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Summary of Contents for Apollo Sprayers MAXI-MISER 2000
- Page 1 Instruction Manual This manual contains important warnings and instructions. Please read these instructions carefully and keep for your reference. ©2014 Apollo Sprayers International, Inc.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1 Safety ............................. 3 2 Maxi-Miser™ Spray Finishing Systems ..................5 How Your Maxi-Miser™ Turbo System Works ................5 4 How Your PBC-GTO™ Spray Gun Works ..................6 5 Preparing To Use Your Maxi-Miser™ Turbo System ..............6 6 Setting up Your PBC-GTO™ Spray Gun ..................7 6.1 ... -
Page 3: 1 Safety
1. Safety Read all instructions and safety precautions before operating the unit. Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. ... - Page 4 Tipping the spray gun causes the spray gun to clog. Dried spray material also clogs the pressure delivery tube and fittings. The spray gun does not function when clogging occurs. NOTICE When not in use, be sure to disconnect the hose and place the spray gun into the Handi-Hold™ Docking Station on the turbo to avoid tipping.
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Page 5: 2 Maxi-Miser™ Spray Finishing Systems
CONGRATULATIONS!! You have just purchased the Maxi-Miser 2000 HVLP turbo system, the finest spray system available to spray cars, boats and airplanes. You are about to enjoy the great benefits of the Maxi-Miser™ system. Our designs are the result of over 40 years of experience in manufacturing HVLP turbo spray systems and spray guns. -
Page 6: 4 How Your Pbc-Gto™ Spray Gun Works
4. How Your PBC-GTO Spray Gun Works Your Apollo Maxi-Miser™ PBC-GTO™ Spray gun operates similar to a typical compressed air spray gun with some minor differences. The cup on your PBC-GTO™ spray gun is pressurized through the air feed tube. This will help deliver fluid to the tip/nozzle and produce a larger fan pattern. -
Page 7: 6 Setting Up Your Pbc-Gto™ Spray Gun
6. Setting up Your PBC-GTO Spray Gun Good quality results with your TrueHVLP™ spray finishing equipment are a combination of careful preparation of your project, a proper spraying environment, a basic knowledge of the coatings you will be using and how these coatings work with your Maxi-Miser™ finishing equipment. -
Page 8: Operating Your Pbc-Gto Spray Gun
4. Push the air feed tube onto the air feed connector. 5. Push the other end of the air feed tube onto the cup lid connector. NOTE: Make sure you attach the air feed tube so that the black end of the air valve is pointing towards the cup lid as shown in the illustration. NOTE: Above the non-return valve you will see an air relief valve. -
Page 9: Spray Patterns
To adjust the direction of the fan pattern, loosen the air cap ring, (Fig. 1) rotate the air cap ears (Fig. 2) to either a vertical or horizontal position as noted in the diagram. This will provide your vertical or horizontal fan pattern. Spray Patterns ... -
Page 10: Spray Gun Technique
Chart B Viscosity Cup Comparison Viscosity chart should be used as a guide to thinning various coatings. Follow reduction guidelines provided by paint manufacturer. Using a slow solvent or hot temperature solvent will enhance results with turbo spray technology and is strongly recommended. ... -
Page 11: Cleaning Your Pbc-Gto Spray Gun
4. At the end of a “pass” always release the trigger. To continue, spray in the opposite direction and overlap your previous coat by 1/3 to 1/2. 5. When finished you should have an even wet coat on your work. If you have dry spots you have overlapped too wide. If ... -
Page 12: Thorough Cleaning
4. Using a brush and solvent, remove any paint deposits on the outer surface of the tip/nozzle (#3). (Apollo FS1900 cleaning brush kit recommended). 5. Unscrew and remove the material adjustment screw (#19). 6. Remove the needle spring (#20). ... -
Page 13: Re-Assemble The Spray Gun
Remove the air distributor (#6) and clean if necessary. Remove the fan adjustment ring (#8) and air distributor plate (#7). The air distributor plate is attached to the ring. These two pieces separate. Clean them both if necessary. ... - Page 14 Using the back end of the needle, move the distributor plate so that the round screw hole is at the 5 o’clock position. DO NOT put the distributor plate and fan adjustment ring together as show in the picture marked “incorrect”. ...
