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Mustang 3100 Airless Paint Sprayer
- For portable spray application of architectural paints and coatings -
Model 246792
3000 psi (207 bar, 20.7 MPa) Maximum Working Pressure
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
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Page 2: Warnings
Specifications This equipment is not intended for use with flammable or combustible materials used in places such as cabinet shops or other “factory” or fixed locations. If you intend to use this equipment in this type of application, you must comply with NFPA 33 and OSHA requirements for the use of flammable and combustible materials. - Page 3 Read fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warnings. For complete information about your material, request MSDS from distributor or retailer. D Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately with genuine ASM replacement parts only. D Do not alter or modify equipment.
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Page 4: Grounding And Electrical Requirements
Grounding and Electric Requirements The sprayer must be grounded. Grounding reduces the risk of static and electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electrical current due to static. ti5850a build up or in the event of a short circuit. Fig. -
Page 5: Pressure Relief Procedure
Pressure Relief Procedure Follow Pressure Relief Procedure when you stop spraying and before cleaning, checking, servicing or transporting equipment. 1. Turn power switch OFF and unplug power cord. ti6912a Fig. 8 4. Engage trigger lock. Fig. 6 2. Turn Spray–Prime/Drain valve to PRIME/DRAIN to relieve pressure. -
Page 6: Component Function And Identification
Component Identification and Function ti6911a ti5453b Mustang 3 Spray 309884... - Page 7 Component Identification and Function Electric motor (inside of enclosures) Provides mechanical power to pump Power switch For manually turning on/off electrical power to motor (“I” is ON / “0” is OFF) Pressure Control knob For manually increasing (turn clockwise) and decreasing (turn counter-clockwise) fluid pressure in pump, hose, and spray gun Pump fluid outlet fitting Threaded connection for paint hose...
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Page 8: Setup
Setup 1. Unscrew tip and base assembly from gun to 5. Turn Pressure Control Knob all the way left prepare for priming. (counterclockwise) to minimum pressure. 2. Uncoil hose and connect one end to gun. 3. Connect other end of hose to sprayer. NOTE: To select function, align symbol on Pressure Control Knob label with arrow on sprayer. -
Page 9: Priming
Priming NOTE: If spraying lacquers, purchase Lacquer Con- 5. Plug sprayer into grounded outlet. version Kit 248202, and follow all Priming procedures for oil–based materials. 6. Point gun into waste pail. Oil–based or Water–based Materials 1. Turn Spray/Prime valve to PRIME. PRIME WASTE ti6913a... - Page 10 If sprayer continues to cycle (motor and pump run) after you release gun trigger, the pump valves may be obstructed or worn. If they are worn, Valve Repair Kits are available. Consult an ASM authorized service 14. Attach drain tube to suction tube. center.
- Page 11 Priming Preparing to Spray Oil–Based Materials After Spraying Water–Based Materials 6. Point gun into waste pail. NOTE: To spray water–based materials after spraying oil–based materials, follow the procedure outlined below, using water instead of mineral spirits to flush system. 1. Turn Spray/Prime valve to PRIME. WASTE ti6913a PRIME...
- Page 12 Priming 12. Turn power switch ON. paint SPRAY WASTE pull and hold trigger ti6914a Fig. 32 Fig. 31 NOTE: Motor stopping indicates pump and hose are primed with paint. 13. When paint starts to come out of prime tube, pull and hold gun trigger, and turn Spray/Prime valve to 14.
- Page 13 Setup Installing Tip and Base 3. Screw tip and base assembly onto gun and tighten retaining nut by hand. 1. Place trigger safety lever in Safety ON position. 2. Make sure tip and base parts are assembled in order shown. ti6772a Fig.
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Page 14: Tip Selection
Tip Selection Selecting a Tip Hole Size Tips come in a variety of hole sizes for a range of fluids. Your Mustang sprayer includes the tip most likely to satisfy common spraying applications. Use the following table to determine the range of recommended tip hole sizes for each fluid type. - Page 15 Tip Selection Understanding the Tip Number The last three digits of the tip number (example: 59–413) contain information about the hole size and about the fan width on the surface when the gun is held 12 in. (30.5 cm) from the surface being sprayed. First digit when doubled = approximate tip has 8 to 10 in.
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Page 16: Spraying Techniques
Spraying Techniques This sprayer is set up for most airless spraying ap- plications. Details on tip selection, tip wear, coat thickness, etc. are provided on page 14. NOTE: Motor runs only when gun is triggered. 12 in. Sprayer is designed to stop pumping when gun trigger (30 cm) is released. - Page 17 Spraying Techniques Triggering Gun Aiming Gun D Pull trigger after starting stroke, release trigger D Aim tip of gun at edge of previous stroke to overlap before end of stroke. Gun must be moving when each stroke by half (Fig. 40). trigger is pulled and released (Fig 39).
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Page 18: Shutdown And Cleaning
Shutdown and Cleaning NOTE: If spraying lacquers, purchase Lacquer 2. Turn Pressure Control knob to the left Conversion Kit 248202, and follow Pail Flushing (counterclockwise) to minimum pressure. Trigger procedure. gun into waste pail to relieve pressure that might be in hose. NOTE: For short shutdown periods (breaks on the NOTE: To minimize splashing, aim gun at inside job), leave suction tube and prime tube in paint and... - Page 19 Shutdown and Cleaning 6. Trigger gun into paint pail, and turn Power switch 8. Open lever on Zip Flush attachment. Turn on ON. When flushing fluid comes out of gun, release garden hose. trigger. NOTE: Step 9 is for returning paint in hose back to 7.
