Titan SGX-20 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

WARNING

WARNING

SGX-20

Airless Spray Gun

5000PSI Maximum Operating Pressure/Stainless Steel Fluid Passages

For professional use only

Model Number 520-100

Safety Precautions

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 which may cause
serious injury or loss of life. Important safety information
will follow.

CAUTION

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.

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 gun is 5000
PSI/350BAR 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 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 5000 PSI/350
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 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.

GAS ENGINE (WHERE APPLICABLE)

Always place pump 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. Some pumps and accessories contain
aluminum and cannot be used with halogenated
hydrocarbon solvents. Follow the prevention
section if your pump or accessories are not
compatible with halogenated hydrocarbon
solvents. The SGX-20 Airless Spray Gun is
compatible with halogenated hydrocarbon
solvents.

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.

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HAZARD: HAZARDOUS VAPORS - Paints, solvents,

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in locked position.

WARNING

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CAUTION

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 5000PSI/350 BAR.

• Do not spray outdoors on windy days.

•Wear clothing to keep paint of skin and hair.

• Always unplug cord from the outlet before working on
equipment.

Installation

Always use a tip safety guard for added protection against
injection. Beware that the guard alone will not prevent
injection. Never cut off tip guard! Always engage gun trigger
lock when the gun is not in use. Before servicing equipment,
consult owner’s manuals and observe all warnings.

Pressure Relief Procedure

Assembling the Gun and Tip Assembly

CAUTION

Before attaching a gun to a grounded high pressure airless
hose, make sure that the airless spray unit is turned off and
that fluid pressure has been relieved from the system.

Assembling the Gun

1. Connect a high pressure fluid hose to the material inlet on
the gun. Tighten securely with a wrench.

2. With the tip and tip guard off the gun, start the spray unit.
Flush the system according to the manufacturer’s
recommendation. Inspect the unit to make sure that all
fittings are secure and that there are no leaks.

3. Perform the “Pressure Relief Procedure” described earlier in
this manual.

Assembling the Tip

1. Using the tip handle, insert the tip
seal and tip gasket into the back
of the tip guard. Press in for final
adjustment.

2. Insert the tip into the slot on the
tip guard.

3. Thread the tip guard onto the
gun. Position the tip guard in the
desired spraying position, then
tighten securely by hand.

NOTE: The arrow on the tip

handle should be
pointing in the forward
direction for spraying.

Tip Guard

Tip Seal

Tip Gasket

Tip

Operation

1. Make sure the arrow on the tip handle is pointing in the
forward direction for spraying.

2. Start the spray unit.

3. Adjust the fluid pressure on the spray unit until the spray is
completely atomized. Always spray at the lowest pressure
necessary to get the desired results.

NOTE: The spray tip determines the size of spray pattern

4. To clear a clogged tip:

and coverage. When more coverage is needed, use
a larger tip instead of increasing fluid pressure.

a. Rotate the tip 180º so that the arrow on the tip handle is

pointing opposite the spray direction.

b. Trigger the gun once so that the pressure can blow the

clog out.

Never attempt to install, change, or clean tip or tip guard
without first performing the “Pressure Relief Procedure.”

1. Move the spray unit’s ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.

2. Turn the spray unit’s pressure control knob counterclockwise
to its lowest setting.

3. 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.

4. Trigger the gun into the container to
remove any pressure that may still be in
the hose.

5. Lock the gun by turning the gun trigger
lock to the locked position.

6. Turn the spray unit’s PRIME/SPRAY
valve to the PRIME position.

Never pull the trigger more than once at time with the tip in
the reverse position.

c. Continue this procedure until the tip is clear of the clog.

Changing a Tip

Tips can be removed and replaced easily without disassembling
the gun.

Never attempt to install, change, or clean the tip or tip guard
without first performing the “Pressure Relief Procedure.”

1. Perform the “Pressure Relief Procedure” described earlier in
this manual.

2. Remove the tip from the slot on the tip guard.

3. Insert the new tip into the slot on the tip guard. The arrow
on the tip handle should be pointing in the forward direction
for spraying.

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