Owner’s Manual Read this manual for complete instructions Français (page 17) / Español (página 33) Contents 2 4 6 7 8 9 10 12 16 16 49 56 Important Safety Information Controls and Functions Setup Preparing to Spray Power and Material Controls Spray Pattern Adjustment Proper Spraying Technique Cleanup Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts List Warranty 0617 • Form No. 0529682B Questions? Call Wagner Technical Service at: 1-800-328-8251 Register your product online at: www.wagnerspraytech.
Important Safety Information Read all safety information before operating the equipment. Save these instructions. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. To reduce the risks of fire or explosion, electrical shock and the injury to persons, read and understand all instructions included in this manual. Be familiar with the controls and proper usage of the equipment. Grounding Instructions This product must be grounded.
Important Safety Information WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury: 1. Always wear appropriate gloves, eye protection, clothing and a respirator or mask when painting. Hazardous vapors – Paints, solvents, insecticides, and other materials can be harmful if inhaled or come in contact with body. Vapors can cause severe nausea, fainting or poisoning. 2. Do not operate or spray near children. Keep children away from equipment at all times. 3. Do not overreach or stand on an unstable support.
Controls and Functions Spray Process With this spray system, the fluid pump delivers material through the paint hose to the spray nozzle. At the spray nozzle, the material is atomized (sprayed) by the air provided by the turbine. For a more detailed outline of the sprayer controls, refer to pages 8-9.
Controls and Functions Fluid Pump: The fluid pump delivers material from the material container to the spray nozzle via the paint hose. X-Boost Turbine: The X-Boost Turbine supplies the air that forces the material out of the spray nozzle. When plugged in, power to the turbine is provided by pulling the trigger. iSpray Nozzle: Designed for spraying thicker materials, such as latex paints and stains.
Setup Before you begin NEVER point the spray gun at any part of the body. IMPORTANT: Make sure the power cord is unplugged. Watch Setup: www.wagnerspraytech.com/Flexio970 1 Setup Note: Make sure the system is placed on a level, clean surface. Follow these instructions for both one-gallon and five-gallon containers. 1. Lift up the suction tube holder as far as it will go. 2. Position the material container next to the pump assembly as shown.
Preparing to Spray Note: Before spraying, you will need to prime the system (deliver material from the container to the spray nozzle via the paint hose). Follow the steps below. 1 You Will Need: • Waste bucket • Drop cloths to protect floors and furnishings from overspray Preparing to Spray 1. Point the spray nozzle into the side of an empty waste container. Squeeze and hold the trigger for the next steps. 2 Note: Point the sprayer to the side of the waste container to minimize overspray. ON 2.
Power and Material Controls Watch Painting: Material Flow Control www.wagnerspraytech.com/Flexio970 Spray performance will depend upon a number of factors: material thickness, air power, spray pattern selected, and material flow. Testing different variations of the control settings will help you achieve the desired results. See descriptions and suggested Power and Material Settings Guide below to help with your project.
Spray Pattern Adjustment Adjust Spray Shape Adjust Spray Width The spray pattern shape is adjusted by turning the adjustment ring to either the vertical or horizontal positions. The positions of the air cap and the corresponding spray pattern shapes are illustrated below. Test each pattern and use whichever pattern is suitable for your application. The spray width lever on the iSpray nozzle determines the width of the spray pattern.
Proper Spraying Technique The room you are spraying must be properly STOP masked in order to prevent overspray from covering woodwork, floors or furnishings. Make sure you have properly masked the room per the instructions on the enclosed “Taping Guide”. If spraying with a paint sprayer is new or unfamiliar to you, it is advisable to practice on a piece of scrap wood or cardboard before beginning on your intended workpiece and/or test with water. can get closer to the spraying surface.
Proper Spraying Technique Pattern Examples Use the images and guidelines below in order to assist you in achieving the desired spray pattern for your project. These are meant to be general starting points - you may have to slightly modify certain controls on the system in order to get the exact performance you need. Small Surface Projects Generally, low material flow and air power are needed for spraying smaller surface areas, such as corners, lattice, or spindles.
Cleanup Purging the Paint Hose Watch Cleanup: Before you begin www.wagnerspraytech.com/Flexio970 IMPORTANT: Make sure a drop cloth is placed underneath the pump and material container to catch any drips. 1 To Purge the Paint Hose 1. Turn the ON/OFF switch to OFF. Lift the suction tube holder up a few inches. Allow the suction tube to come up so that it is no longer submerged in the material, but leave it in place within the suction tube holder. 2.
