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HERO B series Operating & Maintenance Manual

Airless spray equipment safety, operating and maintenance manual and parts list
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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.
39
1100MD OWNERS MANUAL - "B" VERSION

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  • Page 1 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. 1100MD OWNERS MANUAL - “B” VERSION...
  • Page 2 H.E.R.O. WARRANTY H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES LTD., guarantees this airless pump to be free of defects in materials and workmanship to the original owner, for a period of one full year from the date of purchase. The warranty entitles the owner to parts replacement at no charge. The parts replacement warranty is valid for any necessary replacement, whither caused by material or workmanship defect or simple wear.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS For greatest user satisfaction, please familiarize yourself with all maintenance and operational instructions Important Safety Precautions ...3-4 Introduction ...5 Operating Instructions ...5 Setting Up To Spray ...6 Flushing The Unit ...7 Special Notes ...8 Airless Spray Painting Suggestions ...9-11 Trouble Shooting ...12-19 Hydrapulse Membrane Replacement ...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Precautions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS NEVER PLACE FINGERS NEAR SPRAY TIP OF GUN. NEVER POINT GUN TOWARD ANY PART OF YOUR BODY, OR THAT OF ANY OTHER PERSON. MATERIAL ISSUING FROM THE SPRAY TIP IS AT HIGH PRESSURE. IF FINGERS, OR ANY PART OF THE BODY ARE PLACED NEAR THE TIP OF THE SPRAY GUN, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE SPRAY COULD BREAK THE SKIN AND INJECT SOME OF THE SPRAY MATERIAL.
  • Page 5 þ ALWAYS follow H.E.R.O. recommendations for operation and safety completely. þ ALWAYS ensure that switch is in off position before plugging in the electric motor. þ ALWAYS set trigger lock on gun in "LOCKED" position when not in use, with gun locked close. þ...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    H.E.R.O. AIRLESS SPRAY PAINTING 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 1100MD. 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.

  • Page 7: Setting Up To Spray

    Remove unit from shipping carton. Remove shipping seal from under hydraulic tank cap. Re-position paint tank lid knob from the shipping position, on the underside of lid, and place on the lid top. Attach paint hose to outgo tee (ref# 43) and gun to paint hose. NOTE;...

  • Page 8: Flushing The Unit

    FLUSHING THE UNIT AT SHUTDOWN If shutting down for a short period of time, it is sufficient to trigger the gun to relieve pressure. Then set the safety lock on gun to "locked" position with the gun locked closed and immerse the gun in a container of the correct thinner for the paint you are spraying.

  • Page 9: Special Notes

    GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS NEVER LEAVE THE UNIT UNDER PRESSURE WHEN NOT SPRAYING (MOTOR TURNED OFF). RELIEVE PRESSURE BY TRIGGERING GUN. NEVER STORE THE UNIT WITH PAINT OR WATER IN THE PUMP SYSTEM, EVEN OVERNIGHT. ý NEVER attempt to start the motor when the unit is under pressure. Relieve pressure and follow instructions in "Setting up to spray"...

  • Page 10: Airless Spray Painting Suggestions

    SUGGESTIONS AND TECHNIQUE A good airless spray application is the result of many factors. Surface preparation, which includes cleaning and degreasing, priming, material compatibility, quality finish product and correct application technique. All are all important to the finished results. The key to all good applications is a good spray gun technique. The finished results are what the client will look at and base his opinion on.
  • Page 11 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. 1100MD OWNERS MANUAL - “B” VERSION...

