WARNING Alerts user to avoid or correct conditions
which
could cause serious bodily injury
.
CAUTION Alerts user to avoid or correct conditions
which
could damage or destroy the equipment.
NOTE
Gives additional explanation or helpful hints.
be
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WARNING
Be sure all operators of this equipment read, understand,
and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual!
GENERAL
Use extreme care not to splash paint, contaminated
flushing
water or solvent
eyewear.
Be sure the area in which you are working is extremely
well-ventilated,
to avoid a buildup of harmful paint
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose the
system
operate
to rain.
the pump with the pump base cover removed.
Always store the system indoors. Do not
ELECTRICAL GROUNDING
Electrical grounding is essential to reduce the risk of an
electric shock or other serious bodily injury from static
sparking.
page
Read and follow the
4 of this manual.
EXTENSION
THIS IS NOT AN AIRLESS GUN EXTENSION (for example,
pole gun).
or
roller frame, or to use parts which are
use
with this system.
Improper
use of the extension, roller frame, hose or roller
Do not attempt to modify the extension
valve can result in component rupture or explosion and
cause
serious bodily injury
A
VOID POWER LINES
Avoid contacting any power lines with the extension.
Contact
bodily
with power lines could cause extremely serious
injury
, including burns or electrocution.
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SAFETY
into your eyes. W
ear protective
grounding instructions on
MISUSE HAZARD
not designed for
.
fumes.
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
This
system is designed for be used at
Maximum Working Pressure.
17.5 bar (250 psi)
Use only components
and accessories which are designed for use with the
PT2000
System.
Any misuse of this equipment, such as modifying parts,
using incompatible paint or solvent, or using worn or
damaged
result in serious bodily injury
erty
Never
could
parts, can cause the equipment
, fire
or
to rupture and
explosion, and prop
damage.
alter or modify any part of this equipment; doing
cause it to overpressurize or malfunction.
so
Check all parts of the system regularly and repair or replace
any worn or damaged parts immediately
HAZARD OF USING FLUIDS CONT
HALOGENA
TED HYDROCARBONS
.
AINING
Never use 1, 1, 1-trichloroethane, methylene chloride,
other halogenated hydrocarbon solvents or fluids containing
such solvents in this equipment.
Such use could
result in a serious chemical reaction, with the possibility
of
explosion, which could cause death, serious bodily in
jury
and/or substantial property damage.
Consult
used
your fluid suppliers to ensure that the fluids being
are compatible with aluminum and zinc parts.
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PT2000 PRESSURE ROLLER SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
POWER
SUPPL
Add
plug according to
local code
SPRING GUARD
MUST BE A
THIS END
Y CORD
T
SUCTION
PRIMING TUBE
INLET V
ON/OFF
SWITCH
TUBE
ALVE
MOTOR
PRIMING V
AINT STRAINER
P
7.6 M (25 FT) HOSE
ALVE
ROLLER V
Fig
ALVE
1
Motor
The
motor drives the connecting rod which
moves the diaphragm.
Pressure Switch
The pressure switch at the pump outlet turns the motor
on
and of
f to control paint pressure.
Diaphragm
The diaphragm is the heart of the pump. Driven by the
connecting rod and motor, the movement of the diaphragm
the
Priming V
draws paint from the suction tube and through to
outlet valve.
alve
The priming valve assists in priming the pump during
startup. Turning the priming valve counterclockwise
causes the paint to drain directly back into the pail
through the priming tube. Turning the knob clockwise
causes
to
Outlet V
the paint to flow through the fluid outlet valve
the hose, roller valve and extension.
alve
and
The outlet valve has a ball check which prevents paint
from flowing backwards into the pump. This helps keep
an
even supply of paint to the roller each time you
the
roller valve.
Inlet V
As the diaphragm
paint
paint
alve
draws paint from the suction tube the
passes through the inlet
into the pump.
valve which opens to allow
trigger
460 T
12 MM (1/2 IN.) NAP
ROLLER COVER
O 920 MM (18 T
TELESCOPING EXTENSION
LOCKNUT
O 36 IN.)
ROLLER FRAME
Outlet Hose
The
hose has swivel–type couplings
A
larger diameter outlet hose and chemical-resistant out
let
and suction hoses are available. See ACCESSORIES
on
page 17.
