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w w w . l a r i u s . c o m STAR 3001W Manual gun for electrostatic painting water based...
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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 3001W STAR 3001W Pistola elettrostatica INDEX WARNINGS ..................................2 WORKING PRINCIPLE ..............................3 TECHNICAL DATA ................................4 DEASCRIPTION OF THE MANUAL GUN ........................7 DESCRIPTION OF THE ELECTRIC GENERATOR ......................8 CONNECTIONS ................................9 TRANSPORT AND UNPACKAGING ...........................11 CONDITIONS OF GUARANTEE ..........................11 SAFETY RULES ................................11 GROUNDING ................................12 SETTING UP ................................14 DISASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE ........................17...
STAR 3001W 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 3001W GENERAL DESCRIPTION LARIUS STAR 3001 automatic and manual guns are used for water-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 3001W TECHNICAL DATA Fig. 1C Fig. 2C MANUAL GUN STAR 3001W AUTOMATIC GUN STAR 3001W 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 ÷...
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STAR 3001W DIMENSIONS AND OVERALL MANUAL GUN STAR 3001 MANUAL GUN WATER BORNE STAR 3001 MANUALE ALL'ACQUA Fig. 5C www.larius.com ED. 11 - 01/2021 - Cod. 150190...
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STAR 3001W DIMENSIONS AND OVERALL AUTOMATIC GUN 23.5 Fig. 6C www.larius.com ED. 11 - 01/2021 - Cod. 150190...
STAR 3001W DESCRIPTION OF THE MANUAL GUN Air assisted airless and low pressure versions SAFETY BLOCK Pos. Description Solvent-borne barrel assembly Fixing ring Hook Trigger Safety lock Handgrip Pos. Description Coupling for electric generator cable Fitting for product inlet Atomization regulator Product hose Cone tip nozzle Air quick coupling...
STAR 3001W DESCRIPTION OF THE ELECTRIC GENERATOR Fig. 1E Pos. Description Pos. Description Main switch Safety fuse Optimal value (for solvent-borne versions only) Resistivity control probe plug (for solvent-borne versions only) Resistivity scale (for solvent-borne versions only) Voltage scale Electric cable Voltage set value Ground cable connection Voltage set touch 0-90 kV...
STAR 3001W SAFETY RULES TRANSPORT AND UNPACKING Read carefully and entirely the following instructions before using the product. Please save these • The packed parts should be handled as indicated in the symbols instructions in a safe place. and markings on the outside of the packing. •...
STAR 3001W GROUNDING FOR CONNECTION BETWEEN PUMP, FLEXIBLE HOSE AND SPRAY GUN BEFORE USING THE EQUIPMENT. • ALWAYS USE THE FLExIBLE HOSE SUPPLIED WITH STAN- DARD KIT. The optimal condition to achieve perfect coating and complete • THE USE OF ANY ACCESSORIES OR TOOLING OTHER THAN safety for the personnel is the proper grounding of all system THOSE RECOMMENDED IN THIS MANUAL, MAY CAUSE components.
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STAR 3001W GROUNDING OF THE FLUID GROUNDING OF OPERATOR’S GLOVE • Provide a suitable grounding (J1) for the pump (L2) and the • Personnel operating the gun should not wear shoes with fluid tank (J3). rubber or plastic soles. If protection gloves are used, provide a suitable grounding (J4) of the gloves (J5).
STAR 3001W Fig. 5J SETTING UP ADJUST THE TRIGGER • To adjust the trigger (K1) it is necessary to tighten or loosen the screw (K2). NOTE Only on low pressure versions, this adjustment allows to increase or decrease the amount of product sprayed from the gun.
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STAR 3001W CHOOSE SPRAYING METHOD ADJUST THE HANDGRIP SPRAYING WITH CONE TIP NOZZLE • To optimize the grip of the gun according to operator’s needs, it s possible to adjust the vertical position (K3) of the trigger security lock (K4). Adjust by loosening the screw (K5).
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STAR 3001W ADJUST AIR ATOMIZATION STORE SETTING PARAMETERS The gun provides three level of spraying settings: S1 S2 S3 Storage shall be performed on the control panel of the electrostatic generator (K4). Fig. 10K Once stored, it is possible to access the three set levels directly from the keys on the rear side of the gun STAR 3001W.
