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P A I N T S P R A Y I N G E Q U I P M E N T STAR 3001S Manual gun for electrostatic liquid coating SOLVENT-BORNE www.larius.com ENGLISH Ed. 005 - 02/2014...
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E Q U I P M E N T 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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ELECTROSTATIC SPRAY GUNS 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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Code 24004 - airless fan or cone tip nozzle Code 25006 - mist-less fan or cone tip nozzle STAR 3001S MANUAL SOLVENT-BORNE GUN For electrostatic liquid coating. Code 25000 - low pressure fan tip nozzle...
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Code 25040 - airless fan or cone tip nozzle Code 25042 - mist-less fan or cone tip nozzle STAR 3001S AUTOMATIC SOLVENT-BORNE GUN For electrostatic liquid coating. Code 25007 - low pressure fan tip nozzle...
..........p.20 Adjust air atomization CONE TIP NOZZLE RANGE FOR STAR 3001S GUN p.46 ........... p.20 Adjust fan pattern width FAN TIP NOZZLE RANGE FOR STAR 3001S GUN ..p.48 .......... p.21 Store setting parameters TROUBLESHOOTING .......... p.50 ..........p.21 Store the program NOZZLES FOR STAR 3001S SPRAY GUN ..
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.
• THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMPLOYEES SHALL STRICTLY In case of damage, immediately contact LARIUS and the COMPLY WITH THE ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND ENVI- Shipping Agent. All the notices reporting any damage or RONMENTAL REGULATIONS IN FORCE IN THE COUNTRY anomalies must arrive timely within 8 days at least from WHERE THE EQUIPMENT IS INSTALLED AND USED.
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STAR 3001S GUN • KEEP YOUR WORK PLACE CLEAN AND TIDY. DISORDER The high speed of the product in the hose can create WHERE YOU ARE WORKING CREATES A POTENTIAL static electricity through discharges and sparks. It RISK OF ACCIDENTS.
STAR 3001S GUN CONDITIONS OF GUARANTEE The conditions of guarantee do not apply in the following situations: - improper washing and cleaning of components causing malfunction, wear or damage to the equipment or any of its parts; - improper use of the equipment;...
E.a - WORKING PRINCIPLE LARIUS STAR 3001S lautomatic and manual guns are used for solvent-borne electrostatic liquid coating. With this kind of application 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 12 V ca INPUT VOLTAGE INPUT VOLTAGE 12 V ca 33 Khz INFUT FREQUENCY 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 SAFETY LOCK 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 Remote recall of pre-set voltage values from control unit...
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...
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.
STAR 3001S GUN J.b - GROUNDING OF THE FLUID GROUNDING • Provide a suitable grounding (J1) for the pump (L2) and the The optimal condition to achieve perfect coating and complete safety fluid tank (J3). for the personnel is the proper grounding of all system components.
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 K.d - PRODUCT RESISTIVITY TEST Recommended range 0.5 ÷ 0.6 M Ω The generator is supplied with a standard probe to perform the M Ω resistivity test on the product to be used. 0.05 To perform the test, proceed as follows: •...
STAR 3001S GUN K.f - CHOOSE SPRAYING METHOD K.h - ADJUST AIR ATOMIZATION CONE TIP NOZZLE SPRAYING WITH FAN TIP NOZZLE SPRAYING WITH K.g - CHOOSE FAN NOZZLE ORIENTATION • To choose between a “vertical” or “horizontal” orientation of the fan nozzle, fit the head (K3) as indicated in picture.
It is possible to recall the previously stored programs as follows: Once stored, it is possible to access the three set levels directly from the keys on the rear side of the gun STAR 3001S. • direct recall from the operator panel of the electrostatic ge- nerator by pressing the relevant touch keys.
STAR 3001S GUN DISASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE L.a - REMOVE THE BARREL This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: LOW PRESSURE MISTLESS AIRLESS MISTLESS AIRLESS LOW PRESSURE CONE TIP CONE TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP CONE TIP FAN TIP • Use a suitable wrench (L1) to loosen the two side screws (L2) and remove the trigger (L3). L.b - REMOVE THE PRODUCT INLET HOSE...
STAR 3001S GUN L.c - REMOVE THE LOCKING RING This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: LOW PRESSURE AIRLESS MISTLESS AIRLESS 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: LOW PRESSURE...
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. The front side houses the metal tip (L2). • Check the wear of the tip (L2) and replace it, if necessary. • Check that the body of the needle is not damaged or worn. Replace it, if necessary. • Duly clean this component. CLEANER Liquid Cleaner Clean L.e - REMOVE THE NEEDLE SUPPORT This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: LOW PRESSURE AIRLESS...
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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. • Check the wear of the gaskets inside the needle support and, in particular, check the lip gaskets (L7). • Check that the seal (L8) is intact. Replace it, if necessary. • Check that the rear contacts (L9) are clean. CLEANER Clean Liquid Cleaner Ed 004 - 06/2013 www.larius.com...
STAR 3001S GUN L.f - REMOVE THE LOCKING RING This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: LOW PRESSURE AIRLESS MISTLESS AIRLESS 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 Clean Liquid Cleaner L.g - REMOVE THE LOCKING RING NUT...
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 Clean Liquid Cleaner L.i - REMOVE THE LOW PRESSURE AIR CAP This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: LOW PRESSURE CONE TIP • Remove the low pressure air cap (L1). • Check that the contacts are intact and clean. Should the metal ring (L2) be excessively oxidized, provide for a light grinding by means of fine-grain sandpaper. After this operation, wipe any residual dust with a soft cloth.
