Performance spray gun hvlp - gravity, maximum operating pressure: 20 psi, 1.38 bar (2 pages)
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Automatic HVLP Spray Gun ™ Owner’s Manual Series 52 Series 56 This Manual Covers Spray Gun Models 52, 55, 55ZZ, 56, 56ZZ, 57, 57ZZ and 57UL El manual está disponible en español cuando se lo solicite Read Warnings and Instructions...
Spray Gun Installation Guidelines ...8 General Set Up and Spray Gun Use ...10 Spray Gun Care and Cleaning ...19 Spray Gun Parts Identification Series 52...21 Spray Gun Parts Identification Series 55...23 Spray Gun Parts Identification Series 55ZZ ...25 Spray Gun Parts Identification Series 56...27 Spray Gun Parts Identification Series 56ZZ ...29...
They are intended to deliver the desired production speed and finish quality for all commonly used coatings. The spray gun must be set up as specified in the 3M™ Automatic HVLP Spray Gun Owner’s Manual. It has not been evaluated for other uses.
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Material Safety Data Sheet & material container label for each material to be sprayed before using your 3M equipment. • This equipment is to be used only by professionals familiar with the possible applicable safety hazards.
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To reduce the risks associated with hazardous air pressure: • Maintain spray equipment per 3M care and cleaning instructions in the applicable owner’s manual. • Ensure air input pressure and all applicator system regulators are properly adjusted prior to each use.
Spray Gun Overview 3M spray guns were designed from the inside out for the effective, efficient, economical application of paints, adhesives, coatings and finishes. These spray guns deliver large spray patterns with very low overspray. The soft, tight, adjustable pattern with complete atomization results in a high finish quality and absolute control. Each light weight spray gun is designed for easy handling, reliability and durability and for minimum maintenance costs.
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* Maximum inlet pressure will yield approximately 10 psi at the air cap. 3M™ Series 55 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun 3M™ Series 55ZZ HVLP Automatic Spray Gun (Zinc) All Series 55 HVLP Automatic Spray Guns are bleeder spray guns with low pressure air inlets and a manual rear fan control.
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10 psi maximum inlet air pressure*. These guns are most commonly used for robotic and remote control applications. 3M™ Series 57ZZ HVLP Automatic Spray Gun (Zinc) All 57ZZ Series HVLP Automatic Spray Guns are bleeder spray guns with dual air inlets for separate control of atomization and fan air pressures.
General Set Up and Spray Gun Use For additional instructions refer to your fluid source manual. 3M™ Series 52 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Connection Diagram Fan Control Fluid Control Atomizing Air Inlet Plug Fluid Inlet Fluid Inlet Mounting Hole Trigger Air Inlet...
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General Set Up and Spray Gun Use cont. 3M™ Series 55 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Connection Diagram Atomizing Air Inlet Fan Control Fluid Control Trigger Air Inlet Plug Mounting Hole Fluid Inlet Series 55-901 Series Single Fluid Inlet Adjustable Fluid Control...
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General Set Up and Spray Gun Use cont. 3M™ Series 55ZZ HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Connection Diagram Fluid Control Trigger Air Inlet Fluid Inlet Plug Fluid Inlet Atomizing Air Inlet Fan Control Fluid Inlet Mounting Hole Series 55ZZ-2 Dual Fluid Inlet...
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General Set Up and Spray Gun Use cont. 3M™ Series 56 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Connection Diagram Mounting Hole Fluid Control Trigger Air Inlet Fan Control Air Port Fan Control Air Port Fluid Inlet Fan Control Air Port Fluid Inlet...
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General Set Up and Spray Gun Use cont. 3M™ Series 56ZZ HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Connection Diagram Mounting Hole Fluid Control Trigger Air Inlet Atomizing Air Inlet Fluid Inlet Fan Control Air Port Series 56ZZ-2 Dual Fluid Inlet Adjustable Fluid...
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General Set Up and Spray Gun Use cont. 3M™ Series 57 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Connection Diagram Fluid Control Trigger Air Inlet Fan Air Control Atomizing Air Inlet Fluid Inlet Atomizing Air Inlet Fluid Inlet Atomizing Air Inlet Mounting Hole...
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General Set Up and Spray Gun Use cont. 3M™ Series 57ZZ HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Connection Diagram Atomizing Air Inlet Atomizing Air Inlet Fluid Inlet Atomizing Air Inlet Mounting Hole Fluid Control Trigger Air Inlet Fan Air Control Plug Fluid Inlet...
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General Set Up and Spray Gun Use cont. 3M™ Series 57UL HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Connection Diagram Atomizing Air Inlet Atomizing Air Inlet Atomizing Air Inlet Atomizing Air Inlet Mounting Hole Fluid Control Trigger Air Inlet Fluid Inlet Fan Air Control...
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Adjusting the Fan Pattern Size The fan adjustment screw is located at the top of the Series 52 and Series 55 models, and the fan is adjusted by remote on the Series 56 and Series 57. As a starting point, gently turn the knob clockwise until you feel no further adjustment.
