Earlex 6900 User Manual [en, es, fr]
EARLEX SPRAY STATION 6900
OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Thank youforpurchasingthe professional Earlex low pressurepaintsystem.
Thishighly versatile HVLP(high volume of air,low pressurepainting) system
BEFORE USE– PLEASE READTHE MANUAL ANDSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
can be used fora wide variety of applications
Please retain for futurereference
.
Mercid’avoir choisile systèmeprofessionnelde pulvérisationde peinture basse pression
Earlex.Cetappareil est doté dusystème HVLP (haut volume d’air,basse pressionde peinture)
extrêmementpolyvalent dontvous pourrez vous servir pour une grande variétéd’applications.
AVANT TOUTEUTILISATION,VEUILLEZLIRE CE MANUEL ETLESINSTRUCTIONS
Veuillezconserver ce documentafinde leconsulterultérieurement
Gracias por comprar esta unidadprofesional depintura a baja presión Earlex.
Esteversátil aparato HVLP (equipo de pintura de gran caudal deairey baja presión)se
LEA LAS INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDADY FUNCIONAMIENTO ANTES DEUTILIZAR ELAPARATO.
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
puedeutilizar para una gran variedadde aplicaciones.
Guarde estas instruccionesparafuturas consultas.
MODE D’EMPLOI
RELATIVES ÀLA SÉCURITÉ.
The substances used with this spray applicator (paint, thinners etc) may contain hazardous,
SAFETY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE
PARTS LIST
US
harmful, explosive or corrosive materials.
The spray applicator must only be used with paints and solvents that have a suitable flash point
for spraying. If in doubt, consult the paint or solvent manufacturer's data
Always ensure there is adequate ventilation when spraying.
NEVER spray near an open flame, including an appliance pilot flame.
NEVER smoke when spraying.
Always disconnect the unit from the mains supply cleaning the spray applicator.
Always ensure the sprayarea is safeandfreefrom all debris thatmaypresenta fireortrip hazard.
NEVER, under any circumstances, point the spray gun at another person or animal. In the
event of injury occurring, seek expert medical advice immediately.
NEVER allow children or unauthorised users to operate or play with the spray equipment.
This equipment is for professional use only.
Always read the paint manufacturer's thinning instructions before use.
Always wear the correct protective face mask when spraying. We also recommend wearing
gloves, goggles and overalls.
After every use ensure that you clean the spray gun thoroughly and grease the gland washer.
Use only genuine manufacturer replacement parts.
Only use the spray equipment as detailed in these instructions.
Do not use the air hose or mains cable to pull the HVLP unit.
Check the hoses, hose connectors and mains cable daily. Any worn or damaged parts should
be replaced immediately.
This appliance is recommended for household use only.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
WARNING: The substances used with this Spray Gun (paints, solvents, etc.) may contain
dangerous, harmful, explosive or corrosive materials. ALWAYS COMPLY WITH THE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ISSUED WITH THIS PRODUCT AND THE MATERIAL BEING USED.
Only use the Spray Station as described in this manual.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION:
Wattage: 1100 Watts Container capacity: 1 litres
Voltage: 120 V (60hz) Air hose length: 4.5 m
Air output: 22L/sec Dynamic air pressure: 0.30 bar
Sound pressure level: 88 dB (A) Maximum viscosity: 250DIN/sec
Fig.1
No Description Part No
1. Air Cap Ring L0151
2. Air Cap L0517
3. Air Distributor Plate L0162
4. 0.08” (2.0mm) Fluid Tip L0157
5. Fluid Tip Seal L0159
6. Pivot Screw L0179
7. Washer L0195
8. Main Body Assy L0180
9. 0.08” (2.0mm) Fluid Needle L0166
10. Adaptor L0174
11. Needle Spring L0175
12. Fluid Adjusting Screw L0176
13. Pivot L0178
Optional Accessory to Purchase 30ʼ Hose - N0099
No Description Part No
14. Flexible Tube Air Feed L0182
15. Gland Nut L0173
16. Gland Seal (2 pcs) L0168
17. Trigger L0177
18. Centre Bolt & Pick Up Tube Assy L0183
19. Yoke L0184
20. Clamp Lever L0185
21. Shim L0186
22. Lid Assy L0187
23. Gasket L0188
24. Centre Bolt Nut L0189
25. Paint Container L0190
26. Filter (x2) N0087
27. Air Hose N0212
2
Mains Switch
(120V)
Power IN
(IEC Connector)
Circuit Breaker
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
7
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
(x2)
EXPLODED PARTS VIEW
DIAGRAMS
Fig. 1
US
Fig. 3
Vertical Spray
Fig. 2
Horizontal Spray
3
Round Spray
Fig. 4
Let go of the trigger at the end
of each spray movement to
avoid excessive paint and drips.
