PHALANX PCX49 Electric Spray Paint Gun Instruction Manual

PHALANX PCX49 Electric Spray Paint Gun

SAFETY GULDELINE – DEFINITIONS

• It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.
• Danger! Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
• Warning! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
• Caution! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
• Notice! Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in propertydamage.

The following are explanations of important safety hazard pictorials in this manual.

• Read and understand the instruction manual.
• Fire hazard.
• Explosion hazard.
• Respiratory hazard
• Electric shock hazard.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 the proper usage of the equipment.

• This product is intended for household use only.
• Warning! Fire or explosion hazard. Solvent and spray material fumes can explode or ignite. Severe injury or property damage can occur.

To avoid these risks, take the following preventions

• Exhaust and fresh air introduction must be provided to keep the air within the spray are free from accumulation of flammable vapors.
• Avoid all ignition sources such as static electricity sparks, open flames, pilot lights, hot objects, lit tobacco products, and sparks from connecting and disconnecting power cords or working light switches.
• Fire extinguisher equipment shall be present and working.
• Keep area clean and free of paint or solvent containers, rags, and other flammable material
• Follow the material and solvent manufacturer’s safety precautions and warnings.
• Do not spray flammable or combustible materials near an open flame or sources of ignition such as lit tobacco products, motors, and electrical equipment.
• Know the contents of the spray materials and their cleaning solvents. Read all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and container labels provided with the spray materials and solvents. Follow the spray material and solvent manufacturer’s safety instructions.
• Do not smoke in spray area.
• Do not use materials with a flashpoint below 21 C (70 F). Flashpoint is the temperature (see coating supplies). Flashpoint is the temperature that a liquid can produce enough vapors to ignite.

Warning! Explosion hazard due to incompatible materials. Severe injury or property damage can occur.

To avoid these risks, take the following preventions

• Do not use bleach.
• Do not use halogenated hydrocarbon solvents such as methylene chloride and 1,1,1 – trichloroethane. They are not compatible with aluminum and may cause an explosion. If you are unsure of a material’s compatibility with aluminum, contact your coating supplier.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

Warning! Hazardous vapors. Spray materials, solvents, and other materials can be harmful if in?ale? or come in contact with the body. Vapors can cause severe nausea, fainting, or poisoning.

To avoid these risks, take the following preventions

• Use a respirator or mask if vapors can be inhaled. Read all instructions supplied with the mask to be sure it will provide the necessary protection.
• Wear protective eyewear.
• Wear protective clothing as required by coating manufacturer.

Warning! Electric shock hazard. May cause severe injury.

To avoid these risks, take the following preventions

• Keep electrical cord plug and sprayer trigger free from spray material and other liquids. Never hold cord at plug connections to support cord. Failure to observe may result in an electrical shock
• Never immerse electrical parts in water or any other liquid. Wipe the exterior of the sprayer with a damp cloth for cleaning. Always make sure the sprayer is unplugged before taking it apart for cleaning.
• Do not expose unit to rain or wet conditions.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the unit or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
• Replace damaged cords immediately.

warning! To Reduce the risk of severe injury or property damage, take the following preventions

• Do not aim the gun at, or spray any person, including self, or animal.
• Do not spray outdoors on windy days
• Wear protective clothing to keep spray material off skin and hair.
• Hose may become hot and cause skin burn.
• Follow all appropriate local, state, and national codes governing ventilation, fire prevention, and operation.
• Always use appropriate gloves, eye protection and a respirator or mask when spraying, thinning, mixing, pouring, or cleaning.
• Do not operate or spray near children. Keep children away from equipment at all times. Keep sprayer out of the reach of children.
• Do not overreach or stand on an unstable support. Keep effective footing and balance at all times.
• Stay alert and watch what you are doing. Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Read all instructions and safety precautions for equipment and spray material before operating any equipment.
• Hearing protection is recommended for extended use.

