C series piston power electronic control airless paint sprayers (2 pages)
Summary of Contents for HERO 1000MD
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NEW For 1997. Hydrapulse “B” Version. Starting with serial DO NOT attempt to operate this machine until you have read and understand ALL safety precautions and operating instructions. H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES LTD. 1000MD OWNERS MANUAL - “B” VERSION...
DO NOT return worn parts to factory without authorization. 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 H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES LTD. 1000MD OWNERS MANUAL - “B” VERSION...
NOT operate this pump with components rated less than 3000 psi. working pressure (including but not limited to spray guns, hose and connections). Before servicing, cleaning or removing of any part, shut off power and relieve pressure. H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES LTD. 1000MD OWNERS MANUAL - “B” VERSION...
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 LTD. WARNING 1000MD OWNERS MANUAL - “B” VERSION...
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ALWAYS replace any damaged airless paint hose. A scratched, torn, cut or otherwise damaged outer core of the paint hose can lead to a rupture. DO NOT attempt to repair a damaged hose. H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES LTD. ALWAYS 1000MD OWNERS MANUAL - “B” VERSION...
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 1000MD. With H.E.R.O. airless spray equipment you will avoid the inconvenience and mess of overspray. 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.
FLUSHING THE UNIT AT SHUTDOWN H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES LTD. SETTING UP TO SPRAY 1000MD OWNERS MANUAL - “B” VERSION Paint Rubber band Strainer...
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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 LTD. OR COLOR CHANGE 1000MD OWNERS MANUAL - “B” VERSION...
Product viscosity may have to be further reduced at higher elevations. The larger diameter 3/8” paint hose should also be used, to aid in the movement of spray materials. H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES LTD. SPECIAL NOTES AND 1000MD OWNERS MANUAL - “B” VERSION...
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 10) This assures full coverage of the surface being painted. H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES LTD. AIRLESS SPRAY PAINTING 1000MD OWNERS MANUAL - “B” VERSION...
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AIRLESS SPRAY PAINTING SUGGESTIONS AND TECHNIQUE FIG. Poor Good Tailing Good Pattern Fog, Overspray FIG. FIG. FIG. FIG. FIG. H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES LTD. 1000MD OWNERS MANUAL - “B” VERSION...
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 1000MD can support up to a maximum of one .023 tip.
Once again a corresponding re-action is taking place in the paint pump. The hydrapulse membrane H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES LTD. TROUBLESHOOTING 1000MD OWNERS MANUAL - “B” VERSION Fig. 2...
(pressure control valve). A worn outgo valve will result in pulsation in the spray material and cause the paint hose to jump and vibrate vigorously. H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES LTD. TROUBLESHOOTING 1000MD OWNERS MANUAL - “B” VERSION...
If you do not have access to these items, your local H.E.R.O. authorized service center will be able to perform this test. Your model 1000MD is manufactured to perform at; 2650 psi -- Static pressure, with lock ring (ref# 73) on pressure control valve (ref# 70).
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-ABLE to stop or alter the hydrapulse membrane's movement, then the hydraulic pump is not operating properly. The problem is located in the “Hydraulic” pump. See troubleshooting guide for a d d i t i o n a l information. H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES LTD. TROUBLESHOOTING HYDRAPULSE MEMBRANE TEST 1000MD OWNERS MANUAL - “B” VERSION...
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5-10 minutes with the P.C. stem pulled out, will purge the system). H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES LTD. TROUBLESHOOTING Accessory Item 4-45-3 1000MD OWNERS MANUAL - “B” VERSION tank. pressure control procedure. If a pressure cap...
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23-24). SPRAYER DOES NOT PRIME WITH PAINT Heavy bodied paint, air lock. (refer to " Setting Up To Spray" and follow instructions. H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES LTD. TROUBLESHOOTING 1000MD OWNERS MANUAL - “B” VERSION of intake i n t a k e...
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Worn tip. (replace tip). Tip too small for spray material. (change to larger tip or increase pressure. See material manufacturers recommendations). H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES LTD. TROUBLESHOOTING 1000MD OWNERS MANUAL - “B” VERSION fittings adjustment tool, the screw into the out until 3000 psi gun to release some set up.
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Plugged tip. (remove and clean tip). Pump malfunctioning or unsuitable for the material. (refer to other areas of troubleshooting guide and check material requirements vs 1000MD output abilities). EXCESSIVE OVERSPRAY OR FOGGING Pressure too high. (reduce pressure as required).
Run the pump on standby ( not triggering gun ) for about 20 minutes, to “break-in” new membrane. 10. Installation is now complete and the pump is ready for use. H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES LTD. ( REF# 46 - KIT ) 1000MD OWNERS MANUAL - “B” VERSION 1-5/16 Inches...
( crush washer is placed under the seat ). The seat will be held in place through the compression of parts during assembly. H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES LTD. (REF # 18) remains in the material head, pry out with a 1000MD OWNERS MANUAL - “B” VERSION (ref# (ref# 20).
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 LTD. OUTGO VALVE (REF# 34) 1000MD OWNERS MANUAL - “B” VERSION Outgo swivel ref# 40...
10. Fill the center cavity of piston rod seat until flush with grease. Slide seat into piston with concave side (filled with grease) facing out. 11. Lightly grease the ball end of piston rod. Push piston rod into piston until ball end of rod contacts seat. H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES LTD. PISTON REPAIRS (REF# 86) 1000MD OWNERS MANUAL - “B” VERSION...
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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 16. H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES LTD. PISTON REPAIRS 1000MD OWNERS MANUAL - “B” VERSION...
Apply pipe dope or Teflon tape to exterior threads of seat. Install into elbow. Tighten to prevent leaks and return to original position. Reattach hydraulic line. 10. See "PURGING" instructions on page 16. H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES LTD. (REF# 70) 1000MD OWNERS MANUAL - “B” VERSION...
PARTS LIST INTAKE PARTS DESCRIPTION NEW, after serial # 190031 NEW, after serial # 190031 NEW, after serial # 170034 NEW, after serial # 170034 NEW, after serial # NEW, after serial # 170034 1000MD OWNERS MANUAL - “B” VERSION ASSY...
BRACKET, Motor Mounting, Includes Ref# 112-113 HW1070F CAPSCREW, HX. HD., 5/16NC x 1-1/4", Gr. 5, Full Thread HW4040 NUT, Hex Jam, 5/16" 4-06-140-453 LEG ASSEMBLY, Includes Ref# 116-117 H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES LTD. PARTS LIST DRIVE PARTS CHASSIS PARTS 1000MD OWNERS MANUAL - “B” VERSION ASSY ASSY...
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BELTGUARD, Black HW1020P CAPSCREW, HX. HD., 1/4 NC x 3/4" 66/11-2 SHROUD, Black, 1.5 HP. Marathon Motors ONLY 66/10A SCREW, Thumb 4-196 SHOCK CORD, Includes 141 SPRING H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES LTD. PARTS LIST CHASSIS PARTS 1000MD OWNERS MANUAL - “B” VERSION...
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