Roller V
The
ing
alve
roller valve controls paint flow to the
it on and of
f.
for easy assembly
roller by trigger
Pressure Roller
The pressure roller has a telescoping extension and a
roller cover for use on smooth surfaces. Longer extensions and different types of roller covers are available.
See
the ACCESSORIES on page 17.
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.
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3
SUCTION TUBE
SETUP
HAND
TIGHTEN NUT
POWER
SUPPL
Add
plug according to
SPRING GUARD
MUST BE A
THIS END
USE TWO
WRENCHES
T
O TIGHTEN
ROLLER V
ON/OFF
SWITCH
Y CORD
local code
T
ALVE
TRIGGER
WRENCHES
T
PRIMING TUBE
INLET V
ALVE
MOTOR
USE TWO
O TIGHTEN
TIGHTEN SNUGL
LIGHT WRENCH
PRIMING V
AINT STRAINER
P
7.6 M (25 FT) HOSE
460 T
O 920 MM (18 T
TELESCOPING EXTENSION
LOCKNUT
HAND TIGHTEN ONL
12 MM (1/2 IN.) NAP
ROLLER COVER
Y WITH
ALVE
O 36 IN.)
Y
Apply PTFERtape
Fig
2
CAUTION
To avoid premature wear of the pressure switch,
never
use more than 7.6 m (25 ft) of 1/4 in. ID outlet
hose. When longer outlet hose is needed, use 3/8
ID hose at a maximum of 30 m (100 ft) long. Nev
in.
er
use 1/4 in. ID and 3/8 in. ID hose together
See
ACCESSORIES, page 17, for ordering optional
.
hoses.
WARNING
remove the grounding pin of
Never
the power sup
ply cord plug. Be sure the outlet is properly
grounded.
grounding
In the event of an electrical short circuit,
reduces the risk of an electric shock by
providing an escape wire for the electric current.
Inspect
before
the power supply cord
and extension cord
each use. Be sure they are
in good condition
and have undamaged three-pin plugs. Replace
immediately
4
if either cord is worn or damaged.
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ROLLER FRAME
to male threads
HAND TIGHTEN ONL
to avoid cracking roller cover
1.
Assemble
notes
2.
Prepare the paint according to the manufacturer’s
-
recommendations.
the paint. Strain the paint. Thin the paint as needed.
3. Be sure the electrical service is properly rated for
your sprayer and that the outlet you use is properly
grounded. Install an appropriate plug on the power
supply cord, according to your local electrical code.
Do
not use an adapter. All extension cords must have
three
propriate
-
metersfeet
1
– 30
30 – 61
61 – 92
4. Loosen
adjust the extension to the desired length. Firmly
tighten
Y
the system as shown in Fig
2, following the
on the drawing.
Remove any
skin from the top of
wires. Use the chart below for selecting the ap
wire gauge for the extension cord.
Extension Cord Chart
Cord Length
1 – 100
100 – 200
200 – 300
the locknut on the telescoping extension
Extension Cord
Cross Sectional Area
1.0 mm
1.5 mm
2
2
2
0.75 mm
and
the locknut.
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STARTUP
1. Place
2.
3.
4. Turn the ON/OFF switch ON.
5.
Failure
the
greatly
the suction tube in the pail of paint.
Plug in the sprayer
Open the priming valve 2 turns counterclockwise.
You can see the paint being drawn into the suction
(if the tube is clean). As soon as you see paint
tube
flow through the priming tube, close the priming
valve.
This usually takes less than 30 seconds.
to completely close the priming valve after
system is primed will cause the valve to
shortening the valve life.
.
CAUTION
erode,
NOTE:
6. When the outlet hose and extension tube are fully
primed, the motor will run when there is paint demand,
paint
NOTE:
OPERATION
If your system is hard to prime, first try to force
feed
the suction tube. Hold the suction tube in a
vertical
system.
minute, shut it off. Heavy viscosity paint may
need to be thinned. Be sure to follow the paint
manufacturer’s
An occasional start and stop of the motor when
the roller valve is not triggered is normal.
position and pour paint into it. T
If the system does not prime within one
recommendations on thinning.
but
appears to shut itself of
demand.
urn on
the
f when there is no
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose
system to rain. Always store the system indoors.
the
CAUTION
Always
perature
tem.
