MODELS: ASG100, ASG120 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing an Earlex Electric Airless Spray Gun, this is a highly versatile spray gun and can be used for a variety of applications. Please read all these instructions before operating this product and retain them for future reference. Earlex Ltd will accept no responsibility for the use of this product if used for any other purposes than those detailed herein.
SECTION (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) CONTENTS PAGE TITLE Safety Operating Instructions What is included with your Spray Gun? About the Spray Gun Parts and Accessories list PAGE NO Page. 3 Page. 4 Page. 5 Page. 6 Preparation Page. 7 Thinning Preparing and using your Spray Gun Page. 7 Page. 8 Remote Pick-up system (ASG120) Page. 10 Troubleshooting Page. 14 General Cleaning Instructions Mains Connection Page. 11 Page.
(1)SAFETY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When using the spraygun, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. ● Keep work area clean - Cluttered areas and benches ● Always keep the spray nozzle in place during invite injuries. use. Never allow the spray nozzle to come in direct contact with the skin.
(2)WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH YOUR SPRAY GUN ASG100 & ASG120 kits include: ● ● ● ● Spray gun with 1.0mm spray nozzle (yellow) fitted, for spraying woodcare treatments. ● Flexible Extension (with Swirl head), can be bent up to 45˚, to paint horizontal or angled surfaces. ● Replacement atomiser valve. Atomiser valves wear with use. See ‘Maintenance and Repair’. (See section 9) ● Viscosity cup, which enables you to test a paints suitability for spraying. 0.6mm general purpose spray nozzle (black).
(3)ABOUT THE SPRAY GUN TO OBTAIN THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR SPRAY GUN READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. The Spray Gun is a highly versatile electric airless spray gun. It can be used to spray many different materials including varnishes, wood preservatives, enamel paints, oil based paints & water based paints. The spray gun can be used for a variety of applications including, fences, sheds, boats, furniture, radiators, models & louvre doors.
15 5 3/4 14 17 1. ASG100 Main Gun Assembly (including mains lead) 2. ASG120 Main Gun Assembly (including mains lead) 3. Cylinder Housing (ASG100)* 4. Cylinder Housing (ASG120)* 5. Piston Spring* 6. Piston* 7. Locking Collar 8. Nozzle 1.0mm (yellow)* 9. Nozzle 0.6mm (black)* 11. Atomiser Valve* 12. Suction Tube & Filter* 13. Paint Container* 14. Flexible Extension 19 12 11 16 18 1/2 7 8/9 /10 20 13 15. 16. 17. 18.
(5)PREPARATION Preparation of the surface and thinning of the paint are the two most important areas to be concerned with to obtain the best results from your spray gun. Ensure all surfaces are free from dust, dirt, rust and grease. If necessary rub down with sandpaper, or similar. Mask areas you do not wish to be painted. (6)THINNING Your spray gun is supplied with a viscosity cup. Viscosity is a technical term used to indicate if the paint is very thin or very thick.
(7)PREPARING & USING YOUR SPRAY GUN SAFETY WARNING! DO NOT SPRAY FLAMMABLE MATERIALS (FLASH POINT < 21˚C). ALWAYS SPRAY IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA. NEVER SPRAY NEAR NAKED FLAMES. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE FACE MASK, GOGGLES, GLOVES & EAR PROTECTORS WHEN USING YOUR SPRAYGUN. MASK THE AREAS OF THE ITEM THAT YOU DO NOT WANT TO SPRAY & PROTECT ANY ADJACENT AREAS THAT COULD BE AFFECTED BY OVERSPRAY. Before fitting the paint container, turn the spray gun upside down & put a few Fig.
HELPFUL HINTS 1) Only apply one coat at a time. If more than one coat is required follow the paint manufacturers instructions for drying times. 2) If spraying small objects keep the output setting low as this will avoid excessive use of paint & will minimise overspray. 3) When spraying large areas or objects use a criss-cross pattern either left to right then up & down or vice-versa. Remember to momentarily stop spraying as you change direction. This will ensure maximum coverage. (See Fig.
(8)REMOTE PICK UP SYSTEM - (ASG120 only) For larger painting tasks, use the Remote Pick Up System. This enables you to draw paint directly out of a large can instead of using the paint container supplied with the spray gun, thereby saving considerable time and making painting an even easier job. When using the remote pick up system secure the Remote Pick Up Tube to the can using the Remote Pick Up Clip provided.
(9)GENERAL CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS After every use it is essential that you clean the spray gun thoroughly This will prevent any blockages occuring and provide consistant performance when you next come to use it. The spray gun contains moving parts. If not cleaned correctly, paint will dry and stop these moving parts from working. When you have finished spraying, empty any remaining material out of the paint container and clean it thoroughly using the thinners required for the job.
● ● ● ● ● ● Unscrew the spray nozzle (8,9 or 10) and remove the atomiser valve (11), making sure that the spring is not ‘stretched’ during removal. Unscrew the locking collar (7). Remove cylinder housing (3 or 4) from the motor housing, by pulling forward and down. Remove the piston (6) and spring (5). Submerge all of the components into a cleaning fluid compatible with the material being sprayed. Clean all parts thoroughly.
● ● Lightly oil the piston (6) and slide in and out of the cylinder housing (3 or 4) to distribute the oil over the mating parts. Re-assembly is the reverse of the above. REMEMBER - DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE THINNERS (except white spirit & turpentine substitute) CLEANING THE REMOTE PICK UP COMPONENTS Run an appropriate thinners through the tube until it is clean. Disassemble the fittings at both ends before any remaining paint dries, and thoroughly clean the remote pick up tube, suction tube and filter.
PROBLEM CAUSE Spray gun hums but does not operate Piston sticking No suction feed No valve in pump Spray Gun motor operates, but nothing comes out Spray Gun motor operates but spluttering Paint pick-up filter blocked Clean filter (12) Worn atomiser valve Replace atomiser valve (11) Nozzle or atomiser valve blocked Clean parts thoroughly see 'General Cleaning Instructions'.
(11)MAINS CONNECTION (WARNING-THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED) Your unit will have been supplied with a mains lead with a fitted moulded plug. This is identified by the fuse holder in the base of the plug. Please read the following safety instructions before use. 1. If the moulded plug is cut off from the mains lead then the plug must be disposed of safely. NEVER under any circumstances insert such a plug into a 13 amp socket. 2. NEVER under any circumstances use the appliance without the fuse cover fitted.
Information on the disposal of waste electrical equipment known as WEEE: Your attention is brought to new directives applicable to the disposal of this electrical equipment, where in accordance with the legislation this product must not be disposed of in your normal household waste. Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of this type of waste by handing it over to special designated collection points for recovery and recycling.
