This manual contains information that must be read and
understood before using the equipment. When you come to an
area that has one of the following symbols, pay particular
attention and make certain to heed the safeguard.
This symbol indicates a potential hazard that may cause
serious injury or loss of life. Important safety information will
follow.
This symbol indicates a potential hazard to you or to the
equipment. Important information that tells how to prevent
damage to the equipment or how to avoid causes of minor
injuries will follow.
NOTE: Notes give important information which should
be given special attention.
WARNING
HAZARD: Injection injury - A high pressure fluid stream
produced by this equipment can pierce the
skin and underlying tissues, leading to serious
injury and possible amputation. See a
physician immediately.
DO NOT TREAT AN INJECTION INJURY AS A SIMPLE
CUT! Injection can lead to amputation. See a physician
immediately.
The maximum operating range of the sprayer is 3300
PSI/228BAR fluid pressure.
PREVENTION:
• NEVER aim the gun at any part of the body.
• NEVER allow any part of the body to touch the fluid stream.
DO NOT allow body to touch a leak in the fluid hose.
• NEVER put hand in front of the gun. Gloves will not
provide protection against an injection injury.
•ALWAYS lock gun trigger, shut pump off, and release all
pressure before servicing, cleaning tip or guard, changing
tip, or leaving unattended. Pressure will not be released
by turning off the motor. The PRIME/SPRAY valve handle
must be turned to PRIME to relieve the pressure. Refer to
the PRESSURE RELIEF PRESSURE described in the
pump manual.
•ALWAYS keep tip guard in place while spraying. The tip
guard provides some protection but is mainly a warning
device.
•ALWAYS remove the spray tip before flushing or cleaning
the system.
• Paint hose can develop leaks from wear, kinking and
abuse. A leak can inject material into the skin. Inspect
the hose before each use.
• NEVER use a spray gun without a working trigger lock
and trigger guard in place.
• All accessories must be rated at or above 3300 PSI/228
BAR. This includes spray tips, guns, extensions, and
hose.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN:
Injection into the skin is a traumatic injury. It is
important to treat the injury as soon as possible. DO
NOT delay treatment to research toxicity. Toxicity is a
concern with some coatings injected directly into the
blood stream. Consultation with a plastic surgeon or
reconstructive hand surgeon may be advisable.
HAZARD: EXPLOSION AND FIRE - Solvent and paint
fumes can explode or ignite. Severe injury
and/or property damage can occur.
PREVENTION:
• Provide extensive exhaust and fresh air introduction to
keep the air within the spray area free from accumulation
of flammable vapors.
•Avoid all ignition sources such as static electricity sparks,
electrical appliances, flames, pilot lights, hot objects, and
sparks from connecting and disconnecting power cords or
working light switches.
•Do not smoke in spray area.
• Fire extinguisher must be present and in good working
order.
• Place pump at least 20 feet (6.1 m) from the spray object
in a well ventilated area (add more hose if necessary).
Flammable vapors are often heavier than air. Floor area
must be extremely well ventilated. The pump contains
arcing parts that emit sparks and can ignite vapors.
• The equipment and objects in and around the spray area
must be properly grounded to prevent static sparks.
• Use only conductive or grounded high-pressure fluid hose.
Gun must be grounded through hose connections.
• Power cord must be connected to a grounded circuit.
• Always flush unit into separate metal container, at low
pump pressure, with spray tip removed. Hold gun firmly
against side of container to ground container and prevent
static sparks.
• Follow material and solvent manufacturer's warnings and
instructions.
• Use extreme caution when using materials with a
flashpoint below 70° F (21° C). Flashpoint is the
temperature at which a fluid can produce enough vapors
to ignite.
• Plastic can cause static sparks. Never hang plastic to
enclose spray area. Do not use plastic drop cloths when
spraying flammable materials.
• Use lowest possible pressure to flush equipment.
Always place sprayer outside of structure in fresh air. Keep all
solvents away from engine exhaust. Never fill fuel tank with a
running or hot engine. Hot surface can ignite spilled fuel.
Always attach ground wire from pump to a grounded object.
