers therefore eliminating leakage TURBINE UNIT The turbine unit only requires minimal maintenance Ensure its Filter 28 element is kept clean at all times This is the filter underneath the main body of the turbine Disconnect the unit from the power supply turn on side and remove foam material This can be washed out if necessary and replaced when dry From time to time this filter will need replacing Part No LO058 The turbine bearings are sealed and lubricated for life There is no maintenance or adjustment required Clean the turbine and hose unit with a damp cloth after use The hose is stowed by coiling it between the motor housing and hose cover The supply cord is stowed by wrapping around the base of the unit and locating the plug in the space at the back of the unit TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION REQUIRED The paint runs on he item being sprayed Paint volume too high Reduce the paint flow by turning Fluid Adjusting Screw 12 clockwise Moving too slowly Increase speed of application Gun trigger held for too long Release Trigger 25 earlier Gun too close Increase the distance between gun and work piece Paint is thin or Paint too diluted too diluted Add undiluted material o undiluted material irregular R volume too low a the paint flow by turning Fluid Adjusting Screw 12 anticlockwise Moving too fast Reduce
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