Friday, April 26, 2013

Hook Up A Gravity Feed Spray Gun

A gravity feed spray gun evenly distributes the material to give your project a smooth and uniform finish.


A gravity feed spray gun is a tool used to paint large surfaces like vehicles and homes. The feed cup is located above and on the back of the sprayer. The feed cup is tilted at a 45-degree angle to pour the material into the sprayer, rather than sucking the paint out like a vacuum. This construction eliminates over spray, which can damage your project by applying material too fast or unevenly applying the material.


Instructions


1. Hook up the air supply hose from the air compressor outlet to the gravity feed spray gun air inlet. Tighten the bolt that secures the air supply hose to the gravity feed spray gun air inlet using an adjustable wrench.


2. Connect the feed cup to the gravity feed spray gun. Insert the bottom of the feed cup into the inlet of the gravity feed spray gun. Securely tighten the bolt between the spray gun and the feed cup using an adjustable wrench.


3. Remove the cap from the feed cup by unscrewing the cap counterclockwise with your hand.


4. Pour the material into the feed cup. Fill the cup only halfway to ensure the material doesn't overflow when the spraying process begins.


5. Return the cap to the feed cup by screwing the cap on clockwise, securing the lid.