Table of Contents INTRODUCTION Spray & Stripe Specifi cations Safety Warnings GETTING STARTED How to Flush Flushing Setting Up Pressure Relief Procedure Daily Maintenance Starting Up Striping Operation Striping Tip Guide REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Spray Gun Operation Spray Gun Troubleshooting Field Troubleshooting Servicing the Fluid Pump Servicing the Piston Rod Servicing the Suction Assembly...
Introduction INTRODUCTION The heart of the Spray & Stripe series is the time tested and contractor proven Airlessco “LP” piston paint pump. Designed for spraying 1700 gallons per year, this pump is used daily by thousands of painting professionals worldwide--with a reputation for trouble free performance that’s unmatched in the industry.
Safety Warnings TOXIC FLUID HAZARD Hazardous fluid or toxic fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in eyes or on skin, inhaled or swallowed. Know the hazards of the fluid you are using. Store & dispose of hazardous fluids according to manufacturer, local, state & national guidelines.
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Safety Warnings HIGH PRESSURE SPRAY CAN CAUSE EXTREMELY SERIOUS INJURY. INJECTION HAZARD Fluids under high pressure from spray or leaks can penetrate the skin and cause extremely serious injury, including the need for amputation. • NEVER point the spray gun at anyone or any part of the body. •...
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Safety Warnings GROUNDING Ground the sprayer and other components in the system to reduce the risk of static sparking, fire or explosion which can result in serious bodily injury and property damage. Always ground all of these components: • Fluid Hose: use only grounded hoses. •...
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Safety Warnings FLUSHING Reduce risk of injection injury, static sparking or splashing by following the specific cleaning procedure on page 7. • ALWAYS follow the PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDURE on page 10. • ALWAYS remove the spray tip before flushing. Hold a metal part of the gun firmly to the side of a metal pail and use the lowest possible fluid pressure during flushing.
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Safety Warnings WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT • Transport with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shut-off valve OFF. WHEN STORING GASOLINE OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK • Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters and other appliances that have pilot lights or other ignition source.
How to Flush FIGURE 1 LOCK TRIGGER TO REMOVE SPRAY TIP FIGURE 2 CONTROL VALVE FIGURE 3 - Briggs Engine 1. Be sure the gun safety latch is engaged and there is no spray tip in the gun. Refer to Fig. 1. Refer to your separate instruction manual provided with your gun on its safety features and how to engage safety latch.
Flushing Read prior to using your sprayer 1. New Sprayer Your Airlessco unit was factory tested in an antifreeze solution which was left in the pump. Before using oil-base paint, flush with mineral spirits only. Before using water-base paint flush with soapy water, then do a clean water flush. 2.
Setting Up to Stripe or Spray 1. Connect the hose and gun. a. If the hose is not already installed on the striper, remove the plastic cap plug from the outlet tee at the spray pump, and screw a conductive or grounded 3000 psi airless spray hose onto fl uid outlet.
Pressure Relief Procedure To avoid possible serious bodily injury, including injection, always follow this procedure whenever the sprayer is shut off, when checking or servicing it, when installing or changing the tips, whenever you stop spraying or when you are instructed to relieve the pressure. 1.
Starting Up 1. Learn how to operate the control valve. The control valve sets the prime or pressure position as well as the spraying pressure. When the valve is fully counter-clockwise the unit is in the prime position. As the control valve is turned clockwise, the unit’s output pressure to the gun is gradually increased until the control valve is fully clockwise and the unit is at it’s maximum output pressure of 2500 psi.
Striping Operation 1. Choose handle location The choices are, installing the handle opposite of the single wheel assembly (standard set up) or placing the handle directly over the single wheel assembly. The handle location is really a matter of personal preference, however having the handle away from the single wheel assembly allows for easier loading/unloading from a van.
Striping Tip Guide Striping Tips should not be used for regular spraying. Striping tips are designed for a single pass application, while spray tips are designed for the 1/3 overlap technique used for spray painting. Spray Tip Replacement: During use high pressure will cause the orifice to grow larger. This destroys the flat spray pattern or will leave tailing or two heavy lines on the outside of the pattern.
