HERO 1240 manual

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 1260 Model 2260[...]

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. To ensure th e proper use and maintenance of your HERO spray[...]

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. GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 Operati ng Instructi[...]

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.) bei ng applied. By spraying at low pres[...]

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 Systems include: turbine, air hose and spray gun Volume - Fed Systems With Built - In Compressors include: turbine, Lower Deck Fluid Delivery System (includ[...]

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. Do not stand on the hose for extended periods. For information on wire - bound cr[...]

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. If this card is missing or has been lost, please contact your local H[...]

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. Some high sol ids coatings may exceed a reason[...]

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. To ensure proper performance, ensure that the Air Cap hole is[...]

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. If possible, always clean the surface with a tack rag t[...]

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. Spray Patt ern Selection To select the desired spray p[...]

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. CA[...]

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. The reduction in paint consumption and drying time when spraying with HE[...]

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 corner, split the center of the spray pattern on the corner or edge so that each side receives 50% of the spray pattern and equal amounts of paint:[...]

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. Turn off the turbine and disconnect the gun from the hose. 2. Turn the Material Flow Adjustment Screw at the back of the gun clockwise until it stops and clean any exc[...]

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. If necessary, contact your l[...]

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 little white grease or petroleum jelly on all threaded and tight tolerance parts: Material Flow Adjustme nt Screw and Spring; Air Distributor; Sleeve Nu[...]

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. If leaking occurs, try tightening t[...]

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. Re - set breaker on face of turbine by pressing it once Low Air Flow A. Filters are blocked [...]

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. Coating is too thick: not enough pressure to pump from cup to Flu id Tip D. Forei[...]

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. Film thickness is too thick for one coat F. Gun too close t o surface G. Insufficient atomizing a[...]

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. 6.2 VOLUME - FED SYSTEMS WITH BUILT[...]

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. Wands are available in 12”, 18”, and 24” lengt[...]

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. HERO Industries’ only obligation shall be to repair or rep[...]