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w w w . l a r i u s . c o m Star 3001S Manual gun for electrostatic liquid coating SOLVENT-BORNE English...
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STAR 3001S GUN Larius S.r.l, founded in 1969, designs and manufactures painting equipment, and transfer and extrusion pumps. Larius S.r.l is a company with a great industrial tradition and an innovative technological culture. Internal production, based on innovation and research, is flexible to industry changes in order to achieve the primary objective of creating value.
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STAR 3001S GUN ELECTROSTATIC SPRAY GUN MANUAL - AUTOMATIC ADVANTAGE OF USE STAR 3001 is the new range of guns for the liquid electrostatic coating, operating under low pressure, mistless or airless conditions able to grant the best and even finishing on the workpiece, avoiding any leakage or excessive thickness.
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STAR 3001S GUN ELECTROSTATIC STAR 3001W MANUAL WATER-BORNE GUN For electrostatic liquid coating. Code 28001 - low pressure fan or cone tip nozzle Code 28004 - airless fan or cone tip nozzle Code 28006 - mist-less fan or cone tip nozzle STAR 3001S MANUAL SOLVENT-BORNE GUN For electrostatic liquid coating.
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STAR 3001S GUN COATING STAR 3001W AUTOMATIC WATER-BORNE GUN For electrostatic liquid coating. Code 28008 - low pressure fan or cone tip nozzle Code 28040 - airless fan or cone tip nozzle Code 28042 - mist-less fan or cone tip nozzle STAR 3001S AUTOMATIC SOLVENT-BORNE GUN For electrostatic liquid coating.
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STAR 3001S GUN This manual is to be considered as an English language translation of the original manual in Italian. The manufacturer shall bear no responsibility for any damages or inconveniences that may arise due to the incorrect translation of the instructions contained within the original manual in Italian. Due to a constant product improvement programme, the factory reserves the right to modify technical details mentioned in this manual without prior notice.
STAR 3001S GUN STAR 3001S ELECTROSTATIC GUN WARNINGS ............p.8 ......... p.27 L.c - Remove the locking ring TRANSPORT AND UNPACKING ......p.9 ......... p.28 L.d - Remove the needle SAFETY RULES ........... p.9 ......p.28 L.e - Remove the needle support CONDITIONS OF GUARANTEE ......
STAR 3001S GUN WARNINGS The table below provides the meaning of the symbols used in this manual in relation to using, earthing, operating, maintaining, and repairing of this equipment. • Read this operator’s manual carefully before using the equipment. • An improper use of this machine can cause injuries to people or things. •...
STAR 3001S GUN TRANSPORT AND UNPACKING • KEEP YOUR WORK PLACE CLEAN AND TIDY. DISORDER WHERE YOU ARE WORKING CREATES A POTENTIAL RISK OF ACCIDENTS. • The manufacturer will not be responsible for the unloa- • ALWAYS KEEP PROPER BALANCE AVOIDING UNUSUAL ding operations and transport of the equipment to the STANCE. workplace.
STAR 3001S GUN CONDITIONS OF GUARANTEE The high speed of the product in the hose can create static electricity through discharges and sparks. It is suggested to earth the equipment. The conditions of guarantee do not apply in the The pump is earthed through the earth cable of following situations: the supply.
E.a - WORKING PRINCIPLE LARIUS STAR 3001S lautomatic and manual guns are used for solvent-borne electrostatic liquid coating. With this kind of appli- cation the paint particles are electrically charged and then atomized to the workpiece in order to perfom an even and improved finishing of the whole surface.
STAR 3001S GUN TECHNICAL DATA AUTOMATIC GUN STAR 3001S MANUAL GUN STAR 3001S INPUT VOLTAGE 12 V ca INPUT VOLTAGE 12 V ca INFUT FREQUENCY 33 Khz INFUT FREQUENCY 33 Khz INPUT CURRENT 1,5 A max INPUT CURRENT 1,5 A max OUTPUT VOLTAGE 0 ÷...
