HERO 3000 manual

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 1 AIRLESS SPRA Y EQUIPMENT AIRLESS SPRA Y EQUIPMENT AIRLESS SPRA Y EQUIPMENT AIRLESS SPRA Y EQUIPMENT H.E.R.O . Industries H.E.R.O . Industries H.E.R.O . Industries H.E.R.O . Industries a division of Middlefield Banco rp Limited a division of Middlefield Banco rp Limited a division of Middlefield Banc[...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 2 H.E.R.O. W ARRANTY H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES , guarantees this airl ess pu mp to be free of defects in materials and wo rkmanship to th e origin al owne r, for a period of one full yea r from the date of purcha se. The warranty entitles the owner to parts replac ement a t no charge. The part s replacem en[...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 3 T a ble of Contents Important Safet y Precautions 4 – 5 Introduction 6 Operating I nstructions 6 Setting up to Spr ay 7 Flushing The Unit 8 Special Notes 9 Airless Spray Pa inting Sugge stions 10 – 13 Trouble Shooting 14 – 22 Intake Seat Replac ement 23 Outgo Valve 24 Bleed Val ve Repai rs 25 [...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 4 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY PRECA UTIONS WARNING Material issuing from the spray tip is at high pressure . If fingers, or any part of the body are placed near the tip of the spray gun, it is possible that the spray could break the skin and inject some of the spray material. If injury does occur, seek immedia[...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 5 AL W A YS  ALWAYS follow H.E.R.O. recommendations for operation and safety completely.  ALWAYS ensure that switch is in off position before plugg ing in the electric motor.  ALWAYS set trigger lock on gun in "L OCKED" position when not in use, wit h gun locked close.  ALWAYS ch[...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 6 H.E.R.O. AIRLESS SPRA Y P AINTING Welcome to the wor ld of H.E.R.O. airle ss paint spray ing. We are sure y ou will enjoy owning a nd operating your new H.E.R.O. mode l 3000. With H.E.R.O. airless spray equipment y ou will avoid the inconvenience and mess of over spray . You are spraying paint, not [...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 7 SETTING UP TO SPRA Y 1 Remove unit from shippi ng carton. In s pe c t ex t e ri o r of u ni t fo r an y s i gn s o f freight damage. If an y parts are found to be broken or damaged, immediatel y contact the carrier and arrange fo r an inspect ion of th e concealed damage. Claims for freight d amage [...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 8 If shutting d own for a short pe riod of time, it is s ufficient to trig ger the gun to relieve pressure. Then set the safety lock on gun to "locked" position w ith the gun l ocked closed and immerse the gun in a container of th e correct thinner for the paint you are spraying. 1. Remove s[...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 9 SPECIAL NOTES AND INSTRUC TIONS NEV ER LEAVE THE UNIT UND ER PRESSURE WHEN NO T SPRAYING (MO TOR TURNED OFF). RELIEVE PRESSURE BY TRIGGERING GUN. NEVER STORE THE UNIT WITH PAINT OR WATER IN THE PUMP SYSTEM, EV EN OVERNIGHT.  NEVER attempt to start the motor when the unit is under pressure. Reliev[...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 10 AIRLESS SPRA Y P AINTING SUGGESTIONS AND TECHNIQUE A g ood airless spray application is the result of many factors. Surface preparation, which includes cleaning and degreasing, priming, material compatibility , qualit y finish product and correct application technique, are all important to the fini[...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 11 AIRLESS SPRA Y P AINTING SUGGESTIONS AND TECHNI QUE Poor Good Tailing Good Pattern Fog, Over Spray FIG. 1 FIG. 2 FIG. 2 FIG. 3 FIG. 4 FIG. 5[...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 12 AIRLESS SPRA Y P AINTING SUGGESTIONS AND TECHNIQ UE SPRA Y TIP SELECTION TIP SIZE FOR APP LICATION OF .021 Exterior Latex on large unobstructed areas. (max. size allowed) ( 60 OZ. ) .018 Interior Latex, Exterior Latex, Shake Paint, Exterior F lat Paints. ( 46 OZ. ) .015 Alkyd Flat Enamel, Interior [...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 13 AIRLESS TIP’S FLOW RATE ( GALLONS PER MINUTE ) Orif ice Size In Inches GPM Flow Rate Orif ice Size In Inches GPM Flow Rate .007 .05 .018 .35 .009 .08 .019 .40 .011 .12 .021 .47 .013 .18 .023 .57 .015 .23 .026 .72 .017 .30 .031 1.1 AIRLESS TIP RECOMMENDATI ONS COATINGS COATING VISCOSITY FILTER MES[...