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Services Certification and referencing Sames is certified as a training centre by the DIRRECTE of the Auvergne Rhône Alpes region under the number 84 38 06768 38. Throughout the year, our company provides training courses that enable you to acquire the know-how required for the implementation and maintenance of your equipment in order to guarantee its long-term performance.
II 2 G - group II, category 2, gas). The EU declaration of conformity and the UKCA declaration (specific for the British market) are included in this document in annexes. SFlow™ 275 bar / 4000 psi SFlow™ 470 bar / 6820 psi Member of Exel group...
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Description Sigle Sames Manufacturer’s brand SFlow™ Product name European conformity II 2 G : Use in explosive area II: Group II 2: Category 2 Surface equipment intended for use in environment where explosive atmospheres due to gases, vapors, mists are likely...
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Each appliance is fitted with a nameplate bearing the name of the manufacturer, the appliance reference number, important information for the use of the appliance (pressure, power,...) and sometimes the pictogram shown opposite. The equipment is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components that can be recycled and reused.
1.2.2. Standards and guidelines applied The standards applied are as follows: • EN ISO 80079-36 Juin 2016 / EN ISO 80079-36 June 2016: Non-electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres - Methodology and requirements - Explosive atmospheres - Part 36: non electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres - Methodology and requirements.
1.3. Meaning of the pictograms Danger: Danger: Danger: Danger: Danger: Electricity Automatic start Hot parts or Risk of explosion General surfaces Danger: Danger: Danger: Danger: Danger: High pressure Pinching and/or Atex Zone Flammability hazard Corrosive products crushing Danger: Danger: Prohibition Obligation: Obligation: Toxic materials...
Never exceed the maximum working pressures of the equipment components. For Airless® SFlow™ gun 275 bar / 4000 psi: maximum working pressure is 275 bar / 4000 psi. For Airless® SFlow™ gun 470 bar / 6816 psi: maximum working pressure is 470 bar / 6816 psi.
1.4.4. Fire, explosion, static electricity hazards Incorrect earthing, insufficient ventilation, flames or sparks can cause an explosion or fire which can lead to serious injury. To avoid these risks, especially when using the pumps, it is imperative to: • connect the equipment, the parts to be treated, the product and cleaning agent canisters to the ground, •...
1.4.6. Hoses Recommendations for hoses: • Keep hoses away from traffic areas, moving parts and hot areas. • Never subject the product hoses to temperatures above 60°C / 140°F or below 0°C / 32°F. • Do not use the hoses to pull or move the equipments. •...
1.5. Warnings It is imperative that anyone with a pacemaker not use the equipment or enter the projection area. Indeed, high voltage can cause the pacemaker to malfunction. This equipment may be dangerous if not used, disassembled and reassembled in accordance with the rules specified in this manual and any applicable European Standard or national safety regulations.
1.5.1. Installation rules Environment Non-moving equipment must be fixed to the ground by suitable devices (spit, screws, bolts,...) to ensure its stability during use. To avoid risks due to static electricity, the equipment and its component must be grounded. • For pumping equipment (pumps, lifts, chassis...), a 3.3 mm section wire is attached to the equipment. Use this wire to connect the equipment to the general ’ground’.
1.6. Important recommendations 1.6.1. Non-intended use or foreseeable misuse Any use other than the use described in the paragraph, ’Intended use’ and in this operating manual, and any use that extends beyond the specified intended use, shall apply as non-intended use. The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage resulting from non-intended use.
1.6.5. Recommendation materials • Our equipment must not be modified or used for purposes not intended. Any modification of the equipment made by the user and not authorized by Sames will result in loss of certification. • Parts and accessories must be supplied or approved exclusively by Sames. •...
1.7. Warranty Sames grants a contractual warranty for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of availability to the customer provided that the conditions of use indicated in this technical manual are complied with. In order to be implemented, the warranty claim must define precisely, in writing the malfunction in question, must be accompanied by the defective material and/or component and must include the conditions under which the customer acquired the material from Sames.
2. Description 2.1. General The SFlow™ gun is a manual Airless gun for professional use. The SFlow™ gun is recommended for: • Single and two-component protective coating products, very high solids, epoxy, polyurethane, anticorrosion, antifouling. • Wood stains, • Finishing lacquers, •...
2.1.1. Coding 135 74 Pressure 275 bar / 4000 psi 275 bar / 4000 psi M 7/8’’ Universal 470 bar / 6820 psi 470 bar / 6820 psi M 7/8’’ Universal Trigger version 2 fingers 4 fingers Material inlet Without fitting M 1/2 JIC Fitting M 1/2 JIC Fitting M 1/4 NPSM Manifold...