Refer to engine owner’s manual for complete safety
information.
HAZARD: EXPLOSION HAZARD DUE TO INCOMPATIBLE
MATERIALS - will cause severe injury or
property damage.
PREVENTION:
• Do not use materials containing bleach or chlorine.
• Do not use halogenated hydrocarbon solvents such as
bleach, mildewcide, methylene chloride and 1,1,1 trichloroethane. They are not compatible with aluminum.
• Contact your coating supplier about the compatibility of
material with aluminum.
HAZARD: HAZARDOUS VAPORS - Paints, solvents,
insecticides, and other materials can be
harmful if inhaled or come in contact with body.
Vapors can cause severe nausea, fainting, or
poisoning.
PREVENTION:
• Use a respirator or mask if vapors can be inhaled. Read
all instructions supplied with the mask to be sure it will
provide the necessary protection.
•Wear protective eyewear.
•Wear protective clothing as required by coating
manufacturer.
HAZARD: GENERAL - Can cause severe injury or
property damage.
PREVENTION:
• Read all instructions and safety precautions before
operating equipment.
• Follow all appropriate local, state, and national codes
governing ventilation, fire prevention, and operation.
• The United States Government Safety Standards have
been adopted under the Occupational Safety and Health
Act (OSHA). These standards, particularly part 1910 of
the General Standards and part 1926 of the Construction
Standards, should be consulted.
• Use only manufacturer authorized parts. User assumes
all risks and liabilities when using parts that do not meet
the minimum specifications and safety devices of the
pump manufacturer.
• Before each use, check all hoses for cuts, leaks, abrasion
or bulging of cover. Check for damage or movement of
couplings. Immediately replace hose if any of those
conditions exist. Never repair a paint hose. Replace with
a grounded high-pressure hose.
• All hoses, swivels, guns, and accessories must be
pressure rated at or above 3300PSI/228 BAR.
• Do not spray outdoors on windy days.
•Wear clothing to keep paint off skin and hair.
• Always unplug cord from outlet before working on
equipment.
Grounding Instructions
This product must be grounded. In the event of an electrical
short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by
providing an escape wire for the electric current. This product
is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with an
appropriate grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
DANGER — Improper installation of the grounding plug can
result in a risk of electric shock. If repair or replacement of the
cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the green grounding
wire to either flat blade terminal. The wire with insulation
having a green outer surface with or without yellow stripes is
the grounding wire and must be connected to the grounding
pin.
Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if the
grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if you
are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided. If the plug will not fit the
outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
Grounded Outlet
Grounding Pin
Cover for grounded outlet box
Use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade
grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the
plug on the product. Make sure your extension cord is in
good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure
to use one heavy enough to carry the current your
product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop
in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
A 12 gauge cord is recommended. If an extension cord is
to be used outdoors, it must be marked with the suffix WA after the cord type designation. For example, a
designation of SJTW-A would indicate that the cord would
be appropriate for outdoor use.
This airless sprayer is a precision power tool used for spraying
many types of materials. Read and follow this instruction
manual carefully for proper operating instructions,
maintenance, and safety information.
Pressure
Control
Knob
Motor
Filter
Always use a minimum 12 gauge, three-wire extension
cord with a grounded plug. Never remove the third prong
or use an adapter.
Preparing a New Sprayer
If this unit is new, it is shipped with test fluid in the fluid section
to prevent corrosion during shipment and storage. This fluid
must be thoroughly cleaned out of the system with mineral
spirits before you begin spraying.
Wet Cup
Circuit
Breaker
Section
Siphon
Operation
This equipment produces a fluid stream at extremely high
pressure. Read and understand the warnings in the
Safety Precautions section at the front of this manual
before operating this equipment.
Setup
Perform the following procedure before plugging in the power
cord of an electric unit.
1. Ensure that the siphon tube/suction set and the return
2. Using a wrench, attach a minimum of 50’ of 1/4” nylon
3. Attach an airless spray gun to the spray hose. Using two
NOTE: Do not attach the tip to the spray gun yet.