We recommend using a lubricant such as petroleum jelly. Using lubricants containing silicone can contaminate your entire finishing department. The following illustrations identify the spray gun lubrication points. 3M™ Series 52 3M™ Series 55 3M™ Series 56 3M™ Series 57 General System Maintenance Relieve the pressure from the spray gun before servicing.
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Spray Gun Care and Cleaning cont. ATTENTION Solvent left in the spray gun air passages could result in a poor quality paint finish. Do not use any cleaning method which may allow solvent into the spray gun air passages. Do not expose air regulators and gauges to solvent as damage may occur.
3M™ Series 52 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Parts Identification 2, 2*...
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3M™ Series 52 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Parts Identification Item Description Retaining Ring Air Cap (Composite) Air Cap (Aluminum) Fluid Nozzle Fluid Fitting O-Ring Flat Head Screw Air Manifold Set Screw Philips Pan Head Screw Valve Seal Ball Snap Ring...
3M™ Series 55 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Parts Identification...
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3M™ Series 55 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Parts Identification IItem Description Retaining Ring Air Cap (Composite) Air Cap (Aluminum) Fluid Nozzle Fluid Fitting Autogun Body Assembly Cylinder Seal (U-Cup) Piston O-Ring Needle Tip (Delrin®) Needle Shaft Needle Return Spring Cylinder Cap (Adjustable)
3M™ Series 55ZZ HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Parts Identification...
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3M™ Series 55ZZ HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Parts Identification Item Description Retaining Ring Air Cap (Composite) Fluid Fitting Delrin® Fluid Nozzle Autogun Body Assembly Cylinder Seal (U-Cup) Piston O-Ring Full Delrin® Needle Assembly Needle Return Spring Cylinder Cap (Adjustable) Stainless Steel Ball...
3M™ Series 56 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Parts Identification...
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3M™ Series 56 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Parts Identification Item Description Retaining Ring Air Cap (Composite) Air Cap (Aluminum) Fluid Nozzle Fluid Fitting Autogun Body Assembly Fitting Quick Disconnect Fitting Cylinder Seal (U-Cup) Piston O-Ring Needle Tip (Delrin®) Needle Shaft...
3M™ Series 57 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Parts Identification...
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3M™ Series 57 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Parts Identification Item Description Retaining Ring Air Cap (Composite) Air Cap (Aluminum) Fluid Nozzle Fluid Fitting-Elbow Threaded Insert Mounting Bracket Screw Set Screw Trigger Fitting Autogun Body Assembly Cylinder Seal (U-Cup) Piston O-Ring Needle Tip (Delrin®)
3M™ Series 57ZZ HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Parts Identification...
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3M™ Series 57ZZ HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Parts Identification Item Description Retaining Ring Air Cap (Composite) Delrin® Fluid Nozzle Fluid Fitting-Elbow Threaded Insert Mounting Bracket Screw Set Screw Autogun Body Assembly Trigger Fitting-Elbow Cylinder Seal (U-Cup) Piston O-Ring Full Delrin® Needle Assembly...
3M™ Tip/Nozzle/Air Cap Selection Guide Standard Tip/Nozzle Size Description .021 (0.5mm) Replacement Tips Standard Tip/Nozzle Set .028 (0.7mm) Replacement Tips Standard Tip/Nozzle Set .036 (0.9mm) Replacement Tips Standard Tip/Nozzle Set .043 (1.1mm) Replacement Tips Standard Tip/Nozzle Set .051 (1.3mm) Replacement Tips Standard Tip/Nozzle Set .061 (1.5mm) Replacement Tips...
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3M™ Tip/Nozzle/Air Cap Selection Guide Size Description .021 (0.5mm) Full Delrin® Needle Assembly Delrin® Fluid Nozzle .028 (0.7mm) Full Delrin® Needle Assembly Delrin® Fluid Nozzle .036(0.9mm) Full Delrin® Needle Assembly Delrin® Fluid Nozzle .043 (1.1mm) Full Delrin® Needle Assembly Delrin® Fluid Nozzle .051 (1.3mm) Full Delrin®...
Troubleshooting Problem Bad Spray Pattern Blistering Fish Eyes Heavy Middle Pattern Intermittent Pulsating Spray Insufficient Fluid Flow, Pressure Feed Coarse or Lumpy Surface Mottled Looking Surface No Paint Flow Orange Peel Overspray is Excessive Pin-Holing, Solvent Pops Paint Leak Cause Air cap or nozzle clogged Bent fluid needle Moisture on surface...
3M service center. Upon validation of the warranty claim, 3M will replace or repair the spray gun, at 3M’s option, and return it to the purchaser at 3M’s expense, including parts, labor and return shipping charges. If it is determined that the claim is not covered by the warranty, the purchaser will be given the option to have the spray gun repaired outside of the warranty.
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Contact: Correen Rosenberger Creator: deZinnia Spec # 34-8701-7283-9 Structure: SS-19907 Inks: Black Date: 9/05/08 All Prints BLACK This artwork has been created as requested by 3M. 3M is responsible for the artwork AS APPROVED and assumes full responsibility for its correctness.
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