2.2. Function of the different components SFlow™ 275 bar / 4000 psi without fitting SFlow™ 275 bar / 4000 psi M 1/2 JIC SFlow™ 470 bar / 6820 psi 7/8’’ Universal M 1/4 NPSM Member of Exel group DRT582094110 C - 2022/11...
NPSM. 2.2.1. Composition The SFlow™ gun exists in two versions according to the working pressure: 275 bar / 4000 psi or 470 bar / 6820 psi. It can be fitted with a swivel fitting. Please refer to the Spare Parts section see §...
3. Technical features 3.1. Dimensions (mm/’) SFlow™ 275 bar / 4000 psi Without fitting P.N° 135 740 200 / 135 740 400 M 1/2 JIC P.N° 135 740 220 Member of Exel group DRT582094110 C - 2022/11...
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M 1/2 JIC P.N° 135 740 225 M 1/2 JIC P.N° 135 740 420 Member of Exel group DRT582094110 C - 2022/11...
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M 1/2 JIC P.N° 135 740 425 / 135 740 427 M 1/4 NPSM P.N° 135 740 240 Member of Exel group DRT582094110 C - 2022/11...
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M 1/4 NPSM P.N° 135 740 245 M 1/4 NPSM P.N° 135 740 440 Member of Exel group DRT582094110 C - 2022/11...
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M 1/4 NPSM P.N° 135 740 445 / 135 740 447 Member of Exel group DRT582094110 C - 2022/11...
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SFlow™ 470 bar / 6820 psi M 1/2 JIC P.N° 135 745 420 M 1/2 JIC P.N° 135 745 429 Member of Exel group DRT582094110 C - 2022/11...
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M 1/4 NPSM P.N° 135 745 440 M 1/4 NPSM P.N° 135 745 449 Member of Exel group DRT582094110 C - 2022/11...
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SFlow™ 275 bar / 4000 psi 7/8’’ Universal Without fitting P.N° 135 741 200 Without fitting P.N° 135 741 201 Member of Exel group DRT582094110 C - 2022/11...
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Without fitting P.N° 135 741 401 M 1/2 JIC P.N° 135 741 225 Member of Exel group DRT582094110 C - 2022/11...
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M 1/2 JIC P.N° 135 741 427 Member of Exel group DRT582094110 C - 2022/11...
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SFlow™ 470 bar / 6820 psi 7/8’’ Universal M 1/2 JIC P.N° 135 746 429 M 1/4 NPSM P.N° 135 746 440 Member of Exel group DRT582094110 C - 2022/11...
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M 1/4 NPSM P.N° 135 746 449 Member of Exel group DRT582094110 C - 2022/11...
Part numbers Description Sales unit Unclogging needles (Box of 12 needles) for tips: 000 094 000 • from 06 to 09 000 094 002 • > 09 Other tools and accessories required: The tools listed below are recommended for installation and maintenance of the equipment: •...
5.2. Installation Inside the spray booth Zone 1 Outside the spray booth Safe zone A - Zone 1 (Z1) or zone 2 (Z2) explosive zone: spray booth B - Non-explosive zone The 1 m / 39.37’’ distance indicated in this diagram is given as for information purposes only and hold harmless to Sames.
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Benchmarks Description Airless pump SFlow™ Airless gun Conductive fluid hose Air equipment Fluid filter Member of Exel group DRT582094110 C - 2022/11...
5.3. Shutdown and start-up procedures 5.3.1. Handling Always hold the gun perpendicular to the surface to be painted. Avoid working only with the wrist. Do not forget that cross passes do not make up for irregularities. Spraying with the gun stopped gives a local overload. Therefore, never pull the trigger before starting the ar m movement and always release it before stopping the movement.
6. Maintenance Preventive maintenance is an inherent part of production and ensures the reliability of the installation. As a reminder, the performance of equipment can only be guaranteed if a minimum of control and cleaning operations are performed on this equipment. Soiling and wear of the equipment depends on the operating and application conditions as well as the production rates.
6.1. Maintenance summary table The frequency of maintenance indicated in the procedures below is only indicative. The user will have to create his own range of maintenance as he uses the Sames equipment. Procedure Detail Duration Frequency (*) Replacement Maintenance of the tips (1) Reversing tips Disassembly of the reversing tips (1) 15 s...
