POWDER COATING SYSTEM 94244 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. 3491 MISSION OAKS BLVD., CAMARILLO, CA 93011 VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT HTTP://WWW.HARBORFREIGHT.COM Copyright © 2006 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
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Electrical Safety 5. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded. 6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. 7. Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way.
15. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. 16. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye, face, and breathing protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions. Tool Use and Care 17. Use clamps (not included) or other practical ways to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR THIS PRODUCT 1. Maintain labels and nameplates on the Powder Coating System. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. 2. Always wear ANSI approved safety impact eye goggles, respirator, and heavy work gloves when using the Powder Coating System. Using personal safety devices reduce the risk for injury. Safety impact eye goggles and heavy work gloves are available from Harbor Freight Tools. 3.
13. Avoid powder contamination. - Protect your lungs by using an approved dust mask. - Never cure objects in an electric oven that is used for food also. - Ventilate the area well. - Wear an activated charcoal respirator when oven curing the coated object. 14. People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before using this product. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference to or failure of the pacemaker.
3. Your tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet should look like those in the following illustration. (See Figure A.) Figure A Figure B Double Insulated Tools with Two Prong Plugs 4. Tools with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) serve as a feature to reduce the risk of electric shock. This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
7. Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified electrician before using it. 8. Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat, and damp or wet areas. Table A RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS* (120 VOLT) NAMEPLATE AMPERES (At Full Load) EXTENSION CORD LENGTH 25 50 75 100 150 Feet Feet Feet Feet Feet 0 – 2.0 18 18 18 18 16 2.1 – 3.4 18 18 18 16 14 3.5 – 5.
Three Scatter Tips (21, 22, 24) Spray Gun (2) Two Powder Cups (4) Control Box (11) Power Cord (19) Pressure Reducer Valve (8) Disposable Moisture Separator (9) Quick Adapter (10) Foot Switch (16) Ground Wire (26) and Clip (15) PREPARATION 1. Setup an air supply with an air pressure regulator and moisture trap (do not use an inline air oiler). The air compressor must provide an air pressure of 10 to 30 PSI. 2.
3. Unscrew the Powder Cup (4) from the Spray Gun (2) and fill with up to two inches of coating powder (not supplied). See photo below, left. a. Turn the Cup open side up, and place on a clean piece of paper. b. Put on a pair of disposal vinyl gloves. c. Open the powder coating container, and using a funnel as a guide, pour the powder into the Powder Cup. d. Turn the Spray Gun upside down and screw the Cup back into the Spray Gun. e. Reseal powder container.
10. Press the Spray Gun Trigger (6) and Foot Switch (16) at the same time and test the spray pattern on a piece of scrap metal. The Trigger controls the air and powder flow. The Foot Switch controls the electrical charge. If the pattern is too small or too large, change the Scatter Tip size (Read step 11 first). Remember that the pointed end of the Scatter Tip faces toward the Spray Gun and screws on.
Process Tips 1. To remove an orange peel effect after curing, wet-sand the object with 400 grit sandpaper, dry, and repeat the coating process. Over-powder coating can cause this effect. 2. Polish with traditional paint polishes. 3. Lightly buff with a loose wheel and white rouge compound to remove imperfections. 4. Thoroughly clean the Powder Cup (4) before changing powders. Some powders are made from polyester, while others are made from polyurethane.
PARTS LIST Part # 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27.
ASSEMBLY DRAWING SKU 94244 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 Page 14
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