APOLLO E7000 Spray Gun Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- APOLLO
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APOLLO E7000 Spray Gun
Product Information: E7000 Spray Gun
The E7000 Spray Gun is a high-quality HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure) spray
gun designed for flawless applications and optimal performance. It is part of
the TrueHVLPTM Turbine spray system, which offers superior spraying
capabilities and a short learning curve. The spray gun is equipped with
various controls for adjusting the air cap, material flow, and fan pattern,
allowing for versatile spraying options.
Key Features
- High Volume Low Pressure (HVLP) technology
- TrueHVLPTM Turbine spray system
- Adjustable air cap for horizontal and vertical spraying patterns
- Material Adjustment Screw for controlling the amount of solution
- Fan Pattern Adjustment Knob for adjusting the fan pattern shape
Bounce Back Comparisons
Conventional spray systems typically operate at 12-20 PSI @ 8 CFM and have a
transfer efficiency of 30-50%. They result in excessive solution waste, are
harmful to the environment, and can be unhealthy for operators. In contrast,
the Apollo ECO TrueHVLPTM The Spray System operates at 7.0 PSI @ 85 CFM,
achieving up to 90% transfer efficiency. It significantly reduces solution
waste, provides a cleaner and safer environment for operators, and is more
environmentally friendly.
Product Usage Instructions
Checking the Contents
Before using the E7000 Spray Gun, ensure that you have received all the
necessary components. The package should include:
- Spray Gun
- Parts Kit with a wrench (spanner)
- Instruction Manual
Preparing to Use Your ECO Spray System:
- Connect the air hose to the Turbine.
- Pull back the spring-loaded quick disconnect coupler and insert the male connector on the air hose into the turbine connector.
- Release the ring to lock the air hose into place.
- To disconnect, pull back on the connector to release the air hose. Note: The metal coupler at the turbine end may be hot if you have just finished spraying, so exercise caution.
- Familiarizing Yourself with Your Apollo E7000 Spray Gun
Take some time to familiarize yourself with the controls of the spray gun
- The rotating air cap (#1-2) can be turned to two positions. One position produces a horizontal pattern for spraying across, while The other position produces a vertical pattern for spraying up and down.
- The Material Adjustment Screw (#21) allows you to control the amount of solution being sprayed.
- The Fan Pattern Adjustment Knob (#11) adjusts the shape of the fan pattern. When in the horizontal position, it produces a round pattern, which is useful for spraying small, narrow areas or touching up a small area. When in the vertical position, it provides a fan pattern.
By understanding and utilizing these controls, you can achieve optimal performance and desired results from your E7000 Spray Gun.
WARNING
DO NOT USE EQUIPMENT BEFORE READING THIS SECTION
In order to ensure the safe operation of your spray system, please read the
following instructions carefully.
- Always follow the solution manufacturer’s safety instructions and warnings.
- Always spray in a well-ventilated area.
- We recommend that you use an approved face mask
- Always store indoors, and never allow the unit to freeze.
- Always use original manufacturers’ replacement parts
- Never spray flammable materials
- Never alter or modify any part of this equipment; doing so can cause equipment malfunction and/or bodily injury.
- Never attempt to clean any part of the turbine motor while it is plugged in.
- CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE TO WATER.
- Never leave spray equipment unattended. Keep away from children or any person not familiar with spray equipment.
CONGRATULATIONS! You have just purchased the finest HVLP Spray system available. You are about to enjoy the great benefits of TrueHVLP™ spraying, flawless applications, and a very short learning curve. Our designs are the result of many years of experience in manufacturing TrueHVLP™ Turbine spray systems, and TrueHVLP™ spray guns. Whether you are new to spraying, you have sprayed before, or are just new to HVLP spraying; there are some basic spraying guidelines that will help you to achieve the best results and optimum success from your new equipment. Reading this information carefully and following these simple steps will ensure that you get the best performance and results from your new spray system.
