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Operation Interior Texture Sprayer ™ Zip-Tex 311765A For Water-Based Materials Only Model 254982: 50 psi (3.5 bar) Maximum Fluid Working Pressure 100 psi (7 bar) Maximum Air Input Pressure Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions in this manual. Save these instructions.
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Warnings Warnings The following are general warnings related to the setup, use, grounding, maintenance and repair of this equipment. Additional, more specific warnings may be found throughout the body of this manual where applicable. Symbols appearing in the body of the manual refer to these general warnings. When these symbols appear through the manual, refer back to these pages for a description of the specific hazard.
Warnings Warnings Electric Shock Hazard To reduce the risk of electric shock: • Be sure sprayer is adequately grounded through electrical outlet. • Use only 3-wire, extension cords. • Make sure ground prongs are intact on sprayer and extension cords. Improper installation of grounding plug will result in a risk of electrical shock, fire or explosion that could cause serious injury or death.
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Warnings CAUTION Water or material remaining in unit when temperatures are below freezing can damage motor and/or delay pump startup. To insure water and material are completely drained out of unit: 1. Remove material line from sprayer. 2. Tip sprayer up as shown. ti9075a Before adding material or starting unit in cold weather, run warm water through pump.
Preparation Preparation Pressure Relief Procedure Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if grounding instructions are not completely understood, To reduce risk of injury, follow this procedure or if in doubt as to whether the product is properly whenever you see this symbol throughout this grounded.
Setup Setup Important • To increase pump life, turn power off when not spraying. • Do not allow material to dry inside pump, hoses, gun or spray system. • To break in new pump run dry for no more than 2 minutes. 4.
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Setup 11. Continue to trigger gun and spray into waste bucket until a steady stream of material sprays out of gun. 12. Turn on Air compressor and open gun valve to desired setting. ti9202a 8. Point gun into waste bucket and pull trigger to pump water through the system.
Mixing Material Mixing Material 4. After texture material is thoroughly mixed, gently set Correct material mixture is essential. The pump ball end of Material Thickness Gauge on surface of will not operate if the mixture is too thick. mixture. Mix the material in a separate container before For an accurate test, be sure gauge is completely pouring it into hopper.
Spray Techniques Spray Techniques Recommended Nozzle Selection Chart To Get Less Material Try one or a combination of these methods: Application Nozzle Size Air Volume • Open air valve. Simulated 6 mm, white medium to (fine to medium) Acoustic 8 mm, gray high (coarse) •...
Shutdown and Cleanup Shutdown and Cleanup Keep pump and hose clean when switching between simulated acoustic, knockdown and orange peel applications. A dirty pump can release particles of texture into the finish. CAUTION • To increase pump life, turn power off when not spraying. •...
Refer to Grounding and Electrical Requirements, page 6. Gun needle plugged Clean needle and retry. Worn compressor Replace compressor. Contact an authorized ASM Service Center. Lines not connected Check all quick disconnect connec- tions to gun and hoses. Damaged hose Replace hose.
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Speed of application slow or slower New pump hose not broken in Run pump dry for no more than 2 properly minutes. Material too thick Thin material. Nozzle too small Change nozzles to a larger size. See Recommended Nozzle Selection Chart, page 10.
Technical Data Technical Data Main Unit Power Requirements ....120 Vac, 60 Hz, 15A, 1 phase Maximum Fluid Working Pressure ....50 psi, (3.5 bar) Maximum Air Working Pressure.
ASM, ASM will, for a period of twelve months from the date of sale, repair or replace any part of the equipment determined by ASM to be defective. This warranty applies only when the equipment is installed, operated and maintained in accordance with ASM’s written recommendations.
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