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1. AirVerter CX HVLP PAINT SPRAY SYSTEM User s Manual Detach III MicroFlex Model MF 3100 US Patents 4 850 809 4 991 776 5 217 564 5 044 557 5 053 807 5 393 345 e 5 609 302 Smith Eastern Corporation 10630 S Riggs Hill Road Jessup Maryland 20794 9425 USA 301 497 7600 e 800 937 HVLP 4857 e Fax 301 497 7613 microflex airverter com e www airverter com Compliance e Quality e Performance e Reliability 2001 Smith Eastern Corporation 2002 03 18 AirVerter Detach III MicroFlex Spray Gun DO NOT OPERATE SPRAY GUNS WITHOUT PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT AirVerter Detach III MicroFlex Spray Gun Please Read This Owner s Manual BEFORE Using Your MicroFlex Spray Gun Who Should Use A MicroFlex The AirVerter Detach III MicroFlex Spray Gun is a precision instrument It requires meticulous care and maintenance to achieve its outstanding results The MicroFlex uses micro fittings and tiny air and fluid passages to spray small amounts of material Consequently the MicroFlex must be faithfully cleaned and maintained The MicroFlex requires extremely little fluid and air pressure and requires precise adjustment These adjustments while not able to be adequately described in this manual are second nature to trained technicians WARRANTY Smith Eastern Corporation warrants to the Purchaser that the AirVerter Detach III MicroFlex MF 3100 Spray Gun is free from defects in material o2. uoisue 8jpsaN E LLOE LA ao es p Peel feuds 9008 41 qouy o31u02 pini4 clO Ld 7 EOPE LA ZA mania HEEL Hs WED q aoe l PT aw eqn pini USA DUE Jojoeuuo 5 T E D cOove 1Q queg 950H vLO LG SM9J9S L b r ZLO AW 01d ae LD pnis 10 99UuU05 xis de SL0 LQ f 4OJDBUUOD UO ISUE XJ 9 QIX9 4 c0c AWN AIV Jeziuojv s oysem 800 4IN uonouJ nuv _ 8L0 Lq x 00 3IN gt TCU E WE l t dif 5 p Rt TT I Ten P esoH piniJ T A uoisua1x3 PI IY OLO 3IN pog pear Ae ds Jelon 1ejdepy Bury o31u02 ujeneg G00 4IN 002 4IN c00 4IN LOL AV DO NOT OPERATE SPRAY GUNS WITHOUT PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT AirVerter Detach III MicroFlex Spray Gun TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Paint Will Not Flow Inconsistent Spray Pattern Spits And Sputters Leakage at Front of Gun Distorted Spray Pattern Probable Cause Blockage in fluid nozzle Loss of air pressure in cup Loose fluid nozzle Paint hose loose damaged or clogged Coating is too thick Loose Needle Packing Running out of paint Loose fluid tube Loss of fluid pressure Loose needle packing Damaged air pressure tube Damaged fluid needle Dirty fluid nozzle Impurities in paint Loose fluid tube Fluid adjustment screwed all the way out Needle not firmly seated in the spray head Packing too tight Dirty or damaged spray head Dirty or damaged fluid tube or needle
3. AirVerter Detach III MicroFlex Spray Gun EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS Air Compressor that will hold a minimum of a Air hose lengths up to 50 feet 20 PSI at the gun Important Position a MUST have an I D of 3 8 inch pressure gauge at the end of your air hose b Air hose lengths greater than 50 next to the gun to be assured of the PSI feet MUST have an I D of 1 2 inch required to satisfactorily spray your coating 3 Pressure Pot or Diaphragm Pump Be High Pressure Air Hose certain to follow manufacturer s instructions to ensure proper use START UP Using A Remote Pressure Pot or Diaphragm Pump Attach the fluid hose from your pressure 2 Attach the air source to the base of the pot to the Fluid Fitting DT 3113 Metering Valve AV 175 BEFORE SPRAYING Before you use your paint make certain it 2 Strain your paint to remove impurities Use is properly mixed This is particularly true of a cone strainer or a 100 mesh nylon bag multi component paints Use a paint or equivalent strainer shaker rotary mixer or paint paddle to 3 Thin your paint according to the achieve a homogeneous mixture We manufacturer s specifications recommend splitting your paint into two 4 Needle packings BCR 043 are preset at parts the top will typically be lighter and the factory and self adjusting Replace the bottom will be heavier Completely stir packing cartridge when necessary the bottom half of the paint and slowly add small amo
