EDITION 02/2016
OPERATING MANUAL
Flat jet method
Setting the Spray Pattern Using the Atomizing Air Regulator (11)
The atomizing air regulator regulates the air supply (shaping and atomizing air) to the gun.
No air
Spray pattern and air regulation
Air regulation regulates the ratio of shaping/atomizing air. The spray pattern can then
be adjusted to suit the object being sprayed. The illustration shows the infl uence of the
regulator on the spraying pattern.
Other nozzle sizes can be used to obtain larger or smaller spraying patterns.
Air regulation closed
= minimum shaping air
Changing the Flow Rate
Adapt product pressure
Use a diff erent fan spray nozzle (see Chapter 13).
Changing the Spray Jet Width
Use a diff erent fan spray nozzle (see Chapter 13).
ORDER NUMBER DOC 2366600
Not enough air
Air regulation fully opened
B_00071
Correct amount of air
= maximum shaping air
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