2, 3 & 4. READ, LEARN, and FOLLOW the Pressure Relief Pro ce dure on Page 11 of this manual. All Service Procedures to be performed by an Authorized Airlessco Service Center ONLY. NO MODIFICATIONS or alterations of any AIRLESSCO Equipment or part is allowed.
SAFETY WARNINGS HIGH PRESSURE SPRAY CAN CAUSE EXTREMELY SERIOUS INJURY. Handle as you would a loaded firearm. Follow the PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDURE DO NOT USE HALOGENATED SOLVENTS IN THIS SYSTEM. The prime valve, and most airless guns have aluminum parts and may explode. Cleaning agents, coatings, paints or adhesives may contain halogenated hydrocarbon solvents.
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SAFETY WARNINGS ALWAYS INSPECT SPRAYING AREA HOSES • Tighten all of the fluid connections securely before each • Keep the spraying area free from obstructions. use. High pressure fluid can dislodge a loose coupling or • Make sure the spraying area has good ventilation allow high pressure spray to be emitted from the coupling to safely remove vapors and mists.
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SAFETY WARNINGS • ALWAYS use approved high pressure fittings and Always Follow Recommended Pressure replacement parts. and Operating Instructions • ALWAYS ensure fire extinquishing equipment is readily available and properly maintained. KEEP CLEAR OF MOVING PARTS Keep clear of moving parts when starting or operating the PREVENT STATIC SPARKING FIRE/EXPLOSIONS sprayer.
GAS ENGINE PRECAUTIONS Gasoline & its vapors are extremely flammable & explosive.Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. WHEN ADDING FUEL • Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap. • Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well ventilated area. •...
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GAS ENGINE PRECAUTIONS (continued) • If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine. • If engine floods, set choke to OPEN/RUN position, place throttle in FAST and crank until engine starts. WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT • Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes gasoline to spill.
FLUSHING 1. New Sprayer 5. Storage Your sprayer was factory tested in an oil solution which Always relieve pressure (See pressure relief was left in the pump. Before using oil-base paint, flush procedure on page 11) prior to storage or when with mineral spirits only.
HOW TO FLUSH 1. Be sure the gun safety latch is engaged and there 6. Disengage the gun safety latch and squeeze the is no spray tip in the gun. Refer to page 14 on how gun trigger. Turn Pressure Control Knob (Figure 4) to lock the safety latch and the gun's safety features.
Use thread seal on tapered male threads only. 3. Flush the sprayer 2. Fill the packing nut/wet cup with 5 drops of Airlessco Throat Seal As per "How To Flush" in this manual (Page 8). Oil (TSO). See (Figure 5).
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Check the spray pattern. The tip size and angle determines the pattern width and flow rate. WARNING Be sure to relieve pressure in the pump after filling with Airlessco Pump Conditioner. WARNING 5. When Shutting off the Sprayer Follow the "Pressure Relief Procedure".
Step 4. If you suspect that pressure hasn't been relieved due to damaged Prime Valve or other reason, engage the gun safety latch and take your unit to an authorized Airlessco Service Center.
SPRAY GUN OPERATION SPRAY GUN Attach spray gun to airless unit and tighten fittings securely. Set the gun safety latch. (Also may be called gun safety lock, FIGURE 7 or trigger lock) * The gun safety latch should always be set when the gun is not being triggered.
REV-TIP SELECTION CHART ™ Spray tip selection is based on paint viscosity, paint type, Spray tip size is based on how many gallons of paint per and job needs. For light viscosities (thin paints), use a minute can be sprayed through the tip. Do not use a tip smaller tip;...
FIELD TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit doesn't prime Airleak due to: • Loose Suction Nut • Tighten Suction Nut • Worn O-Rings • Service Suction Assy • Leak in Siphon Assy • Replace Siphon Assy Stuck or Fouled Balls Service outlet valve suction assembly Unit primes but has no Pressure set too low...
SERVICING THE FLUID PUMP Fluid Pump Reinstallation - Refer to Figure 12 1. With the Retaining Ring loosly in place around the pump piston, thread the Fluid Pump in to the Yoke (186-078) until the top edge of the Outlet Housing (187-086) is one thread above the inside edge of the Yoke threaded bore.
PACKING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES REASSEMBLY - Figure 19 REASSEMBLY - Figure 19 1. Intall PTFE O-Ring (106-004) and Extension Tube 1. Soak all Leather Packings (187-074) in oil for 5-10 minutes (187-102) into bottom of Outlet Housing and tighten until the before assembly.
PRIME VALVE ASSEMBLY - 119-083 FIGURE 21 115-068 117-046 115-063 115-072 115-303 115-071 115-064 115-065 115-067 115-074 115-012 115-069 115-029 115-073 ITEM NO. PART NUMBER THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATIO PROPRIETARY TO DUROTECH CO. IT SHAL NOT BE REPRODUCED, USED OR DISCLOS TO ANYONE WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITT PREMISSION OF DUROTECH CO.
HYDRAULIC PUMP AND RESERVOIR FIGURE 22 Note: Hydraulic Reservoir and Hydraulic System requires 3.5 Gallons of Pennzoil A.W. Hydraulic Oil #46 The minimum Oil Level must be approximately halfway up the Filler Tube, Never below. FIGURE 22 PARTS LIST ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION ITEM #...
FRAME ASSEMBLY FIGURE 25 FIGURE 25 PARTS LIST ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION 189-599 Frame, Bare 113-030 Spacer FIGURE XX PARTS LIST 189-576 Pivot Tube 143-029 Set Collar 301-165 Wheel 119-081 Hex Bolt 189-558 Bumper, Stop 140-029 Washer 119-077...
MOTOR/ENGINE W/CARRY PLATE ASSEMBLY FIGURE 28 175-025 189-627 FIGURE 28 PARTS LIST ITEM NO. PART NUMBER ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION 189-593 Lifting Handle/Plate Assembly PROPRIETARY TO DUROTECH CO. IT SHALL 189-531 Pulley, Gas Engine NOT BE REPRODUCED, USED OR DISCLOSED 189-526 Pulley, Electric Motor (Not Shown) TO ANYONE WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN...