HERO 3000 Owner's Manual

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AIRLESS SPRAY EQUIPMENT

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

MAINTENANCE INSTR

a division of Middlefield Bancorp Limited

Phone: (604) 420

Phone: (604) 420- - - - 6543

Phone: (604) 420

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Mail: sales@hero.ca

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES

SAFETY, OPERATING AND

AND PARTS LIST

H.E.R.O. Industries

2719 Lake City Way

Burnaby, B.C., V5A 2Z6

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Model 3000 Owner's Manual

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Page 1 Free Website: //www.hero.ca Website: //www.hero.ca Website: //www.hero.ca Website: //www.hero.ca Current 1999 Specifications & Components See Page 35 UCTIONS UCTIONS UCTIONS 800- - - - 494 494- - - - 4376 4376 4376 4376 8725C 8725C 8725C Model 3000 Owner’s Manual...
Page 2: Warranty
To qualify for the warranty, the warranty card (attached to this page) supplied with this H.E.R.O. airless pump, must be completed with equipment serial number and signed by the purchaser, and postmarked within ten (10) days of purchase. H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
This system is capable of producing 2400 psi. ( spray pressure ). To avoid rupture and injury DO NOT operate this pump with components rated less than 3000 psi. working pressure (including but not limited to spray guns, hose and connections).
Page 4: Important Safety Precautions
Service Center, or with other than genuine H.E.R.O. parts or components. NEVER leave unit unattended without first shutting off, triggering the gun to relieve all pump pressure, and setting the trigger lock on gun in "LOCKED" position, with gun locked closed. H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES WARNING Model 3000 Owner’s Manual...
Page 5 ALWAYS use approved 3 prong grounded extension cord not less than # 12/3 gauge up to 50 feet, and not less than # 10/3 gauge up to 100 feet. DO NOT exceed 100 feet of extension cord. ALWAYS use accessories and components approved for at least 3000 psi (working pressure) in the spraying system.
Page 6: Introduction
Welcome to the world of H.E.R.O. airless paint spraying. We are sure you will enjoy owning and operating your new H.E.R.O. model 3000. With H.E.R.O. airless spray equipment you will avoid the inconvenience and mess of over spray. You are spraying paint, not air, and the paint is driven to the painting surface in a clean, fan shaped spray which penetrates all cracks and corners.
Page 7: Setting Up To Spray
(ref# 76) counter clockwise until snugly against the face of the pressure control knob. If heavy areas are still visible at maximum pressure setting, thin the paint with the correct thinner, according to the paint manufacturer's recommendations. H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES SETTING UP TO SPRAY Model 3000 Owner’s Manual...
Page 8: Flushing The Unit
H.E.R.O. Equipment Wonder Wash, available from your H.E.R.O. distributor, will provide the added cleaning benefits of solvent at a much lower cost. Suitable as a short term ( 1-2 days ) storage solution only H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES OR COLOR CHANGE Model 3000 Owner’s Manual...
Page 9: Special Notes
Regularly check fittings, bolts, nuts and connections for damage. Tighten, adjust or replace as required. Check crankshaft alignment often. An out of alignment crankshaft will cause the damage to the eccentric bearing. H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual...
Page 10: Airless Spray Painting Suggestions
This avoids heavy build up of paint at either end of the spray stroke. Always lap your spray pattern by one half. (fig. 5, page 11) This assures full coverage of the surface being painted. H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES AIRLESS SPRAY PAINTING Model 3000 Owner’s Manual...
Page 11 FIG. 1 Poor Good FIG. 2 FIG. 3 FIG. 4 H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES AIRLESS SPRAY PAINTING SUGGESTIONS AND TECHNIQUE Tailing FIG. 5 Good Pattern Fog, Over Spray FIG. 2 Model 3000 Owner’s Manual...
