Clarke INDY OIL FREE Specifications download pdf (Page 8)

PAINT SPRAYING HINTS

WARNING

NEVER attempt to spray unless you are wearing suitable, approved

respiratory and eye protection.

REMEMBER that some modern paints require specialist respiratory

protection...always consult the paint manufacturers instructions.

1. GENERAL PREPARATION

a. Ensure that the area in which you will be spraying is clean and dust free.

b. Connect spray gun to compressor via suitable flexible hose.

c. With no paint in spray gun, test system for air leaks.

d. Cover adjacent pieces of equipment to prevent overspray. Mask areas

of the article not to be sprayed.

e. Ensure surface to be painted is clean, dry and free from oil and dust.

Check paint manufacturer’s instructions for any special surface

preparation required.

REMEMBER - TIME SPENT PREPARING SAVES TIME SPENT FINISHING

2. PAINT PREPARATION

a. Achieve the correct paint viscosity. This should be done according to

paint manufacturer’s instructions, and will vary according to type of paint.

b. Having mixed the paint thoroughly in a separate container, pour into the

spray gun paint container through a fine filter.

DO NOT OVERFILL SPRAY GUN PAINT CONTAINER - three quarters full is maximum

c. It is usually best to experiment with a couple of practice spray coats on a

piece of material with the same type of surface as the article you wish to

spray, eg. metal for a car body panel, wood for a piece of furniture etc.

d. Some common problems:

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Paint does not atomise Paint is too thick, air Add thinners. Increase air press.

(comes out in blobs) pressure is too low. (not above 50 psi, unless

specified by paint manuf.

Paint dries before hitting Paint is too thin. Air Add more paint.

surface, leaving it dry pressure is too high Reduce air pressure

with a rough texture

Finish is pitted like Air pressure too high Reduce air pressure,

Orange peel or spray too close to increase distance between

work gun and work.

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TECHNICAL DATA

Model Indy Air - (Oil Free)

Maximum Air Pressure 115 PSI

Air Displacement 3.5 CFM

Motor ½ HP

Voltage 230 vac & 110 vac

Weight 9.6 kg (Packed)

Part Number

Air Indy 110 Vac 3230071

Part Number

Air Indy 230 vac 2320070

Dimensions (mm) 340 x 150 x 270

SHUTTING DOWN THE COMPRESSOR

1. Ensure that the on/off switch is in the off -’O’ position.

NEVER USE THE MAINS SWITCH TO STOP THE MOTOR.

2. Depress equipment trigger (spraygun) to release air from the hose and

compressor before disconnecting from the machine.

3. Switch off and remove mains.

SHUTTING DOWN THE COMPRESSOR

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