Product Manual
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cleanup
PowrBeast
6 CLEANUP
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tention
The sprayer, hose, and gun should be cleaned
thoroughly after daily use. Failure to do so
permits material to build up, seriously aecting
the performance of the unit.
Always spray at minimum pressure with the gun
nozzle tip removed when using mineral spirits
or any other solvent to clean the sprayer, hose,
or gun. Static electricity buildup may result in a
re or explosion in the presence of ammable
vapors.
6.1 SPECIAL CLEANUP INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
WITH FLAMMABLE SOLVENTS
• Always ush spray gun preferably outside and at least one
hose length from spray pump.
• If collecting ushed solvents in a one gallon metal
container, place it into an empty ve gallon container, then
ush solvents.
• Area must be free of ammable vapors.
• Follow all cleanup instructions.
6.2 CLEANING THE SPRAYER
1. Follow the “Pressure Relief Procedure” found in the
Operation section of this manual, section 4.6.
2. Remove the gun tip and tip guard and clean with a brush
using the appropriate solvent.
3. Place the siphon tube into a container of the appropriate
solvent.
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tention
Use only compatible solvents when cleaning
out oil based enamels, lacquers, coal tar, and
epoxies. Check with the uid manufacturer for
the recommended solvent.
4. Place the bleed hose into a metal waste container.
5. Set the pressure to minimum by turning the pressure
control knob fully counterclockwise.
6. Open the bleed valve by rotating the bleed valve handle
fully counterclockwise.
7. Start the engine or turn on the electric motor.
8. Allow the solvent to circulate through the sprayer and
ush the paint out of the bleed hose into the metal waste
container.
9. Switch the unit OFF (turn the engine switch OFF).
10. Close the bleed valve by rotating the bleed valve handle
fully clockwise.
11. Start the engine or turn on the electric motor.
Earth the gun by holding it against the edge
of the metal container while ushing. Failure
to do so may lead to a static electric discharge,
which may cause a re.
12. Trigger the gun into the metal waste container until the
paint is ushed out of the hose and solvent is coming out
of the gun.
13. Continue to trigger the spray gun into the waste container
until the solvent coming out of the gun is clean.
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For long-term or cold weather storage, pump
mineral sprits through the entire system.
14. Follow the “Pressure Relief Procedure” found in the
Operation section of this manual.
15. Store the sprayer in a clean, dry area.
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Do not store the sprayer under pressure.
6.3 CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE UNIT
Electric models - Make sure the power cord is
unplugged to prevent electric shock.
Attention
Danger of short circult through penetrating
water!
Never spray down the unit with high-pressure
water or high-pressure steam cleaners.
Do not put the high-pressure hose into solvents.
Use only a wet cloth to wipe down the outside of
the hose.
Wipe down unit externally with a cloth which has been
immersed in a suitable cleaning agent.