6.2. Preventive maintenance plan - PMP 582094110 see § 10.1 page 80 The proposed preventive maintenance plan aims to define in an exhaustive way, the actions of checking, replacement and cleaning of the installed Sames equipment. In order to anticipate breakdowns and malfunctions that may be due to technical deviations of the installation, the preventive maintenance plan annexed to the user's manual recalls the routine maintenance operations necessary for a better comfort in the use of the production tool.
6.3. Maintenance Before any intervention, respect the health and safety instructions see § 1 page Please refer to the Preventive Maintenance Plan see § 10.1 page 80 for more information. 6.3.1. Maintenance and monitoring periods It is recommended to schedule a routine maintenance after a set number of hours of operation. This is defined by the user’s maintenance department and is based on the product, the work rate and the usual pressure.
6.4. Replacement Before any intervention, carry out a pressure relief procedure see § 5.3.2 page 40 and follow the health and safety instructions see § 1 page 6.4.1. Procedure A: Maintenance of the tips (1) 6.4.1.1. Procedure A1: Disassembly of the reversing tips (1) •...
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6.4.1.2. Procedure A2: Re-assembly of the reversing tips (1) • Step 1: Clean and/or change the parts. • Step 2: Install the seat (4) on the seal (5). • Step 3: Insert and orientate the seat (4) and seal (5) assembly into the tip manifold (2) by using the front part of the handle of the tip (1).
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Flat tips 6.4.1.3. Procedure A1: Disassembly of the flat tips (1) • Step 1: Untighten the tip manifold (2) from the gun body (3). • Step 2: Remove the seal (7) as well as the tip (1) from the base (6). 6.4.1.4.
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Skill™ tips 6.4.1.5. Procedure A1: Disassembly of the Skill™ tips (1) • Step 1: Unscrew the base (6) from the gun body (3). • Step 2: Remove the tip (1) from it. • Step 3: Remove the bearing (8). • Step 4: Remove the screw (9) by means of an hex key n°3.
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6.4.1.6. Procedure A2: Re-assembly of the Skill™ tips (1) • Step 1: Reinstall the carbide insert (10) and the spacer (11). Hold the assembly with the screw (9) and tighten with an hex key n°3. • Step 2: Clip on the bearing (8). •...
6.4.2. Procedure B: Maintenance of the seat-holder assembly (13) 6.4.2.1. Procedure B1: Disassembly of the seat-holder assembly (13) • Step 1: Untighten the tip manifold (2) or unscrew the base (6) from the gun body (3) as previously indicated. • Step 2: Unscrew the seat holder assembly (13) by means of the wrench supplied with the gun.
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6.4.2.2. Procedure B2: Re-assembly of the seat-holder assembly (13) • Step 1: Reassemble the diffusor (16.3), the PEEK seal (16.2) and the seat (16.1). • Step 2: Tighten the screw (15). Tightening torque: 2 Nm / 1.4752 Ft/Lbs. If a screen (18) is required, please refer to procedure B3. Otherwise, go directly to step 3 below.
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6.4.2.3. Procedure B3: Installation of the screen (18) (Option) • Step 1: Install the screen n°4 or n°6 or n°12 (18) on the cartridge- stop (14) of the seat-holder assembly (13). • Step 2: Place the assembly at the front of the gun body (3) as previously indicated.
6.4.3. Procedure C: Maintenance of the needle-cartridge line (19) 6.4.3.1. Procedure C1: Disassembly of the needle-cartridge line (19) • Step 1: Remove the assembled seat-holder (13) as previously described by repeating steps 1 and 2 of procedure B1. 21.2 • Step 2: Take off the screw (21.1) and the trigger spindle (21.2).
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• Step 4: Remove the needle-cartridge assembly (19) gun frontwards. You can use the trigger (22) upside down to exert a lever arm. • Step 5: If necessary, change the seal (19.1) or the whole needle- 19.1 cartridge line (19). 19.2 6.4.3.2.
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• Step 4: Reinstall the trigger (22) ensuring that the brass stop (14) is to the rear (sectional view below). • Step 5: Apply glue (Loctite 222) on the thread of the screw (21.1) 21.2 of the trigger spindle-screw assembly (21). 21.1 •...
6.4.4. Procedure D: Maintenance of the spring (23) and of the stroke-end stop (24) 6.4.4.1. Procedure D1: Disassembly of the spring (23) and of the stroke-end stop (24) • Step 1: Remove the needle-cartridge line (19) as previously described by repeating steps 1 to 4 of procedure C1. •...
