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- Page 1 Apollo Sprayers POWER SERIES Turbine Instruction Manual ...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Familiarize Yourself With Your True HVLP™ Turbine Spray Gun ................6 Get To Know Your Turbine ............................6 Apollo HVLP Turbines ..............................7 Apollo Turbine Models Power-3, Power-4, and Power-5 ................... 7 Know Your Coatings ..............................9 Coating Properties..............................9 ... -
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.
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Page 5: Truehvlp™ Spray Finishing Systems
Apollo offers two types of Turbine Spray Guns. The 5000 series and the 7700 series. The 5000 series spray guns are bleeder style. When the turbine blower is turned “on”, air will constantly flow through the air cap. The 7700 series spray guns are non- bleeder style. -
Page 6: Preparing To Use Your Hvlp Turbine System
Handi-Hold™ Spray Gun Docking Station Every Power Series turbine comes equipped with the Handi-Hold™ Spray Gun Docking Station (A), Apollo’s smart innovation. Store, hold or transport your spray gun in a vertical position with no risk of it falling over. Ready to spray when you are. -
Page 7: Apollo Hvlp Turbines
Hour Use Meter All Power Series turbines are fitted with an hour use meter (B). Use this meter in conjunction with the Record of Turbine Maintenance at the end of this manual. Using the hour meter will help you maintain your turbine better and keep your system running in good condition. -
Page 8: Apollo Turbine Models Power-3, Power-4, And Power-5
3.1 Apollo Turbine Models Power-3, Power-4, and Power-5 Model Power-3 Fan Stages: 3 Sealed Pressure: 7.0 psi (0.48 bar) Filter type: Dual (pre-filter and main filter) Watts: 1508 Current: 110 vac - 60 hz or 240 vac - 50 hz Weight: 23 lbs (10.4 kg) -
Page 9: Know Your Coatings
4 Know Your Coatings 4.1 Coating Properties Coatings are a blend of resins and additives to create a product that will provide a protective and beautifying surface to your work piece. Different resins have different properties. It is important to use the correct coating to achieve a desired result. Manufacturers of coatings can control the resin solids content, production viscosity, sheen, color, flow-out enhancement and other properties. - Page 10 Chart C Viscosity Viscosity Cup Comparison Coating Thin/Reduce Chart Lacquers 25%-50% ZAHN #2 FORD # 4 Sanding Sealer 20%-30% 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% ...
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Page 11: 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: Record Of Turbine
Record Of Turbine Use Record Of Turbine Use Model Serial # Date Purchased Date Hours Of Use Total Hours ... -
Page 15: Turbine Maintenance And Cleaning
After Each Use: Your Apollo turbine system requires very little maintenance. The turbine 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 16: 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 17: Annual Maintenance
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 or 7700). -
Page 18: Genuine Apollo Accessories
Using genuine Apollo accessories is important to the longevity, ergonomics and portability of your equipment. Other brands of accessories are not designed specifically with your Apollo brand equipment in mind and could cause abnormal functionality. For a complete list of Genuine Apollo parts please visit our website at www.hvlp.com or call a Customer Service Representative at 888-900-4857. - Page 19 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 20 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 –...
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Page 21: 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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