4. MicroFlex Air Cap MF 202 or MF 203 and clean with solvent ensuring all passages are absolutely clean Unscrew the MicroFlex Spray Head MF 200 from the Flexible Extension MF 008 Clean the MicroFlex Spray Head MF 200 with solvent ensuring all passages are clean and free of obstructions Use caution to avoid damaging or bending the fluid nozzle tip Use the round brush supplied to clean Needle Packings BCR 043 Inspect to make certain that all paint residue has been removed from the fluid chambers in the Spray Head Assembly Wipe all parts dry with a clean cloth before reassembling Important If using a gun washer remove the needle from the handle and insert into the Needle Packings This ensures solvent will pass through the Fluid Hose DO NOT OPERATE SPRAY GUNS WITHOUT PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT AirVerter Detach III MicroFlex Spray Gun Re Assembly Screw the Spray Head into the Flexible Extension and attach the Air Cap to the Spray Head Attach the Fluid Hose and Hose Barb to the Needle Seat Remember to place the larger of the two Anti Friction Washers between the Spray Head DT 3403 and the Adapter Collar MF 002 Reattach the Needle Seat to the Spray Head 5 6 7 Replace the MicroFlex Adapter Collar Rigid Extension Flexible Extension Anti Friction Washers and Pattern Control Ring on the Spray Head Assembly observing that the Fluid Hose inside the Adapter Collar is not
5. kinked Carefully align the spray head and handle and insert the needle into the Packing Nut Tighten the connector stud DO NOT OPERATE SPRAY GUNS WITHOUT PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT AirVerter Detach III MicroFlex Spray Gun CLEANING ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT Clean all paint residue from the pressure 3 All gauges and valves must be clean and in pot or pump proper working order All fluid passages must be clean and free of obstructions LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS Use Vaseline or a non silicone grease to 3 Lubricate the needle where it passes lubricate the gun through the needle packing Lubricate all threaded connections for ease 4 DO NOT allow lubricant to get into areas of maintenance where paint may come into contact with lubricant MICROFLEX MAINTENANCE Legend A Must Clean B Lubricate C High Wear DO NOT OPERATE SPRAY GUNS WITHOUT PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT AirVerter Detach III MicroFlex Spray Gun enter BULJAN EZA P jeuueyg G L AV d eunssaJd MO Bnid Lc0 LQ ejddiN 10120uu02 gt a Jobu VO 2 AV or LV0 LG CK ebpuueo Jeusew A Bumoeg uo AN pue lt a A JP N M9J9S deg r pe8H 199905 ans m ev0 Hog vY00 LQ epeos oO Jou ejeos o11ou IPueH weyed ue4 Weed Punoy BALA ONUOD 11y 00 L1Q wa deg uly deo sly 920 Ld PEN Z0z 4N 02 JIN Bung pin enaa s a ELLE LA L1 Cl TOUNIN mama ad Buudg ea epson
6. Fluid tube partially clogged Remedy Clean or replace strain paint Search for air leaks and check cup gasket Tighten Tighten replace or clean strain paint Thin the coating Replace packing Fill cup or pot but never to the top 3 4 max Tighten Search for air leaks or blockages Replace packing Air pressure tube requires replacing or close inspection Replace Clean Strain paint Tighten Rotate Fluid Control Knob DT 3012 on rear of gun clockwise Check for spray head obstruction Replace Packing Clean or replace Clean or replace Clean DO NOT OPERATE SPRAY GUNS WITHOUT PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT AirVerter Detach III MicroFlex Spray Gun Notes DO NOT OPERATE SPRAY GUNS WITHOUT PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT AirVerter Detach III MicroFlex Spray Gun Notes DO NOT OPERATE SPRAY GUNS WITHOUT PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT
