Bosch PPR 250: English

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Symbol Meaning

23 Pump lock

24 Pedestal

Adapting the height-adjustable paint-

bucket coupling to the height of the paint

25 Pump-hose connection

bucket:

26 Feed-hose connection on base unit

base unit must always stand level on the

27 Double-SDS-connector

flor.

28 Pump-hose holding clip

29 Height-adjustable paint-bucket coupling

Components for cleaning

leftward

30 Mixing-nozzle spanner

Pump lock engaged (pump

31 Water tap-adapter with gasket

function possible only in this

32 SDS connection on paint filter

position)

33 Pump hose

rightward

34 Bypass hose

Pump lock disengaged

35 Rotor

36 Paint distributor

Product Description and

37 Paint chamber

38 Distributor plate

Specifications

*Accessories shown or described are not part of the standard de-

Intended Use

livery scope of the product. A complete overview of accessories

can be found in our accessories program.

The machine is intended only for painting water-based disper-

sion wall paint.

Technical Data

Use the machine only when you can fully assess all functions

Electric Paint Roller PPR 250

and handle them without limitation, or after having received

Article number

3 603 BA0 0..

appropriate instructions.

Rated power input

W35

Product Features

Paint delivery capacity

ml/min 400

The numbering of the components shown refers to the repre-

Required time for application of

sentation of the power tool on the graphic pages.

2

paint on 2 m

min 1

1 Paint applicator extension

Length

2 Feed hose

– Paint applicator

cm

40

3 Paint applicator

– Paint applicator + extension

cm

120

4 Intake hose

– Feed hose

m

5

5 Base unit

Dimensions of paint roll

Paint applicator

–Width

cm

25

6 Remote control holder

– Shank diameter

mm

8

– Core diameter (incl. pile)

mm

45–50

7 Trigger switch

– Pile height

mm

11

8 Remote control (PaintControl system)

–Pile material

Polyester

9 Extension handle

Weight according to

10 Screw connection of extension

EPTA-Procedure 01/2003

kg 3.7

11 Paint applicator handle

Protection class

12 Guide groove for feed hose

–Base unit

IP X4 *

13 Feed-hose connection on paint applicator

– Trigger switch with remote

14 Bucket holder

control

IP X5 **

15 Roll holder

* Protection against water splash from all directions

16 Paint roll

** Protection against water jets from all directions

The values given are valid for a nominal voltage [U] of 230 V. For differ-

17 Roll axle

ent voltages and models for specific countries, these values can vary.

Base unit

Please observe the article number on the type plate of your machine.

18 On/Off switch

The trade names of the individual machines may vary.

19 Carrying handle

Noise Information

20 Pump lid

Typically the A-weighted sound pressure level of the product

21 Holding clamp

is less than 70 dB(A).

22 Paint filter

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Declaration of Conformity

– Cover or mask off floors, furnishings, door and window

frames, etc.

We declare under our sole responsibility that the product de-

– Also, sufficiently underlay the paint bucket and base unit

scribed under “Technical Data” is in conformity with the fol-

with covering-off material (foil, cardboard, etc.).

lowing standards or standardization documents: EN 60335,

EN 300 220-1:2006, EN 300 220-2:2007, EN 301 489-

Preparing the Paint

1:2008, EN 301 489-3:2002 according to the provisions of

– Prepare the paint according to the manufacturer’s instruc-

the directives 2011/65/EU, 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC,

tions.

1999/5/EC.

– Stir paint thoroughly and dilute as required.

11

When the painting result is not satisfactory or no paint comes

Dr. Egbert Schneider

Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen

out: See “Correction of Malfunctions”, page 18.

Senior Vice President

Engineering Director

Coupling the Base Unit and the Paint Bucket

Engineering

PT/ESI

(see figures C1–C2)

– Set down base unit 5 level on the floor next to the opened

paint bucket.

– Pull the height-adjustable paint-bucket coupling 29 up-

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division

ward to the stop.

D-70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen

– Hold the paint bucket handle upright and slide the hooks of

Leinfelden, 26.09.2011

the paint-bucket coupling down to the edge of the paint

bucket.

Assembly

The paint bucket handle must always be positioned be-

tween the hooks of the paint-bucket coupling.

f Before any work on the machine itself, pull the mains

– Insert the paint filter 22 to the bottom of the paint bucket.

plug.

– Fasten the intake hose 4 in the holding clip 28.

Unreel the Feed Hose (see figure A)

Starting Operation

– Open holding clamp 21 and completely unreel feed hose 2

f Observe correct mains voltage! The voltage of the pow-

from base unit 5.

er source must agree with the voltage specified on the

– Lock holding clamp 21 again.

nameplate of the machine. Power tools marked with

Note: When painting only with the paint applicator 3 (without

230 V can also be operated with 220 V.

extension 1), the feed hose 2 can be fastened in one of the

f Always place the base unit and the paint bucket on a

two exterior guide grooves 12 for more convenient working.

level surface. When operating the paint roller on a ladder

or an inclined surface, the base unit and the paint bucket

Mounting the Extension (see figures B1–B2)

can tip over or fall down. This can lead to injury and con-

– Screw the screw connection 10 of the extension into the

tamination from the coating material.

paint applicator 3.

f Do not cover off the base unit. Otherwise, a possible mal-

– Fasten feed hose 2 in the straight guide grooves 12 of

function cannot be detected.

paint applicator 3 and extension 1.

