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3M Automatic HVLP Spray Gun
Owner’s Manual
Series 52 Series 55
Series 56 Series 57
Read Warnings and Instructions
This Manual Covers Spray Gun Models 52, 55, 55ZZ, 56, 56ZZ, 57, 57ZZ and 57UL
Manual Available upon request in Spanish
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Table of Contents Topic Page Number Safety Statements ..................................................................................................................................................2 Contents-Unpacking ...............................................................................................................................................5 Spray Gun Installation Guidelines ...................................................................................................
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3M™ Automatic HVLP Spray Gun Safety Statements Read, understand and follow all safety information contained in these instructions prior to set up and operation of any 3M™ Automatic HVLP Spray Gun. Retain these instructions for future reference. Refer to the applicable Material Safety Data Sheet and material container label for each material to be sprayed before using this 3M equipment. Intended Use: Each 3M™ Automatic HVLP Spray Gun is intended for use by professionals who are familiar with th
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WARNING To reduce the risks associated with all residual hazards: • Read, understand, follo w and retain for future reference all safety sta tements in each a pplicable equipment o wner’ s manual and refer to the applicable Material Safety Data Sheet & material container label for each material to be sprayed before using your 3M equipment. • This equipment is to be used only by professionals familiar with the possible a pplicable safety hazards. • Do not use this product around unsuper vi
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CAUTION To reduce the risks associated with lifting and handling: • Al ways follo w proper lifting and handling practices when moving system components. To reduce the risks associated with tripping, falling and tipping: • Route air hoses a way from traffic areas. To reduce the risks associated with hazardous air pressure: • Maintain spray equipment per 3M care and c leaning instructions in the a pplicable o wner’ s manual. • Ensure air input pressure and all a pplica tor system regula tors a
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Spray Gun Overview 3M spray guns were designed from the inside out for the effective, efficient, economical application of paints, adhesives, coatings and finishes. These spray guns deliver large spray patterns with very low overspray. The soft, tight, adjustable pattern with complete atomization results in a high finish quality and absolute control. Each light weight spray gun is designed for easy handling, reliability and durability and for minimum maintenance costs. 3M’ s Automa tic HVLP
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Contents cont. 3M™ Series 55 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun 3M™ Series 55ZZ HVLP Automatic Spray Gun (Zinc) All Series 55 HVLP Automatic Spray Guns are bleeder spray guns with low pressure air inlets and a manual rear fan control. These spray guns are available with an aluminum gun body or a composite gun body with composite wetted components for zinc compatibility. The technical specifications include 10 cfm air consumption, 1:1 reduction Series 52 Series 55 ra tio, ¾” air inlet connection,
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Series 52 Series 55 Contents cont. 3M™ Series 57 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun All Series 57 HVLP Automatic Spray Guns are bleeder spray guns with dual air inlets for separate control of atomization and fan air pressures. These spray guns are available with an aluminum gun body. The technical specifications include 10 cfm air consumption, 1:1 reduction ratio, ¾” air inlet Series 56 Series 57 connection, and a 10 psi maximum inlet air pressure*. These guns are most commonly used for robotic an
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Spray Gun Installation Guidelines 3M™ Series 52 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun 3M™ Series 55 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun 3 8
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Spray Gun Installation Guidelines cont. 3M™ Series 56 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun 3M™ Series 57 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun 9
