Liquid material preparation (Fig. E and E1)
Tip: Make sure the type of material you use can be cleaned with either mineral spirits or paint thinner (for
oil-based paints) or a warm water and soap solution (for water soluble paints like latex). Use drop cloths
during pouring, mixing, and viscosity testing of materials to be sprayed to protect your floors and anything else
in the spraying area that you wish to remain untouched
The liquid being sprayed may need to be thinned (diluted) before starting. When thinning, use the
proper liquid thinner recommended on the container by the mate- rial manufacturer.
Warning! Do not use materials with a Guide for extension cord usage: flashpoint higher than
60°C (140°F) .
A viscosity test cup is provided to determine the "runout time™ of the material being used.
●Before measuring for the proper viscosity, stir the material thoroughly.
●Dip the viscosity cup into the material being sprayed and fill the cup completely.
●With the cup held over the material container, measure the amount of time it takes for the stream of material
flowing out to "break" or stop being a constant stream out of the bottom of the cup (100 seconds or less) (Fig.
E). This is the "runout time". Refer to the thinning table for information on the thinning required for different
materials.
●If material needs thinning, add the appropriate liquid, thinning material recommended by the manufacturer
(Fig. E1).
●It is possible to spray latex paint with this unit, however, the required thinning may exceed material
manufacturer's recommendation. Thin latex paint so that it runs through viscosity cup within 100 seconds.
The operator should consider the type of application and final location of the project when spraying a
material that requires more than 100 seconds to run through the viscosity cup.
●Unscrew the quick refill lid (#12).
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