INSTRUCTIONS
Check the contents of your box. The following are included:
- Spray Gun
- Parts Kit with a wrench (spanner)
- Instruction Manual
HOW YOU’RE ECO SERIES TRUEHVLP™ SPRAY SYSTEM WORKS
Your Apollo ECO Series TrueHVLP™ Spray System has three components: the
turbine unit, an air hose, and the spray gun. The Turbine unit, when connected
to the correct electrical power supply and with the on/off switch in the “on”
position provides a continuous source of clean, warm, dry, low-pressure turbo
air. The air hose connects the Turbine unit to the spray gun. Air flows
through the hose to the nozzle of the specially designed Apollo ECO spray gun.
Atomization of the material/coating is achieved when the high CFM of airflow
mixes with the stream of fluid passing through the specially designed
tip/nozzle. This low-pressure atomization principle achieves minimum misting
(overspray) to the spray environment and maximum solution transfer efficiency
to the substrate because of less “Bounce Back”. The Turbine has one air hose
outlet on the side of the unit and is designed to run one spray gun.
Bounce Back Comparisons
Conventional spray systems
- 12-20 PSI @ 8 CFM
- 30-50% transfer efficiency
- Excessive, costly Solution waste
- Unhealthy for the operator and harmful to the environment
TrueHVLP™ Spray System
- 7.0 PSI @ 85 CFM
- Up to 90% transfer efficiency
- Substantial Solution savings
- Cleaner and safer for both the operator and the environment
E7000 spray gun offers you many options. You can turn the air cap ( #1-2) into two positions. One will produce a horizontal pattern for spraying across, another will produce a vertical pattern for spraying up and down.
E7000 Series HVLP Spray Gun
PREPARING TO USE YOUR ECO SPRAY SYSTEM
Connect the air hose to the Turbine, pull back the spring-loaded quick
disconnect coupler, and insert the male connector on the air hose into the
turbine connector. Release the ring. Your air hose will be locked into place.
To disconnect, pull back on the connector to release the air hose.
CAUTION : If you have just finished spraying, the metal coupler at the
turbine end may be hot. Plug the electric cord into a correctly grounded
electrical outlet. Be sure the electric current is the correct voltage. If you
need to use an extension cord, be sure it is at least 12-gauge wire and has a
correctly grounded outlet. (240v units for use outside of the United States
are often only supplied with an electric cord. A correct plug must be
installed prior to use. Make sure the ground wire is properly connected).
Select a safe, well-ventilated area where you will spray your client. Locate
your Turbine unit away from the area where you will be directly spraying.
FAMILIARIZING YOURSELF WITH YOUR APOLLO E7000 SPRAY GUN
Familiarize yourself with the controls on the spray gun. There are three
principal controls: The rotating air cap (#1-2); the Material Adjustment Screw
(#21); and the Fan Pattern Adjustment Knob (#11). Loosen the Air Cap Ring
(#1-1) slightly to turn the rotating air cap to each position, Horizontal and
Vertical. The horizontal position will give you a vertical fan pattern. The
vertical position will give you a horizontal fan pattern. The Fan Pattern
Adjustment Knob (#11) will allow you to achieve the round pattern. To obtain
the round pattern turn the knob so that it is in the horizontal position. When
the knob is in the horizontal position the spray gun will only give you a
round pattern. This is useful for spraying small, narrow areas or touching up
a small area. When the knob is in the vertical position you will only get a
fan pattern.
NOTE: It is sometimes necessary to lubricate the end of the air-adjusting
knob with some lithium grease. Do not use too much or it may contaminate your
air supply. Remove the screw on the top of the spray head and pull the air-
adjusting knob out. At the very end of the shaft put some lubricant on the
outer surface. This will help it slide smoothly when twisted back and forth
inside the spray head.
Next, turn the Material Adjustment Screw (#21) anti- or counter-clockwise to
open or release more fluid, and clockwise to reduce or close material flow.
NOTE: If you are using the round fan pattern it is usually necessary to reduce
the amount of fluid.
PREPARING TO SPRAY
You should now be ready to spray your project. Good quality results with your
Apollo ECO TrueHVLP™ Spray System combination of careful preparation of your
substrate, a proper spraying environment, a basic knowledge of the
material/coating you will be using, and how these materials work with your
Apollo ECO Series Turbine.