ELECTRIAL SAFETY
This tool is double insulated therefore no earth wire is required. Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorized Service Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
• When using the tool outdoors, only use extension cables intended for outdoor use. A suitable rated extension cable of up to 30 meters can be used without loss of power
• Electric safety can be further improved by using a high sensitivity.

ELECTRIAL SAFETY
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. If an extension cord is to be used outdoors, it must be marked with the suffix W-A after the cord type designation. For example, a designation of SJTW-A would indicate that the cord would be appropriate for outdoor use.
For proper size cords see chart guide for extension cord usage.

PCX49 TECHNICAL DAT

COMPONENTS

Part List

WARNING

• Warning! Be sure to use appropriate protective gear and unplug unit.
• Warning! Make sure area is well ventilated and free of flammable vapors .
• Never point the spray gun at any part of the body.

HOW TO USE

1. Unscrew the paint container from the spray gun.
2. Adjust the suction tube to a pro per direction, not have to refill the container as often.
   • If you are going to be spraying in an upward direction, the angled end of the pickup tube should be pointing toward the rear of the gun as below left photo shown.
   • If you are going to be spraying in a downward direction, the angled end of the pickup tube should be pointing toward the front of gun as below right photo shown.
3. Material preparation

Liquid material preparation Tip
Make sure the type of material you use can be cleaned with either mineral spirits or paint thinner (for oil-based paints) or a warm water and soap solution (for water soluble paints like latex). Use drop cloths during pouring, mixing, and viscosity testing of materials to be sprayed to protect your floors and anything else in the spraying area that you wish to remain untouched.
The liquid being sprayed may need to be thinned /diluted before starting. When thinning, use the proper liquid thinner recommended on the container by the material Manufacturer.

Warning! Do not use materials with a flashpoint below than 21 ‘C (70’F).
A viscosity test cup is provided to determine the “runout time” of the material being used.

Warning! Some spray materials contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. To reduce your exposure, wear appropriate safety equipment such as face masks, gloves, and other appropriate protective equipment. Please review and follow the safety precautions on the paint container.

• Before measuring for the proper viscosity, stir the material thoroughly.

• Dip the viscosity cup into the material being sprayed and fill the cup completely.

• With the cup held over the material container, measure the amount of time it takes for the stream of material flowing out to “break” or stop being a constant stream out of the bottom of the cup (80 seconds or less). This is the “runout time”. Refer to the thinning table below for information on the thinning required for different materials. If material needs thinning, add the appropriate liquid thinning material recommended by the manufacturer.

• It is possible to spray latex paint with this unit, however, the required thinning may exceed material manufacturer’s recommendation. Thin latex paint so that it runs through viscosity cup within 80 seconds. The operator should consider the type of application and final location of the project when spraying a material that requires more than 80 seconds to run through the viscosity cup.

Thinning Table

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| Material| RunoutTime
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Oil Enamel| 25-40
Oil based primer| 30-45
Oil stain| No thinning required
Clear sealer| No thinning required
Polyurethane| No thinning required
Varnish| 20-50
Lacquer sanding sealer| 25-35
Lacquer| 25-35
Automotive finishes| 20-40
Latex paint| Follow manufacture’s

recommendations

1. Pour material into container, make sure not to exceed 1200ml.
2. Connect the spray gun body to the motor
   • Hold the spray gun by hand, align the slot on the spray gun with the slot on the motor, and then insert it (as shown in the figure).
   • Hold the motor handle by hand and rotate the right hand 90 ‘clockwise.
   • When the gun is parallel to the main engine, it is locked.
3. Pick your nozzle.
   Select right size of nozzle based upon the material you are going to use and the surface targeting finishing. The small size of nozzle reflected to finer coating. Dilute material if needed for better quality of the coating

varnish, dyes

| Table, chair, bicycle, shutter, cabinets, wooden

toy, model

2.0| Polyurethane, chalk and milk type paint| Railings, multi-frame window frames, heating pipes, boats, yard furniture, garage doors,

metal garden fences.

