TITAN RX-APEX Airless Spray Gun Instruction Manual

AIRLESS SPRAY GUN
OPERATING MANUAL

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

| Be safety-conscious! All local and national regulations governing ventilation, fire prevention, and operation must be observed.
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| HAZARD: INJECTION INJURY
A high-pressure stream produced by this equipment can pierce the skin and underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and possible
amputation. See a physician immediately.
DO NOT TREAT AN INJECTION INJURY AS A SIMPLE CUT! The injection can lead to amputation. See a physician immediately. Inform the physician of the type of coating material or cleaning agent with which the injury was caused.
The maximum operating range of the spray gun is 34.5 MPa / 5000 PSI fluid pressure.

• NEVER aim the gun at any part of the body.
• NEVER allow any part of the body to touch the fluid stream. DO NOT allow the body to touch a leak in the fluid hose.
• NEVER put your hand in front of the gun. Gloves will not provide protection against an injection injury.
• Never point the spray gun at anyone else.
•  ALWAYS lock the gun trigger, shut the pump off, and release all pressure before servicing, cleaning the tip or guard, changing the tip, or leaving it unattended. Pressure will not be released by turning off the motor. The PRIME/SPRAY valve must be turned to PRIME to relieve the pressure. Refer to the Pressure Relief Pressure described in the pump manual.
• ALWAYS keep the tip guard in place while spraying. The tip guard provides some protection but is mainly a warning device.
• ALWAYS remove the spray tip before flushing or cleaning the system.
• The paint hose can develop leaks from wear, kinking, and abuse. A leak can inject material into the skin. Inspect the hose before each use.
• NEVER use a spray gun without a trigger lock and trigger guard in place and in good working order.
• All accessories must be rated at or above the maximum operating pressure range of the airless sprayer. This includes spray tips, extensions, and hoses.
  **| HAZARD: EXPLOSION HAZARD DUE TO INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS** Will causes severe injury or property damage.
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• Do not use materials containing bleach or chlorine.
• Do not use halogenated hydrocarbon solvents such as bleach, mildewcide, methylene chloride, and 1,1,1 – trichloroethane. They are not compatible with aluminum.
• Contact your coating material supplier about the compatibility of the material with aluminum.
  **| HAZARD: GENERAL**
  This product can cause severe injury or property damage.
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• Never spray near sources of ignition; e.g. open flames, cigarettes — also cigars and pipes are sources of ignition —, sparks, hot wires, hot surfaces, etc.
• Wear respiratory equipment when spraying. The operator must be provided with a protective mask. In order to prevent work-related illness, the manufacturer’s regulations for the materials, solvents, and cleaning agents used must be observed when preparing, working with, and cleaning the unit. Protective clothing, gloves, eyewear, and, in certain cases, protective skin cream are necessary to protect the skin.
• Follow the coating material and solvent manufacturer’s warnings and instructions.
• Extraction equipment should be installed by the user in accordance with local regulations.
• The objects being sprayed must be grounded/earthed.
• Before each use, check all hoses for cuts, leaks, abrasion, or bulging of cover. Check for damage or movement of couplings. Immediately replace the hose if any of these conditions exist. Never repair a paint hose. Replace it with another grounded high-pressure hose.
• Pulling the trigger causes a recoil force to the hand that is holding the spray gun. The recoil force of the spray gun is particularly powerful when the tip has been removed and high pressure has been set on the airless high-pressure pump. Therefore, when cleaning without a tip set the pressure control valve to the lowest pressure.
• Use only manufacturer-authorized parts. The user assumes all risks and liabilities when using parts that do not meet the minimum specifications and safety devices of the spray gun manufacturer.

X MARKING:
The spray gun corresponds with EX II 2G X and is, in accordance with Directive 2014/34/EU, suitable for use in explosion-hazardous areas—as of type Zone 1. Under certain circumstances, the unit itself may cause the Zone 1 condition to be in effect.
Any static-electricity discharge from the spray gun is to be diverted to the grounded high-pressure pump via the conductive high-pressure hose as stipulated.
The maximum surface temperature corresponds to the permissible material temperature. This and the permissible ambient temperature can be found in the Technical Data.
To avoid the generation of machine sparks, prevent impact stresses and any work on the unit with tools in the explosion-hazardous area.

RESIDUAL RISKS
Residual risks are risks, which cannot be excluded, even when equipment is used for the intended purpose.
In such cases, the applicable areas of the actual residual risks will be pointed out using warning and/or prohibition signs.

