GENERAL MANUAL for HVLP Gravity Feed Paint Spray Gun Model Number ASP650

SPECIFICATIONS
Air Inlet ...................................... ....1/4 NPSM Maximum Air Pressure ............... ....145 psi. Recommended Operating Air Pressure for 10 psi at Air Cap....43 psi. Air Consumption ........................ ....13.5 cfm @ 40 psi. Net Weight ................................. ....1.6 lb. Cup ............................................ ....600 c.c. (20.29 oz)

FLUID NOZZLE SET

Part Number HV302-14* HV302-17 HV302-20 Orifice Diameter 1.4 mm (.055) 1.7 mm (.067) 2.0 mm (.079)

* Standard size, supplied with gun. Other nozzle sets should be ordered separately. A set includes an air cap, fluid nozzle and fluid needle.

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols to the right. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.
MGP-ASP650 8/23/99

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - A HAZARD THAT MIGHT CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.

Information for preventing damage to equipment.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPROPER OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT.

The Following Hazards Can Occur During The Normal Use Of This Product: HAZARD
RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

When paints or materials are sprayed, they are broken into very small particles and mixed with air. This will cause certain paints and materials to become extremely flammable and could result in serious injury or death.

HOW TO PREVENT IT
Never spray near open flames or pilot lights in stoves or heaters. Never smoke while spraying. Provide ample ventilation when spraying indoors. Read the label or data sheet for the material you intend to spray. 1. Never use any type of spray coating material containing these solvents. 2. Never use these solvents for equipment cleaning or flushing. 3. If in doubt as to whether a material is compatible, contact your material supplier. Use a NIOSH approved mask or respirator and protective clothing designed for use with your specific application and spray materials. Some masks provide only limited protection against toxic materials and harmful paint solvent. Consult with a Safety Expert or Industrial Hygienist if uncertain about your equipment or materials. Disconnect the gun from the air line, or completely depressurize the air line whenever the gun is to be disassembled.

RISK OF EXPLOSION INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS

The solvents 1,1,1-Trichloroethane and Methylene Chloride can chemically react with the aluminum used in most spray equipment, and this gun and cup, to produce an explosion hazard and could result in serious injury or death.

RISK TO BREATHING

Some paints, coatings and solvents may cause lung damage, and burns if inhaled or allowed to come into contact with skin or eyes.

RISK FROM FLYING OBJECTS

Certain parts are under pressure whenever the gun is connected to a pressurized air line. These parts may be propelled if the gun is disassembled.

Compressed air may propel dirt, metal shav- Never point any nozzle or sprayer toward a person or part of the body. ings, etc. and possibly cause an injury. Always wear ANSI 278.1 safety approved goggles or glasses when spraying. Prolonged exposure to air spray can result Always wear hearing protection when operating spray equipment. in permanent damage to hearing.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Carton includes: Model ASP650 - a High Volume Low Pressure, external mix, high capacity spray gun, designed for high quality production spraying of paint and other finishing material from a gravity feed plastic cup. Spanner Wrench and Socket Spanner - Used to disassemble spray gun for maintenance. Allen Wrench - Used to remove the air control valve set. Large and Small Cleaning Brush Used to clean spray gun. Tube of Lubricate - Used to lubricate all working points. Wooden Cleaning Sticks - Used to clean small orifices. Before disassembly or removal of any part of gun or attached components, shut off compressor, release pressure by depressing trigger, and disconnect power source. NEVER assume system pressure is zero!

To avoid creating an explosive atmosphere, work only in wellventilated areas.

Use of a face mask is recommended to prevent inhalation of toxic material.

OPERATION
DO NOT attempt to unclog (back flush) spray gun by squeezing trigger while holding finger in front of fluid nozzle. Pressure may vary according to viscosity of material used. Maximum working pressure of gun is 145 psi. DO NOT EXCEED PRESSURE LIMIT OF GUN OR ANY OTHER COMPONENT IN SYSTEM! Prior to daily operation, make certain that all connections and fittings are secure. Check hose and all connections for a weak or worn condition that could render system unsafe. All replacement components such as hose or fittings must have a working pressure equal to or greater than system pressure.

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OPERATION (continued)
Prior to shipment, this gun was treated with an anticorrosive agent. Before using this gun make sure that it is carefully flushed with thinner.
(E) Non-Drip Cup

4.

NEVER point spray gun at self or any other person. Accidental discharge of material may result in serious injury. Adjust air pressure at air compressor.

(F) Filter

(D) Fluid Control Knob (C) Air Volume Control Knob

(H) Horns (G) Air Cap (A) Air Valve Nut

(B) Spray Pattern Adjustment

1.

The position of the air cap (H) horns will determine the spray pattern. Loosen and rotate air cap to acheive desired pattern. Tighten

Horizontal position

Vertical position

2. 3.

(G) air cap. Attach material cup to the gun. Attach air supply line to 1/4 NPSM air inlet. Use a 5/16 I.D. hose.

DO NOT exceed 145 psi. NOTE: In some countries, the operating pressure of HVLP spray guns above 10 psi is prohibited at the air cap area. Use regulator (HV302-53) and air cap test kit (HV302-95) to meet the requirements when necessary. 5. Depress spray gun trigger fully to spray material. NOTE: Depressing trigger partially will cause only air to be released. Adjust spray gun: a. Amount of material released (density of fan spray) is controlled by (D) fluid control knob. Turn knob counterclockwise to increase, or clockwise to decrease, the fluid flow. b. Width of fan spray is governed by (B) pattern adjustment knob. Turn knob counterclockwise to increase, or clockwise to decrease, air flow. c. Air quantity is controlled by (C) airvolume control knob. Turn knob counterclockwise to increase, or clockwise to decrease, the air flow. NOTE: Care should be exercised when handling spray gun to avoid damage to the orifice of the air cap and tip of fluid nozzle. Damage to these parts results in irregular spray patterns.