6.4.5. Procedure E: Maintenance of the filter (25) 6.4.5.1. Procedure E1: Disassembly of the filter (25) • Step 1: Separate the upper part of the gun trigger protection (20) from the gun. • Step 2: Unscrew the handle fitting (26) by means of the trigger protection (20).
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• Step 3: Remove the filter (25) manually by means of the hole (A) that is on the trigger protection (20). That process enables to remove the filter easily when it is clogged. Note that the filter inlet is equipped with an hexagon which can help the removal of the filter if it is clogged.
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• Step 2: Screw the handle fitting (26) by means of the trigger protection (20). • Step 3: Reinstall the upper part of the trigger protection (20) on the gun. Member of Exel group DRT582094110 C - 2022/11...
6.4.6. Procedure F: Maintenance of the trigger (22) 6.4.6.1. Procedure F1: Disassembly of the trigger (22) • Step 1: Separate the upper part of the gun trigger protection (20) from the gun. • Step 2: Unscrew the handle fitting (26) to separate the trigger protection (20) from the gun.
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• Step 3: 21.2 By means of the key hole (A) on the trigger protection (20) and of the key supplied with the gun, take off the screw 21.1 (21.1) and the trigger spindle (21.2). • Step 4: Remove the trigger (22). 6.4.6.2.
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• Step 4: Reinstall the lower part of the trigger protection (20) on the gun. • Step 5: Screw the handle fitting (26) on the gun. • Step 6: Finish installing the upper part of the trigger protection (20) on the gun. Member of Exel group DRT582094110 C - 2022/11...
6.4.7. Procedure G: Maintenance of the safety lever assembly (28) 6.4.7.1. Procedure G1: Disassembly of the safety lever assembly (28) • Step 1: Remove the pin (28.1) with a pin driver. • Step 2: Remove the safety lever (28.2) from the gun body (3). 28.2 28.1 6.4.7.2.
7. Troubleshooting 7.1. Diagnosis and resolution of spraying problems Subject Explanation Horn on each side of the jet Slowly increase the pressure at the pump until a uniform spray is obtained. Fully offset jet or streaks in the jet Tip is clogged:. •...
7.2. Possible symptoms of faults - Causes of faults - Remedies Defaults Possible causes Remedies Material is no longer coming out of the Tip partially or completely blocked. Check gun materail supply. For the reversible tip: Pivot the tip at 180°. Trigger the gun to unclogg it.
8. Spare Parts List The spare parts are classified into 2 distinct categories: • The1st emergency parts: The 1st emergency parts are strategic elements which are not necessarily consumables but which in case of failure prohibit the operation of the machine. Depending on the commitment of the painting line and the production rates imposed, the 1st emergency parts are not necessarily kept available in the customer's stock.
8.1.1. Wear parts Guns common parts Sales Spare parts Item Part number Description unit level (*) 129 740 040 Seat-holder assembly (carbide) 13.1 • Seat-holder 129 740 045 Cartridge stop (package of 5) 029 600 106 Screw, seat-holder 129 740 908 Seat with PEEK seal (package of 2) 16.1 •...
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Swivel fitting, F 1/2 JIC - M 1/4 NPSM 050 123 304 Fitting, F 1/2 JIC - M 1/4 NPSM Specific parts for SFlow™ 275 bar / 4000 psi & 275 bar / 4000 psi 7/8’’ Universal Guns Sales Spare parts...
8.1.2. References spare parts or repair kits 8.1.2.1. Repair kits Specific repair kit For SFlow™ 275 bar / 4000 psi & 275 bar / 4000 psi 7/8’’ Universal guns Sales Spare parts Part number Description unit level (*) 129 740 901...
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TIP TOP reversing Airless tip + seat + reversing tip seal 1 - 2 132 740 200 Airless manifold for TIP TOP reversing Airless tip 1 - 2 (SFlow™ standard compatible) 134 740 007 Reversing tip seal (package of 10) 1 - 2 Repair kit...
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Flat tips Sales Spare parts Item Part number Description unit level (*) 000 000 xxx Airless flat tip 1 - 2 132 740 100 Airless manifold for flat tip 1 - 2 150 041 319 Seal for flat tip (package of 5) 1 - 2 Level 1: 1st emergency parts Level 2: Wear parts...