Make sure all airless hoses and spray guns are electrically
grounded and rated for at least 3300 psi (220 bar) fluid
pressure.
4. Make sure the pressure control knob is in the “0” (OFF)
5. Fill the wet cup with approximately one tablespoon of
Never operate unit for more than ten seconds without
fluid. Operating this unit without fluid will cause
unnecessary wear to the packings.
6. Make sure the electrical service is 120V, 15 amp
7. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded outlet at
PRIME/
SPRAY
Valve
Outlet
Fluid
Tube
hose are attached and secure.
airless spray hose to the unit. Tighten securely.
wrenches (one on the gun and one on the hose), tighten
securely.
Remove the tip if it is already attached.
position.
separating oil (P/N 0279920).
Fitting
CAUTION
minimum.
least 25’ from the spray area.
Always keep the trigger lock on the spray gun in the
locked position while preparing the system.
1. Place the siphon tube into a container of mineral spirits.
2. Place the return hose into a metal waste container.
3. Move the PRIME/SPRAY valve to the PRIME position.
4. Turn the unit on and set the pressure to minimum by
turning the pressure control knob to the “1” or “2” position.
5. Allow the sprayer to run for 15–30 seconds to flush the
test fluid out through the return hose and into the waste
container.
6. Turn the unit off by moving the pressure control knob to
the “0” position.
Preparing to Paint
Before painting, it is important to make sure that the fluid in the
system is compatible with the paint that is going to be used.
NOTE: Incompatible fluids and paint may cause the
valves to become stuck closed, which would
require disassembly and cleaning of the
sprayer’s fluid section.
CAUTION
Always keep the trigger lock on the spray gun in the
locked position while preparing the system.
1. Place the siphon tube into a container of the appropriate
solvent. Examples of the appropriate solvent are water for
latex paint or mineral spirits for oil-based paints.
2. Place the return hose into a metal waste container.
3. Move the PRIME/SPRAY valve to the PRIME position.
4. Turn the unit on and set the pressure to
minimum by turning the pressure control
knob to the “1” or “2” position.
5. Allow the sprayer to run for 15–30
seconds to flush the old solvent out
through the return hose and into the metal
waste container.
6. Turn the unit off by moving the pressure control knob to
the “0” position.
NOTE: Make sure that the spray gun does not have a
tip or tip guard installed.
7. Move the PRIME/SPRAY valve to the SPRAY position.
8. Turn the unit on and set the pressure to minimum by
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turning the pressure control knob to the “1” or “2” position.
9. Unlock the gun by turning the gun trigger lock to the
unlocked position.
Ground the gun by holding it against
the edge of the metal container while
flushing. Failure to do so may lead to a
static electric discharge, which may
cause a fire.
10. Trigger the gun into the metal waste
container until the old solvent is gone
and fresh solvent is coming out of the gun.
11. Lock the gun by turning the gun trigger lock to the locked
position.
12. Set down the gun and increase the pressure by turning
the pressure control knob slowly clockwise to the “4” or “5”
position.
13. Check the entire system for leaks. If leaks occur, turn the
unit off and follow the “Pressure Relief Procedure” in this
manual before tightening any fittings or hoses.
14. Follow the “Pressure Relief Procedure” in this manual
before changing from solvent to paint.
Be sure to follow the pressure relief procedure when
shutting the unit down for any purpose, including
servicing or adjusting any part of the spray system,
changing or cleaning spray tips, or preparing for cleanup.
Painting
1. Place the siphon tube into a container of paint.
2. Place the return hose into a metal waste container.
3. Move the PRIME/SPRAY valve to the PRIME position.
4. Turn the unit on and set the pressure to
minimum by turning the pressure control
knob to the “1” or “2” position.
5. Allow the sprayer to run until paint is
coming through the return hose into the
metal waste container.
6. Turn the unit off by moving the pressure
control knob to the “0” position.
7. Remove the return hose from the waste container and
place it in its operating position above the container of
paint.
8. Move the PRIME/SPRAY valve to the SPRAY position.
9. Turn the unit on and set the pressure to minimum by
turning the pressure control knob to the “1” or “2” position.
