Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 1240 HERO
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PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTOR PRODUCTS 2719 Lake City Way, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2Z6 ? P.O. Box 75, Custer WA 98240 - 0052 ? Phone: (604) 420 - 6543 Fax: (604) 420 - 8725 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Model 1240 Model 126.
HERO Operator’s Manual – Page 1 of 23 Thank you for choosing HERO HVLP (High - Volume Low - Pressure) sprayers for your spraying needs. At HERO Industries, we take pride in our precision - engineered products and want you to obtain all the benefits that your HERO sprayer has to offer.
HERO Operator’s Manual – Page 2 of 23 CONTENTS Page 1. THE HERO HVLP ADVANTAGE 3 2. GETTING STARTED 2.1 Unpacking Your HERO System 4 2.2 Testing The Tu rbine 4 2.3 Testing The Variable Speed Control 4 2.4 Connecting The Hose To The Turbine 5 2.5 Connecting The Spray Gun And Test Spray 5 3.
HERO Operator’s Manual – Page 3 of 23 THE HERO HVLP ADVANTAGE HERO Turbine - Powered HVLP Sprayers are powered by an electric turbine which supplies a consistent flow of high volume, low pressure air (4 - 6 PSI @ 95 - 130 CFM) to the spray gun to atomize the paint or coating (dye, lacquer, adhesive, etc.
HERO Operator’s Manual – Page 4 of 23 GETTING STARTED 2.1 UNPACKING YOUR HERO SYSTEM Unpack your new HERO system from the box. Ensure that all items are included with your system: Cup - Fed System.
HERO Operator’s Manual – Page 5 of 23 2.4 CONNECTING THE HOSE TO THE TURBINE With the power switch in the OFF position, uncoil the air hose and screw it hand - tight to the turbine air outlet. Although the hose is designed for industrial use, it is not crushproof.
HERO Operator’s Manual – Page 6 of 23 GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PAINTING TIPS For the specific Oper ating Instructions and Painting Tips of your HERO sprayer, please refer to the laminated card attached to the turbine handle of your system.
HERO Operator’s Manual – Page 7 of 23 Viscosity Chart Prop erties and thickness of coatings vary from one manufacturer to another. The following chart is a guideline only . Use these times as a guideline in determining the appropriate viscosity based on your spraying technique and finish standards.
HERO Operator’s Manual – Page 8 of 23 The size of the Air Cap is determined by the size of the center hole. Every Air Cap is stamped with number 1, 2, or 3 to indicate the range in size. The larger the center hole (No. 3), the greater the amount of atomizing air around the Fluid Tip.
HERO Operator’s Manual – Page 9 of 23 3.4 SURFACE PREPARATION Ensure that the surface you are spraying is clean, dry, and free from dust, oil, grease or any ot her contaminant. A dirty or greasy surface will affect adhesion, can spoil a finish and is very difficult to correct once sprayed.
HERO Operator’s Manual – Page 10 of 23 3.7 OPERATIN G THE SPRAY GUN Fill the cup as necessary (up to the shoulder maximum) with the properly diluted paint or coating. Do not overfill the cup as this may cause leakage or may block the air pressure holes and prevent pressurization of the cup.
HERO Operator’s Manual – Page 11 of 23 The direction of the spraying motion should be based on the spray pattern chosen: when spraying a horizontal pattern, the direction should be up and down; when spraying a vertical pattern, the direction should be left to right or right to left; when spraying a round pattern, the direction can be either.
HERO Operator’s Manual – Page 12 of 23 Even Drip Figure 8 Running/Dripping From Extremities Running/Dripping From Center 3.9 BASIC SPRAYING TECHNIQUES ?? For applications where thicker coa ts are required and finish quality is critical, consider applying two thinner coats.
HERO Operator’s Manual – Page 13 of 23 Correct Application Technique Incorrect Application Technique Overlap strokes up to 50% to ensure proper coverage and avoid streaks: When spraying an edge or.
HERO Operator’s Manual – Page 14 of 23 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 4.1 BASIC CLEAN UP If you are taking a break or plan to spray the same material again within a reasonable time: 1.
HERO Operator’s Manual – Page 15 of 23 4.3 COMPLETE DISASSEMBLY AND CLEANING OF SPRAY GUN Per iodically, especially after spraying an adhesive, a catalyzed coating, or any other material that is known to be difficult to clean, HERO recommends that you completely disassemble your gun and clean each part individually.
HERO Operator’s Manual – Page 16 of 23 en large the holes of these critical parts and affect the performance of your system when used. When re - assembling the gun, it is recommended to apply a li.
HERO Operator’s Manual – Page 17 of 23 The Gland Seal is located behind the Gland Nut directly in front of the gun trigger and should be replaced periodically as part of preventive maintenance. A worn Gland Seal can be the cause of leaking between the Gland Nut and the Needle directly in front of the trigger.
HERO Operator’s Manual – Page 18 of 23 TROUBLE SHOOTING 5.1 BASIC T ROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem Probable Cause Solution(s) Turbine not working at all A. No power to the turbine B. Re - settable breaker has been activated A. Check power outlet/socket B.
HERO Operator’s Manual – Page 19 of 23 5.1 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING CHA RT (Continued) Problem Probable Cause Solution(s) Not Spraying At All or Inconsistent Material Flow (spitting) With A Cup Gun A. Air Cap too far from Fluid Tip B. Dry paint on end of Fluid Tip C.
HERO Operator’s Manual – Page 20 of 23 5.2 TROUBLESHOOTING FINISH PROBLEMS Problem Probable Cause Solution(s) Runs or Sags A. Coating has been over - diluted B. Application speed too slow C. Improper overlapping D. Needle and Fluid Tip too large E.
HERO Operator’s Manual – Page 21 of 23 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES 6.1 CUP - FED SYS TEMS Cup - Fed Systems include a turbine, air hose and cup - fed spray gun. The guns with these systems are supplied with a 1 Qt/L paint cup and are ideal for spraying applications where versatility and portability are essential.
HERO Operator’s Manual – Page 22 of 23 6.5 GUN EXTENSION WANDS, TOUCH - UP CUP KIT AND OTHER ACCESSORIES Gun Extension Wands For ease of use when spraying in hard to rea ch areas, ceilings, floors, decks, etc., Gun Extension Wands can be installed on any HERO gun with a spring loaded air cap.
HERO Operator’s Manual – Page 23 of 23 WARRANTY INFORMATION LIMITED WARRANTY HERO Industries warrants to the original purchaser that the HERO equipment described in this manual will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase.
An important point after buying a device HERO 1240 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought HERO 1240 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data HERO 1240 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, HERO 1240 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get HERO 1240 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of HERO 1240, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime HERO 1240.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with HERO 1240. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device HERO 1240 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
