3m ™ automatic hvlp spray gun owner’s manual read warnings and instructions this manual covers spray gun models 52, 55, 55zz, 56, 56zz, 57, 57zz and 57ul manual available upon request in spanish el manual está disponible en español cuando se lo solicite series 52 series 55 series 56 series 57 3.
1 table of contents topic page number safety statements ..................................................................................................................................................2 contents-unpacking ................................................................................
2 3m™ automatic hvlp spray gun safety statements read, understand and follow all safety information contained in these instructions prior to set up and operation of any 3m™ automatic hvlp spray gun. Retain these instructions for future reference. Refer to the applicable material safety data sheet an...
3 warning to reduce the risks associated with all residual hazards: •read,understand,followandretainforfuturereferenceallsafetystatementsineachapplicableequipmentowner’s manual and refer to the applicable material safety data sheet & material container label for each material to be sprayed before us...
4 caution to reduce the risks associated with lifting and handling: •alwaysfollowproperliftingandhandlingpracticeswhenmovingsystemcomponents. To reduce the risks associated with tripping, falling and tipping: •routeairhosesawayfromtrafficareas. To reduce the risks associated with hazardous air press...
5 spray gun overview 3m spray guns were designed from the inside out for the effective, efficient, economical application of paints, adhesives, coatings and finishes. These spray guns deliver large spray patterns with very low overspray. The soft, tight, adjustable pattern with complete atomization ...
6 series 52 series 55 series 56 series 57 3m™ series 55 hvlp automatic spray gun 3m™ series 55zz hvlp automatic spray gun (zinc) all series 55 hvlp automatic spray guns are bleeder spray guns with low pressure air inlets and a manual rear fan control. These spray guns are available with an aluminum ...
7 series 52 series 55 series 56 series 57 3m™ series 57 hvlp automatic spray gun all series 57 hvlp automatic spray guns are bleeder spray guns with dual air inlets for separate control of atomization and fan air pressures. These spray guns are available with an aluminum gun body. The technical spec...
8 spray gun installation guidelines 3m™ series 52 hvlp automatic spray gun 3m™ series 55 hvlp automatic spray gun 3.
9 spray gun installation guidelines cont. 3m™ series 56 hvlp automatic spray gun 3m™ series 57 hvlp automatic spray gun.
10 general set up and spray gun use foradditionalinstructionsrefertoyourfluidsourcemanual. 3m™ series 52 hvlp automatic spray gun connection diagram mounting hole fan control fluid control atomizing air inlet trigger air inlet fluid inlet plug fluid inlet fluid inlet series 52-901 single fluid inlet...
11 general set up and spray gun use cont. 3m™ series 55 hvlp automatic spray gun connection diagram trigger air inlet fluid inlet plug fluid control fan control atomizing air inlet mounting hole series 55-901 series single fluid inlet adjustable fluid control.
12 general set up and spray gun use cont. 3m™ series 55zz hvlp automatic spray gun connection diagram mounting hole fan control fluid control atomizing air inlet trigger air inlet fluid inlet plug fluid inlet fluid inlet series 55zz-2 dual fluid inlet adjustable fluid control series 55zz-3 single fl...
13 general set up and spray gun use cont. 3m™ series 56 hvlp automatic spray gun connection diagram mounting hole atomizing air inlet trigger air inlet fluid control plug fluid inlet fluid inlet fluid inlet fan control air port fan control air port fan control air port series 56-901 single fluid inl...
14 general set up and spray gun use cont. 3m™ series 56zz hvlp automatic spray gun connection diagram mounting hole atomizing air inlet trigger air inlet fluid control fluid inlet fluid inlet fan control air port series 56zz-2 dual fluid inlet adjustable fluid control 3.
15 general set up and spray gun use cont. 3m™ series 57 hvlp automatic spray gun connection diagram mounting hole atomizing air inlet atomizing air inlet trigger air inlet fluid control plug fluid inlet fluid inlet fan air control series 57-901 single fluid inlet adjustable fluid control series 57-9...
16 general set up and spray gun use cont. 3m™ series 57zz hvlp automatic spray gun connection diagram mounting hole fluid inlet plug series 57zz-1 single fluid inlet adjustable fluid control series 57zz-2 dual fluid inlet adjustable fluid control series 57zz-3 single fluid inlet non-adjustable fluid...
17 general set up and spray gun use cont. 3m™ series 57ul hvlp automatic spray gun connection diagram trigger air inlet 57ul-1 series single fluid inlet adjustable fluid control 57ul-2 series dual fluid inlet adjustable fluid control 57ul-3 series single fluid inlet non-adjustable fluid control 57ul...
18 adjusting the fluid flow theadjustablefluidcontrolislocatedattherearofthe spraygun(ifequipped).Asastartingpoint,gentlyturn the knob clockwise until you have very little needle travel. Do not over-tighten. After the needle travel has stopped, further tightening will only serve to compress thesprin...
19 lubrication: regularlubricationisimportanttomaintainthehigh performance of your hvlp automatic spray gun. Every time your spray gun is cleaned, the oil that lubricates the friction points is washed away. You must lubricate all working threads after every cleaning. We recommend using a lubricant s...
