Speedaire Operating Instructions and Repair Parts List
Speedaire
Operation (continued)
SPRAY GUN OPERATION
1. Adjust air source regulator pressure
required for spraying (usually
between 50 psi - 70 psi).
E
2. Adjust paint tank regulator to 25 psi
N
- 30 psi. More pressure is needed on
G
the material as the gun is moved
L
further above the tank. Normal
I
operating on the paint tank is 25 psi
S
to 30 psi. When lower pressure is
H
needed, rotate the adjustment
counterclockwise until the desired
pressure setting is obtained. There is
no need to trigger the gun in order
to bleed off excess paint pressure.
Do not use over 50
psi in the tank.
The sprayer may now be used to apply
paint.
Paint Tank
®
Maintenance
Always
shut off
air pressure at source and
bleed off all pressure in
paint tank by gently pulling
safety valve ring before loosening
knobs to remove lid.
CLEANING
IMPORTANT: It is very important that
the tank material hose and spray gun
be cleaned as soon as the spray job is
completed.
1. Shut off air tank at air pressure
regulator by turning adjusting
screw counterclockwise.
2. Gently pull safety valve ring to
purge air from tank.
3. Completely cover spray gun nozzle
with a soft rag and with air lines
pressurized, pull trigger of the gun.
This will force paint remaining in the
material hose back into the tank.
4. Remove tank lid and pour any
remaining paint back into original
containers for future use.
5. Using a clean, dry cloth, wipe inside
area of tank clean.
Never use this paint
tank with materials
which contain trichloroethane,
chlorinated hydrocarbons,
nitrohydrocarbons, esters, amines, or
organic compounds. These materials
will damage the gasket between the
paint tank and lid. A damaged gasket
may cause injury and will reduce the
efficiency of the paint tank.
4
6. Pour about 1/2 gallon of paint
solvent into the tank. Use the
correct type of solvent for the paint
being used: mineral spirits for oil
base paint, lacquer thinner for
lacquer base paints, warm soap
water for Latex, etc.
7. Clamp lid onto tank and proceed to
spray the proper solvent through
spray gun and hose.
8. Following steps 1 through 9 in this
section, remove all thinner from
hose.
9. Clean lip of tank groove of paint
tank lid and gasket.
CLEANING THE SAFETY VALVE
Remove the safety valve and clean port
(orifice) periodically. Accumulations of
paint in the port can prevent proper
valve action. Do not disassemble valve
or change settings.
This component has
been factory
calibrated and sealed. Do not attempt
to disassemble safety valve or alter
calibration.
ROUTINE
Periodically inspect the tank for leaks
around the paint tank lid. If leakage
occurs, remove the pint tank lid and
clean lip of tank and groove in tank lid.
Replace gasket.
6Z899B