1. Adjust the material adjustment knob to meet your requirements.
   • Adjust the screw to left to decrease paint volume, low er pa int thickness
   • Adjust the screw to right to increase pa int volume, increase paint thickness
2. Adjust your spray pattern.
   • The spray pattern shape is adjusted by turning the ears of the air cap to either the vert ical, horizontal, or diagonal posit ion. The position of the air cap and the corresponding spray pattern shape are shown below.
3. Turn on the power switch and press the trigger to spray paint.

HOW TO SPRAY PROPERL

• Spray parallel to the surface with smooth passes at a consistent speed as shown below, doing this will avoid irregularities in the finish.
• Always apply a thin coat of material on the first pass and allow to dry before applying a second, slightly heavier coat.
• Keep stroke smooth and at an even speed.
• Always spray area from a minimum of 50mm (2 inches) to a maximum of 300mm (12 inches) depending on the spray pattern size desired. To get an even spray distribution. Always keep your arm at the same distance from the surface you are spraying and avoid flex wrist while spraying

A commonly used method for spraying a large surface is the “crisscross” pattern. This is done by spraying in horizontal strips and then crossing over these strips with vertical strips. Avoid spraying too heavily in any one area. Several lighter coats are better than one heavy coat which can lead to running and dripping. Remember that the flow control knob regulates the amount of liquid that can be sprayed.

Surface Preparation
All objects to be sprayed should be thoroughly cleaned before spraying material on them. Areas not to be sprayed may, in certain cases, need to be masked or covered.

Spray Area Preparation
The spray area must be clean and free of dust in order to avoid blowing dust onto your freshly sprayed surface.

Proper Spraying Technique
II is advisable to practice on a piece of scrap wood or cardboard before beginning on your intended workpiece.
Never trying spray material which viscosity higher than the spray gun can withstand, PCX49 viscosity spec at MAXB0-DINs

HOW TO CLEAN

1. Unplug your paint sprayer.
2. Remove the motor.
   • Hold the spray gun with your hand.
   • At the same time, hold the motor handle by hand and rotate it 90 ° counterclockwise.
   • Pull out to remove the motor from the spray gun.
3. Clean it thoroughly.
   • When cleaning, use the appropriate cleaning solution (warm, soapy water for latex materials; mineral sprits for oil-based material)

Special cleanup instruction for use with flammable solvents (must have a flashpoint above 70 (21°C)

• Always flush spray gun outside
• Area must be free of flammable vapors
• Cleaning area must be well-ventilated
• Do not submerge power unit
  • Unplug tool and trigger the spray gun so that the material inside the spray gun flows back to container.
  • Unscrew the container. Empty any remaining material back into the material container.
  • Pour a small amount of the appropriate cleaning solution into the container. Clean container and pickup tube and properly dispose of cleaning solution. Refill the container with NEW cleaning solution.
  • Attach the container to the gun, plug in the cord.
  • Spray the solution through the gun for 2 or 3 seconds in a safe area.
  • Wipe the exterior of the cup and gun until clean.
  • Unscrew tip collar, air cap, Nozzle, pickup tube.
  • Clean the container, pickup tube, air cap, tip collar and nozzle with a cleaning brush and appropriate cleaning solution.
  • IMPORTANT: Never clean nozzle or air holes in the spray gun with sharp metal objects. Do not use solvents or lubricants containing silicone.
  • Twist and separate the spray gun from the handle. Clean the rear of the spray gun (a) with the appropriate cleaning solution. Use a thin layer of petroleum jelly to lubricate the O-ring (b).
  • Dry all parts thoroughly.
  • Place a drop of household oil into the inside of the sprayer from the hole for assembling the spray tip.

Reassemble spray gun
The nozzle can only be assembled in vertical direction to make the notch of the nozzle align with the hole on spray unit.

MAINTENANCE

Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the power unit. Never let any liquid get inside the power unit; never immerse any part of the power unit into a liquid.
Important! To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment (other than those listed in this manual) should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service personnel, always using identical replacement parts.