STAR 3001W RECALL STORED PROGRAMS It is possible to recall the previously stored programs from the operator panel of the electrostatic generator by pressing the re- levant touch keys. NOTE S1 S2 S3 It is recommended to set the 3 levels according to operation requirements or as follows: MINIMUM VOLTAGE MEDIUM VOLTAGE...
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STAR 3001W REMOVE THE PRODUCT INLET HOSE This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: AIRLESS AIRLESS LOW PRESSURE LOW PRESSURE AIR ASSISTED AIRLESS AIR ASSISTED AIRLESS CONE TIP FAN TIP CONE TIP CONE TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP •...
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STAR 3001W REMOVE THE NEEDLE This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: AIRLESS LOW PRESSURE LOW PRESSURE AIR ASSISTED AIRLESS AIRLESS AIR ASSISTED AIRLESS CONE TIP CONE TIP CONE TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP • Extract the needle (L1). The needle is composed of a main body made of a special non-conductive material.
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STAR 3001W REMOVE THE NEEDLE SUPPORT This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: AIRLESS LOW PRESSURE AIR ASSISTED AIRLESS AIRLESS LOW PRESSURE AIR ASSISTED AIRLESS FAN TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP CONE TIP CONE TIP CONE TIP • Insert a M5 screw (L1) inside the needle support (L2) and use it to remove the needle support (L2).
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STAR 3001W REMOVE THE LOCKING RING This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: AIRLESS AIRLESS LOW PRESSURE LOW PRESSURE AIR ASSISTED AIRLESS AIR ASSISTED AIRLESS FAN TIP CONE TIP CONE TIP CONE TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP • Remove the locking ring (L1) and the fixing ring nut (L2).
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STAR 3001W 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 Fig. 8L REMOVE THE LOW PRESSURE AIR CAP This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: LOW PRESSURE CONE TIP...
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STAR 3001W REMOVE THE LOW PRESSURE CONE TIP This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: LOW PRESSURE CONE TIP • Smontare l’ugello (L1) utilizzando l’apposita chiave (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 CLEANER Liquid Cleaner Clean...
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STAR 3001W 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 Fig.
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STAR 3001W REMOVE THE AIR ASSISTED AIRLESS FAN This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: AIR ASSISTED AIRLESS FAN TIP • Remove 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). •...
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STAR 3001W VERIFY RHEOPHORES CLEANING This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: LOW PRESSURE LOW PRESSURE AIRLESS AIR ASSISTED AIRLESS AIR ASSISTED AIRLESS FAN TIP CONE TIP CONE TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP • The barrel is now completely disassembled. Verify that the internal spring contact (L1) is intact and clean. •...
STAR 3001W ASSEMBLY AFTER CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INSERT THE NEEDLE SUPPORT This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: LOW PRESSURE AIRLESS LOW PRESSURE AIRLESS AIR ASSISTED AIRLESS AIR ASSISTED AIRLESS CONE TIP CONE TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP CONE TIP FAN TIP •...
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STAR 3001W INSERT THE NOZZLE TIP This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: AIRLESS AIRLESS LOW PRESSURE LOW PRESSURE AIR ASSISTED AIRLESS AIR ASSISTED AIRLESS CONE TIP CONE TIP CONE TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP • Screw the nozzle tip (M1) avoiding to tighten it.
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STAR 3001W INSERT THE SPRING This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: AIRLESS AIRLESS LOW PRESSURE LOW PRESSURE AIR ASSISTED AIRLESS AIR ASSISTED AIRLESS CONE TIP CONE TIP CONE TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP • Place the spring (M1) in the spring holder (M2). Fig.
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STAR 3001W INSERT THE PRODUCT INLET HOSE This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: LOW PRESSURE AIRLESS AIRLESS LOW PRESSURE AIR ASSISTED AIRLESS AIR ASSISTED AIRLESS CONE TIP CONE TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP CONE TIP FAN TIP •...
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STAR 3001W INSERT THE TRIGGER This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: LOW PRESSURE AIRLESS AIRLESS LOW PRESSURE AIR ASSISTED AIRLESS AIR ASSISTED AIRLESS CONE TIP FAN TIP FAN TIP CONE TIP CONE TIP FAN TIP • Duly position the trigger (M1) aligning the slot previously oriented. Fig.