The concept
INTRODUCTION
PREPARATION
US
A motor feeds out a high volume of air (HV) and enables products to be sprayed at a low pressure
(LP). The product is released from the Fluid Tip of the Spray Gun at a very low pressure (0.18 bar)
and is enclosed in a high volume of air. The Hose feeds the air produced by the motor to the
Spray Gun.
The powerful motor can spray a width range of paint with or without dilution. However, there will
always be some paint which will not be suitable for the Spray Gun. The good quality paint
contains a high percentage of dry particles which make the dilution easier. The users must keep in
mind that low temperatures make the paint thicker, thatʼs why we recommend spraying with the
Spray Gun with a 15 degrees minimum temperature.
• Carefully cover areas which are not to be painted with a plastic cover and protective tape.
• Wear a suitable mask when spraying products (and make sure there is adequate ventilation in
the room when working indoors).
• Clean the surface you are going to paint. As well as being clean, it must also be dry and
smooth.
• Practice first on some old wooden planks to make sure you are holding the Spray Gun correctly.
• We recommend you wear protective clothing
• Stir the paint well using a mixer where possible.
• Make sure there are no solid particles in the paint.
• Many products can be sprayed without being thinned. However, if the application is not good,
thin the product progressively in stages of 5%.
• Most paints can be sprayed by being thinned just a little, e.g. by 5% or 10%.
• Some thick paints such as outer wall paints and certain undercoats will need to be thinned by
20% or 25%.
• Use water to thin a water-based product.
• Use white spirit to thin a solvent-based product.
• Certain manufacturers will indicate on the can whether a specific thinner is to be used.
The viscosity, which is expressed in DIN/sec, is the time it takes for the paint to stop running as a
continuous flow through the viscosity cup (Fig 2). Your Spray Station 6900 comes with a 2.0mm
Fluid Tip and a 2.0 mm Fluid Needle fitted. This applies for products which have a viscosity
between 25 and 50 DIN/sec, i.e., which will take between 25 and 50 seconds to run through the
viscosity cup. Refer to the chapter on cleaning to see how the Fluid Tip and Fluid Needle can be
removed and switched for a smaller/larger Fluid Tip and Fluid Needle
assembly.
• Fill the Paint Container with the product to be sprayed. Stir well (as mentioned above).
• Screw the Paint Container to the base of the Spray Gun and tighten accordingly.
• Unroll the motor unit air hose and attach it to the back of the Spray Gun.
• Unroll the power cable and attach the plug to the mains supply.
• Switch the Spray Station on. This will immediately cause some air to be produced, which is
quite NORMAL. However, none of the product will be sprayed until the Spray Gun trigger
is pulled.
Very important: when spraying for the first time, we recommend that you always leave the motor
to run for 1 to 2 minutes before applying the product. Do not forget that the Fluid Adjusting Screw
controls the quantity of paint sprayed, for instance the more the Paint Adjusting Screw is tightened
the less paint is sprayed.
4
3 spray patterns
SPRAYING TECHNIQUE
US
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
By slightly loosening the Air Cap Ring (at the front) you can turn the Air Cap a little
(catch locking system) and obtain 3 different spray patterns: (Fig. 3)
Horizontal and Vertical Spray
Vertical and Horizontal for normal sized jobs
Round Spray
Round for small and precise jobs
The most commonly used technique for painting a wall is the ʻcrisscrossʼ technique, i.e. you apply
the product in horizontal lines and then cross over these lines by applying the product in
vertical lines; (Fig. 4)
1) Adjust the Air Cap to obtain a Vertical spray, then pull the Trigger and move your arm across to
the right.
