3M 16212 Instruction Manual

Paint preparation system

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Paint Preparation System
Spray Guns
INTENDED USE: 3M-Graco spray gun systems are intended for use only by
trained and professional tradesmen, and used solely for the purpose of
spray application of liquid coating materials. They must be used only in
areas which are compatible with the material being sprayed, in strict
compliance with applicable local and national regulations.
HVLP, Compliant, and Airspray
100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar) Maximum Working Air Pressure
29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 bar) Maximum Compliant Inbound Air Pressure
(HVLP and Compliant)
U.S. Patent Pending
Important Safety Instructions
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Paint Preparation System Spray Guns INTENDED USE: 3M–Graco spray gun systems are intended for use only by trained and professional tradesmen, and used solely for the purpose of spray application of liquid coating materials. They must be used only in areas which are compatible with the material being sprayed, in strict compliance with applicable local and national regulations.
  • Page 2: Warnings

    Symbols Warning Symbol Caution Symbol WARNING CAUTION This symbol alerts you to the possibility of serious This symbol alerts you to the possibility of damage to injury or death if you do not follow the instructions. or destruction of equipment if you do not follow the instructions.
  • Page 3 WARNING PRESSURIZED EQUIPMENT HAZARD Fluid from the gun/dispense valve, leaks, or ruptured components can splash in the eyes or on skin and cause serious injury. D Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 11 whenever you are instructed to relieve pres- sure.
  • Page 4: Selection Charts

    Air Cap Housing PPS Cup Length{ Marking Color Assy. Part No. in. (mm) in. (mm) .051 (1.3) 13 (330) Purple 16212 16213 .055 (1.4) 13 (330) Purple 16214 .059 (1.5) 13 (330) Purple .070 (1.8) 13 (330) Purple 16215 Airspray Guns...
  • Page 5: Typical Installation

    Typical Installation See page 25 for gun part numbers. 3M PPS Cup System Needle Valve Inlet; 1/4 npsm Air Hose Recommend 5/16” (7.9 mm) ID hose Optional 3/8” (9.5 mm) ID hose...
  • Page 6: Setup

    Setup D Use a 5/16 inch (7.9 mm) I.D. air hose to minimize Flushing the Spray Gun excessive pressure drop in the hose. NOTE: Flush the spray gun before putting any paint 1. Connect the air hose (D) to the 1/4 npsm air inlet through the gun.
  • Page 7 Setup Installing 3Mt Paint Preparation System (PPS) Paint cup Paint cup liner 200 Micron Strainer Locking collar Sealing Cap Paint cup lid Mix Ratio Film (optional) NOTE: 3Mt Mix Ratio Film is optional. 5. With spray gun inverted, lower onto PPS cup and lock gun adapter, turning clockwise, to lid.
  • Page 8 Setup 6. Make sure that the lid fingers are fully engaged 7. With air line connected, invert gun and pull trigger above adapter edge. (fully open NOT partially) to bleed air from the liner NOTE: Air only needs to be bled if spraying in the inverted position.
  • Page 9: Adjusting The Spray Pattern

    Setup WARNING PRESSURIZED EQUIPMENT HAZARD To reduce the risk of a serious injury, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 11 whenever you are instructed to relieve pressure. Positioning the Air Cap open Rotate the air cap as needed to achieve the desired spray pattern direction.
  • Page 10 Setup 3. Adjust the air supply regulator (F) to about 100 psi. WARNING PRESSURIZED EQUIPMENT HAZARD To avoid injury, never open the fluid adjustment knob (21) beyond the one half turn indicated in Adjusting the Spray Pattern, page 9. If the red band on the knob stem (21) is visible, the knob is not adjusted correctly and could result in serious injury.
  • Page 11: Operation

    Operation Grounding WARNING All conductive equipment is subject to static electricity PRESSURIZED EQUIPMENT HAZARD buildup (read Warnings, page 3). To reduce the risk The system pressure must be manually relieved to of static sparks, the system must be grounded using prevent the system from starting or spraying acci- appropriate connectors and conductors.
  • Page 12 Operation Applying the Fluid 2. To obtain an even finish, use smooth, even strokes across the surface to be sprayed with 50% over- lap. The PPS gun cup is a sealed system and can 1. To achieve the best results when applying fluid, be sprayed in any direction without spills on verti- keep the gun perpendicular to the surface and cal or horizontal surfaces.
  • Page 13: Daily Gun Care, Flushing, And Cleaning

