AIRLESSCO SL1500 Service & Operation Manual

AIRLESSCO SL1500 Service & Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 ® IRLESS AINT PRAYER ERVICE PERATION ANUAL AIRLESSCO - SL1500 001-826 FEB09...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    33. Optional Air Atomizer ..........28 Optional Air Atomizer ............28 34. Optional Hopper System ........... 28 Optional Hopper System ..........28 Notes ................29 Airlessco Accessories ............. 30 Airlessco 5397 N. Commerce Ave, Moorpark, CA 93021 www.airlessco.com • (805) 523-0211...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    NOTE - Identifies essential procedures or extra information. All Service Procedures to be performed by an Authorized Airlessco Service Center ONLY. NO MODIFICATIONS or alterations of any AIRLESSCO Equipment or part is allowed.
  • Page 4: Safety Warnings

    WARNINGS NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Injection in the skin is a traumatic MEDICAL ALERT - Airless Spray Wounds injury. It is important to treat the injury surgically as soon as If any fluid appears to penetrate your skin, get EMERGENCY possible. DO NOT DELAY treatment to research toxicity. Tox- MEDICAL CARE AT ONCE.
  • Page 5 WARNINGS - CONTINUED HOSES GROUNDING Tighten all fluid connections securely before each use. High Ground the sprayer and other components in the system pressure fluid can dislodge a loose coupling or allow high to reduce the risk of static sparking, fire or explosion which pressure spray to be emitted from the coupling and result in can result in serious bodily injury and property damage.
  • Page 6 WARNINGS - CONTINUED AVOID COMPONENT RUPTURE PREVENT STATIC SPARKED FIRE/ EXPLOSIONS This sprayer operates at 3000 psi (205 bar). ALWAYS be ALWAYS be sure all equipment and objects being sprayed sure that all components and accessories have a maximum are properly grounded. ALWAYS ground sprayer, paint working pressure of at least 3000 psi to avoid rupture bucket and object being sprayed.
  • Page 7: Flushing

    FLUSHING 1. NEW SPRAYER 5. STORAGE Your unit was factory tested in an oil solution which was left Oil-base paint: Flush with mineral spirits. in the pump. Before using oil-base paint, flush with mineral spirits only. Water-base paint: Flush with water, then mineral spirits and Before using water-base paint flush with mineral spirits, leave the pump, hose and gun filled with mineral spirits.
  • Page 8: Setting Up

    WARNING: To reduce the risk of static sparking, fire or ex- plosion which can result in serious bodily injury and property damage, always ground the sprayer and system components and the object being sprayed, as instructed in the safety warn- ing section of this manual.
  • Page 9 WARNING 4. ADJUSTING THE PRESSURE Be sure to relieve pressure in the pump after filling with Airlessco Pump Conditioner. a. Turn the Pressure Control Knob Clockwise to increase pressure and counterclockwise to decrease pressure. b. Always use the lowest pressure necessary to completely AVOIDING TIP CLOGS atomize the material.
  • Page 10: Pressure Relief Procedure

    1 through 5 above. Expect paint splashing into the bucket while relieving pressure during Step 4. If you suspect that pressure hasn't been relieved due to damaged Prime/Pressure Relief Valve or other reason, engage the gun safety latch and take your unit to an authorized Airlessco Service Center.
  • Page 11: Airless Spray Gun Operation

    SPRAY FIG. 7 Attach spray gun to airless unit and tighten fittings securely. Set the gun safety latch. (Also may be called gun safety lock, or trigger lock) * The gun safety latch should always be set when the gun is not being triggered.
  • Page 12: Airless Spray Gun Assembly

    AIRLESS SPRAY GUN FIG. 11 PARTS LIST FIGURE 11 Item No. Part No. Description 120-530* Gun Seat Assembly 120-535* Gasket-Seat 120-520* Needle Assembly 120-529 Gun Seat Adapter 120-562 Trigger Guard 119-055 Bolt 119-054 120-109 Gun Head 120-540 Actuator Pin (2) 120-536 Gun Plate 120-038*...
  • Page 13: Airless Spray Troubleshooting

    AIRLESS SPRAY TROUBLESHOOTING DEFECTS CAUSE CORRECTION Coarse spray Low pressure Increase the pressure Excessive fogging High pressure Reduce the pressure to satisfactory pattern distrabution (overspray) Material too thin Use less thinner Patten too wide Spray angle too large Use smaller spray angle tip Pattern too narrow Spray angle too small Use larger spray angle tip (if coverage is OK, try tip in same...
  • Page 14: Spray Tip Selection Guide

    TIP SELECTION GUIDE Spray tip selection is based on paint viscosity, paint type, & job needs. For light viscosities (thin paints), use a smaller tip; heavier (thicker paints), use a larger tip size. Spray tip size is based on how many gallons of paint per minute can be sprayed through the tip.
  • Page 15: Regular Maintenance

    2. Keep the displacement pump packing nut/wet cup 1/3 full of Airlessco Throat Seal Oil at all times. The TSO helps protect the packings and rod. 3. Lubricate Connecting Rod Pin every 3 months.
  • Page 16: Field Troubleshooting

    FIELD TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit doesn’t prime Airleak due to: • Loose suction nut • tighten suction nut • Worn o-rings • replace o-ring (106-018) on suction seat & o-ring (106-017) below suction seat Stuck or fouled balls • service inlet and outlet valves Prime/Pressure Relief valve •...
  • Page 17: Servicing The Fluid Pump