STORAGE
Make sure unit is clean and dry before storing. Store unit indoors in a dry location, to prevent damage, wrap the electrical cord so that it is not crimped during storage.

ACCESSORIES
Recommended accessories for use with your product are available from your local dealer or authorized service center

warning: The use of any accessory not recommended for use with this product could be hazardous.

TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLE! MATERIAL RUNS OR DRIPS .

WHAT’S WRONG?| WHAT TO DO …
Spraying too much material.| knob.
Spraying too slowly.| Increase speed of application.
Spraying too close.| Increase distance from surface.
Viscosity too thin.| Check dilution recommendation.
TROUBLE! MATERIAL DRIPS FROM NOZZLE
WHAT’S WRONG?| WHAT TO DO…
Nozzle loose| Screw nozzle tight
Nozzle breaks| Change
Material accumulated /clog inside nozzle| Clean
TROUBLE! TOO MUCH OVER SPRAY.
WHAT’S WRONG?| WHAT TO DO…
Sprayer too far from surface.| Reduce distance to surface.
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Too much material being sprayed.                               Reduce paint flow by turning flow control knob
TROUBLE! LITTLE OR NO MATERIAL BEING RELEASED.
WHAT’S WRONG?| WHAT TO DO…
Spray nozzle/tip clogged.| Clean nozzles.
Pickup tube loose or clogged.| Check tube.
Canister loose| Screw canister tightly in place
Air hose split or disconnected| Check air hose
Flow control knob setting too low.| Increase flow control setting
Air inlet blocked| Clean or change air filter
Material too thick.| Thin material per manufacturer recommendation.
TROUBLE! MATERIAL BEING SPRAYED IS SPLATTERING

WHAT’S WRONG?| WHAT TO DO…
Viscosity of material is too high.| Thin material per manufacturer recommendation.
TROUBLE! ATOMIZATION IS TOO COARSE
WHAT’S WRONG?| WHAT TO DO…
Viscosity of material too high.| Thin material per manufacturer recommendation.
Flow control knob setting too high| Decrease flow control setting
Material accumulated /clog inside nozzle| Clean
Air inlet blocked| Clean or change air filter
Container loose| Screw container tightly in place
TROUBLE! SPRAYER PULSATES.
WHAT’S WRONG?| WHAT TO DO…
Air filter clogged| Clean or change air filter
Material in container almost empty.| Refill container.
Container loose| Screw container tightly in place
TROUBLE! SPRAY MATERIAL DOES NOT COVER PROPERLY
WHAT’S WRONG?| WHAT TO DO…
Flow control knob setting too low.| Increase flow control setting
Clearance to target area too large| Reduce spray distance
Too few spray paths sprayed over target area| Apply more spray paths sprayed over target area
Viscosity of material too high.| Thin material per manufacturer recommendation.

Have you tried the recommendations above and are still having problems? In the United States, to contact to a customer service representative, mail our Technical Service at service phalanxtoo/s.com24/7. We will get back to you within 24 hours.

GUARANTEE
This tool is guaranteed for 1 years from the date of purchase, if bought in store, delivered or if bought online. You may only make a claim under this guarantee upon presentation of your sales receipt or purchase invoice. Please keep your proof of purchase in a safe place. This guarantee covers product failures and malfunctions provide PHALANX power tool was used for the purpose for which it is intended and subject to installation, cleaning, care and maintenance in accordance with standard practice and with the information contained above and in the user manual. This guarantee does not cover defects and damages caused by or resulting from

• Normal wear and tear
• Overload, misuse or neglect
• Repairs attempted by anyone other than an authorized agent Cosmetic damage
• Damage caused by foreign object, substance or accident Accidental damage or modification
• Failure to follow manufacture’s guidelines

The product is designed for home usage only. If used for commercial or rental purposes. This warranty applies only for 30 days from the date of purchase.

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