Do
and outlet hoses supplied with this system. These
fluids
tional
See
hoses.
allow cold equipment to warm to room tem
before using to prevent damaging the sys
Always store the system indoors.
CAUTION
not use lacquer or lacquer thinner
quickly destroy the hose material. Use the op
chemical–resistant hoses.
ACCESSORIES, page 17, for ordering optional
in the suction
1.
With the system fully primed, trigger the roller valve
briefly until paint comes to the roller
2.
Experiment with triggering and rolling the paint until
you
determine just how often you need to trigger the
roller
valve to keep an even flow of paint to the roller
3.
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-
-
To adjust the extension tube length, loosen the
and extend or retract the tube. If retracting,
nut
paint
in the tube will
this
excess paint onto the wall, or completely retract
the tube, drain the excess paint into a pail, and then
adjust
the tube length. T
4.
Whenever you stop painting, turn the ON/OFF
switch
to OFF and trigger the roller
roller end of the tube to prevent paint from draining
out
the roller end.
5.
Flush the system thoroughly and immediately after
each use to keep it in good working order. See
page
6.
be pushed out to the roller
ighten the locknut
.
lock
some
. Roll
securely
valve. Elevate the
.
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.
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5
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
Thorough
sential
Improper
system
may
ALWAYS
ately
ALWAYS
when
ALWAYS
flushing and proper
maintenance are es
to keep your system working properly
flushing or maintenance
may prevent the
from working the next time you need it,
result in costly damage to the system.
flush your system thoroughly and immedi
after each use.
fully extend the telescoping extension
flushing to clean it thoroughly
.
drain all water out of the roller valve and
extension and leave the system filled with mineral
spirits
to prevent corrosion.
Flushing (Latex Paint Only)
1. Turn the ON/OFF switch to OFF
2.
Fully extend the telescoping extension.
3.
Trigger the roller valve and roll out the excess paint
.
onto a wall or newspaper. Remove the roller cover
and
dif
fuser
4.
, and soak in a
Place
the
suction tube in the pail of warm, soapy wa
ter.
Hold the roller frame over the paint pail, turn on
pail of warm soapy water
the system and trigger the roller valve to drain and
save
the paint in the hoses. Release the trigger
shut off the pump as soon as all paint is drained, to
avoid
contaminating the paint with the flushing water
and
-
-
and
6.
Raise the suction tube above the water and run the
pump
for a few seconds
Shut
of
f the pump.
7.
Wash off all external parts of the hoses, extension,
roller
frame, roller valve and pump.
8.
Using
clean, clear
as
often as necessary
cleaned.
9.
Finally,
just
off
flush
the system with clean mineral spirits for
a few seconds. Open
the pump. Some mineral spirits
system to prevent corrosion. Retract the extension
before
storing it.
leave
Never
water or water-based paint (latex) in the
system. To prevent corrosion in the pump, extension, roller valve and roller frame, your final flush
must
be mineral spirits.
10.
Clean the roller cover thoroughly by rinsing it inside
.
-
and out. Clean the dif
1
1.
Oil
the needle in the roller valve and trigger the valve
a
few times to distribute the oil. See Detail A, Fig 3.
Flushing (Oil–based Paint Only)
NOTE:
.
Follow
the instructions above, except use miner
al
spirits. Do not heat the mineral spirits.
to drain the flushing solution.
water
, flush again, changing water
, until the system is
thoroughly
the priming valve and turn
must be left in the
CAUTION
fuser as explained on page 3.
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Now
5.
hold the roller frame over the flushing pail. T
on
the pump and trigger
solution
for three to five minutes (five
the roller valve. Circulate the
to ten minutes
if it is cold). Pump the extension in and out a few
times to clean it, and then leave it extended. Open
the
priming
tube. Close the valve.
ing
valve for a few seconds to clean the prim
urn
OIL REGULARL
Y
-
EXTENSION
BE FULL
WHEN FLUSHING
MUST
Y EXTENDED
Fig 3
6
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