Cleanup
A thorough cleaning after each use of the roller is important to keep
it in good working order.
Do not turn the roller upside down or on its side. If liquid gets
inside the drive housing it could damage the unit.
Quick Cleanup
The following steps outline the basic cleanup procedures. For more
detailed instructions on how to perform each step, refer to the
Detailed Cleanup section in this manual.
1. Clean the roller cover. 2. Remove paint in hose.
3. Empty fluid tank. 4. Clean hose.
5. Clean roller handle. 6. Remove the pump assembly.
7. Remove and clean the valves. 8. Clean the pump assembly.
9. Clean and lubricate the 10. Reassemble the pump and
piston and O-ring. attach it to the drive housing.
Detailed Cleanup
Cleaning the Roller Cover
1. Pull one end of the splatter
shield out of the end cap and
slip opposite end off of the
roller handle.
2. Press the locking tab and
remove the roller cover and
roller core.
3. Unscrew the end cap and
slide the roller cover off of the
roller core.
4. Clean the roller cover with the appropriate solvent.
Removing Paint from the Hose and Container
1. Remove the drive housing
from fluid container.
2. Hold the roller handle over
the paint pail and run the
pump to remove excess
paint from hose and pump.
3. Pour remaining paint from
container back into paint pail.
Cleaning the Hose
Thoroughly
For Latex:
1. Remove the hose from the motor
compartment.
2. Insert the hard plastic tube of the
faucet adapter into the paint hose.
3. Push the adaptor over a faucet.
4. Slowly increase the water pressure
and run water through the hose and
handle until the water come out clean.
For Oil:
1. Fill the paint container with the appropriate solvent
recommended by the paint manuafacturer.
2. Circulate the solvent through hose and roller arm for several
minutes.
Cleaning the Roller Handle Assembly
1. Remove the seal from the end of the
roller handle. Note the direction of the
lip for correct replacement.
2. Clean the handle and seal thoroughly.
3. Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to
the seal.
4. Replace the seal in the proper direction.
Removing the Pump from the Drive Housing
1. Turn the retaining nut on the pump
counterclockwise.
2. Pull out the pump assembly.
3. Wipe excess paint off of the piston.
4. Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the pump O-Ring.
NOTE: The piston will remain
attached.