3M Series 57 - Manuals

4 CAUTION To reduce the risks associated with lifting and handling: • Always follow proper lifting and handling practices when moving system components. To reduce the risks associated with tripping, falling and tipping: • Route air hoses away from traffic areas. To reduce the risks associated with h...

5 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 ...

8 Spray Gun Installation Guidelines 3M™ Series 52 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun 3M™ Series 55 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun 3

9 Spray Gun Installation Guidelines cont. 3M™ Series 56 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun 3M™ Series 57 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun

10 General Set Up and Spray Gun Use For 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 Plug Fluid Inlet Fluid Inlet Series 52-901 Single Flu...

11 General Set Up and Spray Gun Use cont. 3M™ Series 55 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Connection Diagram Trigger Air Inlet Fluid Inlet Plug Fluid Control Fan Control Atomizing Air Inlet Mounting Hole Series 55-901 Series Single Fluid Inlet Adjustable Fluid Control

12 General Set Up and Spray Gun Use cont. 3M™ Series 55ZZ HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Connection Diagram Mounting Hole Fan Control Fluid Control Atomizing Air Inlet Trigger Air Inlet Fluid Inlet Plug Fluid Inlet Fluid Inlet Series 55ZZ-2 Dual Fluid Inlet Adjustable Fluid Control Series 55ZZ-3 Single Fl...

13 General Set Up and Spray Gun Use cont. 3M™ Series 56 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Connection Diagram Mounting Hole Atomizing Air Inlet Trigger Air Inlet Fluid Control Plug Fluid Inlet Fluid Inlet Fluid Inlet Fan Control Air Port Fan Control Air Port Fan Control Air Port Series 56-901 Single Fluid Inl...

14 General Set Up and Spray Gun Use cont. 3M™ Series 56ZZ HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Connection Diagram Mounting Hole Atomizing Air Inlet Trigger Air Inlet Fluid Control Fluid Inlet Fluid Inlet Fan Control Air Port Series 56ZZ-2 Dual Fluid Inlet Adjustable Fluid Control 3

15 General Set Up and Spray Gun Use cont. 3M™ Series 57 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Connection Diagram Mounting Hole Atomizing Air Inlet Atomizing Air Inlet Trigger Air Inlet Fluid Control Plug Fluid Inlet Fluid Inlet Fan Air Control Series 57-901 Single Fluid Inlet Adjustable Fluid Control Series 57-9...

16 General Set Up and Spray Gun Use cont. 3M™ Series 57ZZ HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Connection Diagram Mounting Hole Fluid Inlet Plug Series 57ZZ-1 Single Fluid Inlet Adjustable Fluid Control Series 57ZZ-2 Dual Fluid Inlet Adjustable Fluid Control Series 57ZZ-3 Single Fluid Inlet Non-Adjustable Fluid...

17 General Set Up and Spray Gun Use cont. 3M™ Series 57UL HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Connection Diagram Trigger Air Inlet 57UL-1 Series Single Fluid Inlet Adjustable Fluid Control 57UL-2 Series Dual Fluid Inlet Adjustable Fluid Control 57UL-3 Series Single Fluid Inlet Non-Adjustable Fluid Control 57UL...

18 Adjusting the Fluid Flow The adjustable fluid control is located at the rear of the spray gun (if equipped). As a starting point, gently turn the knob clockwise until you have very little needle travel. Do not over-tighten. After the needle travel has stopped, further tightening will only serve t...

19 Lubrication: Regular lubrication 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 lubr...

20 Spray Gun Care and Cleaning cont. ATTENTION Solvent left in the spray gun air passages could result in a poor quality paint finish. Do not use any cleaning method which may allow solvent into the spray gun air passages. Do not expose air regulators and gauges to solvent as damage may occur. Clean...

21 3M™ Series 52 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Parts Identification 2, 2*

23 3M™ Series 55 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Parts Identification

25 3M™ Series 55ZZ HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Parts Identification

27 3M™ Series 56 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Parts Identification

29 3M™ Series 56ZZ HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Parts Identification

31 3M™ Series 57 HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Parts Identification

33 3M™ Series 57ZZ HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Parts Identification

35 3M™ Series 57UL HVLP Automatic Spray Gun Parts Identification

37 3M™ Tip/Nozzle/Air Cap Selection GuideStandard Tip/Nozzle Size Description Replacement PN .021 (0.5mm) Replacement Tips 91-107-021/4 (Pack of 4) Standard Tip/Nozzle Set 91-143-021DT .028 (0.7mm) Replacement Tips 91-107-028/4 (Pack of 4) Standard Tip/Nozzle Set 91-143-028DT .036 (0.9mm) Replacemen...

39 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Bad Spray Pattern Air cap or nozzle clogged Clean with appropriate solvent Bent fluid needle Replace fluid needle Blistering Moisture on surface Clean surface Wrong solvent Check solvent Coats not compatible Check material compatibility Insufficient dry time L...

40 Spray Equipment Warranty and Limited Remedy 3M™ warrants to the original purchaser that, when used in accordance with 3M’s written instructions, 3M spray equipment will be free of defects in materials and manufacture for one year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage o...

All Prints BLACK Contact: Correen Rosenberger Creator: deZinnia Spec # 34-8701-7283-9 Structure: SS-19907 Inks: Black Date: 9/05/08 DO NOT PRINT THIS PAGE This artwork has been created as requested by 3M. 3M is responsible for the artwork AS APPROVED and assumes full responsibility for its correctne...