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 14 TROUBLESHOOTING H ydraulic E nergy R egulated O utput (H.E.R.O.) i s more than just our name, it is the bases for the operation of the pump. It is the reg ulation or control, of hy draulic energ y , which allows the equipment to build and then deliver or have an output of pressure. Once you have a [...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 15 TROUBLESHOOTING The backward movement of the piston, creates a vacuum in the h y draulic s ystem. This causes th e hydraulic outgo valve to close and the hydraulic intake valve to open (fig# 1). Opening of the hy draulic intake valve allows a new suppl y of hydraulic oil to enter the system, replac[...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 16 TROUBLESHOOTING PAINT OUTG O VALVE (REF# 22, P ART # 4-11A) The paint outgo va lve monitors and controls the flow of spr a y materials as it leave s the sprayer. I t also works togethe r with the paint intake va lve, to build paint pressure as spe cified by the setting made by the hydra ulic outgo [...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 17 TROUBLESHOOTING PRESSURE TEST To verify the performance of an airless spray er, use of pressure gauge is required. A pressure gauge (min. 3000 psi) installed at the gun, using a new .021 tip, and not less than 50 feet of H.E.R.O. airless spray hose is needed. If you do not have access to these item[...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 18 TROUBLESHOOTING SITUATION POSSIBLE CAUSE (REMEDY) ELECTRIC MOTOR W ON'T START /RUN 1. Unit unplugged or building circuit fuse is blown. (check, replace or reset fuse) 2. Pump under pressure. (reduce pressure setting by turning pressure control knob counter-clockwise , trigger gun to relieve pr[...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 19 TROUBLESHOOTING SITUATION POSSIBLE CAUSE (REMEDY) TOTAL LOSS OF PRESS URE, DIAPHRAGM HAS NO MOVEMENT OR MOVEMENT CAN BE STOPPED...CONTINUED. 2. Air lock created on hydraulic side of pump. (air entering hydraulic side due to loose hy draulic feed line fittings, (ref# 63), punctured hydraulic feed li[...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 20 TROUBLESHOOTING SITUATION POSSIBLE CAUSE (REMEDY) PUDDLE OF OIL APPEAR ING UNDER SPRAYER DURING OPER ATION 1. Hydraulic fitting loose/cracked or hy draulic lines are punctured. (examine all hydraulic lines and fittings for cracks, breaks or looseness. Replace or tighten as required). 2. Piston seal[...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 21 TROUBLESHOOTING SITUATION POSSIBLE CAUSE (REMEDY) FLUID BEING S PRAYED OUT OF TIP PULSATES, SPRAY HOSE LIES QUIET WHEN GUN TRIGGER CLO SED 1. Spray tip worn out or too large. (replace with new tip of correct size. Tip must n ot exceed a good condition .023 tip ). 2. Paint hose incorrect ty pe. (rep[...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 22 TROUBLESHOOTING SITUATION POSSIBLE CAUSE (REMEDY) SPRAY MATERIAL L EAKS AT PRIME V ALV E STEM 1. Prime valve stem packings (ref# 38 or 39) defective. (replace dama ged packings following detailed instructions on page 25. SPRAY MATERIAL L EAKS OU T PRIME V ALVE HOSE WITH V ALVE CLOSED 1. Prime not c[...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 23 REPLACEMENT OF INT AKE SEA T 1. Remove the four bolts (ref# 9), securin g the intake endcap (ref# 11) to the pump. 2. Remove the ball cage (re f# 14), ball (ref# 13) and elbow (re f# 8) from the endcap. 3. Place endcap on work b ench, with ex ternal side facing up. 4. Use socket or screw driv er an[...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 24 1 Open prime valve, (ref# 34) in order to release pressure from the material side of pump. 2 Remove pressure control knob, (ref# 74) and pull P.C. stem, (ref# 77) out to internal stop, thereby releasing hydraulic pressure. 3 Disconnect outgo tee, (ref# 33) from outgo swivel, (ref# 30) on the outgo [...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 25 REP AIR OF BLE ED V AL VE Bleed Valve R epair Kit Installa tion 1. Open blee d valve (ref # 34), turn ing handle coun ter-clockwise to release pre ssure from ma terial side of pump. 2. Remo ve bleed valv e return hose , (ref # 48) from ble ed valve ret urn fitti ng, (ref # 44). 