Flushing - AIRLESSCO Spay & Stripe 3000 Service & Operation Manual

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. Changing Colors
Flush with a compatible solvent such as mineral spirits or water.
3. Changing from Water-Base to Oil-Base Paint
Flush with soapy water, then mineral spirits.
4. Changing from Oil-Base to Water-Base Paint
Flush with mineral spirits, followed by soapy water, then do a clean water flush.
5. Storage
Oil-base paint: Flush with mineral spirits.
Water-base paint: Flush with water, then mineral spirits and leave the pump, hose and gun
filled with mineral spirits. For longer storage, use mixture of mineral spirits and motor oil
(half & half). Shut off the sprayer, follow Pressure Relief Procedure on page 10
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