7. r workmanship under normal use and service for a period of twelve 12 months from the date of purchase Should any failure appear during this period Smith Eastern shall if given prompt written notice by the Purchaser correct such nonconformity by repair or replacement of the nonconforming part F O B Smith Eastern s repair facility Repair parts are warranted for ninety 90 days from the date of shipment but repairs or replacements to original equipment shall not renew or extend the warranty period of such equipment Equipment and parts furnished by Smith Eastern but manufactured by others shall be limited to the warranty offered by the manufacturer thereof Smith Eastern reserves the right to limit this warranty in cases of misuse or abuse Any modifications to spray guns or recommended procedures will void the warranty The foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of other warranties of quality or performance expressed implied or statutory including any warranties of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose DO NOT OPERATE AIRVERTER SPRAY GUNS WITHOUT USING PROPER PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT INCLUDING RESPIRATOR GOGGLES AND SAFETY CLOTHING OBSERVE ALL PRECAUTIONS RELATED TO SPRAYING THIS EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED USING PRESSURIZED AIR ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPRAY GUN FROM AIR AND FLUID HOSES AND DEPRESSURIZE SYSTEM PRIOR TO DISASSEMBLY OR MAINTENANCE DO NOT OPERATE SPRAY GUNS WITHOUT PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT
8. rue for the small orifices in the MicroFlex WARNING Always de pressurize system prior to any maintenance or disassembly procedure Disconnect all air and fluid hoses prior to performing any maintenance operation Run or pump solvent through the gun to completely remove paint from the fluid chamber Flush passages thoroughly as brushes or other devices will not reach most parts of the fluid chamber Note The Fluid Hose provided is not designed for repeated detachment and reattachment to the Hose Barb or Spray Head If flushing with solvent cannot clear a clogged Fluid Hose replace the Fluid Hose Unscrew the Connector Stud using knob DT 014 to detach the Spray Head Assembly from the Handle DT 3300 and set the Spray Head Assembly aside Wipe the Handle and Needle DT 3007 clean with solvent and a clean soft cloth Use caution to avoid damaging or bending the needle Re lubricate the needle with Vaseline Unscrew the Pattern Control Ring AV 101 from the Spray Head Assembly to separate the Adapter Collar MF 002 from the Spray Head Assembly exposing the Fluid Hose MF 010 With the wrench provided remove the Needle Seat MF 3006 from the Spray Head Assembly Use caution to avoid damaging or bending the Hose Barb MF 012 Be careful not to lose the Anti Friction Washers MF 003 Unscrew the Hose Barb from the Needle Seat Clean the Needle Seat with brush provided T 10 11 12 Unscrew the
9. unts of the top half into the heavier bottom SPRAYING Air pressure forces paint from the paint 2 Regulate the air entering the gun by using container into the fluid chamber of the gun the Metering Valve AV 175 Adjust the air and out through the nozzle where the flow until you have the desired atomization Too of air breaks the paint stream into tiny much air or fluid pressure will cause the particles atomization creating the spray gun to spray improperly and will create a Needle position controls the amount of unnecessary overspray You need only a paint flowing through the fluid nozzle small amount of air as you are atomizing b Trigger action controls needle position oniy a Smal Amount ol paint c The Fluid Control Knob DT 3012 at the gt nn AER Extension ME 006 10 rear of the spray gun controls trigger P action Turning to the right will reduce 4 If you are having problems with the fluid flow turning to the left increases operation of your paint gun check the flow Trouble Shooting Guide at the end of the manual for possible causes and solutions DO NOT OPERATE SPRAY GUNS WITHOUT PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT AirVerter Detach III MicroFlex Spray Gun e Q Vertical Fan Pattern MF 202 Horizontal Fan Pattern MF 202 Round Pattern MF 203 CLEANING YOUR DETACH III MICROFLEX SPRAY GUN Spray gun performance is directly related to how well it is cleaned after each use This is particularly t
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