3M 16204 Instruction Manual

Manual is about: Paint Preparation System

Summary of 16204

  • Page 1

    Paint preparation system spray guns intended use: 3m–graco spray gun systems are intended for use only by trained and professional tradesmen, and used solely for the purpose of spray application of liquid coating materials. They must be used only in areas which are compatible with the material being...

  • Page 2: Symbols

    2 symbols warning symbol warning this symbol alerts you to the possibility of serious injury or death if you do not follow the instructions. Caution symbol caution this symbol alerts you to the possibility of damage to or destruction of equipment if you do not follow the instructions. Warning instru...

  • Page 3: Warning

    3 warning pressurized equipment hazard fluid from the gun/dispense valve, leaks, or ruptured components can splash in the eyes or on skin and cause serious injury. Follow the pressure relief procedure on page 11 whenever you are instructed to relieve pres- sure. Do not stop or deflect fluid leaks wi...

  • Page 4: Selection Charts

    4 selection charts spray gun assemblies hvlp guns – for high efficiency with low pressure gun and pps cup assy. Orifice size pattern length air cap marking housing color part no. In. (mm) in. (mm) 16212 .051 (1.3) 13 (330) h purple 16213 .055 (1.4) 13 (330) h purple 16214 .059 (1.5) 13 (330) h purpl...

  • Page 5: Selection Charts

    5 selection charts selecting the proper nozzle size follow your material suppliers recommendations for proper nozzle size. In general, use the smaller nozzle sizes for low flow rates or light viscosity materials and larger nozzle sizes for higher flows and higher viscosity materials. Typical install...

  • Page 6: Setup

    6 setup flushing the spray gun note: flush the spray gun before putting any paint through the gun. To flush the gun, squeeze water or solvent into the gun adapter while triggering the gun. Make sure to use a solvent that is compatible with paint to be sprayed. Fig. 1 ti3610c connecting the air line ...

  • Page 7: Setup

    7 setup installing 3m t paint preparation system (pps) paint cup locking collar mix ratio film (optional) paint cup lid paint cup liner 200 micron strainer sealing cap note: 3m mix ratio film is optional. 1. Weigh paint in the cup with liner according to paint manufacturers instructions before mixin...

  • Page 8: Setup

    8 setup 6. Make sure that the lid fingers are fully engaged above adapter edge. Fig. 6 7. With air line connected, invert gun and pull trigger (fully open not partially) to bleed air from the liner note: air only needs to be bled if spraying in the inverted position. Fig. 7 8. With the air removed f...

  • Page 9: Setup

    9 setup warning pressurized equipment hazard to reduce the risk of a serious injury, follow the pressure relief procedure on page 11 whenever you are instructed to relieve pressure. Positioning the air cap rotate the air cap as needed to achieve the desired spray pattern direction. To create a round...

  • Page 10: Setup

    10 setup 3. Adjust the air supply regulator (f) to about 100 psi. Fig. 12 f 01997 4. Trigger the gun and adjust the gun inlet pressure, turning the needle valve at the gun air inlet: hvlp, compliant 29 psi airspray 50psi 5. Spray a test pattern to evaluate fluid flow and atomization. 6. To reach the...

  • Page 11: Operation

    11 operation warning pressurized equipment hazard the system pressure must be manually relieved to prevent the system from starting or spraying acci- dentally. To reduce the risk of an injury from acci- dental spray from the gun, splashing fluid, or moving parts, follow the pressure relief proce- du...

  • Page 12: Operation

    12 operation applying the fluid 1. To achieve the best results when applying fluid, keep the gun perpendicular to the surface and maintain a consistent distance of approximately 6 to 8 inches (150 to 200 mm) from the object being sprayed. See fig. 14. 2. To obtain an even finish, use smooth, even st...

  • Page 13: Warning

    13 daily gun care, flushing, and cleaning warning pressurized equipment hazard to reduce the risk of a serious injury, follow the pressure relief procedure on page 11 whenever you are instructed to relieve pressure. Caution solvent left in gun air passages could result in a poor quality paint finish...

  • Page 14: Daily Gun Care and Cleaning

    14 daily gun care and cleaning removing the paint supply warning pressurized equipment hazard to reduce the risk of a serious injury, follow the pressure relief procedure on page 11 whenever you are instructed to relieve pressure. 1. Relieve the pressure, page 11. 2. Remove pps cup by inverting the ...