10. Unlock the gun by turning the gun trigger lock to the
unlocked position.
14. Attach tip guard and tip to the gun as instructed by the tip
guard or tip manuals.
WARNING
POSSIBLE INJECTION HAZARD. Do not spray without the
tip guard in place. Never trigger the gun unless the tip is
in either the spray or the unclog position. Always engage
the gun trigger lock before removing, replacing or
cleaning tip.
15. Turn the unit on and set the pressure to minimum by
turning the pressure control knob to the “1” or “2” position.
16. Increase the pressure by turning the pressure control
knob slowly clockwise and test the spray pattern on a
piece of cardboard. Adjust the pressure control knob until
the spray from the gun is completely atomized. Try to
keep the pressure control knob at the lowest setting that
maintains good atomization.
NOTE: Turning the pressure up higher then needed to
atomize the paint will cause premature tip wear
and additional overspray.
NOTE: After every 2000 gallons of paint sprayed, rotate
the inlet valve housing 1/8 of a turn clockwise
to adjust the stack height of the packings.
Pressure Relief Procedure
Be sure to follow the pressure relief procedure when
shutting the unit down for any purpose, including
servicing or adjusting any part of the spray system,
changing or cleaning spray tips, or preparing for cleanup.
1. Lock the gun by turning the gun trigger lock to the locked
position.
2. Turn the unit off by moving the pressure control knob to
the “0” position.
3. Unlock the gun by turning the gun trigger lock to the
unlocked position.
4. Hold the metal part of the gun firmly to
the side of a metal container to ground
the gun and avoid a build up of static
electricity.
5. Trigger the gun to remove any
pressure that may still be in the hose.
6. Lock the gun by turning the gun trigger
lock to the locked position.
7. Move the PRIME/SPRAY valve to the PRIME position.
Ground the gun by holding it against
the edge of the metal container while
flushing. Failure to do so may lead to a
static electric discharge, which may
cause a fire.
11.Trigger the gun into the metal waste
container until all air and solvent is
flushed from the spray hose and paint is flowing freely
from the gun.
12. Lock the gun by turning the gun trigger lock to the locked
position.
13. Turn the unit off by moving the pressure control knob to
the “0” position.
solid coating, remove the gun filter and high
pressure filter screens.
Spraying Technique
The key to a good paint job is an even coating over the entire
surface. This is done by using even strokes. Keep your arm
moving at a constant speed and keep the spray gun at a
constant distance from the surface. The best spraying
distance is 10 to 12 inches between the spray tip and the
surface.
Even coat throughout
The spray gun should be triggered by turning it on and off with
each stroke. This will save paint and avoid paint buildup at the
end of the stroke. Do not trigger the gun during the middle of
a stroke. This will result in an uneven spray and splotchy
coverage.
Proper way to trigger the spray gun
Keep stroke
even
Approximately
10 to 12 inches
Approximately
10 to 12 inches
Keep stroke smooth and at an even speed.
Keep the spray gun at right angles to the surface. This means
moving your entire arm back and forth rather than just flexing
your wrist.
Light CoatLight Coat
Do not flex wrist while spraying.
Keep the spray gun perpendicular to the surface, otherwise
one end of the pattern will be thicker than the other.
Overlap each stroke by about 30%. This will ensure an even
coating.
When you stop painting, lock the gun trigger lock, turn the
pressure control knob counterclockwise to its lowest setting
and set the PRIME/SPRAY valve to PRIME. Turn the motor
switch to OFF and unplug the sprayer.
Practice
1. Be sure that the paint hose is free of kinks and clear of
objects with sharp cutting edges.
2. Turn the pressure control knob counterclockwise to its to
its lowest setting.
3. Turn the PRIME/SPRAY valve to SPRAY.
4. Turn the pressure control knob clockwise to its highest
setting. The paint hose should stiffen as paint begins to
flow through it.
5. Unlock the gun trigger lock.
6. Trigger the spray gun to bleed air out of the hose.
7. When paint reaches the spray tip, spray a test area to
check the spray pattern.