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STAR 3001W TIGHTEN THE NOZZLE TIP This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: LOW PRESSURE AIRLESS AIRLESS AIR ASSISTED AIRLESS LOW PRESSURE AIR ASSISTED 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 3001W INSERT THE RING NUT This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: AIR ASSISTED AIRLESS CONE TIP • Insert the locking ring nut (M1) and the O-rings (M2) and (M3). Fig. 17M INSERT THE RING NUT This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: AIRLESS CONE TIP •...
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STAR 3001W INSERT THE RING NUT This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: AIRLESS FAN TIP • Insert the locking ring nut (M1) Fig. 20M MONTAGGIO DELLA GHIERA This procedure shall be carried out for guns with: AIR ASSISTED AIRLESS FAN TIP •...
STAR 3001W BARREL FOR STAR 3001W SPRAY GUN WARNING: Always indicate code and quantity for each part required. CODES FOR BARREL KIT WATER-BORNE GUN 25140 Airless 25139 Air assisted airless 25138 Low pressure Fig. 1N www.larius.com ED. 11 - 01/2021 - Cod. 150190...
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STAR 3001W Pos. Code Description Pos. Code Description 25839 Water-borne barrel assembly 25104 Fixing ring nut 25147 Low pressure tip 25156 Locking ring nut 25148 Complete rheophore 25157 Complete ball tip 25151 Locking nut 25159 Needle 25250 Complete product hose 25160 Trigger bushing 25335...
STAR 3001W HANDGRIP FOR STAR 3001W SPRAY GUN WARNING: Always indicate code and quantity for each part required. Fig. 1O Fig. 1O www.larius.com ED. 11 - 01/2021 - Cod. 150190...
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STAR 3001W Pos. Code Description Pos. Code Description 25219 Handgrip 25227 Electric cable 5 poles 10 mt 25102 Aluminium handgrip plate 25128 Electric connector 25133 Trigger 4006 Quick coupling 25106 Safety device 25129 Screw 25107 Finger support 4033 25108 Aluminium adjusting screw 25131 Dowel 25109...
STAR 3001W CONE TIP NOZZLE RANGE FOR STAR 3001W GUN WARNING: Always indicate code and quantity for each part required. NOZZLE KIT CODES FOR STAR 3001W GUN (for available tips see tab. 1) 25194 Airless 25172 Air assisted airless FOR THE AIRLESS GUN ASSEMBLY NEL MONTAGGIO DEL MODELLO AIRLESS NON SONO PREVISTI GLI OR O-RINGS ARE NOT PROVIDED...
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STAR 3001W Pos. Code Description TAB. 1 - PLATE (assembly pos. 6 + 7) Complete needle High Pressure - air 25271 assisted airless 1543 E43 with three slots 25272 Complete needle - low pressure 1553 E53 with three slots Complete head High Pressure - air assisted 1563 E63 with three slots 25225...
STAR 3001W FAN TIP NOZZLE RANGE FOR STAR 3001W GUN WARNING: Always indicate code and quantity for each part required. AIRLESS NOOZLES KIT TAB. 1 AIRLESS for available tips 25192 see tab.1 LOW PRESSURE NOZZLE KIT 25281 Low pressure - hole 0.8 25181 Low pressure - hole 1.1 25182...
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STAR 3001W Pos. Code Description TAB. 1 FAN TIP NOZZLES AIR ASSISTED AIRLESS- AIRLESS 9520 (assembly positions 8-9-10) 25163 Locking rung nut 25750 Nozzle 9-25 25164 25751 Nozzle 9-40 25165 High pressure waterborne head 25752 Nozzle 9-50 25166 Air assisted airless waterborne head 25753 Nozzle 9-25 25167...
STAR 3001W 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 Air valve is clogged or faulty; Clean, repair or replace if necessary;...
STAR 3001W Trouble Possible cause Solution Low voltage Low voltage cable connection is faulty; Check the connection between the gun and the control unit; Control unit grounding is faulty; Check correct grounding; Gun barrel assembly is wrong; Check; Low voltage cable is damaged; Replace;...
STAR 3001W CONE TIP NOZZLES STAR 3001 LOW PRESSURE 25187 Ø 0,8 mm 25176 Ø 1,3 mm 25188 Ø 1,6 mm <thick oriducts CONE TIP NOZZLES STAR 3001 AIRLESS AND AIR ASSISTED AIRLESS 1543 E43 with three slots 1545 E45 with three slots 1553 E53 with three slots 1555 E55 with three slots 1563 E63 with three slots...