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Operating Instructions • Warning Information • Parts Breakdown ™ RL85A SPECIFICATIONS Fluid Orifice ............1.3mm Air Inlet: ..............1/4 NPT RAVITY Rec. Max. Inlet Pressure: ..........43 PSI HVLP S PRAY CFM: ..............9.6 at 43 PSI Nozzle Pressure ............10 PSI WITH Rev.
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WARNING - FOLLOW THESE RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION! • During cleaning and flushing, solvents • When possible, secure work with clamps or vise so can be forcefully expelled from fluid both hands are free to operate tool. and air passages. Some solvents can •...
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AIR SUPPLY Length of Pipe (ft.) Pitch pipe back toward air receiver Air Flow 1/2" 3/4" 3/4" Compressor Unit Install drain at 3/4" 3/4" 3/4" 3/4" each low point 3/4" 3/4" 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" Oil & Water 1"...
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FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, PLEASE BE SURE TO DO THE FOLLOWING BEFORE USING THIS TOOL • Tighten the gun to the cup securely with the nut and fitting supplied. • Be sure to have the proper air pressure at the gun to operate. Proper air pressure for this tool should be 35 PSI for lacquer and 43 PSI for enamel.
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OPERATION Proper handling of the gun is essential for obtaining a uniform finish, lap each stroke over the preceding stroke, good finish. The gun should be held at a right angle to making sure the spray is smooth and wet. the surface being covered, and moved parallel with it.
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TROUBLESHOOTING SPRAY PATTERN/ PROBLEM SOLUTION CONDITION Soak nozzle in solvent to loosen clog, then blow One side of nozzle wing air through until clean. To clean orifices use a is clogged. broom straw or toothpick. Never try and detach dried material with sharp tool. A.) Loose air nozzle.
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™ PARTS LIST - RL85A WARRANTY Matco warrants its air tools for a period of 1 year to the consumer. We will repair any air ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION tool covered under this warranty which proves RS1785RK Repair Kit* to be defective in material or workmanship...
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