- Page 15 7. Insert the Needle spring into the Material Adjustment Screw (#19). 8. Install the Material Adjustment Screw with Needle Spring (#20). Install air cap and air cap ring. Spray gun is now re-assembled and ready to use. ...
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Page 18: 7 Get To Know Your Maxi-Miser™ Turbo System
The Maxi-Miser™ 2000 turbo spray finishing system is the newest creation by Apollo Sprayers International, Inc. The Maxi-Miser™ 2000’s Precision Air Control Technology (PACT) accurately enables you to control the air pressure from the turbo system to within 1/10th of a PSI. The Maxi-Miser™ 2000 comes supplied with ... -
Page 19: Turbo Air Pressure And Viscosity
The Maxi-Miser™ 2000 is equipped with an “Overheat” system. The Overheat system works to help prevent overheating your motor. To prevent damage to the motor the turbo will shut itself down if it gets too hot. Overheating is usually caused by clogged or dirty filters. -
Page 20: Using Pressure Pots With Turbo Systems
10. Using Pressure Pots with Turbo Systems There are many advantages to using pressure pots with a turbo system. Apollo Sprayers have made this very easy with our fluid feed systems, 4500 and 4550. Refer to the accessories section of this manual for more information on these and other products. -
Page 21: Testing Air Pressure In A Pressure Pot
10.1 Testing Air Pressure in a Pressure Pot It is necessary to test the air pressure in the pressure pot to make sure that it is appropriate for the viscosity of material being sprayed and the situation in which it is being sprayed. You don’t want the material coming out too quickly so that you get runs and sags, but you also don’t want it to come out too slowly so that you are spraying very slowly. -
Page 22: Record Of Turbo Use
11. Record of Turbo Use Record Of Turbo Use Model Serial # Date Purchased Date Hours Of Use Total Hours ... -
Page 23: Turbo Maintenance And Cleaning
13. Turbo Maintenance and Cleaning Always unplug your turbo from the main electrical supply before doing any maintenance or repairs. After Each Use: Your Apollo turbo system requires very little maintenance. The turbo motor has sealed bearings that are lubricated for life. The only maintenance that you will need to perform is checking, cleaning and replacing your filters and pre-filters as required. -
Page 24: Filter Maintenance
13.2 Filter Maintenance Visually check your filters when you remove your pre-filters for cleaning. Check for accumulated material in the filter element. If you suspect they may be dirty, or if you can see material building up, don’t take a chance, remove the filter and ... -
Page 25: Model 4500 Diagram
14. Model 4500 Diagram ~ 25 ~ ... -
Page 26: Model 4500 Parts List
15. Model 4500 Parts List Diagram # Part # Description Quantity A4501 Compressor Deck A4198 110v Mini Compressor Unit A4320 1/4" X 20 X 1/2" Hex Bolt Plated .5. ... -
Page 27: Model 4550 Diagram
16. Model 4550 Diagram ~ 27 ~ ... -
Page 28: Model 4550 Parts List
17. Model 4550 Parts List Diagram # Part # Description Quantity A4554 Cart Base Plate Paint Blue A4555 Cart Axle (Zinc Plated A4556 Wheel Spacer (6061 Alum.) ... -
Page 29: Geniune Apollo Accessories
18. Genuine Apollo Accessories 4500–2 Quart (2 Liter) 4550 –Mobile Cart and Fluid Feed System #A4500 Fluid Feed System #A4550 Designed to be used with Maxi-Miser™ 1000 and Designed to be used with Maxi-Miser™... - Page 30 FS1680 – Pack of 5, Air Feed Tube’s with FS1900 - Deluxe Cleaning Kit, Life Time Warranty. Non-return Valves and Air Relief Valves-12” A5269 - 8oz (250ml) Cup Assembly A5233, A5034 & A7536 - Gravity Feed Cup ...
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Page 31: Warranty
limited to the duration of the express Warranty. No representative or person is authorized to extend this Warranty or to create for APOLLO SPRAYERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. any other liability in connection with the sale of any APOLLO SPRAYERS product.
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