Cleanup (continued) Flushing the Nozzle Before you begin 1 • If you sprayed using latex materials, you will need a 1- to 5-gallon container filled with warm, soapy water. • If you sprayed oil-based materials, you will need a bucket filled with approximately 1 quart of mineral spirits. Special cleanup instructions for use with flammable solvents (must have a flashpoint above 100ºF (38ºC): • • • • Always flush spray gun outside. Area must be free of flammable vapors. Cleaning area must be well-ventilated.
Cleanup (continued) Cleaning the Regulator 1 Note: Removing and cleaning the regulator is necessary to keep your sprayer from clogging or from producing an irregular spray pattern. To Clean the Regulator 1. Remove the paint hose (a) from the nozzle and remove the cover (b). 2. Pull out the red catch and remove the pressure reducer (c). 3. Remove the valve (d) and clean thoroughly. 4. Clean the openings in the pressure reducer using a brush and water. Replace the valve removed in step 3. 5.
Cleanup (continued) Cleaning the Nozzle To Clean the Nozzle 1. Remove the adjustment ring (a) carefully from the connecting nut (b). Loosen the connecting nut. 2. Remove the parts as shown. Clean all parts with a cleaning brush and the appropriate cleaning solution. 1 Note: Inside the nozzle (1) is a nozzle seal. If it comes off of the nozzle, replace it back inside the nozzle with the groove facing out as it is replaced. 3. Clean the rear of the nozzle (c) with the appropriate cleaning solution.
Maintenance Cleaning the Filters 1 important: Before every use, you should inspect the air filters in the turbine to see if it is excessively dirty. If it is dirty, follow these steps to replace it. important: Never operate your unit without the air filters. Dirt could be sucked in and interfere with the function of the unit. a 1. Unplug the spray gun. Push the snap levers (a) on the two turbine covers and remove them.
Parts List • Liste de pièces • Lista de piezas 3 1 Replacement parts available by calling customer service 2 On peut obtenir des pièces de rechange en appelant le Service à la clientèle. Los repuestos están disponibles llamanado al servicio a clientes. 1-800-328-8251 4 5 6 7 # Part No. Nº de piéce Pieza No.
Parts List • Liste de pièces • Lista de piezas Direct Feed iSpray Nozzle • Buse de iSpray Direct Feed • Boquilla de iSpray Direct Feed 1 2 3 4 5 6 Replacement parts available by calling customer service On peut obtenir des pièces de rechange en appelant le Service à la clientèle. 7 Los repuestos están disponibles llamanado al servicio a clientes. 1-800-328-8251 50 # Part No. Nº de piéce Pieza No. English Description Français Description Español Descripción 1 Qty. Qte. Cant.
Accessories • Accessoires • Accesorios Note: The FLEXiO 970 turbine can be disconnected from the system and paired with any of the nozzles listed below for added versatility and fine finishing. Remarque : La turbine FLEXiO 970 peut être débranchée du système et appareillée à l’une des buses indiquées ci-dessous pour plus de polyvalence et une finition fine.
Notes • Remarques • Notas Manufacturing Code Location • Emplacement du code de fabrication • Ubicación del código de fábrica 52 English Français Español © Wagner Spray Tech - All Rights Reserved
Notes • Remarques • Notas This unit contains no servicable electrical parts. Do not attempt to service yourself. Store indoors with the cord wrapped around the pump and secured with the straps. Cet appareil n’a aucune pièce électrique utilisable. Ne tentez pas d’effectuer vous-même l’entretien. Rangez à l’intérieur en veillant à ce que le cordon d’alimentation autour de la pompe et fixé avec des sangles.
Garantie limitée Pulvérisateur de peinture HVLP Cet article fabriqué par Wagner Spray Tech Corporation (Wagner) est garanti contre tout défaut de fabrication et de matériaux pour une période d’un an suivant la date d’achat, à condition qu’il soit utilisé conformément aux recommandations et aux instructions écrites de Wagner. La garantie ne couvre pas les dommages résultant d’un mauvais emploi, d’un accident, d’une négligence de la part de l’utilisateur ou de l’usure normale de l’article.
Garantía limitada Equipo de atomización de pintura HVLP Este producto, fabricado por la Wagner Spray Tech Corporation (Wagner), está garantizado contra defectos de materiales y de mano de obra por un año a partir de la fecha de compra siempre y cuando se utilice de acuerdo con las recomendaciones e intrucciones impresas de Wagner. Esta garantía no cubre daños ocasionados por el uso incorrecto, accidentes, negligencia por parte del usario o el desgaste normal.
Limited Warranty HVLP paint spray equipment This product, manufactured by Wagner Spray Tech Corporation (Wagner), is warranted against defects in material and work-manship for one year following date of purchase if operated in accordance with Wagner’s printed recommendations and instructions. This warranty does not cover damage resulting from improper use, accidents, user’s negligence or normal wear.
