Technical data
Setup
Prepare the Surface
to
be Sprayed
To achieve proper adhesion, make sure the Surface
to
be sprayed
is
completely clean.
Operating the Turbine
WARNING
Sparking can be expected in the normal operation
of the turbine motor. Sparks could ignite fumes
from flammable liquid, dust particles and other
flammable substances in the spray area, and
cause serious injury and property damage. Be
sure
to
follow the precautions below:
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When flammable liquid
is
sprayed or used for
flushing or cleaning equipment, the turbine
must be placed at least 20 feet
(6.1
m) away
from areas where hazardous concentrations of
flammable vapors are likely
to
occur.
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Use additional air hose
if
necessary
to
ensure
that the turbine
is
operated in a clean, dry, well
ventilated area.
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Never place the turbine inside a spray booth!
Use this equipment outdoors or in extremely
'
well ventilated areas.
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Avoid all ignition sources such as static eles-
tricity from plastic drop cloths, open flames
such as pilot lights, hot objects such as ciga-
rettes, arcs from connecting or disconnecting
power cords or turning light switches on and
off.
Extinguish or remove all sources of ignition.
1.
Turn the turbine on a few minutes before you start
spraying
to
allow for warm-up time. Turn the tur-
bine
off
when it
is
not in use; it does not shut
off
automatically.
2. Be sure the turbine filter is clean before operating.
See
page
13
to
check and clean the filter.
Cold
Weather Operation
Turbine Spray Model CX-8, CX-12, and CX-20 have a
diaphragm compressor. When these compressors are
new, the diaphragm will become
stiff
in cold weather.
If
cold enough, the stiff diaphragm will not allow the
compressor
to
start (the unit will hum).
If
this occurs,
follow these steps:
1.
Turn the turbine and compressor
Off.
2. Unplug the turbine from the power source.
3.
Loosen the four main filter screws and remove the
filter; replace the main filter and prefilter
if
they
are dirty.
4.
Hand spin the cooling fan on the compressor for
a few revolutions.
5.
Reassemble the turbine.
6.
Plug in the turbine and turn
it
on. The compressor
should start.
Adjust the Pattern Direction and Shape
The spray pattern direction and shape are determined
5.
Rotate the air cap as needed
to
achieve the desired
by the
3
different positions of the air cap shown in Fig.
pattern.
NOTE
You do not have
to
loosen the air cap retaining
widest pattern. Refer
to
Fig.
11,
page
IO.
ring
to
change patterns unless the air cap
is
set
to
its
Round
Pattern
Vertical
Pattern
Horlzontal
Pattarn
m817
Fig. 5
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