Clarke KIT300B Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

Clarke KIT300B Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

Spray guns & air hose kit

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SPRAY GUN & AIR HOSE KIT
MODEL NO: KIT300B
PART NO: 3108000
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
GC1215

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  • Page 1 SPRAY GUN & AIR HOSE KIT MODEL NO: KIT300B PART NO: 3108000 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS GC1215...
  • Page 2: General Safety Precautions

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE spray gun and air hose kit. Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase giving you long and satisfactory service.
  • Page 3: Compressed Air Equipment

    COMPRESSED AIR EQUIPMENT 1. Compressed air can be dangerous. Ensure that you are thoroughly familiar with all precautions relating to the use of compressed air equipment. 2. Never direct a jet of compressed air at people or animals. 3. Always ensure that the equipment/tool being used has a safe working pressure exceeding the output pressure of the compressor that it is connected to.
  • Page 4: Kit Contents

    NOTE: Products used in this spray gun may be covered by COSHH Regulations. 11. When replacing parts, only use those supplied by Clarke International as stated in the parts list on page 15. KIT CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS Spray Gun Dimensions (L x W x H)
  • Page 5: Spray Gun Operation

    SPRAY GUN OPERATION CAUTION: THE ITEMS IN THIS KIT HAVE A LOWER WORKING PRESSURE THAN MANY COMPRESSORS WILL SUPPLY, THEREFORE, AN AIRLINE REGULATOR SHOULD BE INSTALLED. SEE PAGE 2 FOR WORKING PRESSURES. CAUTION: AIRLINE LUBRICATORS SHOULD NOT BE USED WITH THESE ITEMS This professional type gravity fed spray gun is suitable for use with most conventional paints.
  • Page 6: Paint Thinning

    WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO SPRAY UNLESS YOU ARE WEARING SUITABLE, APPROVED RESPIRATORY AND EYE PROTECTION. 4. Ensure that the area in which you will be spraying is clean and dust free. To obtain best results, it is vital that the surface to be sprayed is well prepared. It must be clean, free from dust, dirt and grease.
  • Page 7: Spraying Techniques

    • Oil based paints (gloss) up to 10% thinners. • Cellulose paints up to 50% cellulose thinners. 4. If in any doubt, contact the paint manufacturer. 5. Having mixed the paint thoroughly in a separate container, pour into the spray gun paint container through a fine filter. •...
  • Page 8 • If the gun is too far from the surface or the paint is too thin, the paint will start to dry before hitting the surface, resulting in a rough, sandy finish. Allowing overspray to fall on a finished area will also result in a rough finish.
  • Page 9 • Apply one coat at a time. If a further coat is required, make sure you observe the manufacturers drying time recommendations before applying a second coat. • When spraying small areas, keep the output control on a low setting as this will avoid using too much paint and prevent overspray.
  • Page 10 COMMON PAINT SPRAYING PROBLEMS Problem Cause Solution Atomisation is poor Paint volume adjustment Add thinners to paint (paint comes out in is incorrect for the air and re-fill. blobs). volume (paint is too Adjust air regulator to thick). increase pressure. Over-painting.
  • Page 11: Spray Gun Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SPRAY GUN MAINTENANCE It is essential that the spray gun is kept clean. Dried paint in the nozzle assembly or airways will stop the gun from working. For the gun to perform at its best it must be thoroughly cleaned after every use. CLEANING PROCEDURE 1.
  • Page 12: Airline Accessories

    AIRLINE ACCESSORIES An extensive range of airline equipment is available from your Clarke dealer including hoses, retractable hose reels, filter/ regulators, in-line regulators, pressure gauges, spray gun cleaning kit, respiratory masks and safety goggles.
  • Page 13: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
  • Page 14: Component Parts

    COMPONENT PARTS Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
  • Page 15 COMPONENT PARTS DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Body 13 Needle Seat Spring Nozzle 14 Connector Airflow Isolation Ring 15 Needle Spring Air Cap 16 Needle Regulator Knob Air Cap Nut 17 Logo Sticker Fan Adjusting Regulator 18 Side Sealing Gasket Seal 19 C-clip Needle Sealing Gasket 20 Trigger Gun/body Sealing Gasket...

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