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. Should the cone tip be worn, provide to replace it. CLEANER Clean Liquid Cleaner L.k - REMOVE THE MISTLESS - AIRLESS CONE TIP...
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 Clean Liquid Cleaner L.m - REMOVE THE LOW PRESSURE FAN TIP This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: LOW PRESSURE FAN TIP • Remove the fan tip (L1) by means of a suitable wrench (L2). • Check, clean the fan tip (L1) and verify the gauge of the product outlet holes. Should the cone tip be worn, provide to replace it.
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). • Check, clean the fan tip (L7) and verify the gauge of the product outlet holes. Should the cone tip be worn, provide to replace it. CLEANER Liquid Cleaner Clean L.o - REMOVE THE AIRLESS FAN TIP This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: VENTAGLIO AIRLESS • Rimuovere la testina (L1), l’assieme ugello (L2) e la tenuta (L3). Pulire i componenti.
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. • Verify that the internal gasket (L2) is intact and clean. Replace it, if necessary. CLEANER Liquid Cleaner Clean Grease...
STAR 3001S GUN ASSEMBLY AFTER CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE M.a - INSERT THE NEEDLE SUPPORT This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: LOW PRESSURE MISTLESS AIRLESS MISTLESS AIRLESS LOW PRESSURE CONE TIP CONE TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP CONE TIP FAN TIP • Insert the needle support (M1), taking care to lubricate it with special grease before introducing it inside the barrel (M2). Grease •...
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 CONE TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP CONE TIP • Lubricate the needle (M1) with special grease before inserting it into the needle support (M2). Grease M.b.1 - INSERT THE NEEDLE This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: LOW PRESSURE FAN TIP •...
STAR 3001S GUN M.c - INSERT THE NOZZLE TIP LOW PRESSURE MISTLESS AIRLESS LOW PRESSURE MISTLESS AIRLESS CONE TIP CONE TIP CONE TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP • Screw the nozzle tip (M1) with your hands. Do not tighten it and but leave a small allowance. M.d - INSERT THE GASKET LOW PRESSURE AIRLESS...
STAR 3001S GUN M.f - INSERT THE SPRING LOW PRESSURE MISTLESS AIRLESS LOW PRESSURE MISTLESS AIRLESS CONE TIP CONE TIP CONE TIP FAN TIP FAN 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: LOW PRESSURE AIRLESS...
STAR 3001S GUN M.i - INSERT THE PRODUCT INLET HOSE This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: LOW PRESSURE MISTLESS AIRLESS MISTLESS AIRLESS LOW PRESSURE CONE TIP CONE TIP FAN TIP FAN 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: LOW PRESSURE MISTLESS AIRLESS MISTLESS AIRLESS LOW PRESSURE CONE TIP CONE TIP FAN TIP FAN 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 CONE TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP • Press the trigger (M1) and tighten the nozzle tip (M2) by means of a suitable wrench (M3). M.o - INSERT THE LOW PRESSURE AIR CAP...
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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 • Insert the locking ring nut (M1). M.s - INSERT THE RING NUT This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: LOW PRESSURE FAN TIP • Insert the locking ring nut (M1) and the O-rings (M2) and (M3).
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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 • Insert the locking ring nut (M1) and the O-rings (M2) and (M3). • At this point, the assembly procedure of the gun (M1) is com- plete. Ed. 004 - 06/2013 www.larius.com...
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L’innovazione. Quella vera. PAINT SPRAYING EQUIPMENT...
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 Ed.
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STAR 3001S GUN CODE DESCRIPTION CODE DESCRIPTION POS. POS. 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...
STAR 3001S GUN HANDGRIP FOR STAR 3001S SPRAY GUN WARNING: Always indicate code and quantity for each part required. Ed. 004 - 06/2013 www.larius.com...
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STAR 3001S GUN CODE DESCRIPTION CODE DESCRIPTION POS. POS. 25301 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...
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 CODE DESCRIPTION CODE DESCRIPTION POS. POS. 25271 Complete needle High Pressure - mistless 9546 25272 Complete needle - low pressure 25186 Locking ring nut 25216 Complete head High Pressure - mistless Nozzle 25170 Gasket 9528 25045 Complete support...
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...
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STAR 3001S GUN CODE DESCRIPTION CODE DESCRIPTION POS. POS. 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...
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.
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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 25759 NOZZLE 9-25 NOZZLE 15-25 25751 25760 NOZZLE 9-40 NOZZLE 15-40 25752 NOZZLE 9-50 25761 NOZZLE 15-50...
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STAR 3001S GUN NOZZLES KIT FOR STAR 3001 S MANUAL SPRAY GUN FAN TIP NOZZLE KIT - LOW PRESSURE 25200 Fan tip nozzle kit 1,1 mm 25201 Fan tip nozzle kit 1,3 mm 25202 Fan tip nozzle kit 1,5 mm...
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WE ADVISE THE USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT ONLY BY PROFESSIONAL OPERATORS. ONLY USE THIS MACHINE FOR USAGE SPECIFICALLY MENTIONED IN THIS MANUAL. Thank you for choosing a LARIUS S.R.L. product. As well as the product purchased, you will receive a range of support services enabling you to achieve the results desired, quickly and professionally.
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