I.C.T.C. Holdings Corporation 1240 - Manual (Page 3)

HERO Operator’s Manual – Page 2 of 23
CONTENTS
Page
1.
THE HERO HVLP ADVANTAGE 3
2.
GETTING STARTED
2.1 Unpacking Your HERO System 4
2.2 Testing The Turbine 4
2.3 Testing The Variable Speed Control 4
2.4 Connecting The Hose To The Turbine 5
2.5 Connecting The Spray Gun And Test Spray 5
3.
GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 Operating Instructions And Painting Tips 6
3.2 Paint Preparation And Viscosity Chart 6
3.3 Needle, Fluid Tip And Air Cap Selection 7
3.4 Surface Preparation 9
3.5 Operating The Turbine 9
3.6 Spray Gun Terminology 9
3.7 Operating The Spray Gun 10
3.8 Testing Prior To Spraying 11
3.9 Basic Spraying Techniques 12
4.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
4.1 Basic Clean Up 14
4.2 Maintaining Turbine Air Filters 14
4.3 Complete Disassembly And Cleaning Of Spray Gun 15
4.4 Changing The Needle, Fluid Tip And Air Cap 16
4.5 Replacing The Cup Top Gasket 16
4.6 Replacing The Gland Seal 17
5.
TROUBLESHOOTING
5.1 Basic Troubleshooting Chart 18
5.2 Troubleshooting Finish Problems 20
6.
OPTIONS, ACCESSORIES, AND REPLACEMENT PARTS
6.1 Cup-Fed Systems 21
6.2 Volume-Fed Systems With Built-In Compressor 21
6.3 Volume-Fed Systems For Use With Shop Compressors 21
6.4 Needles, Fluid Tips and Air Caps 21
6.5 Gun Extension Wands, Touch-Up Cup Kit and Other Accessories 22
6.6 Replacement Parts and Technical Specifications 22
7. WARRANTY INFORMATION 23