STAR 3001S GUN DESCRIPTION OF THE MANUAL GUN BLOCCO DI SICUREZZA POS. DESCRIPTION Solvent-borne barrel assembly Fixing ring Hook Trigger Safety lock Handgrip Coupling for electric generator cable Fitting for product inlet Product hose Air quick coupling Locking ring Fan regulator Atomization regulator Cone tip nozzle Fan tip nozzle...
STAR 3001S GUN DESCRIPTION OF THE ELECTRIC GENERATOR POS. DESCRIPTION Main switch Optimal value Resistivity scale Voltage scale Voltage set value Voltage set touch 0-90 kV Selection keys for the 3 voltage preset values Probe key only for solvent-borne paints and gun Safety fuse Resistivity control probe plug Electric cable...
STAR 3001S GUN CONNECTIONS POS. DESCRIPTION Electric generator Power cable Paint resistivity control probe Grounding cable Gun connecting cable Gun Star 3001 I.a - RULES FOR AN EXCELLENT ELECTROSTATIC EFFECT • Protect the gun Star 3001 with a suitable cover. • Choose specific electrostatic paints. • Keep the electric cable and the paint tube clean since any • Check the viscosity and conductivity of the paint.
STAR 3001S GUN GROUNDING J.b - GROUNDING OF THE FLUID • Provide a suitable grounding (J1) for the pump (L2) and the The optimal condition to achieve perfect coating and complete fluid tank (J3). safety for the personnel is the proper grounding of all system components.
STAR 3001S GUN J.d - GROUNDING OF THE TARGET OBJECT • Provide a suitable grounding (J6) of the hook holding the object to be coated (J7). www.larius.com ED. 15 - 02/2020 - Cod. 150099...
STAR 3001S GUN SETTING UP K.b - ADJUST THE HANDGRIP K.a - ADJUST THE TRIGGER • To optimize the grip of the gun according to operator’s needs, • To adjust the trigger (K1) it is necessary to tighten or loosen it s possible to adjust the vertical position (K3) of the trigger the screw (K2).
STAR 3001S GUN Ω K.d - PRODUCT RESISTIVITY TEST Recommended range 0.5 ÷ 0.6 M The generator is supplied with a standard probe to perform the M Ω resistivity test on the product to be used. To perform the test, proceed as follows: 0.05 •...
STAR 3001S GUN K.f - CHOOSE SPRAYING METHOD K.h - ADJUST AIR ATOMIZATION CONE TIP NOZZLE SPRAYING WITH • The width of the cone jet can only be varied by choking the right rotary control. The left one is not effective. FAN TIP NOZZLE SPRAYING WITH K.g - CHOOSE FAN NOZZLE ORIENTATION...
STAR 3001S GUN • P ress and hold for at least 4 seconds the key to save K.l - STORE SETTING PARAMETERS the set level. The gun provides three level of spraying settings: • Proceed in the same way for programs NOTE S1 S2 S3 It is recommended to set the 3 levels according to operation...
STAR 3001S GUN DISASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE L.a - REMOVE THE BARREL This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: MISTLESS AIRLESS MISTLESS AIRLESS LOW PRESSURE LOW PRESSURE CONE TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP CONE TIP CONE TIP FAN TIP •...
STAR 3001S GUN L.c - REMOVE THE LOCKING RING This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: AIRLESS MISTLESS AIRLESS LOW PRESSURE MISTLESS LOW PRESSURE CONE TIP CONE TIP CONE TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP • Unscrew the locking ring (L1) and remove the front barrel (L2). L.d - REMOVE THE NEEDLE This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: AIRLESS...
STAR 3001S GUN L.d.1 - Remove the needle This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: LOW PRESSURE FAN TIP • Extract the needle (L1), making sure to remove it from the front towards the rear side in order to avoid the damaging of the delicate components.The needle is composed of a main body made of a special non-conductive material.
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STAR 3001S GUN • Check the wear of the two gaskets (L3) and (L4) of the needle support. Replace them, if necessary. Worn gaskets may cause the overflow of the product from the inspection door (L5) on the gun barrel. •...
STAR 3001S GUN L.f - REMOVE THE LOCKING RING This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: AIRLESS MISTLESS AIRLESS LOW PRESSURE MISTLESS LOW PRESSURE CONE TIP CONE TIP CONE TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP • Remove the locking ring (L1) and the fixing ring nut (L2). CLEANER Liquid Cleaner Clean...