Using Your Apollo ECO Spray Gun
Your Apollo ECO Spray Gun is certified. This means your spray gun uses no more
than 10 PSI. All passages and airports are much larger than a conventional
spray gun. If one of these air passages becomes blocked, or a build-up of
material starts to occur, your spray pattern will become distorted, therefore,
always keep your spray gun clean. The E7000 comes fitted with a 1.3mm nozzle
(#3) and needle (#19). These sizes will effectively spray most wood coatings.
Using these sizes of tip/nozzle and needle you can achieve a 1/4″ line up to a
10″ fan pattern, simply by rotating the air cap (#1) to the desired fan type,
opening the material adjustment screw (#21) counter-clockwise and moving the
spray gun closer or further away from your workpiece. A little practice will
enable you to master this technique in no time flat!
PRACTICE
VERY IMPORTANT!! Remove the cup from your spray gun by moving the lever
on the top of the cup lid over to one side. Fill it approximately halfway with
some water. Reattach the cup to the body of the spray gun and lock down the
lever to create a good seal. Attach the spray gun to the air hose and the
other end of the air hose to the turbine. Turn the turbine unit on. The E7000
spray gun is a non-bleeder spray gun, which means you will not have any air
flowing through the spray gun until you pull the trigger. The first stage of
your pull will release the air. The second stage of your pull will release the
fluid. Position the air cap (#1) in the horizontal or vertical position, turn
the material adjustment screw (#21) clockwise until closed. Make a mark on the
material flow screw at 12:00 (Noon), and then adjust the material flow screw
to 8:00; this will give you a good starting point. Point the spray gun away
from yourself (and anyone else) and pull the trigger all the way back. You
should see a “V” shaped mist (or triangle) called a fan pattern.
Now, with the trigger depressed, if you turn the material flow screw, clockwise (closing), making very small adjustments at a time, you will notice that the fan pattern is beginning to get smaller. Now, reverse this and notice the pattern will get larger. Take a large piece of cardboard and direct the pattern at the surface, holding the spray gun approximately 6″-8” from the surface. Pull the trigger, and observe the outline and size of the pattern. Now, turn the material flow screw clockwise (closing). Move the spray gun an inch or two closer to the surface. Pull the trigger. Notice the pattern has become smaller. You can continue reducing the material flow and move the spray gun even closer to the surface and the pattern will continue to get smaller and smaller. Next, turn the Fan Pattern Adjustment Knob (#11) to the horizontal position. Play with varying the material flow and the distance of the spray gun from the work surface. Notice the change in pattern size.
Caution: Even when the turbine unit is off, pressure will remain in the
spray cup. If you pull the trigger back, a stream of fluid will flow. To
prevent accidents, turn the material adjustment screw (#21) clockwise until it
is completely closed. The trigger is now locked in the closed position. You
can also simply aim the gun at a towel and pull the trigger to release any
pressure in the cup.
Note: It is not necessary to empty and clean your spray gun when you
pause between applications. Be sure, however, to clean your spray gun
thoroughly at the end of your work session. It is a bad idea to leave
materials in your spray gun overnight.
SPRAY GUN MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
You do not need to clean your spray gun every time you stop spraying. Either set the spray gun down carefully so as not to tip it over, or hang it by the hook provided on the spray gun. You should, however, clean your spray gun at the end of a work session or at the end of the day. It is not a good idea to leave the material in the spray gun overnight. Also, pay careful attention in keeping the threads on the main gun body clean. Dried material on the threads can cause the parts to bind.
- When you have finished spraying, pour the remainder of your material out of the spray gun cup. Pour in a small amount of cleaning fluid. Use a cleaner that is compatible with the coating you just sprayed. (Water if the product is water-soluble). Shake the spray gun gently. Wait about 30 seconds and spray out the cleaner in the cup. To protect the environment, you can spray the cleaner into a container or into a large rag that you have wadded into a large ball.
- If necessary, remove the fluid nozzle (#3). Use the wrench provided to remove the fluid tip. Rinse with appropriate cleaner.