  • Page 12: Spray Tip Selection

    TIP SIZE FOR APPLICATION OF .021 Exterior Latex on large unobstructed areas.(max. size allowed) ( 60 OZ. ) .018 Interior Latex, Exterior Latex, Shake Paint, Exterior Flat Paints. ( 46 OZ. ) .015 Alkyd Flat Enamel, Interior Latex, Semi-Gloss Enamel, Stains. ( 30 OZ. ) .013 Fine ground Gloss Enamels, and good quality Stains.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Hydraulic Energy Regulated Output (H.E.R.O.) is more than just our name, it is the bases for the operation of the pump. It is the regulation or control, of hydraulic energy, which allows the equipment to build and then deliver or have an output of pressure. Once you have a basic understanding of the operation of the equipment and the effect created in one area and how it will effect operation in another area, you will be better able to diagnose and make repairs.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    is being pulled backward by the hydrapulse membrane spring, (ref# 48). The backward hydrapulse membrane movement causes a vacuum in the paint pump. This vacuum causes the intake valve to open, allowing a new supply of paint to enter. The corresponding paint outgo valve is drawn closed by the vacuum created by the hydrapulse membrane.
  • Page 15 The solution to almost all problems can usually be found in the paint side valves. However, before performing any repair or looking further, the following are things which can cause an apparent sprayer failure, without any mechanical probl em. ALWAYS check these items before preceding. 1.
  • Page 16 If your unit is disabled and you are unable to perform a pressure test, use the following procedures for determining the area to repair. This test will divide the two halves of the equipment (hydraulic from paint) and make identification of your solution easier to obtain. This test is commonly referred to as the "Hydrapulse Membrane Test"...
  • Page 17 SITUATION POSSIBLE CAUSE (REMEDY) ELECTRIC MOTOR WON'T START/RUN Unit unplugged or building circuit fuse is blown. (check, replace or reset fuse) Pump under pressure. (reduce pressure setting by turning pressure control knob counter-clockwise, trigger gun to relieve pressure). Too light or too long of extension cord. (replace with correct cord. If distance greater than 100 feet, obtain and install extra length of H.E.R.O.
  • Page 18 SITUATION POSSIBLE CAUSE (REMEDY) TOTAL LOSS OF PRESSURE, HYDRAPULSE MEMBRANE MOVEMENT CANNOT BE STOPPED OR ALTERED. (SEE "HYDRAPULSE MEMBRANE TEST") Paint too thick. (thin paint according to manufacturer's recommendations). Intake ball (ref# 20) worn or jammed opened/closed. (remove intake endcap (ref# 16) and ball guide (ref# 23).
  • Page 19 SITUATION POSSIBLE CAUSE (REMEDY) PUDDLE OF OIL APPEARING UNDER SPRAYER DURING OPERATION Hydraulic fitting loose/cracked or hydraulic lines are punctured. (examine all hydraulic lines and for cracks, breaks or looseness. Replace or tighten as required). Piston seals (ref# 87) worn. (remove and replace piston seals, following closely the detailed instructions on page 23-34).
  • Page 20 recommendations). SITUATION POSSIBLE CAUSE (REMEDY) FLUID BEING SPRAYED OUT OF TIP PULSATES, SPRAY HOSE LIES QUIET WHEN GUN TRIGGER CLOSED Spray tip worn out or too large. (replace with new tip of correct size. Tip must not exceed a good condition .031 tip ).

  • Page 21: Hydrapulse Membrane Replacement

    HYDRAPULSE MEMBRANE REPLACEMENT TOOLS REQUIRED -1/4" Allen wrench -1/2" Open end wrench (2) -4-45-3 (accessory item) -Torque wrench Removal Remove the eight bolts securing the material head (ref# 27) to the hydraulic head (ref# 51). Remove the material head cushion (ref# 28) and replace with the new one supplied. Place a container under pump to catch hydraulic oil.

  • Page 22: Intake Seat Replacement

    REPLACEMENT OF INTAKE SEAT TOOLS REQUIRED -5/16" Allen wrench -vise -torque wrench -screwdriver Remove the f our bolts (ref# 14) and pull intake endcap (ref# 16), from the pump. The endcap should separate from the material head (ref# 27), with the ball guide (ref# 23) attached. If the ball guide remains in the material head, pry out with a screw driver.

  • Page 23: Outgo Valve

    TOOLS REQUIRED -1" wrench -vise -Teflon tape Remove pressure control knob, (ref# 71) and pull P.C. stem, (ref# 74) out to internal stop, thereby releasing hydraulic pressure. Trigger gun to release pressure from the material side of pump. Disconnect outgo tee assembly, (ref# 43) from outgo swivel, (ref# 40) on the outgo valve.

  • Page 24: Piston Repairs

    TOOLS REQUIRED -1/2" wrench -11/16" wrench -circlip pliers -torque wrench -grease -vise grips Remove hydraulic feed line, (ref# 60) from hydraulic intake valve, (ref# 59) and also remove hydraulic return line, (ref# 69) from the pressure control valve, (ref# 70). Plug lines to minimize oil loss. (Hint; golf tees work well for this) Remove the bolts, (ref# 57) passing through the side frames, (ref# 106, 107), into the crossblock, (ref# 56).
  • Page 25 12. Slide o-ring and steel washer down rod and into piston. Slide circlip down into piston and snap into the internal circlip groove of piston using circlip pliers. NOTE: Circlip must fully expand into groove of piston. Circlip has fully expanded when there is 13/64"...

  • Page 26: Pressure Control Valve Repairs

    TOOLS REQUIRED -1" wrench -11/16" wrench Remove pressure control knob, (ref# 71) and pull P.C. stem, (ref# 74) out to the internal stop (1/16" to 1/8") thereby releasing hydraulic pressure. Remove hydraulic return line, (ref# 69) from P.C. fitting, (ref# 78). Place 11/16"...

