Instructions - Parts List
Manuel d’instructions – Liste des pièces
Instrucciones – Lista de piezas
™
Finex
Gun
™
Pistolet Finex
™
Pistola Finex
For the spray application of paints and coatings.
Pour la pulvérisation de peintures et de revêtements.
Para la aplicación mediante pulverización de pintu ras y revestimientos.
Includes Mini-HVLP, HVLP, and Conventional Styles with Pressure and Gravity Feeds.
See page 2 for list of models.
Comprend les styles Mini-HVLP, HVLP et Conventional à alimentation par pression ou par gravité.
Voir page 13 pour la liste des modèles.
Incluye Mini-HVLP, HVLP, y Estilos convencionales con alimentación a presión y por gravedad.
Consulte la página 24 para ver una lista de modelos.
100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar) Maximum Working Fluid and Air Pressure
Pressions maximales de service et pneumatique : 100 psi (0,7 MPa, 7 bars)
Presión máxima de funcionamiento de aire y de fluido de 100 psi (0,7 MPa, 7 bar)
Important Safety Instructions
Read all warnings and instructions in this
manual. Save these instructions
Instructions de sécurité importantes
Lire toutes les mises en garde et instructions
de ce manuel. Sauvegarder ces instructions.
Instrucciones importantes de seguridad
Lea todas las advertencias e instrucciones
de este manual. Guarde las instrucciones.
The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this
equipment. The exclamation point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbol
refers to procedure-specific risk. Refer back to these warnings. Additional, product-specific
warnings may be found throughout the body of this manual where applicable.
WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work area can ignite or explode.
To help prevent fire and explosion:
•Use equipment only in well ventilated area.
•Eliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights, cigarettes, portable electric lamps,
and plastic drop cloths (potential static arc).
•Keep work area free of debris, including solvent, rags and gasoline.
•Do not plug or unplug power cords or turn lights on or off when flammable fumes are
present.
•Ground all equipment in the work area. See Grounding instructions.
•If there is static sparking or you feel a shock, stop operation immediately. Do not
use equipment until you identify and correct the problem.
•Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.
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Warnings
WARNING
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Misuse can cause death or serious injury.
•Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
•Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or temperature rating of the lowest
rated system component. See Technical Data in all equipment manuals.
•Use fluids and solvents that are compatible with equipment wetted parts. See
Technical Data in all equipment manuals. Read fluid and solvent manufacturer’s
warnings. For complete information about your material, request MSDS forms from
distributor or retailer.
•Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately with
genuine manufacturer’s replacement parts only.
•Do not alter or modify equipment.
•Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Call your distributor for information.
•Route hoses and cables away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot
surfaces.
•Do not kink or over bend hoses or use hoses to pull equipment.
•Keep children and animals away from work area.
•Comply with all applicable safety regulations.
PRESSURIZED EQUIPMENT HAZARD
Fluid from the gun/dispense valve, leaks, or ruptured components can splash in the
eyes or on skin and cause serious injury.
•Follow Pressure Relief Procedure in this manual, when you stop spraying and
before cleaning, checking, or servicing equipment.
•Tighten all fluid connections before operating the equipment.
•Check hoses, tubes, and couplings daily. Replace worn or damaged parts
immediately.
TOXIC FLUID OR FUMES HAZARD
Toxic fluids or fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes
or on skin, inhaled, or swallowed.
•Read MSDS’s to know the specific hazards of the fluids you are using.
•Store hazardous fluid in approved containers, and dispose of it according to
applicable guidelines.
•Always wear impervious gloves when spraying or cleaning equipment.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
You must wear appropriate protective equipment when operating, servicing, or when in
the operating area of the equipment to help protect you from serious injury, including
eye injury, inhalation of toxic fumes, burns, and hearing loss. This equipment includes
but is not limited to:
•Protective eyewear
•Clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer
•Gloves
•Hearing protection
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Setup
Setup
Reference numbers and letters in parentheses in the text refer to numbers and
letters in the illustrations.
Connecting Air Line
1. Install an air pressure regulator on gun air
supply line to control air pressure.
2. Install a shutoff valve downstream of the air
regulator to shut off gun air.
3. Connect a clean, dry, filtered air supply to
air inlet fitting (13). Connect other end to
shutoff valve.
