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Operation
Starting and Adjusting the Pump
(continued)
10. With the pump and lines primed, and with ade-
quate air pressure and volume supplied, the pump
will start and stop as you open and close the
gun/valve. In a circulating system, the pump will
speed up or slow down on demand, until the air
supply is shut off.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury whenever you
are instructed to relieve pressure, always follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure on page 9.
11. Relieve the pressure. Install the spray tip in the
gun.
WARNING
COMPONENT RUPTURE HAZARD
To reduce the risk of overpressurizing
your system, which could cause compo-
nent rupture and serious injury, never
exceed the Maximum Incoming Air Pressure to the
pump (see the Technical Data on pages 33–43).
12. Use the air regulator (H) to control the pump speed
and the fluid pressure. Always use the lowest air
pressure necessary to get the desired results.
Higher pressures cause premature tip/nozzle and
pump wear.
Shutdown and Care of the Pump
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury whenever you
are instructed to relieve pressure, always follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure on page 9.
For overnight shutdown, stop the pump at the bottom
of the stroke to prevent fluid from drying on the ex-
posed displacement rod and damaging the throat
packings. Relieve the pressure.
Always flush the pump before the fluid dries on the
displacement rod. Refer to Flushing at right.
Flushing
WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Before operating the pump, read the
section FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZ-
ARD on page 5. Be sure the entire
system and flushing pails are properly
grounded. Refer to Grounding on page
8.
Flush with a fluid that is compatible with the fluid you
are pumping and with the wetted parts in your system.
Check with your fluid manufacturer or supplier for
recommended flushing fluids and flushing frequency.
Always flush the pump before fluid dries on the dis-
placement rod.
CAUTION
Never leave water or water-base fluid in the pump
overnight. If you are pumping water-base fluid, flush
with water first, then with a rust inhibitor such as
mineral spirits. Relieve the pressure, but leave the
rust inhibitor in the pump to protect the parts from
corrosion.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury whenever you
are instructed to relieve pressure, always follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure on page 9.
1. Relieve the pressure.
2. Remove the spray tip/nozzle from the gun/valve.
3. Hold a metal part of the gun/valve firmly to the side
of a grounded metal pail.
4. Start the pump. Always use the lowest possible
fluid pressure when flushing.
5. Trigger the gun/valve.
6. Flush the system until clear solvent flows from the
gun/valve.
7. Relieve the pressure.