20 spray gun care and cleaning cont. Attention solvent left in the spray gun air passages could result in a poor quality paint finish. Do not use any cleaning method which may allow solvent into the spray gun air passages.Donotexposeairregulatorsandgaugesto solvent as damage may occur. Cleaning proc...
21 3m™ series 52 hvlp automatic spray gun parts identification 2, 2*.
22 3m™ series 52 hvlp automatic spray gun parts identification item description replacement pn 1 retainingring 91-043 2 aircap(composite) 91-009-xxx 2* aircap(aluminum) 91-071-xxx 3 fluid nozzle 4 fluid fitting 95-025 5 o-ring 6 flat head screw 7 air manifold 95-002 8 setscrew uh-612/5 (packof5) 9 p...
23 3m™ series 55 hvlp automatic spray gun parts identification.
24 3m™ series 55 hvlp automatic spray gun parts identification iitem description replacement pn 1 retainingring 91-043 2 aircap(composite) 91-009-xxx 2* aircap(aluminum) 91-071-xxx 3 fluid nozzle 4 fluid fitting 95-025 5 autogun body assembly 95-028 6 cylinderseal(u-cup) 95-018 7 piston 95-031 8 o-r...
25 3m™ series 55zz hvlp automatic spray gun parts identification.
26 3m™ series 55zz hvlp automatic spray gun parts identification item description replacement pn 1 retainingring 91-043 2 aircap(composite) 91-009-xxx 3 fluid fitting 95-025 4 delrin®fluidnozzle 91-148-xxx 5 autogun body assembly 95-028 6 cylinderseal(u-cup) 95-018 7 piston 95-031 8 o-ring uh-768/5 ...
27 3m™ series 56 hvlp automatic spray gun parts identification.
28 3m™ series 56 hvlp automatic spray gun parts identification item description replacement pn 1 retainingring 91-043 2 aircap(composite) 91-009-xxx 2* aircap(aluminum) 91-071-xxx 3 fluid nozzle 4 fluid fitting 95-025 5 autogun body assembly 95-029 6 fitting 80-932 7 quick disconnect fitting 95-038 ...
29 3m™ series 56zz hvlp automatic spray gun parts identification.
30 3m™ series 56zz hvlp automatic spray gun parts identification item description replacement pn 1 retainingring 91-043 2 aircap(composite) 91-009-xxx 3 delrin®fluidnozzle 91-148-xxx 4 fluid fitting 95-025-d 5 autogun body assembly 95-029-d 6 fitting 80-932 7 quick disconnect fitting 95-038 8 cylind...
31 3m™ series 57 hvlp automatic spray gun parts identification.
32 3m™ series 57 hvlp automatic spray gun parts identification item description replacement pn 1 retainingring 91-043 2 aircap(composite) 91-009-xxx 2* aircap(aluminum) 91-071-xxx 3 fluid nozzle 4 fluid fitting-elbow 95-sp2-10 5 threaded insert 6 mounting bracket 95-037 7 screw 8 set screw uh-612/5 ...
33 3m™ series 57zz hvlp automatic spray gun parts identification.
34 3m™ series 57zz hvlp automatic spray gun parts identification item description replacement pn 1 retainingring 91-043 2 aircap(composite) 91-009-xxx 3 delrin®fluidnozzle 91-148-xxx 4 fluid fitting-elbow 5 threaded insert 6 mounting bracket 95-037 7 screw 8 setscrew uh-612/5 (packof5) 9 autogun bod...
35 3m™ series 57ul hvlp automatic spray gun parts identification.
36 3m™ series 57ul hvlp automatic spray gun parts identification item description replacement pn 1 retainingring 91-043 2 aircap(composite) 91-009-xxx 3 delrin®fluidnozzle 91-148-xxx 4 fluid fitting-elbow 5 threaded insert 6 mounting bracket 95-037 7 screw 8 setscrew uh-612/5 (packof5) 9 autogun bod...
37 3m™ tip/nozzle/air cap selection guide standard tip/nozzle size description replacement pn .021(0.5mm) replacementtips 91-107-021/4 (packof4) standard tip/nozzle set 91-143-021dt .028(0.7mm) replacementtips 91-107-028/4 (packof4) standard tip/nozzle set 91-143-028dt .036(0.9mm) replacementtips 91...
38 3m™ tip/nozzle/air cap selection guide size description replacement pn .021(0.5mm) fulldelrin®needleassembly 95-048-021d delrin®fluidnozzle 91-148-021 .028(0.7mm) fulldelrin®needleassembly 95-048-028d delrin®fluidnozzle 91-148-028 .036(0.9mm) fulldelrin®needleassembly 95-048-036d delrin®fluidnozz...
39 troubleshooting problem cause remedy bad spray pattern air cap or nozzle clogged clean with appropriate solvent bentfluidneedle replacefluidneedle blistering moisture on surface clean surface wrong solvent check solvent coats not compatible check material compatibility insufficient dry time longe...
40 spray equipment warranty and limited remedy 3m™warrantstotheoriginalpurchaserthat,whenusedinaccordancewith3m’swritteninstructions,3mspray equipment will be free of defects in materials and manufacture for one year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage or malfunction ca...
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