17CLEANING THE UNIT (SHUTTING DOWN)PS 3.218 CLEANING THE UNIT (SHUTTINGDOWN)i A clean state is the best method of ensuringoperation without problems. After you havefinished spraying, clean the unit. Under nocircumstances may any remaining coatingmaterial dry and harden in the unit.i The cleaning agent used for cleaning (only withan ignition point above 38 °C) must be suitablefor the coating material used.i • Secure the spray gun, refer to the operatingmanual of the spray gun.• Clean and remove tip.• For a standard tip, refer to Page 24, Section12.2.• If a non-standard tip is installed, proceedaccording to the relevant operating manual.1. Remove suction hose from the coating material.2. Close the relief valve, valve position SPRAY (p spray).3. Switch the unit ON.AttentionThe container must be earthed in case of coatingmaterials which contain solvents.Caution! Do not pump or spray into a containerwith a small opening (bunghole)!4. Pull the trigger of the spray gun in order to pump theremaining coating material from the suction hose, high-pressure hose and the spray gun into an open container.5. Immerse suction hose with return hose into a containerwith a suitable cleaning agent.6. Turn the pressure control knob counterclockwise tominimum pressure.7. Open the relief valve, valve position PRIME (k circulation).8. Pump a suitable cleaning agent in the circuit for a fewminutes.9. Close the relief valve, valve position SPRAY (p spray).10. Pull the trigger of the spray gun.11. Pump the remaining cleaning agent into an open containeruntil the unit is empty.12. Switch the unit OFF.8.1 CLEANING UNIT FROM OUTSIDEFirst of all pull out mains plug from socket.AttentionDanger of short circult through penetratingwater!Never spray down the unit with high-pressure orhigh-pressure steam cleaners.Do not put the high-pressure hose into solvents.Use only a wet cloth to wipe down the outside ofthe hose.Wipe down unit externally with a cloth which has beenimmersed in a suitable cleaning agent.8.2 SUCTION FILTERi A clean suction filter always guarantees maximumfeed quantity, constant spraying pressure andproblem-free functioning of the unit.1. Screw off the filter (Fig. 7) from suction tube.2. Clean or replace the filter.Carry out cleaning with a hard brush and an appropriatecleaning agent.