Preparation - PRETUL PIPI-26 Manual

• To make a good job, it is important to prepare the surface to be sprayed. Thin the paint or product to gain the right
viscosity before applying.
• Always double check the surface is free of dust, dirt or grease.
• Make sure to cover with adhesive tape, some newspaper and/or plastic those areas that do not require spraying.
• Paint or product to be sprayed shall be mixed perfectly before filling the jar to prevent they settle and to make them
lump-free.
• Before buying the product read the manufacturer recommendations.
Thinning the material
• Most paints are sold ready to be used with a brush. They
need to be thinned before applying with a spray gun.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions to thin it.
• Adding a thinner is recommended. Add 5 % to 10 %
until reaching the right viscosity to apply the material.
• Use the din 4 viscosity flow cup (not included) to
determine right viscosity of the paint. Viscosity is
determined by counting the seconds it takes for the
material to be discharged into the measuring glass. The
following table shows the recommended times for
different products.
Product
Water based Paint
Primer
Varnish
Oil Based Paint
Enamel Paint
Aluminum Paint
Automotive Sealant
Wood Sealant
Wood Preserver
Wood Stain
• If after thinning the product
the dispersion capacity is too
low, add thinner. Add slowly
from 5 % to 10 % until the
dispersion capacity meets
your needs.
• If the paint is too thick, the
painted surface will be too
rough (orange peel). If the
paint is too liquid, there is
risk of dripping.
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ENGLISH
Second to
discharge
20 - 25
24 - 28
20 - 25
18 - 22
18 - 22
22 - 25
25 - 35
28 - 35
Thinning is not
Required
Din 4 Viscosity
Flow Cup
00:20

Preparation

Filling the Jar
• Unscrew the paint gun jar.
• Align the suction pipe suitable for the job:
To spray horizontal objects set the suction pipe forward (A).
To spray surfaces above your head, set the suction pipe
backwards (B).
• Set the jar onto a piece of newspaper. Pour the
prepared covering material and tighten the jar firmly into
the paint gun.
A
J
B