Risk| Source / Cause| Impact| Preventative measures| Can occur during:
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Injection injury| Atomized, high-pressure stream of fluid| Severe injury or amputation| NEVER aim the gun at any part of the body| Setup, Operation
Explosion or fire| Static electricity or sparks| Severe injury| Use a well- ventilated area Ground the spray gun| Operation
Hazardous vapors| Hazardous vapors from spray material| Severe injury| Use a well-ventilated area Use a mask| Operation
**| CALIFORNIA PROP 65 WARNING
Go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
WARNING:** This product can expose you to chemicals, including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
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TECHNICAL DATA

1.5 lb (0.68 kg) (non-filtered)

• Measurement location: 1.5 ft (0.5 m) away from the coating surface, 1.5 ft (0.5 m) behind the spray gun, spray pressure 34,5 MPa, tip size 0.019.

INTRODUCTION

This airless spray gun is to be used for the high-pressure atomization of liquid coating materials.

USING THE GUN TRIGGER LOCK
Always engage the gun’s trigger lock when the gun is not in use.

1. To lock the trigger, flip the trigger lockdown until it stops in place behind the trigger.
2. To unlock the trigger, flip the trigger lock up until it snaps into place on the gun handle.

ADJUSTABLE GRIP

This spray gun comes standard with two different grips: a medium grip and an adjustable grip. A small grip and full grip is available for separate purchase. At the time of purchase, the spray gun is equipped with an adjustable grip.

• To adjust the adjustable grip, turn the dials on the grip to widen (counterclockwise) or narrow (clockwise) the grip. You may need to experiment with the settings in order to find your unique comfort zone.

CHANGING THE GRIP

Follow the steps below to change out the adjustable grip to the medium grip.

****| Never attempt to change the grip while the gun is in use. Make sure the sprayer is depressurized and completely shut down.
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1. Lock the spray gun (flip trigger lock [1] down) in order to expose the hole (2) in the gun manifold.
2. To remove the adjustable grip, turn the adjustment wheels all the way out (counterclockwise) so that the entire grip comes off the gun.
3. Loosen (but do not remove) screw (3) so that the nut on the other side of the handle is removed. Do not lose the nut.
4. Insert the spare screw (4) included with the spray gun into the hole exposed in the previous step.
5. Place the new grip over the rear of the gun manifold. Tighten the screws on the gun handle (3, 4). Do not overtighten.

SETUP

****| Never attempt to assemble, change, or clean the gun, tip, or tip guard without first relieving pressure from the spray system. Follow
the “Pressure Relief Procedure” in the sprayer’s Owner’s Manual.
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| Always use a tip safety guard for added protection against injection.
Beware that the guard alone will not prevent injection. Never cut off tip guard! Always engage the gun trigger lock when the gun is not in use. Before servicing equipment, consult Owner’s Manuals and follow all warnings.

1. Set up the sprayer. Refer to the instructions in the sprayer’s Owner’s Manual.
2. Attach a grounded, airless spray hose to the material inlet on the gun. Using two wrenches (one on the gun and one on the hose), tighten securely.
3. With the tip and tip guard off the gun, start the sprayer. Flush and prepare the spray system according to the sprayer’s Owner’s Manual. Inspect the spray system to make sure that all fittings are secure and that there are no leaks.
4. Perform the “Pressure Relief Procedure” described in the sprayer’s Owner’s Manual.
5. Using the end of the spray tip (5), insert the tip seal (3) and seal (4) into the back of the tip guard (2). Press in for a final adjustment.
6. Insert the tip (1) into the slot on the tip guard.
7. Thread the tip guard onto the gun. Position the tip guard in the desired spraying position, then tighten securely.

****| The arrow on the tip handle should be pointing in the forward direction for spraying.
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OPERATION

1. Make sure the arrow on the tip handle is pointing in the forward direction for spraying.
2. Start the sprayer. Refer to the instructions in the sprayer’s Owner’s Manual.
3. Adjust the fluid pressure on the sprayer until the spray is completely atomized. Always spray at the lowest pressure necessary to get the desired results.
   ****| The spray tip determines the size of the spray pattern and coverage.
   When more coverage is needed, use a larger tip instead of increasing fluid pressure.
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4. To clear a clogged tip:
   a. Rotate the tip 180º so that the arrow on the tip handle is pointing opposite the spray direction.
   b. Trigger the gun once so that the pressure can blow the clog out.

CHANGING A TIP
Tips can be removed and replaced easily without disassembling the gun.

****| Never attempt to change or clean the tip or tip guard without first performing the “Pressure Relief Procedure.”
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1. Perform the “Pressure Relief Procedure” described in the sprayer’s Owner’s Manual.
2. Remove the tip from the slot on the tip guard.
3. Insert the new tip into the slot on the tip guard. The arrow on the tip handle should be pointing in the forward direction for spraying.

REMOVING THE SEAL AND TIP SEAL

1. Remove the tip (1) from the tip guard (2).
2. Insert the tip handle through the front of the tip guard.
3. Push the tip seal (3) and tip seal retainer (4) out through the back of the tip guard.

