TEST SPRAY PATTERN
If spraying with an HVLP spray
system is new or unfamiliar to
you it is advisable to practice
on a piece of scrap wood or
cardboard before beginning
on your intended workpiece.
SURFACE PREP.
All objects to be sprayed should be
thoroughly cleaned before spraying
material on them. Areas not to be
sprayed may, in certain cases, need to
be masked.
SPRAY AREA PREP.
When spraying indoors, the spray area
must be clean and free of dust in order
to avoid blowing dust onto your freshly
painted surface.
Correct
Length of pass, 20 in.
PROPER SPRAYING TECHNIQUE
Explosion or fire
paint fumes can explode or ignite
causing property damage and or
severe injury.
• Exhaust and fresh air introduc-
tion must be provided to keep the
air within the spray area free from
accumulation of flammable va-
pors.
• Keep turbine maximum distance
possible from the spray area.
If any problems occur, refer to
the troubleshooting chart on Page
9 for problem identification and
suggested solution(s).
WARNING
-Solvent and
NOTE
1 in.
to
12 in.
FIGURE 1
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HOW TO SPRAY PROPERLY
Position the spray gun perpendicular
to and 1 or more inches from the spray
surface, depending on the spray pat-
tern size desired. Spray parallel to the
surface with smooth passes at a con-
sistent speed as illustrated in Figure 2.
Doing this will help avoid irregularities
in the finish, i.e. runs and sags. Always
apply a thin coat of material on the first
pass and allow to dry before applying a
second, slightly heavier coat.
When spraying, always trigger the spray
gun after spray pass has begun and
release trigger before stopping the
pass. The best results occur when
making 20 inch passes. Always keep
the gun pointed squarely at the spray
surface and overlap passes slightly to
obtain the most consistent and profes-
sional finish possible.
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