Grizzly T23092 - Manual (Page 11)

Model t23092 high-pressure spray gun -10 -
section 6: maintenance
to reduce the risk of injuries from
compressed air explosion, always
disconnect the air line before per-
forming maintenance or service.
cleaning
properly cleaning the spray gun helps to
ensure good spraying results and long gun
life. Always thoroughly clean the spray gun
after each use.
to clean the spray gun:
1. spray a small amount of cleaning sol-
vent through the gun.
note: Check with local laws regarding
this practice. If you are spraying on a
regular basis, spraying solvents into
the air may be illegal. A cabinet style
spray gun cleaner may be required.
2. disConneCt sprAy gun FroM
Air!
3. remove the cup and cup lid, then
disassemble the gun by unscrewing
the fluid control knob and removing the
spring and needle (see
figure 13).
figure 13. spray gun disassembled for
cleaning.
Atomizing
Cap needle
Cup Lid
Assembly
Fluid Control
Knob
Fluid nozzle
4. unscrew the atomizing cap with your
fingers, then remove the fluid nozzle
with a wrench. the fully disassembled
gun should look like
figure 13.
eXplosion hazard! chlorinated
solvents like 1,1,1-tricloroethane
and methylene chloride (methyl
chloride) can chemically react with
aluminum and may explode. many
parts in spray guns are made of alu-
minum. read solvent label carefully
before using solvent.