Page 2
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. Page 1 H.E.R.O. Industries . 1140GSD Owner’s Manual - “B” Series...
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. Page 2 H.E.R.O. Industries . 1140GSD Owner’s Manual - “B” Series...
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. Page 3 H.E.R.O. Industries . 1140GSD Owner’s Manual - “B” Series...
Page 5
ALWAYS be aware that certain chemicals may react with aluminum, carbide, or other components in the pump system. Read the manufacturer's label on all materials to be sprayed, and follow the manufacturer's recommendations. If in doubt, consult your material supplier to be sure. Page 4 H.E.R.O. Industries . 1140GSD Owner’s Manual - “B” Series...
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 1140GSD. 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.
To remove storage solution, add one gallon of thinner, compatible with the type of paint to be used, to the siphon pail. Strainer bag and si- phon tube. ALWAYS strain paint before starting Page 6 H.E.R.O. Industries . 1140GSD Owner’s Manual - “B” Series...
Any dirt, grime or other undesirable particles which reach the gun filter have passed through the entire paint pump and have possibly created unnecessary damage and inconvenience. Always strain the paint before siphoning. Page 7 H.E.R.O. Industries . 1140GSD Owner’s Manual - “B” Series...
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 Page 8 H.E.R.O. Industries . 1140GSD Owner’s Manual - “B” Series...
Run for a minimum 15 minutes each week while in storage. þ Remove gas before storing. þ Have the engine professionally serviced by an approved service technician on a regular bases as recommended by the manufacturer ( Honda ). Page 9 H.E.R.O. Industries . 1140GSD Owner’s Manual - “B” Series...
When the tip wears beyond .031, 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 1140GSD can support up to a maximum of Page 10 H.E.R.O.
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. Page 11 H.E.R.O. Industries . 1140GSD Owner’s Manual - “B” Series...
(ref# 11-18) to close. The trapped paint requires a means of release, so it forces the outgo valve, (ref# 26), to open and paint flows to the gun. Fig. 2 Fig. 1 Page 13 H.E.R.O. Industries . 1140GSD Owner’s Manual - “B” Series...
Replace the intake washer (ref# 12) each time the endcap is removed. See page 23 for details. Page 14 H.E.R.O. Industries . 1140GSD Owner’s Manual - “B” Series...
Page 16
14. Strainer bag plugging siphon screen. UNLESS YOU ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT THE REPAIR OF HIGH PRESSURE EQUIPMENT, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR AN AIRLESS SPRAYER YOURSELF. ALWAYS FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. Page 15 H.E.R.O. Industries . 1140GSD Owner’s Manual - “B” Series...
Page 17
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 1140GSD is manufactured to perform at; 2650 psi -- Static pressure, with lock ring (ref# 77) on pressure control valve (ref# 74).
Page 18
Inspect for foreign material jamming ball. Inspect ball and cage for wear. Replace parts as needed). Outgo valve (ref# 26) incorrectly assembled. (disassemble and reassemble outgo valve, closely following detailed instructions on page 26). Page 17 H.E.R.O. Industries . 1140GSD Owner’s Manual - “B” Series...
Page 19
NOTE: Unit may be running during purging procedure to speed up the 4-45-3 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). Page 18 H.E.R.O. Industries . 1140GSD Owner’s Manual - “B” Series...
Page 20
Retainer should be below the valve body (approx. 3/8") when positioned correctly. Center ball on retainer, turn valve seat into body until finger tight, using pipe dope or Teflon tape to seal. Fully tighten using wrench. Page 19 H.E.R.O. Industries . 1140GSD Owner’s Manual - “B” Series...
Page 21
Outgo valve ball (ref# 30) stuck. (remove outgo valve,(ref# 26). Unthread outgo valve upper body, (ref# 31), from outgo body lower,(ref# 27). Remove outgo seat,(ref# 29), from upper body. Free ball and reassemble following detailed instructions on page 26). Page 20 H.E.R.O. Industries . 1140GSD Owner’s Manual - “B” Series...
Page 22
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 1140GSD output abilities). SPRAY PATTERN LEAVES LINES OR FINGERS Pressure too low. (increase pressure slowly until problem is corrected).
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. Page 22 H.E.R.O. Industries . 1140GSD Owner’s Manual - “B” Series...
( crush washer is placed under the seat ). The seat will be held in place through the compression of parts during assembly. Page 23 H.E.R.O. Industries . 1140GSD Owner’s Manual - “B” Series...
To check the ball for wear, place against a new seat and check sealing edge against a bright light. A used seat may be checked in a similar manner using a new ball. Replace used part if light pass at sealing edge. Page 24 H.E.R.O. Industries . 1140GSD Owner’s Manual - “B” Series...
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. Page 25 H.E.R.O. Industries . 1140GSD Owner’s Manual - “B” Series...
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 18. Page 26 H.E.R.O. Industries . 1140GSD Owner’s Manual - “B” Series...
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 18. Page 28 H.E.R.O. Industries . 1140GSD Owner’s Manual - “B” Series...
Page 34
CAPSCREW, HX HD, 5/16NC x 3/4 HW5051P WASHER, Flat, 5/16 BRACKET, For Hydraulic Tank PAD, For Hydraulic Tank NOT SHOWN STRAP, For Hydraulic Tank HW1010P CAPSCREW, HX HD, 1/4NC x 1/2” Page 33 H.E.R.O. Industries . 1140GSD Owner’s Manual - “B” Series...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the 1140GSD and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers