Wagner SprayTech 508090 Paint Sprayer User Manual


 
Cleanup
Overnight Storage
Shutdown
1
. Turn the pressure control knob counterclockwise to the
m
inimum setting.
2
. Turn the PRIME/SPRAY knob to PRIME to release system
p
ressure.
3. Trigger the gun to remove any pressure that may still be in
t
he hose.
4. Lock the trigger by rotating the trigger
lock forward until it stops.
5. Turn the motor switch to OFF and
unplug the sprayer.
6. For latex materials only, pour 1/2 cup
water slowly on the top of the paint to
prevent the paint from drying. For
other materials, seal the paint hopper
with the hopper cover keeping the
return tube in the paint.
7. Wrap the spray gun assembly in a damp cloth and place it
in a plastic bag. Seal the bag shut.
8. Place the sprayer in a safe place out of the sun for short-
term storage.
Startup
1. Remove the gun from the plastic bag.
2. Stir the water into the paint for latex materials. Remove
the hopper cover from the paint hopper and stir the paint
for all other materials.
3.
Check to be sure that the PRIME/SPRA
Y knob is set to
PRIME and that the pressure is completely reduced.
4.
Plug sprayer in and turn the motor switch to ON.
5. After the sprayer is primed, turn the PRIME/SPRAY knob
to SPRAY and gradually turn the pressure control knob
clockwise to increase the pressure.
6. Test the sprayer on a practice piece and begin spraying.
Trigger locked
(gun will not spray)
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Long-Term Storage
Do not allow paint to build up on the motor or the motor
will overheat. Do not allow flammable solvents to come in
c
ontact with the motor or they could ignite.
Do not use mineral spirits or paint thinner on latex paint,
or the mixture will turn into a jelly-like substance which is
difficult to remove.
Clearing the Paint Hopper
1. Lock the gun trigger by rotating the
trigger lock forward until it stops.
2. Turn the pressure control knob
counterclockwise to the minimum
setting.
3. Turn the PRIME/SPRAY knob to
PRIME.
4. Turn the motor switch to OFF.
5. Direct the return tube into the original
paint bucket.
6. Turn the motor switch to ON.
7. Turn the pressure control knob to 1/2 maximum pressure.
This will draw the remaining paint in the paint hopper through
the pump, up the return tube, and into the paint bucket.
8. Turn the pressure control knob counterclockwise to the
minimum pressure setting.
9. Trigger the gun to relieve pressure and lock the gun.
10. Remove the spray tip and guard and place them into a
container of water or appropriate solvent for the type of
material with which you are painting.
1
1.
Fill the paint hopper with water or an appropriate solvent
for the type of material with which you are painting.
12. Direct the return tube into a waste bucket.
13. Increase the pressure to 1/2 the maximum pressure. Let
the water or solvent circulate for 2-3 minutes to flush paint
out of the pump, the paint hopper
, and the return tube.
Clearing the Paint Hose
1. To save paint left in the hose, release the gun trigger lock
and carefully trigger the gun with the spray tip removed
against the inside of the paint container
.
2. Turn the pressure control knob counterclockwise to the
minimum pressure setting.
3. Turn the PRIME/SPRAY knob to SPRAY.
Trigger locked
(gun will not spray)
CAUTION
NOTE: If spraying with latex paint, use warm soapy
w
ater for cleaning. If using oil or alkyd-based
p
aints, use mineral spirits or paint thinner.
NOTE: You will need a bucket, cleaning solution, a
t
oothbrush, a wrench and cleaning rags.
WARNING