Page 2 - Symbol Definitions; Symbol; PSI; Save This Manual
Page 2 Symbol Definitions Symbol Property or statement PSI Pounds per square inch of pressure NPT National pipe thread, tapered NPS National pipe thread, straight WARNING marking concerning Risk of Eye Injury. Wear ANSI-approved eye protection.WARNING marking concerning Risk of Hearing Loss. Wear he...
Page 3 - WARNING: INJECTION INJURY
Page 3 NOTE: ALWAYS clean sprayer immediately to prevent permanent damage. ITEM # APS517 Airless Paint Sprayer Operating Instructions WARNING: INJECTION INJURY A high pressure paint stream produced by this equipment can pierce the skin and underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and possible a...
Page 4 - Paint Sprayer Safety Warnings; WARNING: HAZARDOUS VAPORS; PREVENTION
Page 4 Paint Sprayer Safety Warnings 1. INJECTION HAZARD! Although this paint gun is airless, it still puts out paint at a very high pressure. Through improper use, paint can be injected through a person’s skin, leading to serious injury, possibly amputation. If paint is accidentally injected into s...
Page 5 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
23. Paint Sprayer’s housing may become hot during use. Do not touch housing until it has completely cooled. 24. Remove Spray Tip or turn to cleaning position BEFORE cleaning or flushing Paint Sprayer system. 25. Do not use pliers to tighten or loosen high pressure connections. 26. Sparks from improp...
Page 6 - Extension Cords; IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
Grounding TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEATH FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION: Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the sprayer. Never remove the grounding prong from the plug. D...
Page 7 - PARTS DIAGRAM
PARTS DIAGRAM Familiarize yourself with the Paint Sprayer and its functions. Trigger Lock Spray Tip Guard Trigger Trigger Guard Paint Hose Spray Gun Spray Tip Prime/Spray Switch Power Cord Handle Suction Tube Paint Hose Outlet Pressure Control Knob ON/OFF Switch (Not Shown) Priming Tube Hanging Hook...
Page 8 - Prime; Spray
Trigger Lock When engaged, this mechanism prevents the trigger from being pulled accidentally such as if the gun is dropped. Lock whenever not in use. Locked Unlocked Prime/Spray Switch This switch toggles the unit between priming mode and spraying mode. Prime Spray Pressure Control Knob The Pressur...
Page 9 - Setup
Note: Remove or cover objects that you want to protect from overspray (paint mist). 1. Attach Paint Hose to Paint Hose Outlet and tighten with wrench. 2. Attach Paint Hose to Paint Gun and tighten with two wrenches. 3. Turn Pressure Control Knob to Low Pressure Spray setting. Page 9 ITEM # APS517 Ai...
Page 10 - To Relieve Sprayer Pressure; OFF O
1. Turn Power Switch off and unplug unit from outlet. 2. Switch Prime/Spray switch to Prime mode. 3. Point gun into paint pail and activate Sprayer Trigger to relieve pressure. 4. Turn Trigger Lock Knob to Locking position. Note: Always set to Prime mode between uses. NOTE: ALWAYS clean sprayer imme...
Page 11 - Priming Spray Gun; ON
Priming Spray Gun This procedure is used for first time operation and also to flush storage fluids out of the Sprayer. Priming Water-Based vs. Oil-Based Paints Oil-based Paint: Flush with mineral spirits followed by warm clean water. WARNING! TO PREVENT FIRE: When using mineral spirits, ground gun b...
Page 13 - Painting; Painting Techniques; Overlap
Painting Before painting, ensure the Sprayer has been primed (see Priming and Startup steps) and verify that Nozzle Tip is aligned properly. Note: Remove or cover objects that you want to protect from overspray and paint mist. 1. Once primed, adjust nozzle to Spray setting. 2. Hi Spray Low Spray Pri...
Page 14 - Clearing Spray
Clearing Spray Occasionally, the Spray Gun Tip will become clogged with paint. Follow these instructions to clear Spray Gun Tip. 1. Switch power off and set Trigger Lock. 2. Adjust nozzle to clean setting. 3. Turn Spray/Prime Switch to Spray mode. 4. Turn power on. 5. Unlock Trigger. 6. Spray into w...
Page 15 - Cleaning
Cleaning 1. Relieve pressure and drain paint from Tubes. 2. Separate tubes. 3. Place Priming Tube in empty waste bucket. 4. Submerge Suction Tube in water or flushing fluid. 5. Unthread Spray Tip and remove. 6. Turn to Spray mode. 7. Switch power to on. 8. Spray paint into paint pail. Page 15 ITEM #...
Page 17 - LONG TERM STORAGE
LONG TERM STORAGE When cleaning for long term storage (more than 48 hours).It is very important that the Paint Sprayer is not stored with any water or water-based material left in the Pump, Hose, Tubes, or Spray Gun. This will corrode the product. IMPORTANT: Clean the Sprayer before storage. 1. Remo...
Page 18 - Troubleshooting; Disposal Instructions
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions Decreased output. Obstructed trigger. Clean around trigger to ensure movement. blobs and splatters. 1. Clogged Spray Tip or damaged/clogged Fluid Filter. 2. Contaminated paint. 1. Clean, adjust or replace Spray Tip or Fluid Filter. 2. Paint su...
Page 19 - PARTS LIST
O-Ring (12.5x2.65) 57 Spring 54 O-Ring (2.6x1.8) Part Description Qty 1 Spray Gun 1 2 Paint Hose 1 3 Hex Bolt (M5x10) 2 4 Nut (M5) 2 5 Base Frame 1 6 Label 1 7 Toolbox 1 8 1 9 1 1 11 10 Gasket 6 Label Label Housing Cover 2 12 Hex Bolt (M6x35) 2 13 Handle 1 14 Handle Grip 1 15 Washer 4 1 16 Small Was...
