Paasche Airbrush GT-PL - Manual (Page 4)

INSTRUCTIONS & PARTS LIST GT-25
Always shut off air
pressure at source and
bleed off all pressure in
paint tank by turning
the knob on the
pressure release valve before
loosening knobs to remove lid.
CLEANING
IMPORTANT: It is very important that
the tank material hose and spray gun be
cleaned as soon as the spray job is
completed.
1. Shut off air tank at air pressure
regulator by turning adjusting screw
counterclockwise.
2. Open pressure release valve to
purge air from tank.
3. Completely cover spray gun nozzle
with a soft rag and with air lines
pressurized, pull trigger of the gun.
This will force paint remaining in the
material hose back into the tank.
4. Remove tank lid and pour any
remaining paint back into original
containers for future use.
5. Using a clean, dry cloth, wipe inside
area of tank clean.
Operation (Cont.)
Maintenance
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Never use this
paint tank with
materials which contain
trichloroethane, chlorinated
hydrocarbons, nitrohydrocarbons,
esters, amines, or organic
compounds. These materials will
damage the gasket between the paint
tank and lid. A damaged gasket may
cause injury and will reduce the
efficiency of the paint tank.
6. Pour about 1/2 gallon of paint solvent
into the tank. Use the correct type of
solvent for the paint being used:
mineral spirits for oil base paint,
lacquer thinner for lacquer base
paints, warm soap water for Latex,
etc.
7. Clamp lid onto tank and proceed to
spray the proper solvent through
spray gun and hose.
8. Following steps 1 through 9 in this
section, remove all thinner from
hose.
9. Clean lip of tank groove of paint tank
lid, and gasket.
CLEANING THE SAFETy vALvE
Remove the safety valve and clean port
(orifice) periodically. Accumulations of
paint in the port can prevent proper valve
action. Do not disassemble valve or
change settings.
This component
has been factory
calibrated and sealed. Do not attempt
to disassemble safety valve or alter
calibration.
ROUTINE
Periodically inspect the tank for leaks
around the paint tank lid. If leakage
occurs, remove the paint tank lid and
clean lip of tank and groove in tank lid.
Replace gasket.
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