Standard Gravity Feed Guns:
1. Install fluid filter
(24) into fluid
inlet (A).
2. Screw on gravity
cup.
3. Remove gravity
cup cover and fill
cup with solvent
to flush if this is
first time using
equipment. (See
Flushing, page
6.)
4. After flushing, fill
cup with fluid and
attach cover.
Side Cup Gravity Feed Guns (no filter):
A
1
5
8-2
13
Connecting Fluid Supply
Pressure Feed Guns:
1. To control fluid
pressure to the gun,
install a fluid regulator
on the fluid line.
2. Connect the fluid hose
to the gun fluid inlet,
3/8-18 npsm (R3/8-19)
(21).
3. Connect other end to a
regulated fluid supply line.
21
1. Screw on gravity
cup.
2. Adjust angle.
3. Remove gravity
cup cover and fill
cup with solvent
to flush if this is
first time using
equipment. (See
Flushing, page
6.)
4. After flushing, fill
cup with fluid and attach cover.
1
5
8-2
13
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Operation
Pressure Relief Procedure
1. Turn off air and fluid supply.
2. Hold a metal part of the gun firmly to
a grounded metal pail. Trigger the gun
to relieve pressure.
Adjust Spray Pattern
4.
Pressure Feed only:
to achieve desired fluid flow rate.
5. Test spray pattern and atomization
while holding gun about 6 to 8 inches
(150 to 200 mm) from test piece.
a. If pattern is too wide, turn pattern
adjustment knob (5) clockwise to
narrow pattern.
b. To create a round pattern, turn pattern
adjustment knob (5) fully clockwise.
c. If pattern is too narrow, turn knob (5)
counterclockwise.
Adjust fluid pressure
Operation
Do not exceed maximum working air pressure shown on front cover. Read warnings.
1. Rotate air cap to change spray pattern
direction.
2. For maximum fluid flow and to prevent
premature fluid nozzle wear, turn fluid
adjustment knob (8-2) counterclockwise
until no trigger restriction is felt. Then turn
knob out 1/2 turn more.
3. If further fluid flow restriction is needed,
use different size needle/nozzle/air cap
combination.
If necessary, fluid adjustment knob (8-2)
can be turned clockwise to reduce volume
of fluid output. However, continuously
spraying with fluid adjustment knob closed
causes accelerated abrasive wear on fluid
needle and trigger/air valve shaft interface.
d. Check atomization. Increase gun
air supply pressure in 5 psi (34 kPa,
0.3 bar) increments until you have
the desired atomization.
Applying the Fluid
For the best results:
•Keep gun perpendicular to surface and
consistent distance of about 6 to 8 inches
(150 to 200 mm). Do not angle the gun as
you spray.
•Use smooth, even strokes, with about 50%
overlap.
•HVLP Guns: Use a slightly slower hand
movement and make fewer passes than
you would with a conventional air spray
gun. Take care to avoid runs or sags.
If fluid adjustment knob (8-2) is turned in
all the way, the gun emits only air.
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Maintenance
Maintenance
Flushing
Flush before changing colors, before fluid can
dry in the equipment, at the end of the day,
before storing, and before repairing equipment. Use a solvent that is compatible with
gun wetted parts and fluid that will be sprayed.
Gravity Feed Guns:
1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure,
page 5.
2. Dispose of any paint in the cup.
3. Fill the cup with a small amount of solvent.
Daily Cleaning
CAUTION
•Do not submerge gun in solvent. Solvent
dissolves lubricant, dries out packings, and
may clog air passages. You can immerse
front end of gun in solvent just until cup
connection is covered.
•Do not use metal tools to clean air cap
holes as this may scratch them and distort
the spray pattern.
•Use a compatible solvent.
1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure,
page 5.
2. Clean fluid and air line filters.
3. Check for fluid leakage from gun and
fluid hoses. Tighten fittings or replace
equipment as needed.
4. Spray into a grounded metal waste
container until clean solvent dispenses.
5. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure,
page 5.
Pressure Feed Guns:
1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure,
page 5.
2. Disconnect fluid supply hose and air supply
hose from gun.
3. Connect solvent supply hose to gun.
4. Hold metal part of gun against a grounded
metal container, trigger, and flush the gun
with solvent until all traces of paint are
removed from the gun passages.
5. Turn off the solvent supply.
6. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure,
page 5.