IDENTIFYING TIP SIZES
To identify tip sizes, use the following formula. A “517” tip size will be used in this example.
The first digit multiplied by two represents the size of the spray pattern when spraying 12” away from the work surface:  5 x 2 = 10” spray pattern
The second two digits represent the diameter of the orifice on the tip: 17 = .017” orifice

****| Worn spray tips will adversely affect the spray pattern and result in reduced production, poor finish, and wasted material. Replace worn tips immediately.
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CLEANUP

Maintaining a clean gun and spray tip is important to ensure trouble-free operation. Flush the gun and spray tip after each use and store in a dry location. Do not leave the gun or any of its parts in water or solvents.

| Refer to the sprayer’s instruction manual for detailed cleanup instructions.
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| Special cleanup instructions for use with flammable solvents:
• Always flush spray gun preferably outside and at least one hose length from the spray pump.
• If collecting flushed solvents in a one-gallon metal container, place it into an empty five-gallon container, then flush solvents.
• Area must be free of flammable vapors.
• Follow all cleanup instructions.

Attention

| The sprayer, hose, and gun should be cleaned thoroughly after daily use. Failure to do so permits material to cake, seriously affecting the performance of the unit.
| Always spray at the lowest possible pressure when the tip and tip guard has been removed. To clean the airless gun, hose, and spray
device, use only water or a suitable solvent. Static electricity buildup may result in a fire or explosion in the presence of flammable vapors. Hold the gun firmly against a metal container while flushing.

CLEANING THE FILTER

****| Follow these steps if your spray gun is equipped with a filter. If you have the version without a filter, disregard these instructions.
The gun filter should be cleaned after every use.
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1. Perform the “Pressure Relief Procedure” described in the sprayer’s Owner’s Manual. Make sure the spray gun is locked.
2. Grip the nut (1) just above the swivel with an adjustable wrench.
3. Grip the flats on the fluid tube (2) with a second adjustable wrench.
4. While keeping the fluid tube (2) secure, loosen the nut (1) and remove the filter housing (3).
5. Slide the old filter (4) out of the fluid tube (5). Clean or replace with a new filter.
6. Install a new or cleaned filter by inserting the tapered end into the fluid tube.
7. Replace the filter housing. Grip the flats (2) on the fluid tube with one adjustable wrench, and tighten the nut (1) with the second wrench.

FILTER CHART

Red
89959| Base coat enamels, primer enamels, fillers, marking paints, textured enamels| Fine| Yellow
89958| Emulsions, latex paints, acrylic paints| Medium| White
89957| Filler paints, large area surfaces| Coarse| Green

WARRANTY

Titan Tool, Inc., (“Titan”) warrants that at the time of delivery to the original purchaser for use (“End User”), the equipment covered by this warranty is free from defects in material and workmanship. With the exception of any special, limited, or extended warranty published by Titan, Titan’s obligation under this warranty is limited to replacing or repairing without charge those parts which, to Titan’s reasonable satisfaction, are shown to be defective within twelve (12) months after the sale to the End User. This warranty applies only when the unit is installed and operated in accordance with the recommendations and instructions of Titan.
This warranty does not apply in the case of damage or wear caused by abrasion, corrosion or misuse, negligence, accident, faulty installation, the substitution of non-Titan component parts, or tampering with the unit in a manner to impair normal operation.
Defective parts are to be returned to an authorized Titan sales/service outlet. All transportation charges, including a return to the factory, if necessary, are to be borne and prepaid by the End User. Repaired or replaced equipment will be returned to the End User transportation prepaid.
THERE IS NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY. TITAN HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHICH CAN NOT BE DISCLAIMED IS LIMITED TO THE TIME PERIOD SPECIFIED IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY. IN NO CASE SHALL TITAN’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE. LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES UNDER ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES IS EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
TITAN MAKES NO WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO ACCESSORIES, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, OR COMPONENTS SOLD BUT NOT MANUFACTURED BY TITAN. THOSE ITEMS SOLD, BUT NOT MANUFACTURED BY TITAN (SUCH AS GAS ENGINES, SWITCHES, HOSES, ETC.) ARE SUBJECT TO THE WARRANTY, IF ANY, OF THEIR MANUFACTURER. TITAN WILL PROVIDE THE PURCHASER WITH REASONABLE ASSISTANCE IN MAKING ANY CLAIM FOR BREACH OF THESE WARRANTIES.

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PARTS LIST

MODEL 0538106

PARTS LIST
MODEL 0538108

EU Declaration of conformity
We declare under sole responsibility that this product conforms to the following relevant stipulations: 2006/42/EC, 2014/34/EU, 2011/65/EU
Applied harmonized norms:
EN ISO 12100, EN 1953, EN ISO 80079-36, EX II 2G X
The EU declaration of conformity is enclosed with the product.
If required, it can be re-ordered using order number 2394427.

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References

• P65warnings.ca.gov
• P65Warnings.ca.gov
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