– Remove remote control 8 from paint applicator 3 and clip

f Keep other electrical machines/devices away while us-

it into holder 6 of extension 1.

ing the paint roller or cover them off adequately. Possi-

bly occurring paint splashes can lead to accidents and soil-

ing.

Operation

f Regularly provide for proper ventilation in the working

f Before any work on the machine itself, pull the mains

range and for sufficient fresh air throughout the com-

plug.

plete area.

f Wear safety glasses/goggles. This will protect your eyes

Preparing for Operation

against splashing or ejected paint.

f Working close to the edge of open waters or on neigh-

Wear appropriate work clothes. Paint is difficult to remove

bouring areas in the direct vicinity of open waters is not

from clothing.

permitted.

Prevent the hose system from being constricted, e. g.,

When purchasing paint, observe its environmental compati-

through crushing, kinking or pulling! Do not stand on the feed

bility.

hose 2.

Preparing the Surface to be Painted

Keep the hose system away from heat sources.

The surface to be painted must be clean, dry and free of

Do not pull the hoses. Especially when moving the base unit,

grease.

do not pull it by the feed hose 2. Carry the base unit only by

When working indoors, all non-covered surface can be soiled.

the carrying handle 19.

Therefore, thoroughly prepare the area around the surface to

be painted:

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Switching On (see figure D)

Regulating the Paint Amount during Painting

– Plug the mains plug into a socket outlet.

The paint amount can be regulated with the trigger switch.

– Make sure that the pump lock 23 is engaged.

– Press the trigger switch 7 until the application of paint on

the paint roll is homogeneous.

–To start the machine, push the On/Off switch 18 to the “I”

– Afterwards, release the trigger switch until the application

position.

of paint on the painting surface is no longer opaque.

– Grasp the paint applicator 3 or extension 1 by the respec-

– Then, refill the paint chamber again with a sufficient

tive handle and direct the paint roll 16 toward the surface

amount of paint (press trigger switch 7 approx. 5 sec-

to be painted.

onds).

– Press the trigger switch 7 on the remote control 8.

Changing the Paint Roll (see figures E1 – E2)

Switching Off

Remove the paint roll from the paint applicator for cleaning or

– Release the trigger switch 7.

when the paint roll is worn.

–To switch off the machine, push the On/Off switch 18 to

– Pull the roll holders 15 apart and allow the paint roll 16 to

the “0” position.

slide out of the paint applicator 3.

– Pull the mains plug from the socket outlet.

– Disengage pump lock 23.

To prevent the paint-soaked paint roll from drying out until it

has been washed out, it is best to immerse it into a water

To relieve the lock tension, lightly push the pump lid 20 up-

bucket.

ward, if required.

Appropriate new paint rolls can be found in our Bosch acces-

sories program.

Working Advice

Paint rolls from other manufacturers can also be used, when

the respective dimensions are observed (see “Technical Da-

Painting

ta”, page 16).

Before painting, moisten new or dried paint rolls with water.

When the paint roll is new or dry, it takes approx. six lanes un-

Insert a new paint roll as follows:

til the paint application is homogeneous and without streaks.

– Pull the roll axle 17 out of the old paint roll 16 and slide the

new paint roll on the roll axle until centred.

Filling an empty feed hose takes approx. one minute.

– Insert the roll axle 17 on one side in the roll holder 15 until

– Press the trigger switch 7 to apply a sufficient amount of

it fits.

paint on the paint roll 16 and uniformly move the paint roll

– Press the paint roll into the roll holder of the other side.

up and down.

The paint roll must be able to rotate freely.

– Avoid interruptions within the surface to be painted.

Evenly guiding the paint roll will lead to a uniform surface

Placing Down the Paint Applicator (see figure F)

quality.

– Place down the paint applicator 3 on the edge of the paint

bucket so that it rests on the bucket holder 14.

Correction of Malfunctions

Problem Cause Corrective Measure

Paint application unsatis-

The hoses are obstructed. No or too little

Make sure that non of the hoses are squeezed or

factory.

paint being transported.

creased.

The paint is too viscous and therefore cannot

Stir paint thoroughly and dilute as required.

be transported.

The pump lock 23 is not engaged. Make sure that pump lid 20 is properly inserted

and locked.

The paint bucket is empty. Refill the paint bucket with fresh paint or ex-

change the empty paint bucket against a full one.

No paint coming out of paint

The paint is too viscous and cannot be drawn

Stir paint thoroughly and dilute as required.

applicator 3.

in by the pump.

The hoses are obstructed. Clean the hose system (see “Cleaning”, page19).

The hoses are obstructed. No or too little

Make sure that non of the hoses are squeezed or

paint being transported.

creased.

The remote control 8 is

The base unit is switched off. Switch the base unit on (see “"Switching

inoperative.

On"Switching On”, page18).

The remote control battery is empty. Contact an authorised service agent for Bosch

power tools.

