Flush
Flush
To avoid fire and explosion, always ground
equipment and waste container. To avoid st atic
sparking and injury from splashing, always flush at
lower poss ible pressure.
Flush the pump:
•Beforefirstuse
• When changing colors or fluids
• Before repairing equipment
• Before fluid dries or settles out in a dorma nt pump
(check the pot life of catalyized fluids)
• At the end of the day
• Before storing the pump
Flush at the lowest pressure possible. Flush with a
fluid that is compatible with the fluid you are pumping
and with the wetted parts in your system. Check with
your fluid manufacturer or supplier for recommended
flushing fluids and flushing frequency.
1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 14.
2. Remov e tip and tip guard from gun.
3. If desired, remove fluid filter. Reinstall filter cap
after removin g fluid filter.
4. Place suction tube in a compatible solvent.
Note
Do not stretch hose tight’ let it hang to
assist fluid flow into the pump.
5. Turn regulator adjustment knob (G)
counterclockwise until it stops, and gauge
(E) reads zero.
6. Open bleed type master valve (B).
7. Flush hose and gun:
a. Disengage gun trigger lock. Hold the gun
against a grounded metal pail.
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