Connecting Pressurized Hose
1�
Connect pressurized paint or coating supply
hose to bottom threaded fitting of pressure
fluid hose connector by wrench tightening
with two wrenches in the locations
shown below�
Disconnecting Pressurized Hose
1�
Release Pressure from paint or coatings
supply hose�
2�
Disconnect pressurized paint or coating
supply hose from bottom threaded fitting of
the pressure fluid hose connector by wrench
loosening with two wrenches in the locations
shown below�
Note: Use of a shut off valve is recommended
(sold separately: 3M™ Performance Spray Gun
Ball Valve - 26839)
Adjusting the Fan Pattern Size
The fan size is regulated by the fan adjustment
knob� The spray gun in the kit is preset in the
closed position (gently turn the fan adjustment
knob clockwise to verify; knob should not move)�
Next, turn the knob counter-clockwise 2 rotation�
The fan adjustment will allow you to spray from a
small round to a full fan pattern�
Locking Collar Removal
If desired, the atomizing head locking collar
can be removed from gun frame in order to
thoroughly clean head of gun body�
1�
While atomizing head locking collar is in the
"+ configuration" and without an atomizing
head attached to the spray gun body, pull
locking collar firmly forward�
Adjusting the Fluid Flow
The fluid flow can be adjusted by using the fluid
needle adjustment knob� The spray gun in the
kit is preset in the closed position (pull trigger
to verify; there should be minimal fluid needle
movement)� To allow fluid flow, gently turn the
fluid needle adjustment knob counter-clockwise
4 full turns� These adjustment procedures will
serve only as a starting point� Fine tuning of
these adjustments will be based on your material
and technique�
The spray pattern can be changed from vertical
to horizontal by rotating the air cap a 1/4 turn�
HORIZONTAL PATTERN
VERTICAL PATTERN
2�
Reverse process to re-attach locking collar
ensuring that the retention bumps on the ID
align with spray gun body head protrusions�
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Fan Adjustment
Knob
Fluid Needle
Adjustment
Knob