Instruction Manual PZP3000 PLEASE READ THE MANUAL & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE. Please retain for future reference. PZP3000 For further details about painting instructions, please visit our web site at: paintzoom.
TABLE OF CONTENTS CONGRATULATIONS SAFETY 1 IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL INFORMATION 2 PRODUCT COMPONENTS 3 Now you can paint like a pro — instantly transform any room into a magnificent space… and have fun doing it! Paint Zoom® Platinum’s advanced spray technology gives you beautiful, smooth 100% coverage. Perfect for flat walls or tricky textured surfaces like stucco, brick, paneling, crown molding.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS m WARNING! FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD m • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY, DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN; STORE INDOORS. The materials used with this spray gun (paint, thinners, etc.) may contain hazardous, harmful, explosive or corrosive materials. ALWAYS COMPLY WITH THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ISSUED WITH THIS PRODUCT AND THE MATERIAL BEING USED. Use only paints, solvents or other materials with a flash point of 73°F (22°C) or higher.
PRODUCT COMPONENTS 1. 2. 3. Spray gun Air cap ring Spray pattern adjuster/ 3-way dial spray head 4. Nozzle 5. O-ring 6. Nut 7. Paint flow adjuster 8. Gasket 9. Viscosity cup 10. Pick up tube 11. 12. 13. 14. Paint container Hose Motor Base Shoulder Strap 2. Air Cap Ring 12. Hose 1. Spray Gun 5. O-ring 7. Paint Flow Adjuster 13. Motor Base 6. Nut 3. Spray Pattern Adjuster 10. Pick-Up Tube 4. Nozzle 8. Gasket 11. Paint Container 14. Shoulder Strap 9.
IMPORTANT: SELECTING PAINT • • Your Paint Zoom® Platinum unit can be used with a wide variety of paints, stains and coatings such as deck and fence stains, latex, sealers, varnishes, wood preservatives, enamels, oil-and water-based paints and automotive paints. However, there are some materials that cannot be sprayed, so please check with the recommendation of the manufacturer before buying the paint or other material.
MATERIAL PREPARATION • • Viscosity is a technical term used to indicate the thickness of a liquid. Having the correct viscosity of paint is important to ensure the paint atomizes correctly and sprays well, giving you a goodquality finish. If your material is thin like water then the viscosity is said to be low, while if thick like latex interior paint, then viscosity is said to be high. You should always test the viscosity (or thickness) of paint before spraying to see if thinning is required.
THINNING Paint is “thinned” by adding the substance upon which the paint is based. If it is water-based paint then water is added; if oil-based then mineral spirit or manufacturer’s recommended thinner is added. If the paint requires thinning, start with a 10% dilution of the paint. To do this, partially fill a container with one quart of paint. The viscosity cup supplied with the unit holds 1/10 of a quart. Block the hole in the viscosity cup with your finger and fill up with the required thinner.
FILLING THE PAINT CONTAINER Always make sure that the motor base is on a stable surface and free from dust and debris or other liquids. 1. ALIGNING THE SUCTION TUBE By pointing the suction tube in the proper direction, you will not have to refill the container as often. Unscrew the paint container from the spray gun. A) If you are going to be spraying in an upward direction, the angled end of the suction tube should be pointing toward the rear of the gun. A. 2.
STARTING TO SPRAY HOW TO SPRAY PROPERLY m WARNING! m NEVER trigger the gun while adjusting the ears on the spray pattern adjuster. NEVER point the spray gun at yourself or any other person. ADJUSTING THE FLOW OF PAINT • • • • • Set the material volume by turning the regulator on the rear part of the spray gun. Position the spray gun perpendicular to and approximately 6 to 12 inches from the spray surface, depending upon the spray pattern size desired.
ADJUSTING SPRAY PATTERNS • TECHNIQUE The gun has 3 spray patterns which can be changed by the spray pattern adjuster from a horizontal oval fan pattern to a round detailed pattern to a vertical fan pattern. When adjusting through patterns, you will notice the oval fan pattern width decrease and increase as it moves from horizontal to vertical positions. This is useful when you have particular-size items you need to spray.
TOP TIPS • Always test spray onto cardboard to set up the gun, as the flow rate will vary depending on what you are spraying. • Evenly control the speed of movement of the spray gun. A fast speed will give a thin coat and a slow speed will give a heavy coat. • If spraying small areas or objects, keep the paint flow dial low, as this will avoid excessive use of paint and will minimize over-spray.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION A. Little or no material flow 1) Nozzle clogged. 2) Suction tube clogged. 3) Material volume setting turned too far to the right (–). 4) Suction tube loose. 5) Material is too thick. 6) Inconsistent paint. 7) Container is loose. 1) Clean. 2) Clean. 3) Turn to the left (+). 1) Nozzle loose. 2) Nozzle worn. 3) Nozzle seal worn. 4) Material build-up on spray pattern dial and nozzle. 1) Tighten. 2) Replace. 3) Replace. 4) Clean. 1) Viscosity of material too high.
ARBITRATION AGREEMENT PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. YOU ACCEPT THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT BY RETAINING THE PRODUCT(S) SHIPPED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT (THE “PRODUCTS”) FOR MORE THAN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER RECEIPT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, YOU MAY RETURN THE PRODUCT TO COMPANY WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF RECEIPT FOR A FULL REFUND.