Page 12 When the tip wears beyond .023, its is releasing more material than the unit is bringing in. The natural reserve of product in the paint chamber is reduced and harm to the membrane begins. ALWAYS check your tips for wear when trouble shooting the equipment. The 3000 can support up to a maximum of a .023 tip.
Page 13: Spray Tip Selection
.009, .011 .011, .013 .011, .013 60 – 100 .013, .015 .013, .017 .015, .017 .017, .019 30 – 60 .017, .019 .017, .019 .019, .023 .019, .023 .021 – .031 .021 – .027 .025 – .031 Model 3000 Owner’s Manual...
Page 14: Troubleshooting
(ref# 11-15) to close. The trapped paint requires a means of release, so it forces the outgo valve, (ref# 22), to open and paint flows to the gun. Fig. 1 H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES TROUBLESHOOTING Model 3000 Owner’s Manual Fig. 2...
Page 15 The hydraulic outgo valve, better known as the "pressure control valve", is used to control the units operating pressure. The valve is fully adjustable from 0 psi. to 3000 psi. By turning the pressure control valve knob (ref# 74) clockwise the pressure is increased. The hydraulic pump continues to build at all times and must have a means of releasing this pressure.
Page 16 9. Gun handle filter plugged. 10. Paint hose plugged. 11. Loose fitting or hole in siphon hose. 12. Intake siphon hose plugged. 13. Siphon screen missing or plugged. 14. Sprayer under pressure when restarting. 15. Strainer bag plugging siphon screen. Model 3000 Owner’s Manual...
Page 17: Pressure Test
To verify the performance of an airless sprayer, use of pressure gauge is required. A pressure gauge (min. 3000 psi) installed at the gun, using a new .021 tip, and not less than 50 feet of H.E.R.O. airless spray hose is needed.
Page 18 Plug hydraulic feed line so hydraulic fluid does not drain. Remove hydraulic intake valve from elbow, (ref# 61). Check hydraulic intake valve to ensure that it flows in one way only, into the cylinder. Replace if necessary. NOTE; Item cannot be repaired ). H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES TROUBLESHOOTING Model 3000 Owner’s Manual...
Page 19 NOTE: Unit may be running during purging procedure to speed up the procedure. If a pressure cap is unavailable, simply running the equipment for approximately 5-10 minutes with the P.C. stem pulled out, will purge the system). H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES TROUBLESHOOTING Accessory Item 4-45-3 Model 3000 Owner’s Manual...
Page 20 27C-15. Remove pressure control screw and put some Loc-Tite 609 on threads. Turn the screw into the stem a few turns and push it in to its maximum and read pressure. Turn the screw in or out until 3000 psi static pressure is obtained.
Page 21 4. Outgo valve ball (ref# 26) stuck. (remove outgo valve, (ref# 22). Unthread outgo valve upper body, (ref# 29), from outgo body lower, (ref# 23). Remove outgo seat, (ref# 25), from upper body. Free ball and reassemble following detailed instructions on page 24). H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES TROUBLESHOOTING Model 3000 Owner’s Manual...
Page 22 4. Plugged tip. (remove and clean tip). 5. Pump malfunctioning or unsuitable for the material. (refer to other areas of troubleshooting guide and check material requirements vs the model 3000’s output abilities). SPRAY PATTERN LEAVES LINES OR FINGERS 1 Pressure too low. (increase pressure slowly until problem is corrected).
Page 23: Intake Seat Replacement
16. Install intake valve, using the four bolts removed in step 1. 17. Torque to 30 foot pounds, using criss-cross pattern. Cross Section View H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Tools or Supplies Required Loc-Tite 609 Lacquer Thinner the socket against the other. endcap. Crescent Wrench Vise – Optional Model 3000 Owner’s Manual...
Page 24: Special Notes
A used seat may be checked in a similar manner using a new ball. Replace used part if light pass at sealing edge. H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES OUTGO VALVE 5/8” Open end wrench 1” Open end wrench Model 3000 Owner’s Manual Outgo swivel ref# 30...
Page 25: Bleed Valve Repairs
Hold handle while tightening jam nut ( Ref # 42 ) tightly against handle. ( ** Use of Loc-Tite is optional ) H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES REPAIR OF BLEED VALVE Tools or Supplies Required 5/8 Open end wrench Teflon Tape, optional* Bleed Valve Repair Kit Installation 3/4 Open end wrench Loc-Tite, optional ** Model 3000 Owner’s Manual...