8. Use the lowest pressure
setting necessary to get a
good spray pattern. If the
pressure is set too high, the
spray pattern will be too light.
If the pressure is set too low,
tailing will appear or the paint
will spatter out in gobs rather
than in a fine spray.
Good spray pattern
Paint tailing pattern
Cleanup
Approximately
10 to 12 inches
Right way
Wrong way
Special cleanup instructions for use with flammable
solvents:
•Always flush spray gun preferably outside and at least one
hose length from spray pump.
• If collecting flushed solvents in a one gallon metal
container, place it into an empty five gallon container, then
flush solvents.
• Area must be free of flammable vapors.
• Follow all cleanup instructions.
CAUTION
The sprayer, hose, and gun should be cleaned thoroughly
after daily use. Failure to do so permits material to build
up, seriously affecting the performance of the unit.
Always spray at minimum pressure with the gun nozzle tip
WARNING
CAUTION
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CAUTION
WARNING
removed when using mineral spirits or any other solvent
to clean the sprayer, hose, or gun. Static electricity
buildup may result in a fire or explosion in the presence of
flammable vapors.
1. Follow the “Pressure Relief Procedure” found in the
Operation section of this manual.
2. Remove the gun tip and tip guard and clean with a brush
using the appropriate solvent.
3. Place the siphon tube into a container of the appropriate
solvent. Examples of the appropriate solvent are water for
latex paint or mineral spirits for oil-based paints.
4. Place the return hose into a metal waste container.
5. Move the PRIME/SPRAY valve to its PRIME position.
6. Turn the unit on and set the pressure to
minimum by turning the pressure control
knob to the “1” or “2” position.
7. Allow the solvent to circulate through the
unit and flush the paint out of the return
hose into the metal waste container.
8. Turn the unit off by moving the pressure
control knob to the “0” position.
9. Move the PRIME/SPRAY valve to its SPRAY position.
10. Turn the unit on and set the pressure to minimum by
turning the pressure control knob to the “1” or “2” position.
Ground the gun by holding it against the
edge of the metal container while
flushing. Failure to do so may lead to a
static electric discharge, which may
cause a fire.
11.Trigger the gun into the metal waste
container until the paint is flushed out
of the hose and solvent is coming out of the gun.
12. Continue to trigger the spray gun into the waste container
until the solvent coming out of the gun is clean.
NOTE: For long-term or cold weather storage, pump
mineral sprits through the entire system.
13. Follow the “Pressure Relief Procedure” found in the
Operation section of this manual.
14. Unplug the unit and store in a clean, dry area.
Do not store the unit under pressure.
Cleaning the Spray Tip
1. Flush the gun with solvent immediately after the work is
completed.
2. Oil the sliding pins to prevent them from seizing up.
Should the spray tip become clogged,
reverse the spray tip with the lever and pull
the trigger. Once the obstruction comes out
of the spray tip, release the trigger, reverse
the spray tip back to the spray pattern
setting, and resume spraying.
Maintenance
Before proceeding, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure
outlined previously in this manual. Additionally, follow all
other warnings to reduce the risk of an injection injury,
injury from moving parts or electric shock. Always unplug
the sprayer before servicing!
General Repair and Service Notes
1. Before repairing any part of the sprayer, read the
instructions carefully, including all warnings.
Never pull on a wire to disconnect it. Pulling on a wire
could loosen the connector from the wire.
2. Test your repair before regular operation of the sprayer to
be sure that the problem is corrected. If the sprayer does
not operate properly, review the repair procedure to
determine if everything was done correctly. Refer to the
Troubleshooting section to help identify other possible
problems.
3. Make certain that the service area is well ventilated in
case solvents are used during cleaning. Always wear
protective eyewear while servicing. Additional protective
equipment may be required depending on the type of
cleaning solvent. Always contact the supplier of solvents
for recommendations.
4. If you have any further questions concerning your
SprayTECH Airless Sprayer, call SprayTECH:
Perform the following procedure using PRIME/SPRAY valve
replacement kit P/N 0507690.
