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Maintenance
Maintenance
Establish a Preventive
Maintenance Schedule
NOTICE
Regularly maintain the equipment to avoid
equipment damage.
Establish a preventive maintenance schedule based on
the equipment service history.
Inspect the Equipment
Regularly inspect the equipment for leaks and worn or
damaged parts. Replace parts as needed.
Tighten Connections
Check and tighten all air and fluid connections before
operating the equipment. Replace worn or damaged
parts as needed.
NOTICE
Firmly tighten all connections to avoid leaks and
damage to equipment parts.
Flush the Equipment
Flush the equipment before each use, before changing
colors, and after operating the equipment.
1. Follow Flushing and Storage, page 11.
2. Disassemble and clean individual parts as needed.
See applicable disassembly procedures.
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Clean the Equipment
To avoid injury from pressurized fluid, such as
splashing fluid and moving parts:
•
Do not put your hand in front of the spray tip.
•
Keep fingers away from moving parts, such as the
needle (19).
NOTICE
To avoid damage to equipment parts:
•
Ensure that the cleaning solvent is compatible
with the fluid being dispensed.
•
Do not use any cleaning method that may cause
solvent to enter the air passages of the gun.
•
Do not immerse the gun in solvent.
•
Do not clean the gun with a cloth soaked in
solvent. Remove excess solvent. Only use a soft
cloth that is dampened with a compatible solvent.
•
Do not use metal instruments or sharp tools to
clean the hole in the spray tip.
NOTE: Cleaning kits are available (purchase
separately). See Kits and Accessories, page 20.
Clean Filters
Clean the fluid filters and air line filters daily. If using an
in-line filter, regularly remove and clean the in-line filter
thoroughly in a compatible solvent. Replace filters as
needed.
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