    Daily Gun Care, Flushing, and Cleaning WARNING PRESSURIZED EQUIPMENT HAZARD To reduce the risk of a serious injury, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 11 whenever you are instructed to relieve pressure. CAUTION Solvent left in gun air passages could result in a poor quality paint finish. Do not use any cleaning method which may allow solvent into the gun air passages.
  • Page 14 Daily Gun Care and Cleaning Removing the paint supply Cleaning the gun 1. Remove the air cap retaining ring (15) and air cap WARNING (14). 2. Trigger the gun while you remove the fluid nozzle PRESSURIZED EQUIPMENT HAZARD (12) from the gun with the gun tool (28). To reduce the risk of a serious injury, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 11 whenever you are instructed to relieve pressure.
  • Page 15 Daily Gun Care and Cleaning 5. With the gun pointed down, clean the front of the 7. To avoid galling of the fluid nozzle in the spray gun, using the soft-bristle brush and solvent. housing (2a) apply a thin film of lubricant to the back surface of the nozzle taper where it seats and also to the nozzle threads.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Pressure Relief Procedure on page 11 whenever you are instructed to relieve pressure. Follow all Setup procedures, starting on page 6. Hang some 3M masking Correct fan pattern paper. Hold spray gun with Air Cap perpendicular and 8 in. from masking paper.
  • Page 17 PROBLEM SOLUTION Starving Fan Pattern. PPS liner bottomed out on top of strainer or collapsed around strainer, block- ing flow (Disconnect air, with PPS cup below gun, pull trigger to re–open liner, Fan pattern begins to narrow down. re–connect air and spray mix without purging air from liner). PPS 200–micron strainer too fine for mix (Use PPS 300 micron strainer or thin/ reduce mix).
  • Page 18: Service

    Service Compliant HVLP (one groove) (two grooves) 25b* Airspray (no groove) 15b* HVLP (smaller ID) Airspray and Compliant TI3619F Lightly lubricate Item 2 includes 2a–2b Lightly lubricate threads Item 13 includes item 13a Item 25 includes 25a–25d Torque to 125–135 in-lb (14–15 NSm) Torque to 20–30 in-lb (2.3–3.4 NSm) U-cup lips face air valve assembly (26) U-cup lips face away from nut (19/25a)
  • Page 19 Service Replacing the air and fluid packings 3. Remove the air cap retaining ring (15) and air cap (14). Remove and replace the seal (15B). The with gun rebuild kit 16230 U–cup lips must face towards the air cap. See Fig. Tools Needed: D Wrench 5/16 in.
  • Page 20 Service Replacing the spray housing o–rings 3. Install a new o–ring (34) into the adapter (4). Install and packings a new o–ring (2b) into the housing (2a). NOTE: To ease o-ring installation, place the adapter (4) into the spray housing (2a) to plug the end. Install 15b* one end of the o-ring into the groove in the housing, then press the rest of the o-ring into place.
  • Page 21 Service Replacing the pattern adjustment valve packings 2. Using a needle nose pliers, remove the retaining ring (25d) and unscrew the pattern adjustment valve (25c). 3. Using a mechanical pick, remove the u-cup pack- 25b* ings (25b) from the pattern adjustment nut (25a). Be careful not to damage the seal surface or the nut’s internal threads.
  • Page 22 Service Replacing the fluid valve packings 6. Install a new u-cup packing (20) with the packing installation tool (29); the u-cup lips must face toward the tool as shown in Fig. 28. This will help apply even pressure to the u-cup lips and avoid damaging them.
  • Page 23 Service Reassembling the gun 7. Replace and Install a new needle spring (23). NOTE: To ensure proper alignment of the parts, follow Install fluid adjustment knob (21). the next steps in the order they are given. 8. Install the trigger (10), pivot pin (17), wave washer 1.
  • Page 24: Parts

    Parts Item 2 includes 2a–2b Compliant HVLP Item 13 includes item 13a (one groove) (two grooves) Item 25 includes 25a–25d 25b* Airspray (no groove) 15b* HVLP (smaller ID) Airspray and Compliant TI3619F...
  • Page 25 Parts HVLP, Compliant, and Airspray Guns Ref. Part No. Description Qty. Ref. Part No. Description Qty. NUT, fluid valve U-CUP BODY, gun KNOB, fluid adjustment SPRAY HOUSING ASSY.; SPRING, air valve Includes 2a–2b SHOUSING, spray SPRING, needle S O-RING, CV75 FITTING, air inlet ADAPTER, gun PATTERN ADJUSTMENT...
  • Page 26 Parts PPS Paint Cup Assembly 234292 Cup Assembly Ref. Part No. Description Qty. Ref. Part No. Description Qty. COLLAR, locking LINER LID, paint cup STRAINER, 200 micron FILM, mix ratio (optional) CAP, sealing...
  • Page 27: Accessories

    Accessories Technical Data HVLP Models Category Data Air Pressure Verification Kit 16231 Maximum Working Air 100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar) For use in checking air cap atomizing air pressure. Not Pressure to be used for actual spraying. HVLP and Compliant 29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 bar) Install the kit air cap on the gun.
  • Page 28: Warranty

    3M Spray Gun is fit for any particular purpose intended. The remedies set forth above are exclusive. 3M, Graco, Inc., and any seller of the Spray Gun will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from or related to the use or inability to use this product. This exclusion applies to any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages or loss, regardless of the legal theory or basis of liability asserted.

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