ESS XT-3 - Spraying with Your ESS Sprayer

ESS XT-3 OWNER’S MANUAL
Spray Technique
As in spray painng, the goal is to achieve even coverage over the surface. The ESS
MaxCharge spray gun is designed to help you do just that - by propelling the
chemical spray with a gentle air ow, you can stay well away from the target surface
and let the electrostac aracon do the rest of the work.
Please note: the spray droplets are very, very ne --- about 40 microns each. If you are
used to working with a convenonal sprayer, you may make the mistake of thinking the
target is not wet enough because you do not see large beads of liquid. In fact, aer a
pass with the XT -3’s MaxCharge spray gun, the surface of the target should just barely
glisten with moisture. The ne droplets will evaporate quickly.
Here are some ps to achieve the best possible coverage with the ESS XT-3 sprayer.
1. Before each job, ensure that your sprayer is in good working order (see the
pre-spray checklist on page 13 of this manual).
2. The opmal spraying distance is at least 18 inches away from the target surface,
however 36 to 48 inches may provide a more even coang. This gives the ne mist
produced by the MaxCharge nozzle room to develop into a chaoc cloud that will
be aracted to the target surface.
3. Hold the spray gun at right angles to the target surface. Starng at the highest
point and using zig-zag horizontal strokes about 1 meter (3 .) wide, spray down to
the lowest point. Try to have each stroke overlap the previous stroke by about
50%.
4. You can use vercal strokes if it suits the area beer. Just make sure to work in a
methodical paern and let your strokes overlap.
5. When moving to the next secon, allow it to overlap the previous secon by a few
inches. Do not leave a gap.
6. The target surface should just barely glisten with the spray. Do not over-saturate
the surface; if you see runs or puddles it means you are wasng chemicals. Do
check to make sure the newly-sprayed surface is very slightly damp.
7. Be careful to keep the spray gun barrel as level as possible. If you allow the nozzle
to point down too much, it may drip occasionally.
8. Unlike spray painng, you don’t have to stop the spray on every return stroke. Just
engage the trigger lock and concentrate on the regular paern of spraying.
9. Periodically check to make sure the red light is illuminated on the spray gun.
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Spraying with your ESS sprayer
Note: When using unfamiliar equipment or chemicals, always test on a small area before treang the enre surface. Do not use a
chemical with the ESS sprayer if the label prohibits use in low-volume sprayers. This unit is for heavy-duty use. During
operaon the hose will heat up naturally, therefore, be aware of heat and periodically allow for breaks if it gets too hot.