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UNDERSTANDING AIRLESS PAINT SPRAYER COMPONENTS
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B
I
C
F
G
H
N
K
D
S
R
E
J
L
Q
O
M
P
1. The suction tube (B) draws material for spraying from the container holding the material.
2. The prime tube (C) dispenses material during the flushing, priming, and cleaning stages. It must
remain in the waste pail during use.
3. The inlet screen (I) serves as a strainer for the material to be sprayed. The inlet screen can be
4. The pressure control knob (F) controls pressure/PSI. Adjusting this knob regulates the flow rate of
material.
5. The prime spray valve switch (H) directs the output of material to the prime tube or the spray gun.
6. The spray gun housing (D) consists of a spray guard (J), spray tip (L), internal gun filter (E), and
single seal tip (M).
7. The spray guard (J) holds the spray tip (L) and allows for change of spray pattern direction.
8. The spray tip (L) orifice size determines the flow rate. Included are two tips: 513 and 517.
Selecting Proper Spray Tip Size
This tool comes with two spray tip sizes (513 and 517). The lifespan ofaspray tip varies depending
on the types of materials being sprayed, and how well the tip is cleaned after each use. With proper
maintenance, spray tips generally can spray 15 to 40 gallons before needing to be replaced.
It is recommended to use the below coating selection diagram to best select the proper tip size you
intend to use for your particular spraying application. Please consult your local retailer if you are unsure
of the proper tip size which should be
used.
removed to allow for outdoor garden hose connection during flushing and cleaning.
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