Maintenance
Maintenance
Flushing
•Flushbefore
changing fluids, before fluid can dry
in the equipm
ent, at the end of the day, before
storing, and
before repairing equipment.
•Flushatthe
lowest pressure possible. Check
connectors
for leaks and tighten as necessary.
•Flushwitha
fluid that is compatible with the fluid
being dispe
nsed and the equipment wetted parts.
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, or electric
shock, turn OFF (O) the ES On-Off switch before
flushing the gun.
NOTICE
Do not use methylene chloride as a flushing or
cleaning solvent with this gun as it will damage
nylon components.
1. Turn OFF (O) the ES On-Off switch.
2. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure, page 27.
3. Removeandcleantheaircapandspraytip.
4. Change the fluid source to solvent, or disconnect
the fluid line and connect a solvent supply line
to the gun.
5. Point the gun
into a grounded metal pail. Flush
until clean s
olvent flows from the gun.
6. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure, page 27.
Engage the trigger lock.
7. Shut off or disconnect the solvent line.
8. Align the spray tip tab with the groove in the air
cap. Install the tip.
9. Reinstall the air cap, tip guard, and retaining ring.
10. Hang the gun from its hook, with the nozzle
pointing down.
11. When ready to spray again, reconnect
the fluid supply line. Follow the
Gun Setup Checklist, page 18.
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