1. Drive the groove pin out of the valve handle.
2. Remove the valve handle and the cam base.
3. Using a wrench, loosen and remove the valve housing
assembly.
4. Make sure the gasket is in place and thread the new valve
housing assembly into the filter block. Tighten securely
with a wrench.
5. Place the cam base over the valve housing assembly.
Lubricate the cam base with grease and line up the cam
with the filter block using the dowel pin.
6. Line up the hole on the valve stem with the hole in the
valve handle.
7. Insert the groove pin into the valve handle and through
the valve stem to secure the valve handle in position.
Gasket
Filter
Housing
Valve Housing
Assembly
Do not attempt to clean the tip with your finger.
Do not use a needle or other sharp pointed instrument to
clean the tip. The hard tungsten carbide is brittle and can
be chipped.
3. Inspect the filter. Based on
inspection, clean or replace the
filter.
4. Inspect the o-ring. Based on
inspection, clean or replace the
o-ring.
5. Slide the new or cleaned filter
over the core spring. Push the
filter into the center of the filter
housing.
6. Slide the filter body over the
filter and thread it into the filter
housing until secure.
NOTE: The filter body
should be handtightened, but make
sure it is seated
fully into the filter
housing.
Gun Filter
1. Pull the trigger guard forward
so that it comes loose from
the handle.
2. Unscrew the handle from the
housing and remove the old
filter.
3. Slide the new filter, taper end
first, into the gun housing.
4. Replace the handle, washer
and spring. Screw the handle
into the housing until handtight. Replace the trigger
guard.
Choosing the Correct Spray Gun Filter
Use the proper gun filter based on the type of material being
applied as shown below.
Part no.ApplicationFilter
0089960Synthetic resin,
0089959Base coat enamels,
0089958Emulsions,
0089957Filler paints,
enamels, clean
varnishes, stains
azures
primer enamels,
fillers, marking paints,
textured enamels
latex paints,
acrylic paints
large area surfaces
NOTE: For more detail, part number information, and
assembly drawings at larger scale, please see
the G-10 2-Finger/4-Finger Airless Spray Gun
Owner's Manuals (P/N 0297076 or P/N 0508832).
type
Extrafine0.084 mm red
Fine0.140 mm yellow
Medium0.315 mm white
Coarse0.560 mm green
Filter
Body
Filter
Core
Spring
O-ring
Filter
Housing
Mesh
number
Gun Housing
Filter
Handle
Color of
Filter
body
Replacing the Motor Assembly
(with Electronic Control)
WARNING
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) potential could cause
damage to electronic control. Use SprayTECH ESD wrist
strap P/N 0507958 or equivalent when working on
electronic control with electronic cover removed.
1. Perform the Pressure Relief Procedure and unplug the
unit.
2. Loosen and remove the four motor shroud screws.
Remove the motor shroud.
3. Release the tie wrap on the top of the baffle assembly and
slip the baffle assembly down off of the motor.
4. Loosen and remove the three electronic cover screws.
Lift the electronic cover off of the electronic control
assembly on the motor.
5. At the electronic control assembly:
a. Disconnect the white wire coming from the power cord
and the white wire coming from the relay.
b. Disconnect the three wires coming from the
potentiometer.
6. Loosen and remove the three motor mounting screws.
7. Pull the motor out of the gearbox housing.
8. With the motor removed, inspect the gears in the gearbox
housing for damage or excessive wear. Replace the
gears, if necessary.
9. Install the new motor into the gearbox housing. Make
sure the housing gasket is positioned properly.
10. Secure the motor with the three motor mounting screws.
11. Reconnect the wires to the electronic control assembly
(refer to the electrical schematic in the Parts List section
of this manual).
12. Position the electronic cover over the electronic control
assembly. Secure the electronic cover with the three
electronic cover screws.
Use only SprayTECH electronic cover screws to secure
the electronic cover (see Drive Assembly parts list). Use
of any other screws may damage the electronic control
assembly.
13. Slip the baffle assembly up and around the motor. Secure
the baffle assembly with the tie wrap.
14. Slide the motor shroud over the motor.
15. Secure the motor shroud with the four motor shroud
screws.