DeVilbiss AGX-552 Operation Manual
DeVilbiss AGX-552 Operation Manual

DeVilbiss AGX-552 Operation Manual

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AUTOMATIC SPRAY GUNS OPERATION MANUAL
Important:Read and follow all instructions and SAFETY PRECAUTIONS before using this equipment.
Retain for future reference.
DESCRIPTION
The AGX spray gun is used on automatic and semi-automatic machines where mass production spraying of articles is
necessary or hand spraying is not accurate enough. Models and application information follows.
NOTE:
This gun may be used with chlorinated solvents. Aluminum is not used in fluid passages. If using chlorinated
solvents, make sure all other fluid handling components are also compatible.
Chart 1 MODELS
Model No.
(Available Tip Sizes)
AGX-550 (AC, D, E, FF, FX, G)
AGX-552 (D, EE, FF)
AGX-553 (E, FF, FX)
SPECIFICATIONS
Max. Air Pressure
Max. Fluid Pressure
Cylinder Air Pressure
Weight
Mounting Stud Diameter
Wetted Parts
Hose Connections
* For installations where 50 psi cylinder air is not available, the inner (red) piston spring can be removed which lowers the
minimum cylinder air to approximately 37 psi. Refer to Operations, page 5, paragraph 2.
AGX-550, AGX-552 & AGX-553
Typical Applications
Most conventional materials and most
waterbornes and chlorinated solvents.
Abrasive materials (i.e. porcelain
enamel, ceramic glazes, buffing
compounds) and/or water mix materials.
Includes abrasive fluid seal.
Waterbornes and more corrosive
materials (below 7 pH)
0.69MPa (100 psi)
0.69MPa (100 psi)
Min. 0.35MPa (*50 psi)
Max. 0.69MPa (100 psi)
without mounting stud 737g
with mounting stud 865g
3/4" (see Accessories for Optional 1/2" mounting)
AGX-550 300 & 400 Gr.Stainless, PTFE
AGX-552 300 & 400 Gr. S.S., carboloy, PTFE
AGX-553 300 Gr. S.S., PTFE, U.H.M.W. Poly.
- Fluid Inlet 3/8" NPS(M)
- Cylinder Air 1/4" NPS(M)
- Atomization Air 1/4" NPS(M)
Fluid Tip/Needle Construction
400 Gr. Stainless
303 Gr. Stainless
Carboloy, 400 Gr.
Stainless
303 Gr.Stainless
w/U.H.M.W.poly.
insert
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  • Page 1 Mounting Stud Diameter 3/4" (see Accessories for Optional 1/2" mounting) AGX-550 300 & 400 Gr.Stainless, PTFE Wetted Parts AGX-552 300 & 400 Gr. S.S., carboloy, PTFE AGX-553 300 Gr. S.S., PTFE, U.H.M.W. Poly. - Fluid Inlet 3/8" NPS(M) Hose Connections - Cylinder Air 1/4"...
  • Page 2 FLUID TIP ORIFICE SIZES Letters on Tip Inch .110" .086" .070" .070" .055" .042" .028" FIGURE 1 DIMENSIONS Tools Required: Adjustable wrench for hose connections 1/2" six point box wrench for Ref. (3) 9/16" open wrench for Ref. (9) 3/16" hex wrench for Ref. (6) Long neck pliers for Ref.
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This manual contains important information that ALL users should know and understand BEFORE using this equipment. This information relates to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the following terms to draw your attention to certain equipment labels and portions of this manual.
  • Page 4: Installation

    HAZARD CAUSE SAFEGUARDS General Safety Improper operation or maintenance Operators should be given adequate training in may create a hazard. the safe use and maintenance of the equipment (in accordance with the requirements of NFPA-33, Chapter 15 in U.S.). Users must comply with all local and national codes of practice and insurance company requirements governing ventilation, fire precautions, operation,...
  • Page 5: Operation

    Needle Number .070" AV-4915-E AGX-402-E .055" AV-4915-FF AGX-402-FF .042" AV-4915-FX AGX-402-FX AGX-552 GUN – Carbolloy - Tip / Needle Set Tip / Needle Set Tip Size If this Number on Tip order ➡ .086" AV-1415-D AGX-4410-D .070" AV-1415-EE AGX-4410-EE .055"...
  • Page 6: Preventive Maintenance

    Figure 2A. AIR CIRCUIT EXAMPLE WITH OPTIONAL KK-4955 REMOTE FAN CONTROL 7. Close automatic valves and begin operation. CHART 3 AIR CAPS Ref. No. (2) Ref. No. (1 & 2) If this No. on Cap, Order→ Air Cap Less Retaining Ring Air Cap with Retaining Ring AV-40-24 MB-4039-30...
  • Page 7 2. Slide onto the new needle (28), in this order, 1 packing (11), spring (12) and 1 packing (11). Be sure to orient packings (11) as shown. For Model AGX-552, slide brass collar piece and seal (32) over needle. 3. Insert new needle into gun and slide packings and spring over needle.
  • Page 8 Figure 5. Gun Exploded View HVLP Conversion This gun can be converted to HVLP by ordering parts listed below. Sprayhead Assembly AGXV-400 Baffle AGHV-403 Air Cap (Order One) JGHV-101-33A JGHV-101-46MP (For Max. Performer, also order AV-2120-FF fluid tip and AGX-402-FF needle OR AV-2120-FX fluid tip and AGX-402-FX needle.) JGHV-101-83MP (For Max.
  • Page 9 Figure 4 GUN ASSEMBLY Item No. Replacement Part No. Description Ind. Parts Req’d. MBC-368 Retaining Ring See Chart 3 Air Cap See Chart 2 Fluid Tip ☆ AV-1-K5 Gasket ▲ MBC-1225 Baffle AGX-6-K3 Fluid Outlet Plug (Kit of 3) SSF-3156-K4 Mounting Screw (Kit of 4) (torque 30-40 in.
  • Page 10 ■ Outer Piston Spring ■ Inner Piston Spring (Red) KK-5017 Abrasive Fluid Seal Kit (Model AGX-552, includes 3 seals and 1 collar) * Recommended spare parts. Parts included in KK-4992-1 Gun Repair Kit. ▲ Order tip and needle set, see Chart 2.
  • Page 11: Service Check

    SERVICE CHECK Normal spray pattern The proper combination of fluid pressure, fan and atomization air pressure, and fluid tip size should result in a pattern of this shape. Proper gun adjustment will result in normal spray patterns, from round with the fan control valve (23) closed, to long and narrow with the valve open.
  • Page 12 KK-5046 Mounting Block Kit Filter-Regulator Spring Clips Adapter Kit Joins any single piece DeVilbiss air cap with latest version MBC- 368 or MSA-1 Use in the line between Used for adjusting pattern Allows gun to be mounted on a 1/2" rod.

This manual is also suitable for:

Agx-550Agx-553

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