Choice of Wands/Positioning Orifice to Adjust Spray.

TB 43-0213

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Choice of Wands/Positioning Orifice

Figure 3-14). It is a 12-inch (30.5 cm) long wand, with

a 90 degree angle flat spray nozzle, having a 0.026-inch

to Adjust Spray.

(0.66 mm) spray orifice. This wand assembly consists

of a tip, nozzle, tube, nut, ferrule, coupling, filter

a. The following information is provided to give the

assembly, and quick-disconnect plug. Due to extremely

technician a better understanding of the different types

high operating pressures, it is important that all

of spray tools available and the proper use of these tools

when applying the rustproofing compound.

connections be properly tightened to prevent leakage of

rustproofing material.

b. Technicians should become familiar with the

different spray tools by actually using them and learning

(2) To spray exterior underbody panels and

what kind of spray pattern each tool produces,

framerail, the straight-through-nozzle wand is used (see

Figure 3-15). This tube is 12 inches (30.5 cm) long

c. Several different types of spray wands are

and has a 45 degree angle, bent 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm)

employed, each for a specific operation:

from the nozzle end. The nozzle used with this wand is

a straight-through, flat pattern type, with a 0.026-inch

(1) A straight, rigid wand is used to spray the

interior of a boxed section of a vehicle (see

(0.66 mm) orifice.

TA504766

Figure 3-14. 12-Inch Straight Wand.

TA504767

Figure 3-15. 12-Inch 45 Degree Wand.

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