    SERVICING THE FLUID PUMP NOTE: CHECK EVERYTHING IN THE TROUBLESHOOTING CHART BEFORE DISASSEMBLING THE SPRAYER. FIG. 15 FLUID PUMP DISCONNECT FLUID PUMP REINSTALL 1. Flush out the material you are 1. Loosen the packing nut & extend piston rod to fully up position. spraying, if possible.
  • Page 18: Servicing Inlet And Outlet Valves

    SERVICING THE INLET & OUTLET VALVES FIG. 20 SUCTION VALVE 1. Gently tap the inlet valve nut counter clockwise and remove. 2. Remove the inlet seat, O-rings, ball and ball guide with. 3. Clean all parts and inspect them for wear or damage, replacing parts as needed.
  • Page 19: Packing Replacement Procedures

    PACKING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 11. Take the upper female gland & place on top of your DISASSEMBLY OF THE FLUID PUMP assembled upper packings with the inverted side 1. Unscrew & remove the packing nut. down. 2. Push the piston rod down through the packings & out of 12.
  • Page 20: Pump Parts Diagram

    SL1500 PUMP PARTS DIAGRAM FIG. 22 17 27 28 24 22 21 20 26 25 10 12 FIG. 23...
  • Page 21: Pump Parts List

    SL PUMP PARTS LIST (187-411) PARTS LIST FIGURE 22 & 23 PARTS LIST FIGURE 22 & 23 CONT Item No. Item No. Part No. Description Part No. Description 106-013* Viton O-Ring (2) 187-330+ SL 2” Stroke Piston 187-087 1” Ball Retainer 187-026 PTFE Female Adapter 187-092*...
  • Page 22: Paint System

    PAINT SYSTEM FIG. 25 PARTS LIST FIGURE 25 Item No. Part No. Description 169-010 Nipple 301-308 Hose 100-123 Hose 100-280 Safety Valve 301-318-99 Pressure Control Assy (110V) 301-364-99 Pressure Control Assy (230V) 111-034 Screw (8) 331-249-99 Sensor TO FILTER KIT OPTIONAL FILTER KIT (301-440) FIG.
  • Page 23: Gallon Suction Assembly

    SUCTION ASSEMBLY - 5 GALLON (119-108) FIG. 28 PARTS LIST FIGURE 28 PARTS LIST FIGURE 28 CONT Item No. Part No. Description Item No. Part No. Description 119-110 Black O-Ring 141-008 Filter Basket 189-587 Suction Nut 301-514 5 Gal Suction Tube 100-668 Suction Elbow 250-116...
  • Page 24: Complete Sprayer Assembly

    COMPLETE SPRAYER FIG. 30 36,37,38,41 SEE FIGURE 23...
  • Page 25: Complete Sprayer Parts List

    Retainer (3) 301-173 Bracket-Return Tube 301-044 Screw (3) 140-035 Lock Washer (2) 119-092 Inlet Strainer 140-051 Nut (2) 301-134 Stopper (2) 113-056 Axle SL1500 Labels Part No. Description 101-281 SL1500 Decal, Left 101-283 SL1500 Decal, Right 101-232 Decal, Center Stripe...
  • Page 26: Electrical Toubleshooting

    If the motor is still hot to the touch, allow it to cool and then retest. If the motor is cool and there is not continuity on the red leads, contact your local Airlessco Technical Support to repair/replace the thermal coupler. Continuity shows that the motor's thermal coupler has not tripped.
  • Page 27: Pressure Control Assembley Calibration

    PRESSURE CONTOL ASS'Y CALIBRATION NOTE: ANYTIME A SENSOR OR PRESSURE CONTROL ASSEMBLY (BOARD) OR BOTH ARE REPLACED, THE FOLLOWING CALIBRATIONS MUST BE PERFORMED. NOTE: PRESSURE CONTROL ASSEMBLIES (BOARDS) ARE NOW BEING EQUIPPED WITH A GREEN GROUNDING WIRE ATTACHED. CONTECT THE GROUNDING WIRE TO TERMINAL BOX USING THE SAME SCREW THAT HOLDS THE GROUNDING WIRE FROM THE POWER CORD.
  • Page 28: Electrical System

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FIG. 31 BLACK GREEN & A2 A1 INHIBIT SWITCH S1 S2 LCD ZERO PRESSURE LCD SET ON-SL PHASE LIMIT DISPLAY SENSOR P-ZR ZERO POWER YELLOW LIGHT LIGHT PARTS LIST FIGURE 31 Item No. Part No. Description 331-168 Electrical Cord 110V 301-101 Electrical Cord 230V 331-185...
  • Page 29: Replacement Of Electrical Components

    REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WARNING: ALWAYS UNPLUG THE ELECTRICAL CORD BEFORE SERVICING MACHINE! NOTE: ANYTIME THE PRESSURE CONTROL ASSEMBLY, SENSOR, OR BOTH ARE REPLACED, PERFORM THE CALIBRATIONS. PRESSURE CONTROL ASSEMBLY LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) (ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOARD) 1. Ensure that the power switch is OFF and that the machine is unplugged.
  • Page 30: Optional Air Atomizer

    OPTIONAL AIR ATOMIZER (120-117) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Operator must clean atomizer after each use, any debris will • For best performance use at least a minimum 1 gallon cause poor spray performance per minute paint sprayer Always turn on the air first, this eliminates back flow of •...
  • Page 31: Notes

    NOTES...
  • Page 32: Airlessco Accessories

    188-187 6 oz. Bottle kept in smaller than 5 gallon containers. 188-392 1 qt. Bottle Threads onto pick-up tube of carry or LoBoy framed Airlessco sprayers. 331-775 6 Liter Paint Hopper XTEND-A-POLE SYSTEM PUMP CONDITIONER Standard Tip Extension Should be used on piston pumps between uses to prevent paint from drying on the piston &...

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