Page 26: Diaphragm Replacement
Annual replacement of the diaphragm is recommended as part of your preventive maintenance procedures. H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Tools or Supplies Required Torque Wrench Rags Items marked with * are included in 4-22CRK Repair Kit Large steel Hub “A” 3/8” Open end wrench Drip / collection tray Model 3000 Owner’s Manual...
Page 27: Pressure Control Valve Repairs
9 Reattach hydraulic line. See "PURGING" instructions on page 19. H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE Tools or Supplies Required 11/16” Open end wrench 1” Open end wrench H.E.R.O. hydraulic oil 4-45-3 Pressure cap Model 3000 Owner’s Manual...
Page 28: Piston Repairs
6. Remove the piston, (ref# 89) from eccentric bearing, (ref# 98). Move to clean work bench for repairs. H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES PISTON REPAIRS Tools or Supplies Required Golf tee Pick or dental tool. Torque Wrench Three(3) per side Ref# 114 Grease H.E.R.O. hydraulic oil. 4-45-3 Pressure cap Model 3000 Owner’s Manual...
Page 29: Piston Repairs 28
24. Add new hydraulic oil to hydraulic tank, using only genuine H.E.R.O. LVO hydraulic oil. 25. Once the repairs have been completed, the hydraulic oil will require purging to remove the trapped air. See "PURGING" instructions on page 19. H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES PISTON REPAIRS Model 3000 Owner’s Manual...
Page 30: Accessories
Pressure Gauge, c/w Mounting Tee 4-45-3 Pressure Cap 10-QRP-3 Quick Reach Extension Pole, 3 Feet 10-QRP-5 Quick Reach Extension Pole, 5 Feet 10-QRP-8 Quick Reach Extension Pole, 8 Feet BB-010 “Bucket Buster” Plastic Pail Opener H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES ACCESSORIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual...
Page 31: Parts List & Description
LOWER, Valve Body 11A-3CP WASHER, Copper Crush 11A-4 SEAT, 3/8, Tungsten Carbide 11A-5 BALL, NYLON, 3/8 11A-6 CAGE 11A-7 SPRING 11A-2 UPPER, Valve Body, H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES PARTS LIST INTAKE PARTS DESCRIPTION OUTGO PARTS ASSY ASSY ASSY Model 3000 Owner’s Manual...
Page 32: Hydraulic Parts
REPAIR KIT, Diaphragm ( Diaphragm less steel plates ) Not Used 4-23A HEAD, Hydraulic. Not Used O-RING 24/100 CYLINDER, 7/8" HW5050P WASHER, 5/16" SAE, Plated CAPSCREW, SKT. HD., 5/16NC x 2-3/4" H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES PARTS LIST OUTGO PARTS DESCRIPTION HYDRAULIC PARTS ASSY Model 3000 Owner’s Manual...
Page 33 REPAIR KIT, Ref# 84-87 4-38A/100 PISTON & ROD ASSEMBLY, 7/8" ( Ref# 90-93 ) 4-37A/100 SEAL SET, Piston, 7/8" 4-38A/100-1 PISTON, Only, W/O Seals, 7/8" H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES PARTS LIST HYDRAULIC PARTS DESCRIPTION ASSY ASSY ASSY ASSY ASSY Model 3000 Owner’s Manual...
Page 34: Drive Parts
BRACKET, Motor Cord Wrap HW5050P WASHER, 5/16 SAE HW1050P CAPSCREW, HX. HD., 5/16NC x 1/2" 4-51 ROD, C/W Clips ( Includes Ref# 116 ) H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES PARTS LIST HYDRAULIC PARTS DESCRIPTION DRIVE PARTS CHASSIS PARTS ASSY ASSY ASSY Model 3000 Owner’s Manual...
Page 35 4-194 SHOCK CORD, Rubber, 9” Although the model 3000 is no longer in new equipment production, we still receive requests for replacement owner’s manuals. Changes have occurred since the model 3000 went out of production. Some items are no longer available and have been replaced by new designs and components. These situations are rare, however, after 20 years of production, changes are inevitable.
Page 36: Exploded Unit Schematics
PARTS SCHEMATIC Model 3000 H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual...
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Page 38 Phone: Fax: __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Model: __________________ Serial #: _________________ Date of Purchase: H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Manufactured by: H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES 2719 LAKE CITY WAY BURNABY, B.C. CANADA 604-420-6543 800-494-4376 604-420-8725 Purchased From Model 3000 Owner’s Manual...

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