SEALEY LVLP01 Professional Gravity Feed LVLP Spray Gun Instruction Manual
- October 30, 2023
- SEALEY
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SEALEY LVLP01 Professional Gravity Feed LVLP Spray Gun
Product Information
The Professional Gravity Feed LVLP Spray Gun – 1.4mm Set-Up,Model No: LVLP01 is a high-quality spray gun designed for applying base coats. It features air and paint flow controls for fine adjustment of spray pattern. The LVLP (Low Volume Low Pressure) technology gives a superior finish with very low paint wastage. The spray gun is suitable for solvent and water-based paints and can be used with alternative set-ups available separately.
Safety Instructions
It is important to read the instructions carefully and note the safe operational requirements, warnings, and cautions. Wear respiratory protection, eye protection, protective gloves, protective clothing, and protective footwear. Remove ties, watches, rings, and other loose jewelry and tie back long hair. Locate the spray gun in a suitable work area. Keep the area clean and tidy and free from unrelated materials.
Specification:
- Model No: LVLP01
- Air Consumption: 8.2cfm
- Available Set-Up(s): 1.2, 1.3, 1.7, 1.8mm
- Pot Capacity: 600ml
- Recommended Air Pressure: 17-22psi
- Standard Set-Up: 1.4mm
Air Supply:
Use a 1/4 I.D. hose and fittings with the same inside dimensions for the recommended hook-up (Fig.1). Keep the hose away from heat,oil, and sharp edges. Check the hose for wear and make sure all connections are secure.
Vibration may cause failure if a quick-change coupling is connected directly to the spray gun. To overcome this, connect a leader hose to the spray gun. A quick-change coupling may then be used to connect the leader hose to the air line recoil hose (Figs.1 and 2).
Product Usage
- Wear all necessary protective gear before starting to use the spray gun.
- Locate the spray gun in a suitable work area that is clean and tidy and free from unrelated materials.
- Connect the air supply hose to the spray gun using the recommended hook-up (Fig.1).
- Adjust the air pressure to the recommended level of 17-22psi.
- Fill the pot with the desired paint and adjust the paint flow control for fine adjustment of spray pattern.
- Hold the spray gun perpendicular to the surface being sprayed and move it parallel to it.
- Start the stroke before squeezing the trigger and release the trigger before finishing the stroke for accurate control of the gun and material.
- Spray from a distance of about 6 to 10 inches (150 to 250mm) depending on the material and atomizing pressure.
- Each stroke must overlap the preceding stroke to obtain a uniform finish. To reduce over-spray and obtain maximum efficiency,spray with the lowest possible atomizing air pressure.
Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard, this product will, if used according to these instructions, and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS. USE THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.
SAFETY
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Familiarise yourself with the application, limitations and potential hazards peculiar to the spray gun.
WARNING! Disconnect the spray gun from the air supply before changing accessories, servicing or performing any maintenance. -
Maintain the spray gun in good condition (use an authorised service agent).
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Replace or repair damaged parts. Use authorised parts only. Unauthorised parts may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty.
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Keep the spray gun clean for best and safest performance.
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Ensure that the compressed air system can supply the spray gun air consumption for the model to be used.
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Wear approved safety respiratory protection and safety eye goggles.
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If spraying isocynate based finisher, wear approved respirator/clean air breathing apparatus and cover exposed skin with latex gloves and impervious hooded coverall.
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Remove ill-fitting clothing. Remove ties, watches, rings and other loose jewellery and tie back long hair.
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Locate the spray gun in a suitable work area. Keep area clean and tidy and free from unrelated materials and ensure that there is adequate ventilation and lighting.
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Keep children and unauthorised persons away from the work area.
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When not in use, ensure that the air supply is turned off.
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Avoid unintentional operation of spray gun.
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The spray gun has been treated with an anticorrosive agent at the factory and MUST be flushed out thoroughly with thinner before use.
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DO NOT point spray gun at yourself, other persons or animals.
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DO NOT direct air from the air hose at yourself, other persons or animals.
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DO NOT carry the spray gun by the hose, or yank the hose from the air supply.
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DO NOT exceed the working pressure of 43psi (3bar).
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DO NOT use the spray gun for any purpose other than that for which it is designed.
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DO NOT allow untrained persons to operate the spray gun.
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DO NOT get the spray gun wet or use in damp or wet locations or in areas where there is condensation.
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DO NOT operate the spray gun if any parts are missing or damaged as this may cause failure and/or personal injury.
When not in use, disconnect the spray gun from the air supply, clean thoroughly and store safely.
INTRODUCTION
Gravity feed spray gun designed for applying base coats. Features air and paint flow controls for fine adjustment of spray pattern. LVLP technology gives a superior finish with very low paint wastage. Suitable for solvent and water based paints. Alternative set-ups available separately.
SPECIFICATION
- Model no: ……………………………………………………….. LVLP01
- Air Consumption: ……………………………………………….. 8.2cfm
- Available Set-Up(s): …………………………. 1.2, 1.3, 1.7, 1.8mm
- Pot Capacity: ……………………………………………………… 600ml
- Recommended Air Pressure: …………………………….. 17-22psi
- Standard Set-Up: ……………………………………………….. 1.4mm
AIR SUPPLY
RECOMMENDED HOOK-UP (FIG.1)
Ensure spray gun air valve (or trigger) is in the off position before
connecting to the air supply. You will require an air pressure of 22psi, and
an air flow according to specification.
WARNING! Ensure the air supply is clean and does not exceed 43psi while
operating the spray gun. Too high an air pressure and/or unclean air will
shorten the product life due to excessive wear, and may be dangerous causing
damage and/or personal injury. Drain the air tank daily. Water in the air line
will ruin the paint finish and damage the spray gun.