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Skill™ tips Sales Spare parts Item Part number Description unit level (*) 000 30x xxx Skill™ tip 1 - 2 129 740 071 Airless manifold for flat tip and Skill™ tip 1 - 2 134 980 002 Package of collars (package of 10) 1 - 2 134 980 010 Package of collars (package of 10) (item 8)
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50 mesh / 300μ (x 4) White -- 100-xx 129 740 184 Level 1: 1st emergency parts Level 2: Wear parts The filter part number 129740183 is delivered with the SFlow™ gun. 8.1.2.5. Extension adapter Sales Spare parts Item Part number...
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Screen n°12 (package of 5) 1 - 2 129 740 074 Diaphragm, 060 M 25x175 1 - 2 for SFlow™ Airless manifold for reversing tip 129 740 030 Airless adapter for manifold, 7/8’’ + U seal 1 - 2 129 740 032 Airless adapter for manifold, 11/16’’...
9. History of revision indices Created by: Verified by Approved by: Date Indice Purpose of the modification and location 11/04/2022 F. Seguin SFlow™ gun 03/06/2022 F. Seguin SFlow™ gun 10/11/2022 C. Husson Creation of instruction manual in Framemaker Member of Exel group DRT582094110...
Equipment status ( Off ) Lubricate the seat-holder thread Pinceau fin and change it if necessary. Wrench Sames 13, chemin de Malacher PMP582094110-SFlow, Sflow 38240 Meylan - France Page 1/4 Updated on 07.02.2023 DA GRACA Airton Tel. 33 (0)4 76 41 60 60...
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Situation du matériel ( Arrêt ) 1,67 1,00 Check condition. Once a month Equipment status ( Off ) Sames 13, chemin de Malacher PMP582094110-SFlow, Sflow 38240 Meylan - France Page 2/4 Updated on 07.02.2023 DA GRACA Airton Tel. 33 (0)4 76 41 60 60...
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Situation du matériel ( Arrêt ) 8,33 5,00 Change it. Once a year Equipment status ( Off ) Sames 13, chemin de Malacher PMP582094110-SFlow, Sflow 38240 Meylan - France Page 3/4 Updated on 07.02.2023 DA GRACA Airton Tel. 33 (0)4 76 41 60 60...
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5,00 Spare parts Twice a year Stock Spare parts Check availability of spare parts. Sames 13, chemin de Malacher PMP582094110-SFlow, Sflow 38240 Meylan - France Page 4/4 Updated on 07.02.2023 DA GRACA Airton Tel. 33 (0)4 76 41 60 60...
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10.2. EU declaration of conformity and UKCA declaration Member of Exel group DRT582094110 C - 2022/11...
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The manufacturer declares herewith declares that the equipment is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonization legislation. AIRLESS MANUAL SPRAYING GUN Equipment type SFLOW 275 / SFLOW 470 / SFLOW with 7/8" thread II 2G Ex h IIB T6 Gb X Ex h =>...
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 978807D4-0F98-4148-8979-484DDD744F9B Le Fabricant déclare que le matériel désigné ci-après est conforme à la législation d’harmonisation de l’Union applicable suivante/ Der Hersteller erklärt, dass das nachfolgend bezeichnete Material den folgenden anwendbaren Harmonisierungsrechtsvorschriften der Union entspricht / El fabricante declara que el equipo designado a continuación es conforme con la siguiente legislación de armonización de la UE aplicable / Il fabbricante dichiara che l’attrezzatura designata di seguito è...
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The manufacturer herewith declares that the equipment is in conformity with the UK statutory requirements. AIRLESS MANUAL SPRAYING GUN Equipment type SFLOW 275 / SFLOW 470 / SFLOW with 7/8" thread II 2G Ex h IIB T6 Gb X Ex h => Protection par sécurité deconstruction (c) /...
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DocuSign Envelope ID: AFD3DCEA-D88D-4E64-ADDD-DA02A6A51293 Le Fabricant déclare que le matériel désigné ci-après est conforme à la législation des normes désignées du Royaume-Uni suivante/ Der Hersteller erklärt, dass das nachfolgend bezeichnete Material mit den folgenden Rechtsvorschriften für bezeichnete Normen des Vereinigten Königreichs übereinstimmt/ El fabricante declara que el equipo designado a continuación se ajusta a la siguiente legislación de normas designadas del Reino Unido/ Il fabbricante dichiara che l’attrezzatura designata di seguito è...
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For almost a century, Sames has provided services and equipment for the application of liquid and powder paints, adhesives and sealants to bond, protect and beautify all types of surfaces. We design, produce and market complete solutions - manual guns, automatic and robotic applicators, pumps and dosing machines...