3M™ Performance Spray Gun - Quick Start Guide
This guide provides assembly, setup, and cleaning instructions for the 3M™ Performance Spray Gun, compatible with the 3M™ PPS™ Series 2.0 Spray Cup System.
3M™ Performance Spray Gun – Gravity
Operating Pressure Range*: 7 psi - 37 psi (0.5 bar - 2.6 bar)
Assembly
- Attach the supplied air flow valve to the bottom of the gun.
Illustration shows the air flow valve being attached to the base of the spray gun. - Attach the nozzle to the spray gun with the locking collar fully connected. Note: It is easier to install the nozzle while pulling the trigger backward toward the spray gun handle. To remove the nozzle from the spray gun, reverse the process.
Illustration shows the nozzle being attached to the spray gun, with a note on using the trigger for easier installation. - Attach the 3M™ PPS™ Series 2.0 spray cup to the nozzle.
Illustration shows the PPS Series 2.0 spray cup being attached to the spray gun nozzle. - Once the spray gun is properly assembled, you may attach the air line.
Illustration shows the air line being connected to the spray gun assembly.
Recommended Setup Starting Points
- Fan control knob: Open 1.5 turns for HVLP nozzles, 2.5 turns for Fine Finish nozzles from closed position.
- Fluid control knob: Open 4 rotations from closed position.
- See recommended pressure setting on Atomising Head Air Cap.
Adding the 3M™ PPS™ Series 2.0 Spray Cup System Components
- Insert the 3M™ PPS™ Series 2.0 Spray Cup System disposable liner into the 3M™ PPS™ Series 2.0 Spray Cup System mixing cup.
Illustration depicts inserting a disposable liner into a mixing cup. - Pour material to be sprayed into the 3M™ PPS™ Series 2.0 Spray Cup System mixing cup. Stir as needed.
Illustration shows paint material being poured into the mixing cup. - Place the 3M™ PPS™ Series 2.0 Spray Cup System lid with built-in filter on top of the 3M™ PPS™ mixing cup with liner and snap into place.
Illustration shows the lid with filter being placed and secured onto the mixing cup. - Turn until tight. Insert 3M™ PPS™ Series 2.0 Spray Cup System sealing plug prior to shaking or sealing.
Illustration shows the sealing plug being inserted into the cup lid assembly. - Attach spray gun to filled 3M™ PPS™ Series 2.0 Spray Cup System cup.
Illustration shows the spray gun being connected to the assembled PPS cup system.
Nozzle Recommendation (Gravity)
*Starting points only, refer to Paint Manufacturer for recommendation on fluid tip size.
| Coating Type | 2.0 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High viscosity coatings | • | • | |||||
| Sprayable fillers | • | • | |||||
| High build primer | • | • | • | ||||
| Primer surfacer | • | • | • | ||||
| Wet on wet primer | • | • | |||||
| Primer sealer | • | • | |||||
| Direct gloss | • | • | • | ||||
| Single stage top coat | • | • | • | • | |||
| Solvent base colour | • | • | • | • | |||
| Clearcoat | • | • | • | • | |||
| Waterborne base coat | • | • | • | • | |||
| UV Primers | • | • | • | ||||
| Midcoat / Effect Coats | • | • | • | • | |||
| Smart / Spot repair | • | • |
3M™ Performance Spray Gun - Pressure
Operating Pressure Range*: 7 psi - 37 psi (0.5 bar - 2.6 bar)
Maximum Operating Fluid Pressure: 50 psi / 3.44 bar
Assembly
- Attach the supplied air flow valve to the bottom of the gun.
Illustration shows the air flow valve being attached to the base of the spray gun. - Attach Fluid Hose Whip to base of spray gun.
Illustration shows the fluid hose whip being attached to the spray gun base. - Attach the nozzle to the spray gun with the locking collar fully connected. Note: It is easier to install the nozzle while pulling the trigger backward toward the spray gun handle.
Illustration shows the nozzle being attached to the spray gun, with a note on using the trigger for easier installation. - Connect hose whip to nozzle.
Illustration shows the hose whip being connected to the spray gun nozzle. - Attach fluid and pressure lines from bulk feed system (or pressure pot). Note: Utilize the optional manual fluid shut-off valve, if desired, between hose whip and fluid supply.
Illustration shows fluid and pressure lines being connected from a bulk feed system to the spray gun assembly.
Recommended Setup Starting Points
- Fan control knob: Open 1.5 turns for HVLP nozzles, 2.5 turns for Fine Finish nozzles from closed position.
- Fluid control knob: Open 4 rotations from closed position.
- See recommended pressure setting on Atomising Head Air Cap.
Nozzle Recommendation (Pressure)
*Starting points only, refer to Paint Manufacturer for recommendation on fluid tip size.
| Coating Type | 2.0 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Viscosity Coatings | • | • | |||
| Textured Coatings | • | • | |||
| Epoxy / Urethane Primers | • | • | • | ||
| 1K Top Coats | • | • | • | ||
| 2K Top Coats | • | • | • | ||
| Clearcoat | • | • | • | • | |
| Base Coat / Single Stage Coatings | • | • | • | • | |
| Adhesives | • | • | • | ||
| Release Agents | • | • | • | ||
| Stains / Lacquers | • | • | • |
Cleaning
Pressure Model
- Once the system is adequately flushed (pot, lines), depressurize the system (or close the optional fluid valve).
- After pressure is relieved, remove the hose whip from the nozzle.
- Remove nozzle from spray gun to clean residue. Rinse out and flush cleaning solvent through the nozzle with fluid tip pointed straight down into receptacle to collect waste solvent.
- Wipe needle tip. Store spray gun with a nozzle attached to protect the needle.
Gravity Model
- Once coating application is complete, disconnect the air hose from the gun.
- To drain back paint into cup: Invert cup, pull trigger, and tap the PPS™ cup on a table 3 times.
- Rinse out nozzle spout and flush cleaning solvent through the nozzle by pulling trigger with fluid tip pointed straight down into receptacle to collect waste solvent.
- Store spray gun with a nozzle attached to protect the needle.
For Additional Questions
Contact your local 3M representative or email: aadukenquiries@mmm.com.
See manual for additional use and health and safety information.