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MAINTENANCE
It is important that spray gun be cleaned after daily use. Cleaning is accomplished by spraying appropriate solvent or thinner through system. Wipe exterior of spray gun with solvent soaked cloth or use attached brush(s) to remove any accumulated material. NOTE: See parts list for key numbers referenced. Always exercise extreme care when using any solvent or thinner. Never clean gun near fire, flame, or any source of heat or sparks. Properly dispose of used cleaning materials. DO NOT soak entire spray gun in solvent or thinner for a long period of time this will destroy lubricants and possibly make motion uneven. NEVER use lye or caustic alkaline solution for cleaning. Such solutions will attack aluminum alloy parts of gun. IMPORTANT: Make certain that air cap and fluid nozzle are kept clean at all times. If necessary, remove these two components and soak them in solvent. DO NOT use metal means to clean air cap and fluid nozzle. It may cause irregular spray pattern.

Exchange of nozzle set

When changing nozzle set, make sure the complete nozzle set is exchanged. A set consist of air cap, paint nozzle and fluid needle. NOTE: Assemble fluid nozzle before putting in fluid needle.

Exchange of the selftensioning needle packing

The fluid needle seal (1-3) is effected by a Teflon packing with self-tensioning compression spring (4). To change the packing during general overhaul, please use the socket spanner (29) and spanner wrench provided.

Cleaning
a. Empty material from gravity feed cup and replace with a suitable solvent. b. Operate trigger until all material traces have disappeared and gun is thoroughly clean. c. Wipe gun exterior with a solvent dampened cloth or provided brush(s) (32). NOTE: If fluid nozzle 1-2* is to be removed for thorough cleaning, squeeze trigger to prevent damage of fluid needle tip 1-3* when unscrewing nozzle.

Lubrication
The following lubrication procedures must be observed after thoroughly cleaning the gun to ensure effective, high quality performance of spray gun. 1. Lubricate working points 17, 1-3* & 9 with straight mineral oil, or castor oil. 2. Periodically, place a few drops of oil on tapered sections of fluid nozzle 1-2* to ensure easy operation of air cap. 3. Outer diameter of needle sleeve 1-3* of fluid needle assembly must be lubricated occasionally with straight mineral oil.

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Defective Pattern
A.

TROUBLESHOOTING Likely Cause Suggested Remedy

Dried material is clogging sideport A and causing sideport B to blow spray towards the clogged side Dried material at fluid nozzle C restricts air flow Loose air nozzle Air pressure set too high Soak side-ports in thinner to clean clog. DO NOT poke any opening with metal objects (use the wooden cleaning sticks provided)

B.

Remove air nozzle. Wipe off fluid tip using a cloth soaked in thinner or by soft brush Fasten nozzle securely Reduce air pressure Tighten or replace Tighten fluid nozzle Tighten compression nut assembly or replace needle packing Replace packing Fill cup with fluid Clean Out Turn pattern control knob clockwise to decrease fan width. Turn fluid needle adjusting nut counterclockwise to increase fluid flow Thin material or use larger orifice fluid nozzle set Increase pressure to within limit Reduce pressure Clean

C.

Spitting, irregular or fluttering spray

Fluid nozzle cracked or worn Leak at thread of fluid nozzle Leak at fluid needle

Needle packing worn out Insufficient fluid in cup Vent hole in container cover clogged D. Split spray pattern Air pressure too high

E.

Unatomized or spattered spray

Material too heavy Insufficient air pressure Fluid pressure too high Dried material on tip of fluid nozzle or air jets of air cap

F.

Inadequate air delivery

Air needle partially closed Dried material in air jets or air cap Obstruction in air line Air pressure to high for viscosity of fluid Loose cup or foreign substances on/between cup thread and fluid inlet Worn fluid needle Dried material in tip of nozzle Loose packing nut

Open control knob Clean Remove obstruction Reduce air pressure and/or open fluid control knob Tighten and clean or replace it Replace Clean Tighten needle packing nut by turning counterclockwise

G. H.

Excessive fog Material leaking from fluid inlet of cup. Material leaking from nozzle when trigger is released

I.

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PARTS LIST

Note: * When ordering these parts please indicate fluid nozzle set size (1.4 mm 1.7 mm, 2.0 mm) REF NO 1-1* 1-2* 1-3* 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

DESCRIPTION Air Cap Fluid Nozzle Fluid Needle Needle Packing Nut Needle Packing-teflon Spring for Needle Packing Valve Seat Teflon Packing for Air Valve E-04 Snap Ring Trigger Pin Fluid Needle Pin Trigger Gasket Pattern Adjustment Valve Set Pattern Adjustment Knob Screw Air Inlet Regulator (optional) Air Valve Stem Air Valve Spring Air Control Valve Set Threaded Pin for Air Valve Fluid Needle Spring Counter Ring Fluid Control Knob Filter Gravity Cup Cup Lid Plug Socket Spanner Socket Wrench Spanner Wrench Brush

PART NO HV305-81 HV305-82 HV305-83 HP302-02 HP302-03 HP302-04 HP302-41 HP302-42 HP302-71-1 HP302-71-3 HP302-71-4 HP302-71-2 HP302-72-3 HP302-71-14 HP302-72-5 HP302-72-6 HP302-51 HV302-53 HV302-43 HV302-43-1 HV302-44 HP302-45 HP302-46 HP302-22 HP302-23 HP302-24 G1-14 G1-12 G1-15 G1-16 HP302-63 HP302-91 HP302-92 HP302-94

QTY 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

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