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Models 9140S, 9146, 9150, 9170 and 9190
Models 9140S, 9146, 9150, 9170 and 9190
Owner’s manual: Read this manual for complete instructions
Owner’s manual: Read this manual for complete instructions
Table of Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Components and Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Important Safety Information • Read all safety information before operating the equipment. Save these instructions To reduce the risks of fire or explosion, electrical shock and the injury to persons, read and understand all instructions included in this manual. Be familiar with the controls and proper usage of the equipment. HAZARD: INJECTION INJURY HAZARD: EXPLOSION OR FIRE A high pressure paint stream produced by this Solvent and paint fumes can explode or ignite. Property equipment can
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Important Safety Information • Read all safety information before operating the equipment. Save these instructions HAZARD: GENERAL NOTICE Can cause severe injury or property damage. THE 9140S, 9146 AND 9150 SERIES UNITS ARE PROVIDED WITH A PREVENTION: NON-RESETABLE THERMAL OVERLOAD. THE 9170 AND 9190 SERIES UNITS ARE PROVIDED WITH A REPLACEABLE FUSE. • Read all instructions and safety precautions before operating equipment. • Always disconnect the motor from the power supply before working o
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Components and Description Components The shipping carton for your painting system contains the following: • Suction tube and return tube • Separating Oil • Pump cleaning adapter • Instruction manual • Spray gun with filter • Hose bracket (all cart units) • Spray tip assembly (see chart on next page) • Pail bracket (all cart units) • 25’ (9140S, 9146, 9150) or 50’ (9170, 9190), 1/4” diameter pressure hose Controls and Functions ON/OFF Switch. . . . . . . . . . . The ON/OFF switch turns the powe
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Components and Description This pump is available in two models: a stand model (9140S) and cart models (9146, 9150 shown below, 9170 and 9190). All information given for the stand model applies to the cart models except where indicated. Important Some of the graphics in this manual may not exactly match your sprayer and spray gun. All information and instructions given in this manual applies to all models except where noted. 9140S GX-05 415 415 Yellow (fine) 25 feet 9146, 9150 GX-07 415 517
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Assembly Do not plug in the sprayer until setup is complete. WARNING Tools needed for assembly: • Two adjustable wrenches • Extension cord (refer to Important Electical Information (page 3). • 3/16” Allen wrench If you have one of the cart models (9146, 9150, 9170 or 9190), follow these assembly instructions. If you have the model 9140S sprayer, skip to item 4, below. 1. Twist the knobs on either side of the 2. Insert the ends of the hose bracket 3. Attach the pail bracket. Line up the handl
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PRIME This section contains instructions that will be repeated Before you begin - throughout this manual. Locking the Spray Gun: Always lock the trigger off when attaching the spray tip or when the spray gun is not in use. WARNING Model GX-05 and GX-07 Spray Gun Model GX-08 Spray Gun The gun is locked when the trigger lock is at a 90º To lock the gun, turn the trigger lock forward and angle (perpendicular to the trigger in either direction). slightly down until it stops. GX-05 GX-07 Plugging in
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PRIME Purging and Priming the Sprayer All new units are performance-tested at the factory and are shipped with test fluid in the fluid section to prevent corrosion during shipment and storage. If you have already used your pump, some water or solvent used in cleaning may remain in the fluid section. Whether your sprayer is new or if you have already used it, this fluid must be purged and thoroughly cleaned out of the system prior to use. Follow the steps below. 9146, 9150, 9170 and 9190 onl
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PRIME PRIME Purging and Priming the Spray Hose 2. PULL the trigger and aim the spray gun at the side wall of 1. Unlock the spray gun and turn the PRIME/SPRAY knob to a waste container. If using oil-based materials, the PRIME. spray gun must be grounded while purging (see warning below). The spray tip SHOULD NOT be attached to the spray gun when purging the spray hose. Keep hands clear from fluid stream. Ground the gun by holding it against the edge of a metal container while flushing. WARNING
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Practice / Spraying Technique NOTE - Be sure that the paint hose is free of kinks and clear of objects with sharp cutting edges. 1. Switch the pump ON (l). Turn the PRIME/SPRAY knob to 2. When motor shuts off, unlock the spray gun and spray a test area to check the spray pattern. SPRAY. Turn the pressure control dial to maximum pressure (+). The spray hose should stiffen as paint begins to flow through it. The motor will cycle on and off automatically as the pump needs pressure. The pressur
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Spraying Troubleshooting - Unclogging the Spray Tip If the spray pattern becomes distorted or stops completely while the gun is triggered, follow these steps. Do not attempt to unclog or clean the tip with your finger. WARNING NOTE - Do not use a needle or other sharp pointed instrument to clean the tip. The hard tungsten carbide can chip. Gun locked (see page 7) 1. Release the trigger and lock the gun off (see page 7). Rotate the reversible tip arrow 180º so that the point of the arrow is towa
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Spraying Troubleshooting - Cleaning the Spray Gun Filter The filter must be cleaned every time you use your sprayer. When using thicker spray materials, the filter might need to be cleaned more often. Spray gun model 1. Perform Pressure Relief Procedure, page 7. GX-07 2a. Model GX-07 - Unscrew the fitting from the bottom of the Tapered spray gun using an adjustable wrench, making sure not to end lose the spring. (filter top) Filter Hole 2b. Models GX-05 and GX-08 - Unclip the trigger guard from
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Important Cleaning Notes! Read these notes and warnings before you start to clean your sprayer! • When using latex materials, clean your sprayer and components with water. When using oil-based materials, WARNING use mineral spirits. Special cleaning instructions for use with flammable solvents: • Do not use mineral spirits on latex materials, or the • ALWAYS FLUSH SPRAY GUN AT LEAST ONE HOSE mixture will turn into a jelly-like substance which is LENGTH AWAY FROM SPRAY PUMP. difficult to remove.