4. Flush gun before changing colors and
when you are done spraying.
5. Remove cup and filter and clean them
(gravity feed models only).
6. Remove air cap (1) and nozzle (2) as
instructed on page 8 and soak them in
compatible solvent.
CAUTION
Trigger gun and use gun tool (27) whenever
you tighten or remove nozzle (2) to avoid
damaging needle seat and nozzle.
7. Use a rag moistened in solvent to wipe
down outside of gun.
8. Before reinstalling air cap and nozzle,
clean them and front of gun with a soft-bristle brush dipped into compatible solvent.
Do not use a wire brush or metal tools.
To clean out air cap holes, use a soft
implement, such as a toothpick.
7. Disconnect solvent supply hose from gun.
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9. Lubricate gun.
Troubleshooting
ProblemCauseSolution
Troubleshooting
One side of air cap (1) dirty or
clogged.
Clean air cap orifices. See page 6. Blow
air through orifices until clean. If air cap
holes are damaged, replace air cap.
a. Loose air cap (1).a. Tighten.
b. Dried or damaged air
cap (1) or fluid nozzle (2).
b. Rotate air cap 180°.
If pattern follows air cap,
in air cap. Clean and inspect. See
page 6. If pattern is not corrected,
replace air cap.
If pattern does not follow the air cap,
the problem is with the fluid nozzle.
Clean and inspect the nozzle. See
page 6. If the pattern is not corrected,
replace nozzle.
a. Atomization air pressure
a. Reduce air pressure.
set too high.
b. Spraying a thin material in
too wide of a pattern.
b. Increase material control by turning
fluid adjustment knob (8-2) counterclockwise while reducing spray width
by turning pattern adjustment
knob (5) clockwise.
Or increase material viscosity.
problem is
Air getting into paint stream.
a. Cup almost empty.a. Fill cup.
Spitting
b. Dry needle packing (3-1,
3-2).
b. Loosen packing seat and put a few
drops of machine oil on packing (3-1,
3-2). Retighten seat (4).
c. Fluid nozzle (2) too loose.c. Tighten.
d. Dried material between
nozzle (2) and gun body.
d. Clean nozzle and front of gun. See
page 6.
e. Damaged needle seal.e. Replace seal. See page 8.
Other spray pattern
problems.
Unable to get round
pattern.
a. Gun not properly adjusted.a. See page 5.
b. Sluggish needle (10).b. Clean and lubricate.
Pattern adjustment knob (5)
Clean or replace knob.
not seating properly.
Will not spray.a. No air pressure at gun.a. Check air supply and air lines.
b. Cup empty.b. Fill cup.
c. Fluid adjustment knob (8-2)
c. Adjust knob (8-2) counterclockwise.
turned too far clockwise.
d. Fluid too thick for gravity
d. Thin material.
feed.
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Service
ProblemCauseSolution
Fluid leaking from
packing nut (4).
Fluid nozzle (2)
dripping.
Thin, coarse finish.a. Gun held too far from
Thick, dimpled finish
(resembling orange
peel).
a. Packing nut (4) loose.a. Tighten, but not so tight as to grip
b. Packing (3-1, 3-2) worn or
dry.
a. Dry packing (3-1, 3-2).a. Lubricate.
b. Sluggish needle (10).b. Clean and lubricate.
c. Packing nut (4) too tight.c. Loosen.
d. Worn fluid nozzle or
needle.
surface.
b. Atomization air pressure
set too high.
Gun held too close to surface. Hold gun about 6 to 8 inches
Service
needle.
b. Lubricate or replace.
d. Replace.
a. Hold gun about 6 to 8 inches
(150 to 200 mm) from surface.
b. Reduce air pressure.
(150 to 200 mm) from surface.
3. Remove fluid adjustment knob (8-2) and
spring (9).
Preparation
1. Flush and clean gun before servicing.
2. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure,
page 5.
Air Cap, Nozzle, and Needle
1. Unscrew air cap (1).
2. Trigger gun while you remove the
nozzle (2) with gun tool (27).
Trigger gun and use gun tool (27) whenever you tighten or remove the nozzle (2)
to avoid damage.
4. Pull fluid needle (10) out the back of the
gun.
Air Valve and Needle Packings
1. Remove retaining rings (15), pin (16), and
trigger (17).