DOK-044-GB Rev. 2
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Jet regulation
The main nozzle system of the spray
gun is fitted as standard with a flat jet
nozzle (item 3). The built-in jet regulator (item 14) enables the user to vary
the output from a full flat jet to a fine
circular jet to suit the workpiece to be
processed.
Working pressure
Upstream installation of a pressure
reducer (ensure sufficient air throughput) guarantees uniform working pressure. The required pressure head depends on the viscosity of the material
to be processed and must be set accordingly.
Work interruption
Before stopping for breaks, the spray
gun must be rinsed through/cleaned
using a suitable solvent. This prevents
caking of material remains and ensures constant availability.
Nozzle set change
Material nozzles and needles – as well
as gaskets – are wearing parts which
need to be replaced periodically.
a) Main (A component) nozzle sys-
tem
To remove the nozzle set , first unscrew the closer section (item 13/13-1)
and pull out the entire valve axis (item
8) together with needle (item 9) and
valve spring (item 12) towards the
back.
Then loosen the sealing screw (item
11) of the valve axis and remove the
material needle together with the needle spring (item 10). Before fitting a
new material needle, you should check
whether its setting dimension. (needle
tip to needle nuts) matches the data on
the spare parts drawing. If necessary,
adjust the setting dimension and fix the
needle nuts in place using a locknut.
To change the air and material nozzle,
first loosen the nut (item 1) by hand
and remove the gasket (item 2) and
the air nozzle (item 3). The material
nozzle (item 4) can then be screwed
off. The threads off the new parts
should be lightly greased. It is important to ensure that the material nozzle
is tightly screwed in place.
b) Auxiliary (B component) nozzle
system
To remove the material needle (item
39), first loosen and remove the needle
carrier (item 49) and the nut (item 50).
Then unscrew the screw (item 40) and
pull out the needle. Then loosen the
nut (item 38), remove the air cap (item
37) and unscrew and replace the material nozzle (item 36). Before fitting a
new material needle, push the spring
(item 41) and the screw (item 40) onto
the threaded end of the needle; then
screw on the needle carrier (item 49)
and the nut (item 50). When the setting
dimension is correct (see spare parts
drawing), fix in place using a locknut.
Then insert the parts in the housing
(item 35) and screw in the screw (item
40). The threaded parts should be
lightly greased.
Cleaning and maintenance
When cleaning the spray gun and in
particular the air cap, never use sharpedged or pointed tools (wire, twist drill
or similar). Special flat/round brushes
with plastic bristles are available for
this purpose. Never immerse the whole
gun in solvent! This would destroy the
gaskets.
Proceed as described in the section
“work interruption” and rinse the gun
through using a suitable solvent. Ex-