3. Pla ce wren ch on[...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 26 DIAPHR AGM R EPLACEMENT Tools or Supplies Required ♦ 1/4 Allan wrench ♦ 4-45-3 Pressure cap ♦ Torque Wrench ♦ 3/8” Open end w rench ♦ 1/8 Allan wrench ♦ H.E.R.O. hydraulic oil ♦ Rags ♦ Drip / collection tr a y 1. Tilt unit up onto its’ nose ( r esting vertically on handle, ref #[...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 27 1 Remove pressure control knob, (ref# 74) and pull P .C. stem, (ref# 77) out to the internal stop (1/16" to 1/8") thereby releasing hydraulic pressure. 2 Remove h y draulic return line, (ref# 72) from P .C. fitting, (ref# 81). 3 Place 11/16" wrench on P.C. seat, (ref# 87). Turn count[...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 28 1. Remove hydraulic feed line, (ref# 63) from hydraulic intake valve, (ref# 62) and also remove h ydraulic return line, (ref# 72) from the pressure control valve, (ref# 73). Plug lines to minimi ze oil loss. (Hint; g olf tees work well for this) 2. Remove the bolts, (ref# 114) passing throug h the [...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 29 PISTON REP AIR S 7. Remove piston circlip, using circlip pliers. Remove piston from rod. NOTE: Use extreme caution no t to damage circlip or the internal circlip g roove of piston. Pis ton rod circlip, washer, o-ring, and nut are not available i ndividual ly. Parts are available wit h the purchase [...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 30 1/4 x1/4 Hose to Hose Connector 114 Paint Hose, 50’ x 1/4” 3-Whip end Whipend, 3’ x 3/16” 10- 55-01 1-2 ASM Gun, Model 400, 2 Finger Trigger, c/w 1710 Zip Tip 10- 55-01 1-4 ASM Gun, Model 400, 4 Finger Trigger, c/w 1710 Zip Tip 10- 55-30 0-2 ASM Gun, Model 300, 2 Finger Trigger, c/w 1710 Zi[...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 31 INT AKE P AR TS REF PA RT # DESCRIPTION QTY 1 4-210 SIPHON ASSEM BLY COMP LETE, ( Ref# 2-7, 48-50 ) ASSY 2 187A SCREEN, Siphon, Coarse, Includes 1 3 Not Used 4 189A-1 TUBE, Siphon, Metal, 5 Gal. 1 5 4-184A HOSE, Siphon, 21”L x 3/4” ID, Lacquer Resistant 1 6 1/75-3 CL AM P 2 7 667-27 BARB, Hose [...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 32 OUTGO P AR TS REF PA RT # DESCRIPTION QTY 30 20 SWIV EL 1 31 4-6654 REPAIR KIT ( ref# 21, 24, 26(2), 27-28 ) KIT 32 4-6655 OVERHAUL KIT ( ref# 21, 24, 25, 26(2), 27-2 8 ) KIT 33 13-1 TEE, Female x Male x Male 1 34 4-606 BLEED VALVE COM PLETE ( Ref# 35- 46 ) ASSY 35 14A CONNECTOR, 1/4 x 1/4 2 36 606[...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 33 HYDRAULIC P AR TS REF PA RT # DESCRIPTION QTY 60 35A CROSSBL OCK, Aluminum 1 61 25-2 ELB OW 3 62 4-30 VACUUM VA LVE 1 63 4-31 FEED LINE, LVO, C/W Fittings, Inc ludes ref# 64 1 64 31-1 OR IF IC E, M et er in g 1 65 4-45A TANK, Complete With Fittings, (ref# 66-68) ASSY 66 4-45-1 SCREEN, Tank 1 67 45-[...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 34 HYDRAULIC P AR TS REF PA RT # DESCRIPTION QTY 92 38A-3 SEAT, Piston, Bronze 1 93 4-38A-2 ROD, Piston, C/W Nut, Washer, O-Ring, Circlip 1 DRIVE P AR TS 94 05-80-5000 BEARING, Crankshaft S ide 2 95 HW1055 LT. CARRIAGE, 5/16NC x 5/8" 4 96 HW5060P WASHER, Lock, 5/16 4 97 HW4030P NUT, HX. HD, 5/16 [...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 35 CHASSIS P AR TS REF PA RT # DESCRIPTION QTY 116 59 E-C LIP 2 117 4-50 BRACKET, Motor Mounting, Includes Ref# 118-119 1 118 HW 1070F CAPSCRE W, HX. HD., 5/16NC x 1-1/4", Gr. 5, Full Thread 2 119 HW 4040 NUT, Hex Jam, 5/16" 2 120 4-67/13B LE G 1 121 4-67/14 FOOT PAD, c/w ref# 12 4, 125 2 12[...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 36 7 6 49 48 5 50 6 4 127 2 130 133 132 135 134 131 120 114 113 126 121 P AR T S SCHEMA TIC Model 3000[...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 37 P AR T S SCHEMA TIC Model 3000 123 108 106 104 109 119 117 104 125 107 102 101 124 95 95 97 116 115 106 105 114 110 113 58 59 63 61 62 64 103 111 112 61 113 114 65 68 67 71 69 70 97 96 33 73 66 30 72 34 22 21 56 89 13 12 16 11 8 10 9 17 18 15 14 57 54 51 60 103 118 122 130 98 99 100[...]

H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES Model 3000 Owner’s Manual 38 Manufactur ed by : H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES 2719 LAKE CITY W A Y BURNABY , B.C. CANADA Phone: 604-420-6543 800-494-4376 Fax: 604-420-8725 Pur chased Fr om __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Model: __________________ Serial #: _____[...]