VERSION 12/2020
OPERATING MANUAL
10.9 REPLACING NOZZLE OR NEEDLE
Note: Only loosen and tighten nozzle with the trigger pulled.
Disassembly:
1. Flush and clean the spray gun in accordance with Chapter 8.1.3.
2. Relieve the pressure of the product pressure generator and of the spray gun in accordance
with Chapter 7.4.
3. Unscrew needle stroke regulator (G) by hand.
4. Carefully pull needle (F) out from the rear (if necessary, loosen the clamping sleeve (H)
of the needle packing).
5. Remove air cap nut (A) and air cap (B).
6. Unscrew nozzle nut (C) with a size 13 wrench, remove air control ring (D) and nozzle (E).
7. Treat parts with cleaning agent until all remaining paint has been dissolved.
Assembly:
1. Place nozzle (E) in nozzle nut (C) and insert air control ring (D) in the spray gun.
Tighten nozzle nut (C) with a size 13 wrench and with a torque of 12 Nm; 8.85 lbft.
2. Insert air cap (B) and tighten by hand with air cap nut (A).
3. Cover needle (F) with Vaseline (I). Loosen clamping sleeve (H) of the needle packing
and carefully insert needle (F).
4. Unscrew needle stroke regulator (G) by hand and retighten clamping sleeve (H).
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