Wagner HIGH PERFORMANCE AIRLESS SPRAYER - Manual (Page 12)

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PRIMING
1. Lay unit back on its handle so inlet valve is facing up.
Fill inlet valve with water or light household oil.
2. Make sure Prime/Spray Knob is in Prime A position
and Pressure Knob is turned to the lowest pressure.
(Counter clockwise) See Figure 11. Turn unit on.
Pressure Control
Knob
PrimeA /Spray B
Knob
Hose Port
Inlet Valve Facing Up
Figure 11 - Prime/Spray Knob
3. Increase pressure half turn.
Figure 12 - Pressure Control Knob
4. Force the inlet valve to open and close by pushing on
it with the eraser end of a pencil or screwdriver, it
should move up and down about 1/16 inch. Continue
until water or oil is sucked into unit. This will assist in
wetting the moving parts and breaking loose any old
paint residue. See Figure 13.
PREPARE TO PRIME
Figure 13 - Opening Inlet Valve
5. Put palm of hand over inlet valve and feel for a slight
suction while increasing the pressure control to the
maximum setting. See Figure 14. If suction is felt go
to step 6. If no suction is felt see Cleaning and
Servicing Outlet Valve. ( Repeat steps 1 through 5 if
necessary.)
6. Turn Pressure Control Knob to minimum pressure
and shut off unit.
7. Return unit to upright position.
Figure 14 - Checking for Suction