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DeVilbiss SB-2-001-F Troubleshooting And Maintenance Manual
DeVilbiss SB-2-001-F Troubleshooting And Maintenance Manual

DeVilbiss SB-2-001-F Troubleshooting And Maintenance Manual

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SPRAY GUN TROUBLESHOOTING AND
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE GUIDE
IMPORTANT: Before using this equipment, read all
safety precautions and instructions in this manual.
Keep for future use.
SERVICE BULLETIN
SB-2-001-F
Replaces SB-2-001-E

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Summary of Contents for DeVilbiss SB-2-001-F

  • Page 1 SERVICE BULLETIN SB-2-001-F Replaces SB-2-001-E SPRAY GUN TROUBLESHOOTING AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE GUIDE IMPORTANT: Before using this equipment, read all safety precautions and instructions in this manual. Keep for future use.
  • Page 2 Page 2 SB-2-001-F SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This manual contains information that is improtant for you to know and understand. This information relates to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the following symbols. Please pay particular attention to these sections.
  • Page 3 SB-2-001-F Page 3 PRINCIPLES OF AIR SPRAY Figure 3 Gravity Feed Gun With Cup on Top Spray application is perhaps the simplest method of coating where a sizeable area or volume of material is involved or when intricate shapes and irregular surfaces require painting.
  • Page 4: Operation

    Page 4 SB-2-001-F Internal and External Mix Guns Conventional An external mix gun mixes and atomizes air and fluid outside the air cap. It can be used for applying all types of materials, and it is particularly desirable when spraying fast-drying paints such as lacquer. It is also used when a high quality finish is desired.
  • Page 5 SB-2-001-F Page 5 If distribution is not even, there is a problem with either the air cap or the fluid tip. Refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING section for examples of faulty patterns to help diagnose the problem. To avoid hazardous bursting or equipment damage, do not exceed the container's maxi- mum working pressure.
  • Page 6: Maintenance

    Page 6 SB-2-001-F Overlap each stroke 50%. Less than 50% will result mended to replace both at the same time. Lapped in streaks on the finished surface. Move the gun at sets are available for most guns on pressure feed a constant speed while triggering since the material combinations.
  • Page 7 SB-2-001-F Page 7 This device incorporates a highly efficient fluid Empty the cup and wash it with clean solvent and a header, which meters a precise solvent/air mixture. clean cloth. Clean off the outside of the tube. Fill The cleaner operates with compressed air and...
  • Page 8: Troubleshooting

    Page 8 SB-2-001-F TROUBLESHOOTING CONDITION CAUSE CORRECTION Heavy top or bottom pattern Horn holes plugged. Clean. Ream with non-metallic point. Obstruction on top or bottom of Clean. fluid tip. Cap and/or tip seat dirty. Clean. Heavy right or left Left or right side horn holes plugged.
  • Page 9 SB-2-001-F Page 9 CONDITION CAUSE CORRECTION Jerky or fluttering spray Suction Feed Only (continued) Material too heavy. Thin or replace. Container tipped too far. Hold more upright. Air vent in cup lid clogged. Clear vent passage. Loose, damaged or dirty lid.
  • Page 10 Page 10 SB-2-001-F CONDITION CAUSE CORRECTION Dry Spray Air pressure too high. Decrease air pressure. Material not properly reduced Reduce to proper consistency. (suction feed). Gun tip too far from work surface. Adjust to proper distance. Gun motion too fast.
  • Page 11 SB-2-001-F Page 11 SYSTEM SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR SPRAY FINISHING NEEDS More than just a spray gun manufacturer, DeVilbiss Cups and Tanks is your single source for practical solutions to all your spray finishing challenges. • Pressure, gravity and suction feed cups •...
  • Page 12 Toll Free Fax No. 1-877-790-6965 AUTOMOTIVE REFINISHING DeVilbiss has authorized distributors throughout the world. For equipment, parts and service, check the Yellow Pages under "Automobile Body Shop Equipment and Supplies". FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-445-3988 (U.S.A. ONLY). FOR LOCAL CALLS, SEE LISTING BELOW.