Spray pattern adjustment, English, Adjust spray shape – Wagner Flexio 890 Sprayer User Manual

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Spray Pattern Adjustment

Adjust Spray Shape

The spray pattern shape is adjusted by turning

the adjustment ring (iSpray) or air cap ears (Detail

Finish) to either the vertical, horizontal, or diagonal

positions. The positions of the air cap and the

corresponding spray pattern shapes are illustrated

below.
Test each pattern and use whichever pattern is

suitable for your application.

nEVER trigger the nozzle while

adjusting the ears on the air cap.

nEVER point the nozzle at any part of

the body.

Detail Finish

iSpray

Adjustment ring

Air cap ears

Horizontal pattern

=

=

=

Use ‘up and down’

spraying motion

Vertical pattern

=

=

=

 Use ‘side to side’

spraying motion

Diagonal pattern*

=

=

=

Use ‘up and down’ or

‘side to side’ spraying

motion

 Use lower air power /

material flow

 For coating smaller

areas, corners and edges

IMPORTanT: When changing the spray

pattern, make sure the black retaining ring is

not loosened.

*note: The air cap can be set diagonally on the

Detail Finish nozzle only. To achieve a round

pattern with the iSpray nozzle, see the “Adjust

Spray Width” section.

Adjust Spray Width - iSpray only

The spray width lever on the iSpray nozzle

determines the width of the spray pattern.

Spray width lever

Wide

pattern

For coating large surfaces

Use higher air power

Use higher material flow

narrow

(round)

pattern

For coating smaller areas,

corners and edges

Use lower air power

Use lower material flow

Tips:

1. Start with a fan pattern for painting trim work

(1-5” width) and larger surfaces like doors and

walls (>5” width).

2. Adjust Material & Air Flow settings as shown in

chart based on coating, fan pattern width, and

nozzle.

3. Fine tune the Material and Air Power settings to

achieve the best results for your application.

4. Use narrow pattern for detailed work, touch up.
5. Recommended settings for Material and Air

Power may change if the coating is thinned.

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