Speedaire
®
Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Speedaire
General Safety Information
(Continued)
13. Regularly check to be sure gauge and
regulator are functioning correctly.
Also check that no paint or other
deposits are in the safety valve inlet.
E
In the event more than 50 psi is
N
applied to the tank and the safety
G
valve is clogged, the higher pressure
L
could damage the tank or result in
I
injury.
S
Do not
H
spray
flammable materials in vicinity
of open flame or near ignition
sources including the
compressor unit.
14. Do not smoke when spraying paint,
insecticides, or other flammable
substances.
15. Use a face mask/respirator
when spraying and spray
in a well ventilated area to
prevent health and fire
hazards.
16. Do not direct paint or other sprayed
material at the compressor. Locate
compressor as far away from the
spraying area as possible to minimize
overspray accumulation on the
compressor.
17. When spraying or cleaning with
solvents or toxic chemicals, follow the
instructions provided by the chemical
manufacturer.
Failure to follow
instructions on
proper assembly and use of a paint tank
may possibly result in damage to property
or personal injury. This unit must be
assembled as indicated in these
instructions. Only parts supplied with this
unit should be used. These parts are safety
performance engineered. Use only OEM
replacement components.
Paint Tank
®
Assembly
NOTE: Use PTFE thread sealant tape or
thread sealant on all connections.
1. Assemble the regulator to the paint
tank lid as shown in Figure 1:
Figure 1
a. With arrow pointed down and
knob toward you, place the gauge
in the left 1/8 NPT regulator port.
b. Assemble the 1/8 plug into opposite
1/8 NPT regulator port.
c. Thread the 1/4 T-fitting into the top
1/4 inch regulator port.
d. Thread 1/4 inch pipe nipple into
bottom 1/4 inch regulator port
(with arrow).
e. Thread this assembly into the
1/4 NPT port on tank lid.
Hose
connector
Material tube
Figure 2
2
NOTE: This regulator is a special pressure
limiting regulator. Do not use any other
type of regulator with this paint tank.
Assemble the regulator to the paint tank
only as instructed.
2. Assemble the safety relief valve to the
tank lid port.
3. Thread the handle into the center
port of the tank lid.
4. Install hose connector in tank lid port
from the top.
5. The material tube is pre-assembled to
the tank.
EQUIPMENT USE
TO USE A SPRAY GUN
1. Attach the air supply hose (not
Included) to the 1/4 NPT T Fitting.
2. Attach an air hose between the
opposite side of the T Fitting and the
spray gun air inlet.
Air
Supply
Figure 3
Handle
NOTE: A 15 foot air hose and 15 foot
material hose between the paint tank
and spray gun is recommended. Up to 25
feet of air hose may be used between the
paint tank and the compressor. A longer
length may create a large pressure drop.
3. Attach a material hose between the
paint tank connection and the spray
gun material inlet.
Safety
relief
compatible with the solvents being used
valve
could result in damage or serious injury.
1ZMG5
To Spray
Gun
Use of a material
hose that is not