User's Manual

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Service
Adjusting the Spring Tension
WARNING
SKIN INJECTION HAZARD
To reduce the risk of a serious injury,
including fluid injection, follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure on page 7
whenever you are instructed to relieve the
pressure.
NOTE: Items in ( ) refer to items in the PARTS list
(pages 14-17).
1. Relieve the pressure in the system.
NOTE: For models with switch (42); cover (43) must
be removed and the switch must be removed.
2. Loosen lock nut (13).
3. Adjust the spring retainer (39) to the desired
trigger pull force.
4. Tighten lock nut (13) to secure spring tension
adjustment.
Servicing Valve Stem and Seal
If fluid leaks past seal (15c), the seal or needle (15a)
may be worn or damaged. To replace the seal or valve
stem, follow the procedure below.
WARNING
SKIN INJECTION HAZARD
To reduce the risk of a serious injury,
including fluid injection, follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure on page 7
whenever you are instructed to relieve the
pressure.
1. Relieve the pressure in the system.
2. Disconnect the gun from the hose.
NOTE: For models with switch (42); cover (43) must
be removed and the switch must be removed.
3. Loosen lock nut (13).
4. Unscrew the spring retainer (Item 39).
5. Using a 1/2 in. and 11/32 in. wrench, loosen hex
nut (Item15m).
6. Remove nozzle (19), cap (5), and shield (4).
7. Trigger gun and, using a screwdriver in the slot of
the needle (15a), turn the needle clockwise several
turns.
8. While holding the yoke (15g), turn needle (15a)
counterclockwise until it separates.
9. Remove the front half of the needle assembly
(15a) from the gun.
10. Remove and replace packing support (15b),
needle seals (15c), and O–ring packing (15d).
11. Install the front half of the needle assembly in the
body (1)
12. While holding yoke (15g), install the needle (15a),
rotating clockwise.
13. Adjust the needle as described in Adjusting the
Needle Assembly on page 12.
14. Install shield (4), cap (5), and nozzle (19).
15. If necessary, adjust spring tension as described in
Adjusting the Spring Tension on this page.