Clean air inlet filter weekly.
Line pressure should be increased to compensate for unusually long air hoses
(over 8 metres). The minimum hose diameter should be 1/4” I.D. and fittings
must have the same inside dimensions.
Keep hose away from heat, oil and sharp edges. Check hose for wear, and make
certain that all connections are secure.
COUPLINGS
Vibration may cause failure if a quick change coupling is connected directly
to the spray gun. To overcome this, connect na leader hose to the spray gun. A
quick change coupling may then be used to connect the leader hose to the air
line recoil hose (figs.1 and 2).
OPERATION
For best results, the gun should be held perpendicular to the surface being
sprayed and moved parallel to it. Start the stroke before squeezing the
trigger and release the trigger before finishing the stroke. This will enable
accurate control of the gun and material (fig.3B).
Spray from a distance of about 6 to 10 inches (150 to 250mm) depending on the
material and the atomizing pressure. The material deposited should always be
even and wet. Each stroke must overlap the preceding stroke to obtain a
uniform finish. To reduce over-spray and obtain maximum efficiency, spray with
the lowest possible atomizing air pressure.
Controlling the fan spray and the fluid.
- a) Use the needle (paint) adjustment knob (fig.4.2) to adjust the amount of paint flow.
- b) The atomizing air flow is controlled by the control knob (fig.4.1).
- c) The volume of air input is controlled by the adjustment knob (fig.4.3).
- d) As width of spray is increased more material must pass through the gun to obtain the same coverage on the increased area.
- e) Turn the air nozzle (fig.4.4) to achieve a horizontal or vertical fan spray. Lock the nozzle with retaining ring (fig.4.5). The spray pattern of the gun is variable from round to flat with all patterns in between. In normal operation, the wings on the nozzle are horizontal (fig.5). This provides a vertical fan-shaped pattern which gives maximum, uniform and even coverage when moving the gun back and forth, parallel to the work surface (fig.6).
CLEANING
FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ENSURE THE SPRAY GUN IS
CORRECTLY CLEANED AFTER EACH USE.
Disconnect from the air supply before attempting any cleaning or maintenance.
CLEANING THE GUN
Flush the gun through with clean solvent.
Use a bristle brush and solvent to wash off accumulated paint.
Clean the air nozzle using a brush. Blow clean with air. Handle all nozzles
carefully and do not make any alterations in the gun. Wipe the outside of the
gun with a dampened solvent rag.
If there is a need to probe the holes in the nozzles, ensure a tool that is
softer than brass is utilised, under no circumstances use a metal tool, as the
slightest amount of damage will adversely affect the spray pattern.
Adjust the fluid needle valve so that when the gun is triggered, air flow
occurs before fluid flow.
Take care when re-assembling. Screw parts hand tight to avoid cross-threading.
If a part cannot easily be turned by hand, check that it is the correct part,
or unscrew it, realign and retry. DO NOT use excessive force when re-
assembling.
When changing the nozzle size, ensure the complete nozzle set is fitted. This
consists of air cap, fluid nozzle and paint needle. Insert the fluid nozzle
before paint needle.
TROUBLESHOOTING
A faulty spray is usually caused by improper cleaning or dried material around
the fluid nozzle tip or in the air nozzle. If cleaning is required, remove
these parts and soak them in solvent. T his will soften the dried material
which can then be removed with a brush or a cloth.
These parts are carefully machined and any damage to them will cause a faulty
spray. If either the air nozzle or fluid nozzle are damaged, they must be
replaced before a perfect spray can be obtained.
| PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSES | SOLUTION |
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| Dried material in a side port restricts passage of air. Greater flow of air |
from the clean side port forces a fan pattern in the direction of the clogged side.|
Dissolve material in the side ports with solvent, then blow the gun clean. Do not poke into the nozzles with metal instruments.
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Dried material around the outside of the fluid nozzle tip restricts the passage of atomizing air at one point through the centre opening of the air nozzle and results in the pattern shown. This pattern can also be caused by a loose air nozzle.
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Remove the air nozzle and wipe off fluid tip using a rag dampened with solvent. Tighten the air nozzle.
| Material too thin or atomization air pressure too high.| Regulate material
viscosity or reduce air pressure.
Paint spray ‘flutters’| Not enough paint in bottle.
Nozzle set / seating dirty, damaged or loosely installed.
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Refill bottle. Remove the fluid nozzle, clean the back of the nozzle and the nozzle seat using a cloth dampened with thinner. Refit the nozzle and secure it tightly against the body.
If necessary replace nozzle set.
Material bubbles or “boils” in paint cup.| Atomised air flowing through the paint channel to the bottle. The paint nozzle is not sufficiently tight.
Air nozzle is not completely screwed on.
| Tighten, clean or replace parts accordingly.
Parts support is available for this product. To obtain parts, please log on to www.sealey.co.uk, email sales@sealey.co.uk or telephone 01284 757500
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All tools,
accessories and packaging should be sorted, taken to a recycling centre and
disposed of in a manner which is compatible with the environment. When the
product becomes completely unserviceable and requires disposal, drain any
fluids (if applicable) into approved containers and dispose of the product and
fluids according to local regulations.
WEEE REGULATIONS
Dispose of this product at the end of its working life in compliance with the
EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). When the
product is no longer required, it must be disposed of in an environmentally
protective way. Contact your local solid waste authority for recycling
information.
Note: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we
reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without
prior notice.
Important: No Liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product.
Warranty: Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which is
required for any claim.
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