Summary of Contents for Carlisle DeVilbiss PROLite Series
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IMPORTANT! DO NOT DESTROY It is the Customer's responsibility to have all operators and service personnel read and understand this manual. Contact your local Carlisle Fluid Technologies representative for additional copies of this manual. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT. SB-E-2-996 R1.0...
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The PROLite spray gun is a professional quality spray gun designed to comply with all global legislations. SPECIFICATIONS AIR INLET PRESSURES P1 = Max. Static Air Input Pressure 12 bar [175 psi] Gun Air Inlet Pressure with gun triggered See Table 1 - Page 8 Vibration Level: <2.5 m/s²...
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Providing all conditions of safe use / installation stated within the product manuals have been complied with and also installed in accordance with any applicable local codes of practice. Vice President of Engineering M.Munoz Signed for and on behalf of Carlisle Fluid Technologies UK Ltd: 15/5/20 3/24 SB-E-2-996 R1.0...
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In this part sheet, the words WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE are used to emphasise important safety information as follows: WARNING CAUTION NOTE Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in Important installation, operation or maintenance severe personal injury, death or substantial minor personal injury, product or property information.
PARTS LIST REF. PART No. DESCRIPTION QTY. RETAINING RING SLIP RING RETAINING RING SEAL 905280 RETAINING RING SUB ASSEMBLY AIR CAP 905208 SPRING CLIP (KIT OF 5) SEE TABLE 1 AIR CAP & RETAINING RING SEE TABLE 3 FLUID NOZZLE 905297 BAFFLE PLATE SPRAYHEAD...
PARTS LIST (Continued) REF. PART No. DESCRIPTION QTY. SPREADER VALVE PIN 905276 AIRFLOW VALVE 905289 COLOUR ID RING KIT (4 COLOURS) 905305 AIR INLET TRIGGER SCREW TRIGGER TRIGGER STUD 905306 TRIGGER, STUD & SCREW KIT VALVE BODY SPREADER VALVE ADJUSTING KNOB 905275 SPREADER VALVE ASSEMBLY 905207...
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PROLite G - PART SELECTION GUIDE TABLE 1 - AIR CAP PERFORMANCE GUIDE Air Consumption Recommended Air Typical Fan Pattern Air Cap & Type Part Number Inlet Pressure Size* (L/Min) HV30** HVLP 905238 440 [15.5 cfm] 1.65 Bar [24 psi] 290-315mm High T110...
CAUTION IMPORTANT: This spraygun is suitable for use with both waterborne and solevntborne paints & coatings. • The gun is not designed for use with highly corrosive and/or abrasive materials. • To avoid premature degradation of parts, DeVilbiss recommends the gun is washed in neutral cleaning solution (pH 6 to 8).
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NOTE Depending on hose length, larger I.D. hose may be required. Install an air gauge at the gun handle. When gun is triggered on, adjust regulated pressure as required. Do not use more pressure than is necesarry to atomize the paint or coating being applied. Excess pressure will create additional overspray and reduce transfer efficiency.
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SPRAY GUN DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY Order for disassembly (reverse for assembly) DISASSEMBLY NOZZLE & NEEDLE NOTE When replacing the fluid nozzle or fluid needle, replace nozzle, needle and fluid packing at the same time. Using worn parts can cause fluid leakage. Do not overtighten. NOTE To prevent damage to fluid nozzle or fluid needle, be sure to either: 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE GENERAL FAULTS CAUSE CORRECTION No air pressure at gun. Check air supply and air line. Will not spray. Fluid needle adjustment knob Open fluid needle adjustment not open enough. knob. Check fluid nozzle/needle Incorrect needle fitted to gun. selection chart and fit correct item.
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When removing air cap from retaining ring, do not remove the ring seat from the retaining ring. Damage to the parts may occur. Simply wipe parts clean and reassemble with new or clean air cap. FLUID FAULTS CAUSE CORRECTION Fluid nozzle internal seat scored Replace.
AIR FAULTS CAUSE CORRECTION Remove Air Valve Stem and Air Valve Stem contaminated thoroughly clean valve shaft and and not correctly seating. seating surfaces. Small air leak from air cap when gun is not triggered. Air Valve Stem seal damaged or Replace.
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TROUBLESHOOTING SPRAY PERFORMANCE CONDITION CAUSE CORRECTION Heavy top or bottom pattern. Paint or coating build-up on air cap, Soak cap or nozzle in suitable plugged horn holes, centre holes or solvent and thoroughly clean. jets. Paint or coating build-up on fluid Replace fluid nozzle or air cap if nozzle exterior or partially plugged necessary.
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Heavy centre pattern. Turn out counter clockwise to Pattern adjustment valve set too low. achieve correct pattern. Reduce fluid flow by turning fluid Too much paint or coating. needle adjusting screw clockwise. Reduce fluid pressure. Paint or coating too thick. Thin to correct consistency.
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Ball end heavy pattern. Change fluid nozzle for smaller size Too much fluid flow. or change air cap for different specification air cap. Too much atomization air pressure. Reduce air pressure. Excessive bounce-back. Check distance (normally 150- Gun too far from surface. 200mm [6-8"]).
WARRANTY POLICY This product is covered by Carlisle Fluid Technologies’ materials and workmanship limited warranty. The use of any parts or accessories, from a source other than Carlisle Fluid Technologies, will void all warranties. Failure to reasonably follow any maintenance guidance provided, may invalidate any warranty.
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