  • Page 15: Daily Gun Care and Cleaning

    15 daily gun care and cleaning 5. With the gun pointed down, clean the front of the gun, using the soft-bristle brush and solvent. Fig. 17 ti13624a 6. Scrub the air cap retaining ring, air cap, and fluid nozzle with the soft-bristle brush. To clean out air cap holes, use the small brush provided. Cl...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    16 troubleshooting warning pressurized equipment hazard to reduce the risk of a serious injury, follow the pressure relief procedure on page 11 whenever you are instructed to relieve pressure. Correct fan pattern follow all setup procedures, starting on page 6. Hang some 3m masking paper. Hold spray...

  • Page 17

    17 problem solution starving fan pattern. Fan pattern begins to narrow down. Pps liner bottomed out on top of strainer or collapsed around strainer, block- ing flow (disconnect air, with pps cup below gun, pull trigger to re–open liner, re–connect air and spray mix without purging air from liner). P...

  • Page 18: Service

    18 service fig. 21 lightly lubricate lightly lubricate threads torque to 125–135 in-lb (14–15 n m) torque to 20–30 in-lb (2.3–3.4 n m) u-cup lips face air valve assembly (26) u-cup lips face away from nut (19/25a) torque to 40 in-lb (4.5 n m) u–cup lips face towards the front of the gun (15b) *parts...

  • Page 19: Service

    19 service replacing the air and fluid packings with gun rebuild kit 16230 tools needed: wrench 5/16 in. (8 mm) wrench 3/4 in. (19 mm) gun tool (28) supplied with gun packing installation tool (29) supplied with gun mechanics o–ring pick needle nose plier gun lube part no. 16232 warning pressurized ...

  • Page 20: Service

    20 service replacing the spray housing o–rings and packings fig. 23 1 4 2a 2b* 5* 8 9 11 12 14 15 18 34* 15b* 17 10 1. With the spray housing (2a) removed from the adapter (4), use a mechanical pick to remove the o-ring (2b) from the housing (2a). 2. Remove o–ring (34) from the adapter (4). See fig....

  • Page 21: Service

    21 service replacing the pattern adjustment valve packings fig. 25 1 25c 25a 25b* 25d 1. Unscrew the pattern adjustment valve assembly (25). See fig. 25. 2. Using a needle nose pliers, remove the retaining ring (25d) and unscrew the pattern adjustment valve (25c). 3. Using a mechanical pick, remove ...

  • Page 22: Service

    22 service replacing the fluid valve packings fig. 26 1 13 13a 26* 16* 22* 20* 23* 19 21 35* 1. Remove the fluid valve nut (19), air valve spring (22), and air valve assembly (26). Discard the air valve assembly. See fig. 26 2. Using a mechanical pick, remove the u-cup pack- ing (16) from the gun bo...

  • Page 23: Service

    23 service reassembling the gun note: to ensure proper alignment of the parts, follow the next steps in the order they are given. 1. Slide the adapter (4) into the spray housing (2a), and install them onto the gun body (1). Align the housing with the slot and lip (a) on the gun body (1). See fig. 21...

  • Page 24: Parts

    24 parts item 2 includes 2a–2b item 13 includes item 13a item 25 includes 25a–25d 29 28 ti3619f 1 4 2a 2b* 5* 8 9 10 11 17 12 13 14 13a 15 26* 16* 22* 20* 23* 19 24 25c 21 25a 25b* 25d 18 30 30a 34* 15b* 1 1 1 1 2 3 3 3 3 5 4 6 6 7 a 35* hvlp (two grooves) airspray (no groove) hvlp (smaller id) airs...

  • Page 25: Parts

    25 parts hvlp, compliant, and airspray guns ref. No. Part no. Description qty. 1 body, gun 1 2 2a spray housing assy.; includes 2a–2b housing, spray 1 1 2b* o-ring, cv75 1 4 5* adapter, gun packings, fluid 1 1 8 screw, packing 1 9 nut, hex; 1/2–20 unf 1 10 trigger 1 11 screw, trigger lock 1 12 nozzl...

  • Page 26: Parts

    26 parts pps paint cup assembly 234292 cup assembly 5 1 6 2 4 3 7 ref. No. Part no. Description qty. 1 collar, locking 1 2 lid, paint cup 1 3 strainer, 200 micron 1 ref. No. Part no. Description qty. 4 liner 1 5 cup 1 6 film, mix ratio (optional) 1 7 cap, sealing 1.

  • Page 27: Accessories

    27 accessories hvlp models air pressure verification kit 16231 for use in checking air cap atomizing air pressure. Not to be used for actual spraying. Install the kit air cap on the gun. Turn on the air to the gun, then trigger the gun and read the air pressure on the gauge. Note: to be “hvlp compli...

  • Page 28: Paint Preparation System

    28 paint preparation system spray gun warranty and limited remedy 3m warrants to the original purchaser that, when used in accordance with 3m’s written instructions, 3m pps spray guns will be free of defects in materials and manufacture for one year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not ...