2) When you get to the end of the line, release the Trigger for a moment and then apply the
product in the opposite direction just beneath the line you have sprayed.
3)Proceed in this manner applying the product in Horizontal lines one underneath the other.
4)Next, adjust the Air Cap to obtain a Horizontal spray and apply the product in horizontal lines
over the lines you have just sprayed.
Release the trigger to avoid overspraying which will cause the product to run.
Cross over the horizontal lines (spayed with a Vertical pattern) with vertical lines (sprayed with a
Horizontal pattern). Only the fore arm must move not the wrist.
Flush out the residue paint from the spray gun, as follows:
Remove the paint container (25) from the spray gun.
Pour any residual paint into its original container for future use.
Use a cloth soaked in thinners to wipe out excess paint from the container, the underside of the
lid (22) & the gasket (23).
Pour a small quantity of clean thinners into the container, re-fit the container to the spray gun
and shake the gun lightly.
Now spray all of the thinners through the gun.
Repeat this, each time using clean thinners, until there is no trace of paint in the thinners
being sprayed.
To thoroughly clean the remainder of the spray gun, remove all working parts as per the
exploded spare parts drawing on p.3 as follows.
Loosen and remove Air Cap Ring (1), Air Cap (2) and Air Distributor Plate & Spring (3).
Now unscrew the Adjusting Screw (12) and pull out the Needle (9) and Needle Spring (11).
Use the supplied spanner, to remove the Fluid Tip (4) and Fluid Tip Seal (5).
All of the components above can be immersed in thinners and cleaned using the cleaning kit
supplied with this product. After cleaning your spray gun and before fitting the needle, dip the tip
into some vaseline which will lubricate the gland washers as the needle is inserted.
The external surfaces of the spray gun can be wiped clean with a cloth soaked in thinners.
• NEVER DISPOSE OF PAINTS OR SOLVENTS DOWN THE DRAIN. ALWAYS USE
YOUR LOCAL WASTE COLLECTION SITE.
5
PROBLEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
SPRAY GUN
US
The paint drips onto
item being painted
Paint is too thin or
irregular
No paint being
released
Paint leaking from
the Gland Nut (15) in
front of the Trigger
Too much paint in an
area
Pulverisation
CAUSE ACTION REQUIRED
Paint too diluted Add undiluted paint
Paint output too high Reduce the paint output by
Moving too slowly Increase speed of application
Spray Trigger held for too long Release Trigger sooner
Spray Gun too close Increase the distance between the Spray
Paint too diluted Add undiluted paint
Paint output too low Increase the paint output by
Moving too fast Reduce speed of application
Gun clooged Clean the Spray Gun
Gun too far away Move the Spray Gun closer to the work
Paint too thick Add thinner
Fluid Tip clogged Clean the Fluid tip
Pick-up Tube clogged Clean Pick-up Tube (18)
Air Hose split Replace air Hose (27)
Grainy paint Filter the paint
Container almost empty Refil Paint Container
Spray Gun at an angle Check that the Pick-up Tube is
Air inlet blocked Check the condition of the Filter and
Gland Seal (16) not attached or
the wrong way round or not
tight enough.
Over time the Gland Seal (16)
will wear and need adjusting
You move you wrist Move your fore arm instead
Either too much or not enough
paint
adjusting the Fluid Adjusting Screw (12)
Gun and the work surface
adjusting the Fluid Adjusting Screw (12)
surface
pointing towards the paint (18)
clean if necessary (26 x2)
Reattach the Gland Seal (16) and
retighten Gland Nut. (15)
To check the Gland Nut is
correctly fitted you will need a small ad
justable spanner. Pull the Trigger (17)
back and gradually tighten the gland but
by turning it in a clockwise direction until
the needle is not free to move when the
trigger is released
Use the Fluid Adjusting Screw to control
the flow
6
Loading...