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HVLP Spray Guns Best Practices Checklist

USE HVLP SPRAY GUNS FOR ALL APPLICATIONS¹

Increases transfer efficiency and reduces overspray
Reduces worker exposures
Reduces coating volume needed for each job
Reduces coating costs (see the Example of Cost Savings Using an HVLP Spray Gun provided in this kit)
Reduces shop emissions

Spray Guns Used:	HVLP (type)	Conventional	Both
Primer:	(_______________________________)
Base coat:	(_______________________________)
Clear coat:	(_______________________________)

Needs Work

N/A

Element

Implementation Notes

Consistently use HVLP spray guns for all applications

Use a larger diameter air hose to ensure proper air volume is delivered to the gun

Use the right gun tip for the job

Ensure that the shop compressor is capable of delivering sufficient air to the spray gun and other shop equipment

Set up each gun to ensure proper pressure at the gun tip

¹Required element of the City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Air Management Regulation V.

OK	Needs Work	N/A	Element	Implementation Notes
DEVELOP PROPER HVLP SPRAYING TECHNIQUES
Further improves the transfer efficiency and reduces overspray Reduces coating usage and costs (see the Example of Cost Savings Using an HVLP Spray Gun provided in this kit) Reduces shop emissions and worker exposures
Painters observed demonstrated proper techniques: Yes No Sometimes Comments:____________________________________________________
			Keep gun square to the target
			Keep gun equidistant from the target throughout the stroke
			Provide training