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Apollo Sprayers PRECISION-5 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 ApolloSprayers   PRECISION-5   Turbine Instruction Manual    ...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Preparing To Use Your HVLP Turbine System........................5   Familiarize Yourself With Your True HVLP™ Turbine Spray Gun..................6   Get To Know Your Turbine ..............................6   Apollo Turbine Model Precision-5 ............................6   Know Your Coatings ................................7   Coating Properties……................................. 7  ...

  • Page 3: 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 NOTICE      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.  When not in use, be sure to disconnect the hose and place the spray gun into the Handi-Hold™ Docking Station on the turbine to avoid tipping.

  • Page 5: Truehvlp™ Spray Finishing Systems

    TrueHVLP™ spray system.     Check the contents of your box. The following are included: (1) Precision-5 Turbine Unit (1) Spray Gun Lube (1) TrueHVLP™ Spray Gun (1) Cleaning Brush (1) 27’...

  • Page 6: Familiarize Yourself With Your True Hvlp™ Turbine Spray Gun

    “Y” connector.   In order to operate the Precision-5 it is important to connect the hose and spray gun. The turbine will not operate correctly without back pressure to the motor, which means the spray gun and hose need to be connected.

  • Page 7: Know Your Coatings

    30 seconds the motor will drop into “IDLE MODE”, which is displayed in the LCD screen. This is a safety feature built into your PRECISION-5 in order to keep the motor running cool and increase the life expectancy.

  • Page 8: Your Choice Of Coatings And Viscosity

    4.2 Your Choice of Coatings and Viscosity   Extremely thin, watery or light bodied fluids such as inks, aniline dyes and oil stains can generally be used straight from t he can. RTS or Ready to Spray water based finishing products are formulated to be used straight from the can without thinning with a 3 stage or larger turbine.
  • Page 9 Chart C Viscosity   Viscosity Cup Coating Thin/Reduce Comparison Chart Lacquers 25%-50% Sanding Sealer 20%-30% ZAHN #2 FORD # 4 Enamels 20%-40% Stains use from can Acrylic Enamel 50%-60% Catalyzed Polyurethane 10%-30% Polyurethane's Varnishes 20%-30% Waterborne Coatings 00%-10% Latex/Emulsion Paint 10%- 40%  ...

  • Page 10: Technique

    4.3 Technique   Like any skill, practice makes perfect. Never try to rush the spray finishing process. Learn the characteristics of the coating you will be spraying. Build up layers of material (3-4 applications or more if necessary). Sand between coats and allow proper drying time between applications.

  • Page 11: Using Pressure Pots With Turbine Systems

    5 Using Pressure Pots With Turbine Systems There are many advantages to using pressure pots with a turbine 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 12: Testing Air Pressure In Pressure Pot

    5.1 Testing Air Pressure In 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 13: Record Of Turbine Use

    Record Of Turbine Use   Record Of Turbine Use Model Serial # Date Purchased       Date Hours Of Use Total Hours                                    ...

  • Page 14: Turbine Maintenance And Cleaning

    8 Turbine Maintenance And Cleaning     Always unplug your turbine from the main electrical supply before doing any maintenance or repairs.   After Each Use:   Your Apollo turbine system requires very little maintenance. The turbine motor has sealed bearings that are lubricated for life.

  • Page 15: Filter Maintenance

    8.2 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 hold it up to the light.

  • Page 16: Annual Maintenance

    8.3 Annual Maintenance Check carbon brushes at least once a year or every 300 hours, whichever comes first. To check your carbon brushes consult with an authorized Apollo repair facility. 9 Running Multiple Spray Guns With A Turbine   All current Apollo Turbine Models have one air hose outlet on the side of the unit and are designed to run one spray gun. These models are equipped with an internal air relief valve to accommodate a non-bleed style spray gun (Apollo Model 7500).

  • Page 17: Model 4500

    10 Model 4500 July 1, 2010                                                         Page 17  ...
  • Page 18   Diagram # Part # Description Quantity A4501 Compressor Deck A4198 110v Mini Compressor Unit A4320 1/4" X 20 X 1/2" Hex Bolt Plated .5. A4300 1/4" SAE F/W Plated Washer A4308 1/4" X 20 Hex Nuts Plated A9016 Rubber Foot A4998 Pressure Regulator A4503...

  • Page 19: Model 4550

    11 Model 4550 July 2010                                                       WIRING DIAGRAM MODEL4550            ...
  • Page 20   Diagram # Part # Description Quantity A4554 Cart Base Plate Paint Blue A4555 Cart Axle (Zinc Plated A4556 Wheel Spacer (6061 Alum.) A4558 10" X 1 3/4" Wheel A4374 1/2" Axle Cap A4551 Frame Tube (Chrome) A4559 Rubber Tip For Frame Tube A4560 Handle Button A4364...

  • Page 21: Genuine Apollo Accessories

    10 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 Apollo turbine systems: Designed to be used with Apollo turbine systems: Models Power-3, Power-4, Power-5, and 900.
  • Page 22 Handi-Hold™ Spray Gun Docking Station #A5326     Pre-Filters Replacement Filters     Model Power-3, Power-4, Power-5, 900 #A4096 Model Power-3, Power-4, Power-5, 900 #A4171               Fluid Hoses   A2113 - 6’ (2m) x 1/4” (6mm) fluid hose with couplers A2059 - 20’...
  • Page 23 FS 1670 - Filter Stand, Fits 1 & 2 Quart (1 & 2 Liter) Cups. A5251 - 1 Quart (1 Liter) Cup Assembly           A5269 - 8oz (250ml) Cup Assembly A5033A – non-teflon 250cc cup assembly A5033AT –...

  • Page 24: Warranty

    2 + 3 Year Limited Warranty All PRECSION-5 turbo paint spray system is WARRANTED by APOLLO SPRAYERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. for a total period of TWO YEARS from the ORIGINAL date of purchase by the ORIGINAL PURCHASER. Proof of purchase to be included and all SHIPPING CHARGES to be pre-paid.

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