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PRIME Hold trigger Cleanup - Latex materials (continued) 6. Turn water supply on. Turn pump ON (l). Water will go 5. Unclip the return tube from the suction tube and place it into the suction tube and out through the return tube. Let into the waste container. Turn the PRIME/SPRAY knob to pump run for a few minutes to allow the return tube to be PRIME. flushed. Leave pump running through steps 7 and 8. 7. Place the original material container next to the waste 8. While pulling the trigger,
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Hold trigger Cleanup - Oil-based materials 2. Place a waste container next to the original material 1. Lock the gun and remove spray tip assembly. Submerge container. Aim the spray gun into the side of the original suction set into a bucket with appropriate cleaning solution. material container and hold the trigger. Hold trigger Waste Original container material container Containers should Bucket with be touching cleaning solution • Hold trigger • Turn pump ON (l) • Turn PRIME/SPRAY knob to S
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PRIME Cleanup - Cleaning the Suction Set 2. Remove the suction hose and return tube and clean it 1. Lock the gun and turn the pump OFF (O). using the appropriate cleaning solution. You should also wipe the threads of the inlet nut (a) and remove and clean the inlet filter of the suction tube. GX-05 GX-07 (a) GX-08 3. When suction set is clean, thread the suction tube back 4. Submerge the suction set into a bucket of NEW cleaning into the inlet valve, and replace the return tube onto the solution
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PRIME Cleanup - Cleaning the Spray Gun Components 1. Make sure the pump is switched OFF (O). Make sure the 2. Remove spray gun from the paint hose using adjustable PRIME/SPRAY knob is turned to PRIME. Unplug the wrenches. sprayer. 3. Remove filter from spray gun (refer to Cleaning the 4. Remove spray tip (a) from spray guard assembly. Clean Spray Gun Filter, page 12). spray tip with a soft-bristled brush and the appropriate cleaning solution. Be sure to remove and clean the washer (b) and sad
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PRIME PRIME Short-Term Storage (up to 16 hours) Follow these steps when using latex materials only. If using materials that are oil-based, follow the Cleanup - Oil-based materials and Long-Term Storage steps. Shutdown 1. Lock the spray gun off. GX-05 GX-08 GX-07 2. Turn the PRIME/SPRAY knob to PRIME. Switch the pump 3. Pour 1/2 cup water slowly on the top of the paint to OFF (O). Unplug the sprayer. prevent the paint from drying. Wrap the spray gun assembly in a damp cloth and place it in a pl
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Long-Term Storage Follow these instructions only after all cleanup steps have been performed. 1. Fill a cup or other container with separating oil (approximately 2 ounces) supplied with the unit and submerge the inlet valve into the oil. Light household oil can be substituted. 2. Place a rag over the spray hose port, and turn the switch ON (l). When the oil has been sucked from the cup, turn the pump OFF (O). Separating oil 3. Wipe the entire unit, hose and gun with a damp cloth to remove accum
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Cleaning the Inlet Valve Cleaning or servicing the inlet valve may be required if the unit has priming problems. Priming problems may be prevented by properly cleaning the sprayer and following the long-term storage steps. 1. Remove the suction set. 2. Unscrew the inlet valve assembly (a) from the sprayer. Visually inspect the inside and outside of the inlet valve assembly. Clean any paint residue with the appropriate cleaning solution. (a) 3. Lubricate the O-ring on the inlet valve (b). R
