Homeright PaintStick, PaintStick EZ-Twist Manual

Tune-up

PaintStick Piston

1. Separate inner and outer handles by quickly pulling apart. If you cannot separate, set PaintStick on floor, put your foot on collar and roll to loosen.
   
2. Take off and discard old o-rings. Install new o-rings and lubricate with petroleum jelly.
   
3. Insert inner handle into outer handle and push together. Be careful not to pinch o-rings.
   

PaintStick EZ-Twist Piston

1. Grasp clear tube firmly and turn handle counterclockwise to unscrew. Remove piston from clear outer tube.
   NOTE: If paint is on the piston remove paint with a damp rag.
   
2. Take off and discard old quad-rings. Install new quad-rings and lubricate with petroleum jelly.
   
3. Insert inner handle into outer handle and push together. Be careful not to pinch o-rings. To reassemble, hold the tube securely and turn the handle clockwise until secure.
   

PaintStick & PaintStick EZ-Twist Valve Body

1. Pop out retainer with a screwdriver. Remove foam wiper and pry out valve.
   
2. Discard old parts. Clean area. Install new valve and wiper. Press in retainer.
   
3. Put a small amount of petroleum jelly into the fill port to lubricate the foam wiper.
   

For Snap Cap End Caps

First Determine if your PAINTSTICK or PAINTSTICK EZ-TWIST came with or without a snap cap frame:

1. WITHOUT snap cap frame – Standard
2. WITH snap cap frame

For Standard End Caps

1. Remove roller from frame. Pull frame out from inner end cap until a snap is heard, or lightly tap outside rim of end cap with hammer. Use extreme caution - do not hit black ring on frame.
   
2. Remove roller cover from frame. Remove spacer from frame.
   
   DO NOT REMOVE END CAPS WITH A SCREWDRIVER!
   
3. Remove inner end cap by inserting the frame at an angle into the inner end cap about 1".
   Pull gently towards you to remove. Remove spacer.
   
4. Remove outer end cap by inserting the frame inside the roller cover at a slight angle. Gently push to snap off the outer end cap from the frame.
   
5. Discard old end caps. Using petroleum jelly, lubricate outer and inner end caps. Assemble roller cover.
   
6. If the fit is loose apply tape to the circumference of the end caps to prevent paint from leaking during operation. See picture for the correct placement of the tape. Masking tape or plumbers tape work well.
   
7. Put roller cover back onto frame until a snap is heard.