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Earlex All-in-One HVLP Sprayer’s Control Features


Use the spray pattern and volume dial on the sprayer to control the spraying effects.


Spraying a vertical surface.

Controlling the Spray Pattern, Flow & Spray Distance


Three factors will determine the spray pattern and size: spray pattern selection, volume flow dial and spraying distance from the object.

By turning the air cap ring, you can select the spray pattern. Be sure to wear a cartridge respirator while using your sprayer. Finishes need to be atomized into a fine mist for good results, and even seemingly benign water-based finishes are hazardous to breathe in.

  • Air cap ring in horizontal position for a vertical fan pattern (Photo 1).

Image left: Air cap ring in the horizontal position. Image right: Vertical spray pattern.

Photo 1 – For spraying in a side-to-side motion


  • Air cap ring in vertical position for a horizontal fan pattern (Photo 2),

Image left: Air cap ring in the vertical position. Image right: Horizontal spray pattern.

Photo 2 – For spraying in an up-and-down motion


  • Air cap ring in diagonal/45° position for a cone pattern (Photo 3).

Image left: Air cap ring in the diagonal position. Image right: Round spray pattern.

Photo 3 – For spraying molding, trim and edges


The volume dial controls the amount of spray. You can spray on cardboard to test the setting (Photo 4).

As a general guideline, hold the spray gun 10" to 12" from the surface.


Adjusting the flow with the thumbwheel.

Photo 4 – Use less flow for a finer spray pattern and more flow for a larger spray pattern.


In the final section, we’ll show you how things all come together by combining the previous concepts with good spraying techniques.

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