STAR 3001S GUN L.h - REMOVE THE ADJUSTING RING NUT This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: LOW PRESSURE CONE TIP • Unscrew and remove the adjusting ring nut (L1). CLEANER Liquid Cleaner Clean L.i - REMOVE THE LOW PRESSURE AIR CAP This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: LOW PRESSURE CONE TIP...
STAR 3001S GUN L.j - REMOVE THE LOW PRESSURE CONE TIP This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: LOW PRESSURE CONE TIP • Remove the cone tip (L1) by means of a suitable wrench (L2). • Check, clean the cone tip (L1) and verify the gauge of the product outlet holes.
STAR 3001S GUN L.l - REMOVE THE FRONT HEAD This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: LOW PRESSURE FAN TIP • Remove the front head (L1). • Check and clean the front head. Replace it, if necessary. CLEANER Liquid Cleaner Clean L.m - REMOVE THE LOW PRESSURE FAN TIP...
STAR 3001S GUN L.n - REMOVE THE MISTLESS FAN This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: MISTLESS FAN TIP • Rimove the head (L1), the nozzle assembly (L2), the seal (L3) and the gasket (L4). • Remove the fan tip (L5) by means of a suitable wrench (L6). •...
STAR 3001S GUN L.p - VERIFY THE SPRING AND THE GASKET This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: LOW PRESSURE MISTLESS LOW PRESSURE AIRLESS MISTLESS CONE TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP CONE TIP • The barrel is now completely disassembled. Verify that the internal spring contact (L1) is intact and clean.
STAR 3001S GUN ASSEMBLY AFTER CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE M.a - INSERT THE NEEDLE SUPPORT This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: MISTLESS AIRLESS MISTLESS AIRLESS LOW PRESSURE LOW PRESSURE CONE TIP CONE TIP CONE TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP •...
STAR 3001S GUN M.b - INSERT THE NEEDLE This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: MISTLESS AIRLESS LOW PRESSURE MISTLESS AIRLESS CONE TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP CONE TIP CONE TIP • Lubricate the needle (M1) with special grease before inserting it into the needle support (M2).
STAR 3001S GUN M.c - INSERT THE NOZZLE TIP LOW PRESSURE MISTLESS AIRLESS MISTLESS AIRLESS LOW PRESSURE CONE TIP CONE TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP CONE TIP FAN TIP • Screw the nozzle tip (M1) with your hands. Do not tighten it and but leave a small allowance.
STAR 3001S GUN M.f - INSERT THE SPRING LOW PRESSURE MISTLESS AIRLESS MISTLESS AIRLESS LOW PRESSURE CONE TIP CONE TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP CONE TIP FAN TIP • Place the spring (M1) in the spring holder (M2). M.g - INSERT THE FRONT BARREL This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: AIRLESS MISTLESS...
STAR 3001S GUN M.i - INSERT THE PRODUCT INLET HOSE This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: MISTLESS AIRLESS MISTLESS AIRLESS LOW PRESSURE LOW PRESSURE CONE TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP CONE TIP CONE TIP FAN TIP • Insert the product hose (M1) and tighten it by means of a suitable wrench (M2).
STAR 3001S GUN M.l - INSERT THE TRIGGER This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: MISTLESS AIRLESS MISTLESS AIRLESS LOW PRESSURE LOW PRESSURE CONE TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP CONE TIP CONE TIP FAN TIP • Duly position the trigger (M1) aligning the slot previously oriented.
STAR 3001S GUN M.n - TIGHTEN THE NOZZLE TIP This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: LOW PRESSURE MISTLESS AIRLESS LOW PRESSURE MISTLESS AIRLESS CONE TIP CONE TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP CONE TIP FAN TIP • Press the trigger (M1) and tighten the nozzle tip (M2) by means of a suitable wrench (M3).
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STAR 3001S GUN M.q - INSERT THE RING NUT This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: MISTLESS CONE TIP • Insert the locking ring nut (M1) and the O-rings (M2) and (M3). M.r - INSERT THE RING NUT This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: AIRLESS CONE TIP...
