SHARPE MANUFACTURING COMPANY • P.O. BOX 1441, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440-1441
1-800- 742-7731, www.sharpe1.com
310799B, 4/2006
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 equipment and conductive objects in work area.
•If there is static sparking or you feel a shock, stop operation immediately. Do not use equipment until you identify and
correct the problem.
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Misuse can cause death or serious injury.
•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 Tech nical Da ta in all equipment manuals.
Read fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warnings.
•Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
•Do not alter or modify equipment.
•Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Call your Graco distributor for information.
•Route hoses and cables away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces.
•Do not use hoses to pull equipment.
•Keep children and animals away from work area.
•Comply with all applicable safety regulations.
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.
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
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.
2 Year Limited Warranty
Sharpe warrants this product to the original user against defective material or workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of
purchase.
Sharpe reserves the right to determine whether the part or parts failed because of defective material, workmanship, or other causes.
Failures caused by accident, alteration, or misuse are not covered by this warranty.
Sharpe, at its discretion, will repair or replace products covered under this warranty free of charge. Repairs or replacements of products
covered under this warranty are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period.
Sharpe or its authorized service representatives must perform all warranty repairs. Any repair to the product by unauthorized service
representatives voids this warranty. The rights under this warranty are limited to the original user and may not be transferred to
subsequent owners.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not
apply to you.
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Setup
•Check that your shop air provides adequate air flow.
•Use a minimum 3/8 in. ID air supply hose.
•Set shop air pressure regulator (not supplied) according to
paint manufacturer’s recommendation for. See maximum
pressures and compliant air pressures on cover.
•Make sure no air restrictions, such as low-volume cheater-
valves, obstruct the air flow. If an air adjusting valve is
desired, use a SHARPE Air Adjusting Valve 24AAV (part
no. 2210), 36AAV-HOV (part no. 3310) or HOV (part no.
U04410).
•Install a shutoff valve (not supplied) downstream of the air
regulator to shut off gun air.
•Install an inline air filter (not supplied) to clean and dry the
air supply to the gun.
1. Shut off air supply.
2. Connect a clean, dry, filtered air supply to the gun air inlet
(9). See F
3. If this is first time using the equipment, flush the spray gun.
IG. 1, page 4.
Flushing
WARNING
Read warnings, page 2.
Flush before using the equipment, before changing colors, and
when you are done spraying. Use solvent that is compatible with
gun wetted parts and fluid that will be sprayed. Flush at lowest
possible pressure.
Refer to Compliant Cleaning Methods, page 4, to comply with air quality laws if applicable.
1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure.
2. Dispose of any paint in cup.
3. Fill cup with small amount of solvent.
4. Spray into grounded metal waste container until equipment
is clean.
5. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure.
Spraying
Operation
Pressure Relief Procedure
WAR NING
Follow Pressure Relief Procedure when you stop spraying
and before cleaning, checking, or servicing equipment. Read
warnings, page 2.
1. Turn off gun air supply.
2. Trigger the gun to relieve pressure.
CAUTION
Excessive atomizing air pressure can increase over-spray,
reduce transfer efficiency, result in a poor quality finish
from dry spray.
Regulatory agencies in certain states prohibit the operation
of a spray gun above 10 psi (69 kPa, .7 bar) atomizing air
cap pressure.
1. Fill cup with material and connect to gun fluid inlet (37) or
connect fluid supply hose if pressure feeding gun. See F
1, page 4.
2. Turn on shop air to gun and set atomizing pressure with the
gun fully triggered.
3. Adjust the pattern size and shape with the spray width
adjustment knob (17). Turn knob clockwise to reduce pattern
size and counterclockwise to increase it.
See Troubleshooting guide if you experience an irregular
pattern.
4. Fluid control knob (15) is factory set for maximum needle
trigger travel and material flow. To decrease needle/trigger
travel and decrease fluid flow, turn the knob clockwise.
IG.
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Cleaning and Maintenance
WAR NING
Follow Pressure Relief Procedure when you stop spraying
and before cleaning, checking, or servicing equipment. Read
warnings, page 2.
CAUTION
•Do not submerge gun in solvent. Solvent dissolves lubri-
cant, dries out packings, and may clog air passages.
•Do not use metal tools to clean air cap holes as this may
scratch them and distort the spray pattern.
•Use a compatible solvent.
•Gun can be cleaned in a gun washer.
