Wagner NB User Manual

NB Spray Guns

Owner’s Manual

0900 • Form No. 0276712C

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Limited Warranty - HVLP PAINT SPRAY EQUIPMENT

This product, manufactured by Wagner Corporation (Wagner), is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year following date of purchase if operated in accordance with Wagner’s printed recommendations and instructions. This warranty does not cover damage resulting from improper use, accidents, user’s negligence or normal wear. This warranty does not cover any defects or damages caused by service or repair performed by anyone other than a Wagner Authorized Service Center.

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED TO ONE YEAR FOLLOWING DATE OF PURCHASE. WAGNER SHALL NOT IN ANY EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER REASON. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ACCESSORIES.

THIS PRODUCT IS DESIGNED FOR HOME USAGE ONLY. IF USED FOR COMMERCIAL OR RENTAL PURPOSES THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY FOR 30 DAYS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE.

If any product is defective in material and/or workmanship during the applicable warrany period, return it with proof of purchase, transportation prepaid to any Wagner Authorized Service Center (Service Center listing is enclosed with this product). Wagner’s Authorized Service Center will either repair or replace the product (at Wagner’s option) and return it to you, postage prepaid.

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION AND EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

THS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

Wagner Corporation

1770 Fernbrook Lane Minneapolis, Minnesota 55447 Telephone (612) 553-7000

EXPLOSION HAZARD - Incompatible materials. May cause property damage or severe injury.

•DO NOTuse bleach.

• DO NOT use halogenated hydrocarbon solvents.

• Halogenated hydrocarbon solvents such as methylene chloride and 1,1,1 - Trichlorethane are not compatible with aluminum and may cause an explosion. If unsure of a material’s campatibility with aluminum, contact your coatings supplier.

GENERAL - May cause property damage or severe injury.

• Read all instructions and safety precaution before operating.

• Comply with all appropriate local, state and national codes governing ventilation, fire preventive, and operation.

• The United States Government Safety Standards have been adopted under Occupational Safety and Health Act. These standards, particularly the General Standards, Part 1910 and construction Standard, Part 1926, should be consulted.

• This equipment is designed to be used with authorized parts only. When using this equipment with parts that do not comply with the minimum specifications and safety devices of the equipment manufacturer, the user assumes all risks and liabilities.

• Before each use, check all hoses for cuts, leaks, abrasion or bulging of cover or damage or movement of couplings. If any of these conditions exist, replace the hose immediately. Never repair a paint hose.

• Never aim the spray gun at any part of the body.

Hazardous vapors - Paints, solvents, insecticidzes, and other materials may be harmful if inhaled causing severe nausea, fainting, or poisoning.

• Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a chance that vapors may be inhaled. Read all instructions with the mask to insure that it will provide the necessary protection against the inhalation of harmful vapors.

Explosion or fire - Solvent and paint fumes can explode or ignite causing property damage and or severe injury.

• Exhaust and fresh air introduction must be provided to keep the air within the spray area free from accumulation of flammable vapors.

• Avoid all ignition sources such as static electricity sparks open flames such as pilot lights, hot objects such as cigarettes, and sparks from connecting and disconnecting power cords and working light switches.

• Fire extinguishing equipment must be present and in working order.

• Power cord must be connected to a grounded circuit.

• Follow the material and solvent manufacturer’s safety precautions and warnings.

• Cleaning solvents must have a flashpoint above 100° F (37.8° C) Flashpoint is the temperature at which a fluid begins to give off sufficient amount of flammable vapor that could ignite when exposed to a flame or spark. Contact your coatings supplier for more information.

Skin burn - Heated parts can cause severe skin burn injury.

• Quick disconnect fittings on hose and spray gun become hot during use. Avoid skin contact with quick disconnect fittings when they are hot. Allow quick disconnect fittings to cool before disconnecting spray gun from hose.

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WARNING

INTRODUCTION

This owner’s manual is dedicated to providing all the information needed to properly operate and maintain your Wagner NB spray gun. Please review all the information contained in this operating manual before using the equipment.

All the Wagner systems are made of the highest quality materials right here in the U.S.A. This assures you of the very best spray equipment available on the market today. Wagner units are made to be rugged, dependable and efficient, providing you with the quality and dependability you have come to expect from Wagner.

HOW THE NB MODEL SPRAY GUN WORKS

The NB is a specially designed Non-Bleeder HVLP spray gun. The unique design of the gun allows for totally controlled spraying without a large cloud of overspray. The spray pattern can be adjusted to allow the operator to spray with a tight round pattern of 1/4 of an inch all the way up to a wide spray pattern up to 12 inches.

One Quart Cup Set Up

A one quart cup can be used with all the Wagner HVLP systems whenever the user wants to spray up to one quart of material at a time.

Pressure Pot Set Up

A pressure pot system is used for larger quantities of material in continuous run operations. Always follow instructions and warnings provided with the pressure pot and air compressor.

Set Up Before Spraying

Surface Prep

All objects to be sprayed should be thoroughly cleaned before spraying material on them. Areas not to be sprayed may, in certain cases, need to be masked.

Spray Area Prep

Always spray in a well ventilated area.

Material Prep

Most material will need to be reduced and strained to assure proper sprayability and the best possible professional finish.

PRESSURE POT

MATERIAL

HOSE

HVLP AIR

INLET

AIR HOSE

COMPRESSOR

NBC SPRAY GUN

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