- To remove the fluid needle assembly, turn the material adjustment screw (#21) all the way counter (anti) clockwise until it comes out of the spray gun. Carefully remove the needle return spring (#20). Pull the needle assembly back towards you and out of the spray gun. Wipe or rinse clean.
- Wipe all exposed areas clean.
- Although they might not need attention every time you spray, you should be aware of two additional important parts of your spray gun. One is the cup gasket (#11) and the gland seal (#26). The cup gasket ensures that the cup is properly sealed to the spray gun body, the cup is properly pressurized, and no fluid leaks from the spray gun cup. Replace if necessary. The gland seal is adjusted by tightening (or loosening) the gland nut (#27). Be sure that the gland nut is not too tight so that it does not allow free movement of the needle assembly. Be sure that this nut is not too loose as to permit fluid to leak around the needle. Normally, this is preset at the factory and should need no adjustment. Replace the gland seal when it becomes impossible to prevent leaking.
- Remove the fan pattern assembly shaft (#7A) by loosening the fan pattern retaining screw (#6). Add gun lubricant to the 3 areas designated by the arrows in the picture below. Once done, reinstall the shaft making sure to align the hole next to the knob with the hole for the fan pattern retaining screw. Reinsert the fan pattern retaining screw, but DO NOT tighten it all the way. Only tighten until it is flush with the top of the gun body.
- Store your spray gun for the next use.
- Spray Gun Recommended Maintenance: Check the cup gasket, gland seal, air cap holes, and nozzle/needle assembly every 50 hours or when necessary. Clean or replace parts as needed.
TROUBLESHOOTING
- A material cup full, of turbine air is supplied to the spray gun. Trigger is pulled and no solution comes out – Reason: Cup not pressurizing. Check
- Air Feed Tube/one-way air valve
- Air Feed Connector
- The cup top gasket is not damaged.
If you think that you are getting too much “overspray”.
Try: Moving the spray gun closer to the work or closing down the fluid
flow. Remember your spray system is designed to be used no more than 8”-10”
away from your substrate. Make sure you are no further than that away when
spraying and you should minimize your overspray. Please feel free to call the
factory if you have any additional questions concerning the cleaning or
operation of your spray system. The factory’s toll-free number is
1-888-900-HVLP (4857). Apollo Sprayers International, Inc.
TWO Year Warranty
The machine and equipment are WARRANTED by APOLLO SPRAYERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. for a total period of TWO YEARS from the ORIGINAL date of purchase by the ORIGINAL purchase. Proof of purchase is to be included and all SHIPPING CHARGES are to be pre-paid. APOLLO SPRAYERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. upon examination of the machine/equipment will replace or repair at their discretion any defects in material or workmanship. Labor will be CHARGED at the current hourly rate, or specified Job Rate.
This WARRANTY does NOT include misuse, damage, neglect, alterations, disassembled equipment or modifications, lack of maintenance, cleaning, water damage to electrical parts, and INCORRECT VOLTAGE CONNECTION. This WARRANTY is in lieu of all other express warranties, any WARRANTY implied by law, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, is excluded to the maximum extent permitted by law and, if not excludable, it is limited to the duration of the express Warranty. No representative or person is authorized to extend this Warranty or to create for APOLLO SPRAYERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. any other liability in connection with the sale of any APOLLO SPRAYERS product. APOLLO SPRAYERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. shall not be liable for any consequential, incidental, or special damages of any kind directly or indirectly resulting from a breach of any express or implied Warranty.
Some states do allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on the length of any Warranty so that the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you; however, to the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, the only rights and remedies shall be to obtain a replacement for any defective product. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State. For warranty repairs inside the United States please call 888-900-4857 or outside the United States call, 760-727- 8300. All repairs must be accompanied by an RMA number from the factory. Please call first before sending any equipment back to the factory for repair. Any equipment returned without a proper RMA number will be refused.
Apollo Sprayers International, Inc.
1030 Joshua Way, Vista, CA 92081
Customer Service: 760-727-6226
Fax: 760-727-9325
Toll Free Sales: (888) 900-HVLP (4857)
www.hvlp.com
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Chromium, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
References
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