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STAR 3001S GUN M.t - INSERT THE RING NUT This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: AIRLESS FAN TIP • Insert the locking ring nut (M1) M.u - INSERT THE RING NUT This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: MISTLESS FAN TIP •...
STAR 3001S GUN BARREL FOR STAR 3001S SPRAY GUN WARNING: Always indicate code and quantity for each part required. CODES FOR BARREL KIT SOLVENT-BORNE GUN 25640 AIRLESS 25639 MISTLESS 25638 LOW PRESSURE - FAN TIP 25637 LOW PRESSURE - CONE TIP www.larius.com ED.
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STAR 3001S GUN POS. CODE DESCRIPTION POS. CODE DESCRIPTION 25539 Solventborne barrel assembly 25230 Low pressure tip fan nozzle 9035 Complete electrical contact 25104 Fixing ring nut 9115 Spring 25156 Locking ring nut 25147 Low pressure tip cone nozzle 25157 Complete ball tip 25250 Complete product hose...
STAR 3001S GUN HANDGRIP FOR STAR 3001S SPRAY GUN WARNING: Always indicate code and quantity for each part required. www.larius.com ED. 15 - 02/2020 - Cod. 150099...
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STAR 3001S GUN POS. CODE DESCRIPTION POS. CODE DESCRIPTION 25219 Handgrip Stainless steel filter 100 mesh 25102 Aluminium handgrip plate 25341 Fitting AT 1/4” (ST) 25133 Trigger 25342 Fitting AT M16x1,5 25106 Safety device 25227 Electric cable 5 poles 10 mt 25107 Finger support 25128...
STAR 3001S GUN CONE TIP NOZZLE RANGE FOR STAR 3001S GUN WARNING: Always indicate code and quantity for each part required. NOZZLE KIT CODES FOR STAR 3001S GUN (for available tips see tab. 1) 25213 AIRLESS 25171 MISTLESS TAB. 1 - Plate (assembly pos.
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STAR 3001S GUN POS. CODE DESCRIPTION 9546 25271 Complete needle High Pressure - mistless 25186 Locking ring nut 25272 Complete needle - low pressure Nozzle 25216 Complete head High Pressure - mistless 9528 25170/1 Gasket 25218 Low pressure air cap 25045 Complete support 25191...
STAR 3001S GUN FAN TIP NOZZLE RANGE FOR STAR 3001S GUN WARNING: Always indicate code and quantity for each part required. MISTLESS NOZZLE KIT 25196 MISTLESS for available tips see TAB.1 tab. 1 TAB. 1 FAN TIP NOZZLES MISTLESS - AIRLESS (assembly positions 8-9-10) 25750 NOZZLE 9-25...
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STAR 3001S GUN POS. CODE DESCRIPTION POS. CODE DESCRIPTION 9520 25271 High pressure - mistless complete needle 25163 Locking rung nut 25208 Low pressure complete needle 25164 25173 Sleeve seal 25203 High pressure solventborne head 25174 Dowel 25204 Mistless solventborne head 25175 Nozzle support 25167...
STAR 3001S GUN TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION • The machine does not start up after • No mains voltage; • Check electric supply line; the ON-OFF switch has been pressed • 1A fuse is faulty. • Replace 1A fuse. • Pattern will not shape •...
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STAR 3001S GUN NOZZLES FOR STAR 3001 S SPRAY GUN FAN TIP NOZZLES STAR 3001 MISTLESS AIRLESS MISTLESS - AIRLESS FAN TIP NOZZLES 25750 NOZZLE 9-25 25759 NOZZLE 15-25 25751 NOZZLE 9-40 25760 NOZZLE 15-40 25752 NOZZLE 9-50 25761 NOZZLE 15-50 25753 NOZZLE 11-25 25762...
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STAR 3001S GUN NOZZLES KIT FOR STAR 3001 S MANUAL SPRAY GUN FAN TIP NOZZLE KIT - LOW PRESSURE 25221 Fan tip nozzle kit 0,8 mm 25200 Fan tip nozzle kit 1,1 mm 25201 Fan tip nozzle kit 1,3 mm 25202 Fan tip nozzle kit 1,5 mm CONE TIP NOZZLE KIT - LOW PRESSURE...