Adjusting The Spray Pattern - Krautzberger RA 5 Operating Instructions Manual

Automatic spray gun RA 5
WARNING!
Sound pressure level
Depending on the operating conditions, the sound pressure of the device may cause hearing
damage.
Take suitable action to reduce the impact of the existing sound pressure level. The owner is
responsible for the type and implementation of suitable measures, which may depend on the
local conditions.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury caused by compressed air!
Uncontrolled leaks of compressed air can lead to serious injuries.
Note:
– Check the compressed-air hoses for damage and tight fit before start-up.
– Check compressed air hoses for proper connection prior to start-up.
– Never point compressed air at living beings.
1. Make sure that the control air and atomiser air connections are not reversed.
2. Close the control air (connection "St A").
3. "Open" material supply.
Depending on the type of material supply, the "opening" of the material supply is car-
ried out
– By opening the connection tap
– By applying pressure to the storage container
– By filling the material into a storage container (hydrostatic inherent pressure).
4. Open the control air.
The fluid is sprayed. Generally, the adjustment of the spray pattern is now required (
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Ä Chapter 7.4 'Adjusting the spray pattern' on page 27).
7.4

Adjusting the spray pattern

There are air and fluid nozzles in available various sizes. There are 4 different families:
n Round jet – cone-shaped jet in front of the nozzle.
n Flat jet – width-adjustable jet for flat-shaped application. Depending on the design, flat jet
nozzles can be adjusted to adapt steplessly to the workpiece geometry or in 45° increments.
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