  • Page 27: Accessories

    1/4x1/4 CONNECTOR, 1/4 PAINT HOSE TO 1/4 PAINT HOSE RUBBER BAN HOSE, AIRLESS PAINT 50' X 1/4" HOSE, AIRLESS PAINT 25' X 1/4" HOSE, AIRLESS PAINT 50' X 3/8" 3-WHIPEND WHIPEND, 3' X 3/8" 620-VHS SERVICE VIDEO TAPE, VHS FORMAT 621-BETA SERVICE VIDEO TAPE, BETA FORMAT 620-H2O...

  • Page 28: Parts List And Descriptions

    Please order parts by the appropriate part number and not by reference number. The quantity required, per unit, is shown for each part number. Part numbers in bold text indicate whole assemblies or kits. These parts may also be purchased individually PART # 4-1/100-10A LID, Paint Tank, C/W Knob, 10 3/4"...
  • Page 29 Please order parts by the appropriate part number and not by reference number. The quantity required, per unit, is shown for each part number. Part numbers in bold text indicate whole assemblies or kits. These parts may also be purchased individually WASHER, Copper Crush 4-11A OUTGO VALVE ASSEMBLY, ( Ref# 33-40 )
  • Page 30 Please order parts by the appropriate part number and not by reference number. The quantity required, per unit, is shown for each part number. Part numbers in bold text indicate whole assemblies or kits. These parts may also be purchased individually HYDRAULIC PARTS 4-45A TANK, Complete.
  • Page 31 Please order parts by the appropriate part number and not by reference number. The quantity required, per unit, is shown for each part number. Part numbers in bold text indicate whole assemblies or kits. These parts may also be purchased individually 05-80-5000 BEARING, Crankshaft Side HW1055...
  • Page 32 Please order parts by the appropriate part number and not by reference number. The quantity required, per unit, is shown for each part number. Part numbers in bold text indicate whole assemblies or kits. These parts may also be purchased individually PW-4080 FOOT PAD, Includes Ref# 117 HW5090P...

  • Page 33: Exploded Unit Diagram

    H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES LTD. 1100MD SCHEMATIC 1100MD OWNERS MANUAL - “B” VERSION...
  • Page 34 PARTS SCHEMATICS H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES LTD. 1100MD OWNERS MANUAL - “B” VERSION...
  • Page 35 AUTHORIZED SALES AND SERVICE CENTERS- U.S.A. Call H.E.R.O.’s Toll Free Helpline 1-800-464-HERO (4376) or take your unit to your nearest authorized H.E.R.O. dealer. Help is available to answer all your sales and service questions, weekdays from; 7:00 AM-4:30 PM ( Pacific Time ). After hours calls are recorded and returned the next business day. þ...
  • Page 36 AUTHORIZED SALES AND SERVICE CENTERS- U.S.A. SOUTHERN 17401 Nichols, Unit F, CALIFORNIA Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Bakersfield Paint, 714-847-2392 401 Sumner Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305 Lancaster Paint, 805-327-8431 43639 10th Street W., Lancaster, CA 93534 Diefel’s Paint, 805-942-6612 1030 Alta Vista, Bakersfield, CA 93305 San Luis P aint, 805-325-7201...
  • Page 37 AUTHORIZED SALES AND SERVICE CENTERS- U.S.A. Boise, ID 83705 208-336-7210 Frank’s House of Color, 219 W. Main Street, Ponderosa Paint, All Pro, Danville, IL 61832 4631 Aeronca Street, 217-442-0381 Boise, ID 83705 208-376-4431 Diamond Paint, 1795 Oakton, Broadway Paint & Glass, Des Plaines, IL 60018 1305 Broadway, 708-824-8084...
  • Page 38 AUTHORIZED SALES AND SERVICE CENTERS- U.S.A. SprayFix, Denfeld Paint, 120 S. Easton Road, 1851 N.E. 2nd Street, Glenside, PA 19038 Bend, OR 97701 610-886-1571 503-382-4171 Airdraulics, Miller Paint Company, 555 W. Ansbury Street, 2811 N.W. Grant, Philadelphia, PA 19140 Corvallis, OR 97330 610-457-1940 503-758-4458 RHODE ISLAND...
  • Page 39 MANUFACTURED BY: H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES 2719 LAKE CITY WAY PHONE: 604-420-6543 FAX: __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ MODEL: __6-1100MD-LA__ SERIAL #: _________________ DATE OF PURCHASE: _______________ H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES LTD. BURNABY, B.C. CANADA 800-494-4376 604-420-8725 PURCHASED FROM 1100MD OWNERS MANUAL - “B” VERSION...

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