Sealey AB933 Instructions Manual

KEEP AIR BRUSHPARALLEL TO SURFACESURFACESTARTHEREpRESSTRIggERHERERELEASETRIggERHEREFOLLOwTHROUgHkEEp MOTIONSTEADy5. CLEANING & MAINTENANCE6. TROUBLESHOOTING01284 75750001284 703534 sales@sealey.co.ukSole UK DistributorSealey Group,Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.www.sealey.co.ukNOTE: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specificationsand component parts without prior notice.IMPORTANT: No liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product.WARRANTY: guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which will be required for any claim.INFORMATION: For a copy of our catalogue and latest promotions call us on 01284 757525 and leave your fullname, address and postcode.4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. DO NOT SpRAy NEAR NAkED FLAMES.4.1. Mask the area which is NOT to be painted.4.2. Ensure the object to be painted is free from dust, grease and the surface has been prepared.4.3. After mixing and thinning the paint, as instructed by the paint manufacturer, fill the paint cup (Fig.1.1) justover half full.Note: Mix thoroughly, making sure that the paint is free from lumps. It may be necessary to strain the paintfirst.4.4. Turn the air ON and test your spray on a test panel to get the “feel” of your air brush. Holding the air brushabout 6 inches from the surface press the trigger (Fig.1.2) down and gradually draw back moving the airbrush at a steady rate, parallel to the surface, (Fig.2). For the best result start the motion beforepressing the trigger and a follow through motion after releasing the trigger, (Fig.3).4.5. Make any necessary spray adjustments. The paint spray pattern can be adjusted by turning the airadjusting screw (Fig.1.3). The air adjusting screw is fully closed when it has been turned clockwise to thestop point. The volume of paint dispensed can be adjusted by varying the backward movement of thetrigger (Fig.1.2) and can be pre-set using the micro adjust screw (Fig.1.4).4.6. Apply paint in accordance with the paint manufacturers guidelines. Continue with this method until thedesired coverage is reached. DO NOT spray too heavily.Note: when using quick drying paints, it is advisable to clean or immerse the fluid end of the air brush in acompatible solvent between sprays.Fig.12134Fig.2 Fig.3The air brush should be thoroughly cleaned immediately after each operation.5.1. Empty the paint cup and flush with a suitable solvent.5.1.1. Fill the paint cup half full of a compatible solvent.5.1.2. Spray the solvent into a suitable container, this will clean the needle and nozzle assembly. Hold a softcloth over the needle cap and spray again, this will force air and the compatible solvent back through theair brush and clean the internal moving parts.5.2. Should the air brush become clogged with paint, dismantle the air brush and clean thecomponent parts as follows: (Note: Numbers in brackets refer to item numbers on the parts diagram).5.2.1. Turn off the air and disconnect the air hose from the air brush. WARNING! The fluid needle has a long sharp point and great care should be exercised when handling it.5.2.2. Unscrew the adjusting screw (24) and the needle locking nut (19) within the adjusting handle, unscrewthe adjusting handle (21) and carefully slide off the needle.5.2.3. Remove the needle locking guide (15) and spring (16) and carefully withdraw the fluid needle (20) andplace it somewhere safe to avoid bending it or damaging the sharp point.5.2.4. Unscrew the needle cap (1) from the nozzle cap (2).5.2.5. Loosen the nozzle assembly (3) with the spanner provided and unscrew it. If the nozzle needs to besoaked in solvent remove the O-ring (4) as it may be damaged by the solvent.5.2.6. Unscrew the air cap body (5) and remove O-ring (6).5.2.7. The trigger (9) and lever guide (11) will be loose once the needle has been removed, take care tonote the correct position for the lever guide as the air brush will not operate properly if this guide is notthe correct way round.5.2.8. To remove the needle guide (13), remove screw (39) and undo the stopper (14), the needle guide canthen be removed.5.2.9. Any components with dried paint on them should be cleaned with a solvent suitable for the paint lastused and may need to be soaked for a while before the paint will come off. Take great care not to bendthe needle when cleaning it and avoid the sharp point.5.2.10. The air inlet valve (25 to 34) and the fluid adjusting valve (35 to 38) assemblies can be removed andcleaned without having to dismantle the main air brush, refer to parts diagram for order of assembly5.3. Reassemble the cleaned air brush in the reverse order.Check the condition of any O-rings and replace if damaged.Take care refitting the fluid needle, DO NOT force or overtighten as this may damage the seat or theneedle.AB933 Issue No: 1 - 02/04/08AB933 Issue No: 1 - 02/04/08THE pROBLEM THE CAUSE THE SOLUTIONpaint Runs. Too much paint applied.Moving air brush too slowly along workpiece.press trigger lightly.Move at a faster speed.grainy Spray. paint too thick.Dried paint deposits on tip, needle or regulator.Thin paint.Clean air brush,as described above.paint Splattering. Needle snapping back into tip. Release needle gently.Curved Stroke. Air brush not being kept parallel to work. keep air brush parallel to the work,unless curved stroke is desired.paint Spitting. Needle snapping back into tip.paint too thick.Release needle gently.Thin paint.Restricted Spray. Air adjusting valve screwed in too tight.paint tube in pot clogged.Loosen the air adjusting valveto obtain the correct spray.Clean as described above.Bubbles in paint Cup. Air adjusting valve out too far.paint tube in pot clogged.Adjust air valve to eliminate bubbles.Clean as described above.Erratic Spray. Fluid needle bent or paint deposits on needle. Replace needle or clean as required.emailWeb

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