DeVilbiss APOLLO-C Series Operation Manual

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Important：Read and follow all instructions and S AFETY PRECAUTIONS bef ore using this equipment. Retain for

future reference.
The gun body of this model is finished with speci al coat ing. Do not use the wire brush or metal spatula for
cleaning. Do not inscribe letters on the gun body. It may cause peeling off the coating.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This manual contains important information that ALL users should know and understand BEFORE using the equipment. This
information relates to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information,
we use the following terms to draw your attention to certain equipment labels and portions of this manual. Pay special attention
to any label or information that is highlighted by one of the se te r ms.:

WARNING

Important information to alert you to a situation that might cause serious injury or loss of life if instructions
are not followed.

CAUTION

Important information that tells how to prevent damage to equipment.

NOTE

Information that you should pay special attention to.

SAFETY WARNING

FIRE AND EXPLOSION

Solvents and coating materials can be highly flammable or combustible, especially when sprayed.

 Work stations must be provided with adequate ventilation/exhaust to prevent the build-up of flammable vapours.
 Smoking and naked flames must not be allowed in the spraying or mixing areas.
 Fire extinguishing equipment must be provided in the spraying and mixing areas.

Users must comply with all local and national codes of practice and insurance company requirements governing ventilation,
fire precautions, operation maintenance and housekeeping of work stations.

HALOGENATED HYDROCARBON SOLVENTS – for example 1,1,1-Trichloroethane and Methylene Chloride can chemically
react with aluminum and galvanised or zinc coated parts and cause an explosion hazard. Read the label and data sheet of
the material you intend to spray.

This equipment, as supplied, is suitable for use with Halogenated Hydrocarbons and the user must ensure that all other
equipment in the system is also suitable for use with these materials. DO NOT SPRAY MATERIALS CONTAI NING THESE
SOLVENTS EXCEPT WITH EQUIPMENT SPECIFICALLY DISIGINATED BY THE MANUFACTURER AS BEING SUITABLE
FOR SUCH USE.

STATIC ELECTRICITY – is generated by fluid moving through pipes and hoses. A static spark, capable of igniting certain
solvents and coating materials, could be produced by high fluid flow rates.

To prevent the risk of fire or explosion, earth continuity to the spray equipment and object being sprayed should be
maintained.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

TOXIC VAPOURS – When sprayed, certain materials may be poisonous, create irritation or otherwise be harmful to health.
Always read carefully all labels and safety/performance data for the material being sprayed and follow any recommendations.
IF IN DOUBT, CONSULT THE MATERIAL SUPPLIER.

 The use of respiratory protective equipment is recommended at all times when spraying. The type of respiratory protective

equipment used must be compatible with the material being sprayed and the level of concentration.

 Always wear eye protection when spraying or cleaning the equipment.
 Gloves must be worn for spraying or cleaning the equipment when certain coating materials and solvents are used.

APOLLO-C

Spray Gun Operation Manual

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TRAINING

Personnel should be given adequate training in the safe use and maintenance of this equipment.
Training courses on all aspects of the equipment are available. For details contact your local representative. The instructions
and safety precautions contained in this literature and the literature supplied with the coating material should be read and
understood before the equipment is used.

MISUSE

 All spray guns project particles at high velocity and must never be aimed at any part of the body.
 Never exceed the recommended safe working pressures for any of the equipment used.
 The fitting of non-recommended or non-original accessories or spare parts may create hazardous conditions.
 Before dismantling the equipment for cleaning or maintenance, all pressures, air and material, must be isolated and

released.

The disposal of non-metallic materials must be carried out in an approved manner. Burning may generate toxic fumes. The
removal of waste solvents and coating materials must be carried by an authorized local waste disposal service.

The materials used in the construction of this equipment are (bearing in mind the warning on Halogenated Hydrocarbon)
solvent resistant enabling the equipment to be cleaned using gun cleaning machines. However, this equipment must not be
left inside the gun cleaning machine for prolonged period of time after the automatic cleaning cycle has been completed.

The solvents used in the gun cleaning machine should be regularly checked to insure that the equipment is not flushed
through with contaminated material. Follow the recommendations of the machine manufacturer.

NOISE LEVENLS

The continuous A-weighted sound pressure level of this spray gun may exceed 85 dB(A) depending on the air cap/nozzle
set-up being used. Sound levels are measured using an impulse sound level meter and analyser, when the gun is being used
in a normal spraying application. Details of actual noise levels produced by the various air cap/nozzle set-ups are available on
request.

DESCRIPTION

APOLLO-C (Conventional) is light-weight, middle-sized hand spray gun developed as a successor model of MSA / JGA gun.
The gun body is made of Magnesium die-casting which has high resistance and high balance. The magnesium material used
for gun body is the first time in the world and it makes super light weight possible.

APOLLO-C gun is available with pressure, suction and gravity feed and suitable for various purposes.
The fluid passage is made of A nodized Aluminum.
It is possible to select an air cap from the wider range of DeVilbiss’s JGA air caps renowned as finest atomization quality.
There are Nitralloy version of Fluid Tip and Needle available for special request.

CAUTION:

APOLLO-C gun is suitable for almost all of general paint except for high corrosive and high abrasive paint. If these paints may
be used, thorough cleaning must be done frequently. Also, It requires more frequent replacement of the parts. Please ask the
supplier for advice if you have any doubt of the paint.

MODELS

Example:

APOLLO - C - 777 - FX - □

Basic part number

Air Cap Number
(Ref: Chart 2)

Fluid Tip size:
(Ref: Chart 2)

Type

P: Pressure
G: Gravity

S: Suction

G: 0.7 mm FX: 1.1 mm

FV: 1.4 mm FF: 1.4 mm
FW: 1.6 mm EE: 1.8 mm
EX: 1.8 mm E: 1.8 mm

D: 2.2 mm

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SPECIFICATIONS

Maximum Air Pressure

0.69Mpa (7 bar)

Maximum Fluid Pressure

0.69Mpa (7 bar)

Weight

394g (Pressure Type / Air Cap 777)

Air Inlet Thread

G1/4

Fluid Inlet Thread

G3/8 (Pressure/Suction)
G1/4 (Gravity)

Cheater Valve Assy .

Standard for Gravity / Suction type (Option for Pressure)

PARTS LIST

No. Part Number Description Qty Remarks

1 MSG-368 Retaining Ring 1 Pressure Type Only
2 Refer to Chart 2 Air Cap 1
3 Refer to Chart 2 Fluid Tip 1
4 GTI-425-K Baffle 1
6 APOLLO-72-K5 Gasket Kit of 5 2

7 APOLLO-12 Gun Body Bushing 1

8 Refer to Chart 2 Needle 1
9 APOLLO-14-K5 Spring Kit of 5 1

10 APOLLO-16C Adjusting Screw 1

11 APOLLO-44C Pattern Valv e Assy 1

12 APOLLO-43 Air Valve Assy 1
13 APOLLO-463 Needle Packing 1
14 APOLLO-108 Trigger 1
15 FUN-46-K10 Circlip Kit of 10 1
16 FUN-45-K5 Bearing Stud Kit o f 5 1
17 APOLLO-21 Plug (for Pressure Feed) 1
18 APOLLO-42C Cheater Valve Assy (Option) 1
19 LUNA-30 Air Nipple G1/4 1
20 APOLLO-35 Fluid Nipple G3/8 1 Pressure / Suction Type

LUNA-35 Fluid Nipple G1/4 1 Gravity Type

21 APOLLO-BODY-S Gun Body 1 Pressure / Suction Type

APOLLO-BODY-G Gun Body 1 Gravity Type