How To Set Up A Paint Gun

EASTWOOD CONCOURS HVLP PAINT SPRAY GUN W/ane.2 TIP Item #51550

– iv CFM @ 29 PSI max. working pressure at the air inlet, 10 PSI max. at the Air Cap
– M16 x 1.5NPS cup zipper threads.
– ane⁄4" NPT Air Inlet threads.

– A five/16" I.D. minimum air hose at a 25' maximum length is recommended for best results. A smaller I.D. hose and greater length may produce unsatisfactory results.
– Review consummate instructions and become familiar with the "feel" of the gun.
– Make clean out cup and gun with solvent to remove whatsoever residual manufacturing impurities and dry thoroughly.

OPERATION

Please note that many variables affect the adjustment of a paint gun such as paint viscosity and blazon, atmospheric weather condition and operator preference. The following are some guidelines to get started but some time spent acquiring the "feel" of the gun and test spraying on sheets of masking paper are recommended earlier applying paint to your auto. Always "tune" the gun before each utilize as conditions may non be the same as the previous use.

The "Fan" control knob (smaller blue knob at the top rear of gun) is opened by turning in a counter-clockwise direction. This controls the size of the spray pattern or "fan" and the droplet size. Out with the knob = larger pattern/larger droplet size, in = smaller pattern/smaller droplet size.
The "Fluid Needle" command knob (larger blueish knob, below the fan control) is opened past turning in a counter-clockwise direction. This controls the amount of paint flow to the nozzle. Out with the knob = more than paint, less atomization, in = less pigment.
The "Air Valve" command knob (small-scale blue knob at the bottom of the gun near the air inlet) is opened by turning in a counter-clockwise direction. This is a "fine tuning" for air flow in the gun. You generally desire to kickoff out fully open and decrease air as needed.
With practice you will chop-chop learn a "experience" for the gun and volition be producing professional person results.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

NOTE: It is extremely of import that the gun be disassembled and cleaned after every use!

1. Pour out then wipe out whatever remaining paint in the cup, fill the cup with water (for water borne paints) or solvent (for solvent based paints) and spray in a condom area until the spray is articulate.
2. Remove the Cup.
3. Remove the Fluid Control Knob (lower blueish knob at the rear of gun) fully past turning in a counter-clockwise direction.
Remove the jump with the fluid knob and pull the needle out from the rear of the gun.
iv. Remove the Air Cap.
5. Remove the Nozzle by unthreading with the #13 hex in the included wrench.
6. Audit the internal passages of the gun for whatever remaining traces of paint and using the included brush and water (for water borne paints) or solvent (for solvent based paints), make clean out the passages and rinse.
7. Blow out any remaining water or solvent and reassemble the gun in the following social club:
eight. Thread the Nozzle into its diameter and snug in place with the #13 hex of the included wrench.
ix. Slide the needle back into identify.
10. Slide the spring over the end of needle and thread the knob on.
11. Lastly, thread the Air Cap onto the end of the gun keeping the air horns in the horizontal plane.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

#51551		1.2 Cap, Stainless Needle & Nozzle Set.
#51552		1.4 Cap, Stainless Needle & Nozzle Gear up.
#51553		one.8 Cap, Stainless Needle & Nozzle Gear up.
#50207		DeVillbiss DeKups Adapter.
#11549		M16 10 1.5NPS 3M PPS Adapter.
#51550A		600cc Plastic Loving cup for h2o borne paints.
#51550B		600cc Aluminum Cup for solvent based paints.
#10041Z		PRE Painting Prep, Aerosol.
#50774ZP		Spray Gun Cleaner, Gallon.