InoKraft MaXpray Quick Start-Up Guide

Read User's Manual for complete instructions and warnings. This quick guide is not a substitute for reading and understanding all instruction manuals and warning labels supplied with the equipment.

KNOW YOUR CONTROLS

Power

NOTE: Make sure the Power is OFF whenever not in use

Pressure Control Knob

NOTE: Always set the Pressure Control Knob at the LOWEST setting whenever not in use

⚡ ON

⚡ OFF

⬆️ HI SPRAY

⬇️ LOW SPRAY

? CLEAN

Prime/Spray Valve

NOTE: Always set the Prime/Spray Valve in the PRIME position between uses

? SPRAY

? PRIME

Spray Tip

NOTE: The Spray Tip has the ability to be reversed and quickly clear clogs

? SPRAY

? UNCLOG

Push-Start Valve

Push twice before start-up to activate priming

Gun Trigger Lock

NOTE: Always keep the Trigger Lock engaged whenever not spraying

? Lock

? Unlock

SET UP

1. Assemble Your Sprayer

a. Remove the caps on the Paint Hose and the sprayer. Attach and tighten the Paint Hose to sprayer.

b. Connect and tighten the other end of the Paint Hose to the gun.

2. Spray Tip Installation

a. Insert Spray Tip properly into the Spray Tip Guard.

b. Screw and tighten the Spray Tip Guard assembly onto the gun.

c. Engage Trigger Lock.

3. Turn the Pressure Control Knob to the lowest setting.

4. Plug into Grounded Outlet

Make sure the Power Switch is OFF and plug the sprayer into a grounded outlet.

START UP

1. Pressure Relief Procedure

NOTE: To prevent serious injury from pressurized fluid, follow this Pressure Relief Procedure before starting or performing any cleaning and maintenance.

a. Make sure the Power is OFF.

b. Turn the Prime/Spray Valve to the PRIME position.

c. Disengage the Gun Trigger Lock and trigger the gun to relieve pressure.

2. Quick Tube Cleaning

a. Separate the Drain Tube (smaller) from Suction Tube (larger).

b. Place Drain Tube in a waste pail. Submerge the Suction Tube into a pail filled with water (for water-based paints) or mineral spirits (for oil-based paints).

c. Turn the Prime/Spray Valve to the PRIME position.

d. Press the Push-Start Valve twice to loosen the Inlet Valve ball.

e. Rotate the Pressure Control Knob to the CLEAN position.

f. Turn Power Switch ON.

g. Allow fluid to flow up the Suction Tube and out of the Drain Tube and into the waste pail for 30 to 60 seconds.

h. Turn Power Switch OFF.

3. Prime the Pump

a. Submerge the Suction Tube into paint.

b. Check the Prime/Spray Valve remains at the PRIME position.

c. Turn Power Switch ON.

d. When paint comes out of the Drain Tube, turn Power Switch OFF.

4. Fill Hose and Gun

Ensure the Pressure Control Knob at CLEAN position.

a. Rotate the Spray Tip to UNCLOG position.

b. Disengage the Gun Trigger Lock and point it into the waste pail. Pull and hold the Gun Trigger.

c. Turn Prime/Spray Valve to SPRAY position.

d. Turn Power Switch ON.

e. When paint comes out, release the Gun Trigger.

f. Engage the Gun trigger lock.

g. Attach the Drain Tube to Suction Tube.

h. Rotate the Spray Tip back to the SPRAY position and ensure Spray Tip Guard is tight.

SPRAYING

Start to Spray

• Turn the Pressure Control Knob at the LOW SPRAY.

• Disengage the Trigger Lock.

• Point the gun to the scrap material and pull the trigger.

• Increase pressure as needed to create an even and good pattern.

Spray Techniques

NOTE: Always test the spray pattern on a test area first

Spray Pattern Quality

Even Finish: Keep the gun parallel. Aim Straight. 12in.(30cm) from surface.

Uneven Finish: Do not fan the gun. Do not tilt the gun.

Even Finish: Thin coat, Heavy coat, Thin coat.

Uneven Finish: TAILS - Gaps at edges. Pressure too low or Tip Wear.

Trigger Gun & Aim Gun

Aim the gun here to overlap the stroke by about 50%.

Trigger the gun after starting the stroke. Release the trigger before ending the stroke.

Spray Tip Orientation

Horizontal

Vertical

2. Clean the Paint Hose

a. Disengage the Gun Trigger Lock. Trigger gun into the paint pail.

b. Turn the Prime/Spray Valve to the SPRAY position.

c. Rotate the Spray Tip to UNCLOG position. Turn Power Switch ON.

d. Let water come out of the gun for several seconds to recycle the paint, then redirect the gun into the waste pail until water is relatively clear.

e. Turn the Pressure Control knob to the lowest setting.

f. Engage the Trigger Lock.

g. Turn the Prime/Spray Valve to the PRIME position.

h. Turn the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.

CLEAN UP

Cleaning the sprayer after each use results in a trouble-free start-up. The following steps are for water-based paints only with a garden hose. See User's Manual for pail cleanup or oil-based materials (page 23)

1. Clean the Pump

Perform Pressure Relief Procedure before cleanup. Check Prime/Spray Valve is in PRIME and Gun Trigger Lock is ENGAGED.

a. Lift both tubes from the paint pail. Drain paint from tubes.

b. Place both tubes in the waste pail.

c. Screw on Flush-Ease Valve to garden hose, keep the valve closed. Connect the other end of garden hose to water tap.

d. Turn on water. Open the Flush-Ease Valve and rinse paint off the two tubes.

3. Clean the Gun and the rest parts

Ensure Pressure Relief Procedure has been performed. Check the Gun Trigger Lock is ENGAGED.

a. Remove Spray Tip Guard assembly.

b. Remove the Gun Handle and Gun Filter.

c. Clean all parts in warm soapy water or flushing fluid using a bristle brush.

d. Reassemble all parts to get ready for the next use.

LONG-TERM STORAGE

Perform CLEANUP before LONG-TERM STORAGE (more than 2 days). See User's Manual for Short-term Storage (page 26)

a. Unscrew the Inlet Screen from the Suction Tube. Check the Prime/Spray Valve is in the PRIME position.

b. Place Drain Tube in waste pail. Turn the Pressure Control Knob to the CLEAN position.

c. While holding the Suction Tube above the sprayer, pour 2 ounces of Light Household Oil or Antifreezing Storage Fluid into the Suction Tube and turn Power Switch ON.

d. When oil is flushed through the sprayer and out the Drain Tube, turn Power Switch OFF.

e. Screw Inlet Screen back to Suction Tube. Ensure that the Spray gun and hose stay attached to the sprayer.

f. Turn Spray/Prime Valve to SPRAY position for storage oil in the sprayer.

g. Unplug the power cord (disconnect power).

h. Secure a plastic bag around both tubes to catch any drips.

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