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General Set Up and Spray Gun Use F or additional instructions refer to your fluid source manual. 3M™ Series 52 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Connection Diagram Mounting Hole Fan Control Fluid Control Atomizing Air Inlet Trigger Air Inlet Fluid Inlet Series 52-901 Single Fluid Inlet Adjustable Fluid Control Plug Series 52-902 Dual Fluid Inlet Adjustable Fluid Control Fluid Inlet Series 52-904 Dual Fluid Inlet Non-Adjustable Fluid Control Fluid Inlet 3 10
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General Set Up and Spray Gun Use cont. 3M™ Series 55 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Connection Diagram Atomizing Air Inlet Mounting Hole Fan Control Fluid Control Fluid Inlet Trigger Air Inlet Series 55-901 Series Single Fluid Inlet Adjustable Fluid Control Plug 11
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General Set Up and Spray Gun Use cont. 3M™ Series 55ZZ HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Connection Diagram Atomizing Air Inlet Mounting Hole Fan Control Fluid Control Fluid Inlet Trigger Air Inlet Series 55ZZ-2 Dual Fluid Inlet Adjustable Fluid Control Fluid Inlet Series 55ZZ-3 Single Fluid Inlet Non-Adjustable Fluid Control Plug Series 55ZZ-4 Dual Fluid Inlet Non-Adjustable Fluid Control Fluid Inlet 3 12
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General Set Up and Spray Gun Use cont. 3M™ Series 56 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Connection Diagram Mounting Hole Atomizing Air Inlet Fluid Control Fluid Inlet Trigger Air Inlet Fan Control Air Port Series 56-901 Single Fluid Inlet Adjustable Fluid Control Plug Fan Control Air Port Series 56-902 Dual Fluid Inlet Adjustable Fluid Control Fluid Inlet Fan Control Air Port Series 56-904 Dual Fluid Inlet Non-Adjustable Fluid Control Fluid Inlet 13
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General Set Up and Spray Gun Use cont. 3M™ Series 56ZZ HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Connection Diagram Mounting Hole Atomizing Air Inlet Fluid Control Fluid Inlet Trigger Air Inlet Fan Control Air Port Series 56ZZ-2 Dual Fluid Inlet Adjustable Fluid Control Fluid Inlet 3 14
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General Set Up and Spray Gun Use cont. 3M™ Series 57 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Connection Diagram Mounting Hole Fluid Control Trigger Air Inlet Fluid Inlet Fan Air Control Series 57-901 Single Fluid Inlet Adjustable Fluid Control Plug Atomizing Air Inlet Series 57-902 Dual Fluid Inlet Adjustable Fluid Control Fluid Inlet Atomizing Air Inlet Series 57-904 Dual Fluid Inlet Non-Adjustable Fluid Control Fluid Inlet Atomizing Air Inlet 15
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General Set Up and Spray Gun Use cont. 3M™ Series 57ZZ HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Connection Diagram Mounting Hole Fluid Control Trigger Air Inlet Fluid Inlet Fan Air Control Series 57ZZ-1 Single Fluid Inlet Adjustable Fluid Control Plug Atomizing Air Inlet Series 57ZZ-2 Dual Fluid Inlet Adjustable Fluid Control Fluid Inlet Atomizing Air Inlet Series 57ZZ-3 Single Fluid Inlet Non-Adjustable Fluid Control Fluid Inlet Atomizing Air Inlet 3 16
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General Set Up and Spray Gun Use cont. 3M™ Series 57UL HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Connection Diagram Mounting Hole Fluid Control Trigger Air Inlet Fluid Inlet Fan Air Control 57UL-1 Series Single Fluid Inlet Adjustable Fluid Control Plug Atomizing Air Inlet 57UL-2 Series Dual Fluid Inlet Adjustable Fluid Control Fluid Inlet Atomizing Air Inlet 57UL-3 Series Single Fluid Inlet Non-Adjustable Fluid Control Plug Atomizing Air Inlet 57UL-4 Series Dual Fluid Inlet Non-Adjustable Fluid Control Fluid In
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General Set Up and Spray Gun Use cont. Adjusting the Fluid Flow Note: The small round pattern can be achieved by The adjustable fluid control is loca ted a t the rear of the closing down the fan adjustment. spray gun (if equipped). As a starting point, gently turn Spray Technique the knob clockwise until you have very little needle 1. To achieve the best results when spraying material, travel. Do not over-tighten. After the needle travel has keep the spray gun perpendicular to the surf
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Spray Gun Care and Cleaning Lubrication: 3M™ Series 56 Regular lubrica tion is important to maintain the high performance of your HVLP Automatic Spray Gun. Every time your spray gun is cleaned, the oil that lubricates the friction points is washed away. You must lubricate all working threads after every cleaning. We recommend using a lubricant such as petroleum jelly. Using lubricants containing silicone can contaminate your entire finishing department. The following illustrations ident
