Spraying Techniques - Graco HVLP Series Instructions-Parts List Manual

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General Spraying Techniques

D Select proper fluid set. To determine correct fluid

set see charts on page 8.

D When fluid is first applied, start with fluid valve and

maximum air and the knob set to the FAN spray

pattern position. Then adjust as needed. See Fig. 8

for pattern size adjustment.

D Keep gun perpendicular to surface and maintain

consistent distance of approximately 6 to 8 inches

(150 to 200 mm) from object being sprayed.

See Fig. 15.

D Always have spray gun in motion before triggering.

Move spray gun across workpiece in straight,

smooth, stroke. Maintaining speed and distance.

Release trigger at end of stroke.

D To obtain even finish, overlap previous strokes

by 50%.

D Apply full, wet coat whenever possible.

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