Speedaire Operating Instructions
Speedaire
Spray Guns
Air Cap
Fluid Tip
(Nozzle)
E
N
Fluid Needle
G
L
3/8 in. NPS Fluid Inlet
I
S
Cup Lid Clamp
H
Figure 7 - Siphon Feed Spray Gun
Preparation (continued)
2. Keep the nozzle about 6 to 9 inches
from the work surface throughout
the stroke and always keep the gun
in motion while spraying. Stopping
gun movement in mid-stroke will
cause a build up of paint and result
in runs. Do not fan the gun from side
to side while painting. This will cause
a build-up of paint in the center of
the stroke and an insufficient
coating at each end (See Figure 8).
Heavy coat
Thin coat
Figure 8
3. Trigger the gun properly. Start the
gun moving at the beginning of the
stroke BEFORE SQUEEZING THE
TRIGGER and release the trigger
BEFORE STOPPING GUN
MOVEMENT at the end of the
stroke. This procedure will feather
(blend) each stroke with the next
without showing overlap or
unevenness (See Figure 9).
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Siphon Feed - Conventional
Packing Nut (Fluid Needle)
Air Valve
Vent Hole
Cup
6 - 9 in.
Pull
Trigger
Start
Stroke
Figure 9
4. The amount of paint being applied
can be varied by the speed of the
stroke, distance from the surface and
adjustment of the fluid control knob.
Thin coat
5. Overlap strokes just enough to
obtain an even coat (See Figure 10).
Figure 10
NOTE: Two thin coats of paint will
yield better results and have less
chance of runs than one heavy layer.
6. Use a piece of cardboard as a shield
to catch overspray at the edges of
the work to protect other surfaces.
Use masking tape to cover other
areas if needed.
2Z366H, 4XP62B, 4XP63B and 4RR06B
Maintenance
Pattern Control Knob
DAILY CLEAN-UP
Fluid Control Knob
Local codes may require specific
cleaning methods and equipment.
Follow local codes and manufacturer's
recommendations for the use and
disposal of spray materials and solvent.
Packing Nut (Air Valve)
Trigger
use. Paint and other materials dry
quickly in the small passages rendering
1/4 in. NPS Air
gun useless due to the difficulty of
Inlet fitting
removing hardened paint from the
passages inside the gun.
NOTE: In the instructions below, the use
of the word "solvent" refers to the
specific solvent for the material used
(examples: lacquer thinner for lacquer,
etc.).
1. Remove and empty the canister;
2. Refill canister with clean solvent
Release
Trigger
End
Stroke
3. Remove the air cap and soak in
4. Clean gaskets with a solvent soaked
5. After using water to clean out
4
Clean spray gun
immediately after
then rinse with a solvent
recommended for the paint or
other material used.
and attach to the gun. Spray solvent
through the gun while shaking the
gun vigorously. Wipe the gun
exterior with a solvent soaked rag.
Repeat until the gun is clean.
solvent until clean. Use a small
brush for stubborn stains if
necessary. Toothpicks or small
brushes may be used to clean air
passages; however,
NEVER USE METAL OBJECTS TO
CLEAN PRECISELY DRILLED
PASSAGES. DAMAGED PASSAGES
WILL CAUSE IMPROPER SPRAYING.
rag. To prevent equipment damage,
DO NOT IMMERSE GASKETS OR
SPRAY GUN BODY IN SOLVENTS.
water based paints or materials,
spray mineral spirits through the
gun to prevent corrosion.