Clean air line filters as directed by the manufacturer.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
Regulation
In certain states, spraying solvents that release VOC’s into the
atmosphere when cleaning a spray gun is prohibited. To comply
with these air quality laws you must use a cleaning method that
prevents the escape of VOC vapors into the atmosphere. See
Compliant Cleaning Methods below.
Cleaning Nozzle and Air Cap
CAUTION
•Trigger gun and use nozzle removal tool 41160 whenever
you tighten or remove nozzle to avoid damaging needle
seat and nozzle.
•Do not use metal tools to clean air cap holes as this may
scratch them and distort the spray pattern.
To clean the air cap and nozzle, remove and soak
them in a compatible cleaning solution. 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.
Spray Gun Maintenance
•Frequently lubricate the gun moving parts with a drop of
non-silicone oil (part no. 8255).
•Do not disassemble the spray gun if you are having a spray
pattern problem. Check Troubleshooting, page 5, for infor-
mation on how to correct the problem.
•Check for fluid leakage. Tighten fittings or replace equip-
ment as needed.
17
15
Compliant Cleaning Methods
•Place spray gun in a gun washer that completely encloses
the gun and components during cleaning, rinsing, and
draining.
•Spray solvent through the spray gun into a closed gun
cleaning station.
Cleaning Gun and Cup
Refer to Compliant Cleaning Methods to comply with air
quality laws if applicable.
1. Follow Flushing procedure, page 3.
2. Use a rag moistened in solvent to wipe cup lid, fluid tube,
inside of cup, and outside of gun.
3. Blow dry gun inside and out. Lubricate gun - see Spray Gun
Maintenance.
37
Lube
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FIG. 1
Technical Data
Maximum Air Inlet Pressure: 100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar)
Maximum HVLP Compliant Air Pressure: see front cover
(delivers 10 psi (69 kPa, 0.7 bar) spraying pressure at air cap)
Air Consumption: 13.9 CFM at 50 psi (345 kPa, 3.4 bar)
Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 3, before troubleshooting or servicing. Read warnings, page 2.
ProblemCauseSolution
Normal patternNo action necessary
Right
Dirty or damaged air cap or fluid nozzle.Rotate air cap 180°.
If pattern follows air cap, problem is in air cap. Clean and
inspect. See page 4. If pattern is not corrected, replace air
cap.
Wrong
Heavy top or
bottom pattern
If pattern does not follow the air cap, the problem is with the
fluid nozzle. Clean and inspect the nozzle. See page 4. If the
pattern is not corrected, replace nozzle.
Pressure too high for viscosity of material
being sprayed.
Wrong
Split pattern
Dirty or distorted air horn holes.Rotate air cap 180°.
Wrong
Will not spray.a. Cup is not tighta. Tighten cup.
b. Cup or fluid supply empty.b. Fill.
c. Fluid adjustment knob (15) turned too far
clockwise.
a. Fluid pressure too high for viscosity of
material being sprayed.
b. Air pressure too low.b. Increase fluid pressure.
c. Gun held too close to surface.c. Hold gun about 6-8 inches (150-200 mm) from surface.
Wrong
Heavy pattern or
orange peel
a. Reduce air pressure.
b. Increase material viscosity
c. Correct pattern by narrowing fan size with spray width
adjustment knob.
If pattern follows air cap, problem is in air cap. Clean and
inspect. See page 4. If pattern is not corrected, replace air
cap.
c. Adjust knob (15) to the counterclockwise.
a. Reduce air pressure.
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Parts
16
16a*
16b
16c
1912
30*
31 32 33*
7*8
14*18
17
34*
35, 36
37
2d* 2c*2b*
2a
2f*2e*
2
6
Ref.
No.Part No. DescriptionQty.
128156Gun Handle, HVLP1
226016Air Valve Assembly
Includes items 2a-2f
2a26032• Packing Nut1
2b*25066• Air Valve1
2c*16151• Housing1
2d*16162• Packing
2e*16167• Air Valve Spring1
2f*16163• Gasket1
310333Trigger Screw1
416163Gasket1
626042Trigger1
7*26044Trigger Shaft1
826054Pipe Plug2
926055Air Inlet Fitting1
1026056Fluid Control Bushing1
11118524Pressure Limit Bushing
12see
table
1316150Needle Spring1
14*10326Gasket1
1525092Fluid Control Knob1
1626018Width Control Assembly