- Page 20 Shutdown and Cleaning Replacing Water with Storage Fluid 3. Turn pressure control knob all the way left (counterclockwise) to minimum pressure. 4. Turn power switch ON. 5. Align arrow on sprayer to roller symbol on pressure control knob. NOTE: Never leave water in pump. Always pump storage fluid through system after cleaning.
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Page 21: General Repair Instructions
General Repair Information Do not operate the sprayer without the enclosure. Replace if damaged. Enclosures direct cooling air around the motor to prevent overheating. They also reduce the risk of burns, fire or explosion. Read the following WARNING. D Keep all screws, nuts, washers, gaskets, and electrical fittings that you remove during repair procedures. -
Page 22: Basic Troubleshooting
Basic Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting guidelines from the Operating Instructions manual are included here as preemptive measures against Advanced Troubleshooting on page 24. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Power switch is on and Pressure is set at zero Turn Pressure Control knob (C) clockwise to increase sprayer is plugged in, but pressure. - Page 23 Basic Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Pressure is set at maximum, Spray tip is too big for Select a smaller spray tip. but cannot achieve a good sprayer. spray pattern spray pattern. Spray tip is worn beyond Replace spray tip. capability of sprayer. Extension cord is too long or Replace extension cord.
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Page 24: Advanced Troubleshooting
Advanced Troubleshooting NOTE: See Basic Troubleshooting on page 22 for the problems that are more easily remedied. General Problem: Motor Does Not Operate SPECIFIC PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Power switch is on and See Basic Troubleshooting page 22. sprayer is plugged in but sprayer is plugged in, but pump does not cycle. - Page 25 Advanced Troubleshooting General Problem: Motor Does Not Operate (continued) SPECIFIC PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Basic Electrical Problems Motor armature is shorting. Check for shorts using armature tester (growler), or perform (Continued) spin test (see Motor Diagnostics on page 32). If shorts are evident, replace motor using Motor Kit 245063.
- Page 26 Advanced Troubleshooting General Problem: Circuit Breaker is Tripping SPECIFIC PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Building circuit breaker opens Sprayer electrical wiring is pinched, or insulation Repair or replace any damaged wiring or as soon as sprayer is turned on. is damaged. terminals. Securely reconnect all wires. Wires between pressure control switch and control board are pinched.
- Page 27 Advanced Troubleshooting General Problem: Motor Operation is Erratic SPECIFIC PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Sprayer quits after running for 5 to 10 minutes. Electrical outlet is damaged or Reset building circuit breaker or supplying the wrong voltage. replace building fuse. Try another outlet.
- Page 28 Advanced Troubleshooting General Problem: Output is Low or Fluctuating (continued) SPECIFIC PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Motor brushes are worn. Check length of brushes. Brush length must be 0.25 in. (6.4 mm) minimum. If brushes NOTE: Brushes do not wear at the same rate on are worn, replace motor using Motor Kit both sides of motor.
- Page 29 Advanced Troubleshooting General Problem: Output is Low or Fluctuating (continued) SPECIFIC PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Spray pattern has Leads from motor to control board are Be sure terminals are centered and firmly variations, pressure damaged, loose, or overheated. connected. Inspect wiring insulation and terminals fluctuates excessively, or for signs of overheating, and replace any loose motor runs very slowly.
- Page 30 Advanced Troubleshooting General Problem: Excessive Pressure is Building Up SPECIFIC PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Spray–Prime/Drain valve Pressure control switch is worn. Replace pressure control switch using Pressure actuates automatically, Control Switch Kit 244267. relieving pressure through drain tube. through drain tube. Water or paint entered pressure control switch Clean out and/or dry out, and retry.
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Page 31: List Of Kits
List of Kits Kit Number Kit Description 197608 Suction Tube (inlet valve with integral hose barb), Series A 15D671 Suction Tube, Series B and C 235014 Spray–Prime/Drain Valve 244035 Drain Tube Diffuser 245569 Pump Repair (pump packing module) 243094 Pump Outlet Valve Module 245070 Pump Inlet Valve Module (integral hose barb) 244267... -
Page 32: Motor Diagnostics
Motor Diagnostics Control Board Check for electrical continuity in the motor armature, Diagnostics windings, and brush as follows: Check for a damaged control board or pressure control If Motor Diagnostics reveal a damaged motor, or if switch as follows: either of the motor brushes are shorter than 1/4 in. (6.4 mm), or if the motor shaft cannot turn, replace the motor using Motor Kit 245063. -
Page 33: Pump Diagnostics
Pump Diagnostics Pump Service CAUTION CAUTION When repairing or cleaning the pump, never submerge When repairing or cleaning the pump, never submerge the pump in water or allow fluid to enter the pressure the pump in water or allow fluid to enter the pressure control. -
Page 34: Parts
Parts Model 246792 Mustang 3100 Ref. Ref. Part No. Description Qty. Part No. Description Qty. 195126 PUMP, housing 115097 SCREW, curved head 245569 KIT, pump repair 115480 KNOB, t–handle 243094 KIT, outlet valve (includes #17) 197285 AXLE 103338 PACKING, o–ring 195367 SPACER 195947... - Page 35 Parts Model 246792 Mustang 3100, Series A and B Apply light coat of lithium–based grease. 43, 44, 45 ti5451b 309884...
- Page 36 Parts Model 246792 Mustang 3100, Series C Apply light coat of lithium–based grease. ti6917a 43, 44, 45 309884...
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Page 37: Technical Data
Technical Data Working pressure range ..........0–3000 psi (0–21 MPa, 0–207 bar) Electric motor . -
Page 38: Asm Warranty
ASM distributor to the original purchaser for use. With the exception of any special, extended, or limited warranty published by ASM, ASM will, for a period of twelve months from the date of sale, repair or replace any part of the equipment determined by ASM to be defective.
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