Periodic Maintenance - Earlex SPRAY STATION HV5500 Mode D'emploi

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Gland washers (16) prevent leakage of air passing the needle. This leakage reduces the performance of the spray gun and must, therefore, be kept
to a minimum. After a period of use the gland washers will wear. This is normal and can be compensated by gradual adjustment of the gland nut (15).
Periodically check to ensure the gland nut is not loose. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN as this will increase wear of the washers. When necessary just
tighten the nut lightly using the special spanner (27) provided.
By tightening this nut, the inside diameter of gland washers reduce thereby closing any small gap that may have occurred between the needle and
gland washers, therefore, eliminating excessive leakage.
TURBINE UNIT
The turbine unit only requires minimal maintenance
Ensure its filter (28) element is kept clean at all times.
This is the filter underneath the main body of the turbine. Disconnect the unit from the power supply, turn on side and remove foam material. This
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can be washed out if necessary and replaced when dry. From time to time this filter will need replacing (part no.L0058).
The turbine bearings are sealed and lubricated for life. There is no maintenance or adjustment required.
Clean the turbine and hose unit with a damp cloth after use.
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The hose is stowed by coiling it between the motor housing and hose cover.
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The power cord is stowed by wrapping around the base of the unit and locating the plug in the space at the back of the unit.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
The paint runs on the item
being sprayed
Paint is thin or irregular
No paint being produced
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CAUSE
Paint too diluted
Paint volume too high
Moving too slowly
Gun trigger being held for too long
Gun too close
Paint too diluted
Paint volume too low
Moving too fast
Gun clogged
Gun too far away
Paint too thick
Gun clogged
Pick up tube clogged
Air hose split
Grainy paint
Container almost empty
Gun at an angle
Air intake blocked
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ACTION REQUIRED
Add undiluted material
Reduce the paint flow by adjusting
screw (12)
Increase speed of application
Release trigger earlier
Increase the distance between gun and
workpiece
Add undiluted material
Increase the paint flow by adjusting
screw (12)
Reduce speed of application
Clean the gun
Reduce the distance between gun and
workpiece
Add thinner
Clean the gun
Clean pick up tube (24)
Replace air hose
Filter the paint
Refill container
Ensure pick up tube is angled towards
paint
Check no paper or loose debris can
block the air intake underneath the unit
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