Packing Replacement Electrical Board Calibration Electrical Troubleshooting - 5/6 Series Replacement of Electrical Components Manufactured by: AIRLESSCO BY DUROTECH CO. Ship to: 5397 N Commerce Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021Tel: 800-223-8213 Fax: 805-523-1063 www.airlessco.com email: techsupport@airlessco.com SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
INTRODUCTION Your new Airlessco or ALLPRO airless paint sprayer is designed to meet the demands of the professional painting contractor as well as the homeowner. The famous Airlessco slow-stroking stainless steel piston pump delivers extra long life for the piston, packings, valve seats and balls. The patented Triple-Life packing system is externally adjustable, extending packing life and reducing repacking costs.
SAFETY WARNINGS HIGH PRESSURE SPRAY CAN CAUSE EXTREMELY SERIOUS INJURY. Handle as you would a loaded fi rearm. Follow the PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDURE Follow the PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDURE 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.
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SAFETY WARNINGS ALWAYS INSPECT SPRAYING AREA HOSES • Tighten all of the fl uid connections securely before each • Keep the spraying area free from obstructions. use. High pressure fl uid 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 UL RECOMMENDATION FOR MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD AMPERAGE VOLTAGE LENGTH OF CORD IN FEET RATING RANGE 5 - 6 6 - 8 8 - 10 10 - 12 • ALWAYS use approved high pressure fi ttings and Always Follow Recommended Pressure re place ment parts.
FLUSHING 1. New Sprayer 1. New Sprayer 5. Storage 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, fl ush procedure on page 10) prior to storage or when with mineral spirits only.
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HOW TO FLUSH (continued) 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 the ON-OFF Toggle Switch to the to lock the safety latch and the gun's safety features.
2. Fill the packing nut/wet cup with 2. Fill the packing nut/wet cup with the sprayer and system components and the 5 drops of Airlessco Throat Seal 5 drops of Airlessco Throat Seal object being sprayed, as instructed in the Oil (TSO).
STARTING UP STARTING UP 1. Learn the functions of the controls. FIGURE 7 PRIME/PRESSURE (PR) RELIEF VALVE is used to Prime/Pressure Relief Valve (Prime/PR Valve) prime pump and to relieve pressure from gun, hose and tip. Used to relieve pressure from gun, hose & tip and to prime the unit when in the OPEN position.
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Check the spray pattern. The tip size and angle determines the pattern width and fl ow rate. WARNING Be sure to relieve pressure in the pump after fi lling with Airlessco Pump Conditioner. WARNING 5. When Shutting off the Sprayer 5. When Shutting off the Sprayer Follow the "Pressure Relief Procedure".
Service Center. DAILY MAINTENANCE 1. Keep the displacement pump packing nut/wet cup lubricated with Airlessco TSO (Throat Seal Oil) at all times. The TSO helps protect the rod and the packings. 2. Inspect the packing nut daily. Your pump has a patented Triple Life Packing System. Packing life will be extended a minimum of three times if the following "Packing Adjustment"...
SPRAY GUN OPERATION SPRAY GUN Attach spray gun to airless unit and tighten fi t tings se cure ly. Set the gun safety latch. (Also may be called gun safety lock, or trigger lock) * The gun safety latch should always be set when the gun is not being triggered.
SPRAY TIP SELECTION 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;...
2. MOTOR BRUSHES - These need periodic inspection and replacement as wear indicates. Brushes for the Leeson motor (LP540/690) PN 331-131 have an initial length of 3/4" and must be replaced when worn to 3/8." Brushes for the Airlessco DC Motor (LP400/460) PN 331-778 have an initial length of 13/16"...
FIELD TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit doesn't prime Airleak due to: • Loose Suction Nut • Tighten Suction Nut • Worn O-Rings • Replace O-Ring (106-011) on suction seat, & O-Ring (106-020) below suction seat • Hole in Suction Hose •...
7. Tighten the packing nut counter clockwise until resistance is felt against the Belleville Springs, then go 3/4 of a turn more. Put fi ve drops of Airlessco Throat Seal Oil into the packing nut. 8. Run the machine at full pressure for several minutes.
GEAR AND PUMP ASSEMBLY FIGURE 12 Do not operate Do not operate Do not operate machine without cover guard in place. machine without cover guard in place. Part Number Description 100-318 Bolt (2) 100-380 Shoulder Bolt (2) 100-381 Bolt (2) 115-019 Hose Connector (1/4 NPSXNPT)
Servicing the Piston Rod - Outlet Valve DISASSEMBLY OF THE OUTLET VALVE Piston Figure 13 REFER TO FIGURE 13 331-195 331-195 1. Disconnect the Fluid Pump. 2. Place piston holder (331-195) in a vise. Slide piston into the holder & lock in place with a 3/8” dowel (331-196). 3.
Packing Replacement Procedures Replacement Instructions: REASSEMBLY - Figure 15 & 16 1. Take lower male gland (331-014) & place it down on Fluid Pump Removal - Refer to Figure 11 the fl at side. 1. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure above. 2.
7. Tighten packing nut counter clockwise until resistance is felt against the Belleville Springs, then go 3/4 of a † turn more. Put fi ve drops of Airlessco Throat Seal Oil into the packing nut. 8. Run the machine at full pressure for several minutes.
ELECTRICAL BOARD CALIBRATION Note: Anytime a sensor, pressure control assembly (board) or both are replaced, the following calibrations must be per formed. 1. ZERO CALIBRATION 1. Place prime/pressure relief valve in the prime (open) position. 2. Set the pressure control knob to the minimum setting (CCW). 3.
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ELECTRICAL BOARD CALIBRATION (CONTINUED) 4. PHASE LIMIT TRIMPOT CALIBRATION Formerly known as the Low Voltage or Master Voltage Calibration 1. Attach a 50', 1/4" airless hose, airless gun with .017 tip and a 5000 psi glycerin fi lled pressure gauge to the pump.
TROUBLESHOOTING - Machine does not start CAUSE STEPS (SEE FIGURE 22) STEPS (SEE FIGURE 22) Control Settings STEP 1: After making sure that the machine is plugged into the wall, verify that the on-off switch is in the ON position and that the pressure control knob is turned all the way to the right (clockwise for maximum pressure).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FIGURE 22 FIGURE 22 331-490 Part Number Description Description 117-044 Knob Knob 117-207 Jumper Jumper 331-490 .6 HP DC Motor 4 Series .6 HP DC Motor 4 Series 331-068 .8 HP DC Motor 5/6 Series .8 HP DC Motor 5/6 Series 331-168 Electrical Power Cord Electrical Power Cord...
REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Always unplug the electrical cord before servicing machine. NOTE: Anytime the pressure control assembly, sensor or both are replaced, perform the calibrations. PRESSURE CONTROL ASSEMBLY (Electrical Control Board) PRESSURE CONTROL ASSEMBLY (Electrical Control Board) 1. Unplug machine's power cord. 2.
Note: Turn unit ON. Turn pressure control 2B. Lock gun trigger safety lock knob to low pressure. (Airlessco gun shown) 2A. Lift suction tube and return tube out of Note: Plug into 3 pronged grounded electri- paint and hold over paint bucket. Any cal outlet.