Spray Gun Operation SPRAY GUN Attach spray gun to airless unit and tighten fittings securely. Set the gun safety latch. (Also may be called gun safety lock, or trigger lock) * The gun safety latch should always be set when the gun is not being triggered.
Spray Gun Troubleshooting DEFECTS Coarse spray Excessive fogging (overspray) Pattern too wide Pattern too narrow Too much material Too little material Thin distribution in center of pattern "horns" Thick skin on work Coating fails to close & smooth over Spray pattern irregular, deflected Craters or pock marks Bubbles on work...
Field Troubleshooting PROBLEM Unit doesn't prime Unit primes but has no or poor pressure Unit does not maintain good spraying pressure CAUSE Airleak due to: • Loose Suction Nut • Worn O-Rings • Hole in Suction Hose Stuck or Fouled Balls Pressure set too low Filter(s) are clogged Outlet Valve fouled/worn...
Servicing the Fluid Pump Fluid Pump Disconnect Refer to Figure 1 1. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 10. 2. Flush the material you are spraying out of the machine. 3. Remove the connecting rod shield (331-111). 4. Move the piston rod (331-093) to its lowest position by cycling pump slowly.
Servicing the Piston Rod - Outlet Valve DISASSEMBLY OF THE OUTLET VALVE REFER TO FIGURE 3 1. Disconnect the Fluid Pump following instructions on page 17 . 2. Place piston holder (331-195) in a vise. Slide piston into the holder & lock in place with a 3/8” dowel (331-196). 3.
Packing Replacement Procedures Replacement Instructions: Fluid Pump Removal - Refer to 1. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 9. 2. Flush material you are spraying out of the machine. 3. Remove the connecting rod shield (331-111). 4. Move the piston rod (331-093) to its lowest position by cycling pump slowly.
Packing Replacement Procedures 3. Push the two bolts (100-318) through the tube spacers (331-074) & screw into the cover assembly (331-234). Using a 1/2” wrench, tighten the two bolts evenly (alternating between them) until you reach 20 ft-lbs. 4. Reassemble lower suction valve assembly by placing the suction seat (331-409) O-ring (106-011), suction ball (331-030) and suction ball guide (331-029) in the suction nut (331-034) &...
Inspection & Replacement of Control Valve, Ball & Seat 1. Use a wrench to unscrew the control valve with ring seal. 2. Make sure that the control valve knob turns freely and that its stem is not worn unevenly, mushroomed or otherwise damaged.
Spray Gun Assembly - Part Number Description 100-011 Airless 1/4” x 50’ Hose 116-103 Cable Retainer Spring 120-115 008 Silver Gun w/o Tip 305-275 Gun Mount Ass’y 305-280 Spray Gun Assembly 561-025 Rev-Tip Male Seal 561-026 Rev- Tip Seal 563-317ST Striping Tip 560-517 Painting Tip (not installed)
Frame Assembly Part Number 100-317 Nut 5/16-18 Centerlock 100-320 Wing Screw, 3/8 100-370 Screw, Hex Cap 113-031 Spacer, 5/8 x 1.00 113-032 Axel, 13” 119-026 Screw Hex Hd 136-131 Chain Sash 136-133 Key Ring 139-053 Handle, Striper 140-029 Washer, Flat, 5/16 143-028 Washer, Flat, 5/8 143-029...
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Reversible REV-TIP Part # 560-xxx Part # 560-xxx Part # 560-xxx REV-TIP for REV-TIP for REV-TIP for 562-xxxST REV-TIP for 562-xxxST REV-TIP for POSI-LOC ™ SYSTEM Snap in centering of tip. No leaks, splashback or mess. SEAL LOCATING HANDLE Tip handle simplifies installing &...
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Strong yet flexible, suitable for airless equipment up to 3300 PSI Part No: 100-012 3/16” Whip Hose, 4 Ft. 100-011 1/4” Hose, 50 Ft. 100-023 3/8” Hose, 50 Ft. 100-037 1/2” Hose, 50 Ft. 100-010 1/4" Hose Connector 100-009 3/8" Hose Connector 032-012 "F to G"...