Maintenance
6.2
Maintaining the Filter Assembly
Clean the filter regularly. Dirty or clogged filters can greatly reduce
filtering ability and cause a number of system problems including
poor spray patterns, clogged spray tips, etc.
Cleaning (Fig. 17)
1. Follow the "Pressure Relief Procedure" found in the Operation
section of this manual (section 4.6).
2. Remove filter cap assembly (1).
3. Pull the filter element (2) with support (3) straight out of the
filter body (6).
4. Clean inside the filter body, filter element with support, and
filter cap assembly using the appropriate solvent.
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Use care in handling parts as dirt, debris, scratches,
or nicks may prevent o-rings or gaskets from sealing.
This filter element filters from the outside in. Be
sure to clean the filter element thoroughly. Soak in
solvent to loosen hardened paint or replace.
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Inspection (Fig. 17)
Inspect all parts of the filter assembly before reassembly.
1. Inspect the support inside the filter element. If the support
has pressure cuts or scratches, replace the filter element.
2. Inspect the two PTFE gaskets (4, 5) for deformity, nicks, or
cuts. Replace, if needed.
Reassembly (Fig. 17)
After cleaning and inspecting all parts, reassemble the filter.
1. Place the filter element (2) with support (3) into the filter body
(6).
2. Place the thin PTFE gasket (5) onto the step at the top of the
filter body (6).
3. Place the PTFE O-ring (4) into the groove of the base of the
filter body threads (6).
4. Tighten the filter cap assembly (1) onto the filter body (6).
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6.3
Air Motor Maintenance
Air motors require a normal maintenance and service inspection at
1500 hours service. Service procedure includes replacement of motor
service kit. It is suggested that one motor service kit be kept on hand
for normal maintenance and emergency repairs. Check the individual
model's specifications for correct part numbers.
6.4
Maintaining the Fluid Pump
If the sprayer is going to be out of service for an extended period of
time, it is recommended that following cleanup, Liquid Shield™ be
introduced as a preservative. Packings may tend to dry out from lack
of use. This is particularly true of the upper packing set for which
upper packing lubricant Piston Lube (P/N 314-480) is recommended
in normal usage.
If the sprayer has been out of service for an extended period of time,
it may be necessary to prime the pump with solvent. It is extremely
important that the threads on the siphon hose coupling are properly
sealed. Any air leakage will produce erratic operation of the sprayer
and may damage the system. The up and the down strokes should
be approximately equal in time (one should not be faster than the
other). A fast up or down stroke may indicate air in the system or
malfunctioning valve or seats (see the Troubleshooting section).
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