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3M
Automatic HVLP Spray Gun
™
Owner's Manual
This Manual Covers Spray Gun Models 52, 55, 55ZZ, 56, 56ZZ, 57, 57ZZ and 57UL
Series 52
Series 56
Manual Available upon request in Spanish
El manual está disponible en español cuando se lo solicite
Read Warnings and Instructions
Series 55
Series 57
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  • Page 1 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...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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...

  • Page 3: Safety Statements

    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.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 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.

  • Page 6: Contents-Unpacking

    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.
  • Page 7 * 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.
  • Page 8 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.

  • Page 9: Spray Gun Installation Guidelines

    Spray Gun Installation Guidelines 3M™ Series 52 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun 3M™ Series 55 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun...
  • Page 10 Spray Gun Installation Guidelines cont. 3M™ Series 56 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun 3M™ Series 57 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun...

  • Page 11: General Set Up And Spray Gun Use

    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...
  • Page 12 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...
  • Page 13 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...
  • Page 14 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...
  • Page 15 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...
  • Page 16 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...
  • Page 17 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...
  • Page 18 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...
  • Page 19 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.

  • Page 20: Spray Gun Care And Cleaning

    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.
  • Page 21 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.

  • Page 22: Spray Gun Parts Identification Series 52

    3M™ Series 52 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Parts Identification 2, 2*...
  • Page 23 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...

  • Page 24: Spray Gun Parts Identification Series 55

    3M™ Series 55 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Parts Identification...
  • Page 25 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)

  • Page 26: Spray Gun Parts Identification Series 55Zz

    3M™ Series 55ZZ HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Parts Identification...
  • Page 27 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...

  • Page 28: Spray Gun Parts Identification Series 56

    3M™ Series 56 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Parts Identification...
  • Page 29 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...

  • Page 30: Spray Gun Parts Identification Series 56Zz

    3M™ Series 56ZZ HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Parts Identification...
  • Page 31 3M™ Series 56ZZ HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Parts Identification Item Description Retaining Ring Air Cap (Composite) Delrin® Fluid Nozzle Fluid Fitting Autogun Body Assembly Fitting Quick Disconnect Fitting Cylinder Seal (U-Cup) Piston O-Ring Full Delrin® Needle Assembly Mounting Bracket Screw...

  • Page 32: Spray Gun Parts Identification Series 57

    3M™ Series 57 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Parts Identification...
  • Page 33 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®)

  • Page 34: Spray Gun Parts Identification Series 57Zz

    3M™ Series 57ZZ HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Parts Identification...
  • Page 35 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...

  • Page 36: Spray Gun Parts Identification Series 57Ul

    3M™ Series 57UL HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Parts Identification...
  • Page 37 3M™ Series 57UL 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 Delrin® Needle Tip...

  • Page 38: Tip/Nozzle/Air Cap Selection Guide

    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...
  • Page 39 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®...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    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...

  • Page 41: Contact Information

    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.
  • Page 42 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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