Have the component replaced there.

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Maintenance and Service

Flushing the system:

– Carry the paint applicator

3, feed hose 2, pump lid 20 and

f Before any work on the machine itself, pull the mains

intake hose 4 to the prepared water tap.

plug.

Please note that paint may escape or leak from the system.

Cleaning

– Attach the double-SDS-connector 27 to adapter 31 on the

After painting, the system must be pumped empty and all

water tap.

paint-carrying parts must be cleaned.

– Hold the paint applicator 3 over a suitable collecting con-

tainer (e. g. a bucket).

There are two possibilities for cleaning the system:

– Carefully open the water tap and run lukewarm water

– EasyClean: Using universal connectors, the system is con-

through the system.

nected to a water tap and flushed.

– When flushing, lightly press pump hose 33 together sever-

– Alternative possibility: The system pumps fresh water

al times.

from a bucket for cleaning.

This will lead to better cleaning results.

Proper cleaning is a prerequisite for perfect operation of the

Additionally, this also cleans bypass hose 34, which pre-

electric paint roller. No warranty claims can be undertaken if

vents the rotor from overloading in case of excessive pres-

cleaning is not carried out or is carried out incorrectly.

sure in the hose system.

Keep the base unit, the holding clip 28 and the remote control

– Flush the system until only clear water comes out of the

8 clean. Clean them with a moist cloth. The base unit and the

paint applicator.

remote control may not be immersed into water.

– Clean the paint filter 22 and the intake hose 4 (connect

Always clean the paint roll, the paint applicator and the hose

SDS connection 32 to the water tap and flush; additional

system with water.

cleaning of paint filter with brush).

– Release the adapter 31 from the water tap and from the

Preparation

double-SDS-connector 27.

– Place down the paint applicator 3 on the edge of the paint

Screw the mixing nozzle back onto water tap.

bucket so that it rests on the bucket holder 14.

Cleaning the paint applicator and the paint roll:

– Loosen the double-SDS-connector 27 from the holding

– See “Cleaning the Paint Applicator and the Paint Roll”,

clip 28 and completely remove the intake hose 4 and the

page 20.

paint filter 22 from the paint bucket.

– Remove the paint roll 16 from the paint applicator 3 (see

Mounting together the dried components:

“Changing the Paint Roll”, page 18).

– Allow all components to dry thoroughly.

– Hold the paint applicator 3 above the paint bucket and

If possible, hang up the paint roll 16 to dry.

press the trigger switch 7 until the hose system is pumped

If the paint roll is placed down to dry, the pile will be de-

empty and no more paint comes out of the paint applica-

formed. This may lead to an uneven surface quality when

tor.

using the paint roller the next time.

– Release the trigger switch 7 and switch the power tool off.

– Reconnect the intake hose 4 to the SDS connection 32 on

– Pull the mains plug from the socket outlet.

the paint filter 22.

– Manually turn rotor 35 to the indicated position (see figure

EasyClean (see figures G1–G4)

G4) in order to avoid damage to pump hose 33 when in-

Note: Use only the supplied hoses and adapters for connect-

serting pump lid 20.

ing to the water supply.

– Reinsert the pump lid 20 into the housing opening and

Preparing the water tap:

push it upward to the stop.

– Unscrew the mixing nozzle from a water tap using the sup-

– Shut pump lock 23 until it engages.

plied mixing-nozzle spanner 30 or a suitable tool.

– Lock holding clamp 21 again.

– Screw the fitting adapter 31 (M22 or M24 thread) in or on

Alternative Cleaning Method (see figure H)

the water tap.

Note: This cleaning method takes somewhat longer than the

Additional water-tap adapters are available in the Bosch

EasyClean method.

accessories program.

– Couple base unit 5 to the water bucket (also see “Coupling

Separating paint-carrying components:

the Base Unit and the Paint Bucket”, page 17).

– Unlatch holding clamp 21.

– Insert paint filter 22 to the bottom of the water bucket.

– Disengage pump lock 23.

– Fasten the intake hose 4 in the holding clip 28.

– Plug the mains plug into a socket outlet.

To relieve the lock tension, lightly push the pump lid 20 up-

– Make sure that the pump lock 23 is engaged.

ward, if required.

– Push the pump lid 20 downward to the stop and then care-

–To start the machine, push the On/Off switch 18 to the “I”

fully lift it out of the housing opening of base unit 5.

position.

– Loosen the SDS connection 32 at the bottom part of the in-

– Hold paint applicator 3 over a suitable collecting container

take hose 4.

(e.g. a bucket) and actuate trigger switch 7 until only clear

water comes out of the paint applicator and no more paint

can be seen in the hoses (visual check).

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Always lightly move the hoses.

After-sales Service and Customer Assistance

This will lead to better cleaning results.

Our after-sales service responds to your questions concern-

– Clean the paint applicator and the paint roll: See “Cleaning

ing maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare

the Paint Applicator and the Paint Roll”, page 20.

parts. Exploded views and information on spare parts can al-

– Allow all components to dry thoroughly.

so be found under: www.bosch-pt.com

If possible, hang up the paint roll 16 to dry.

Our customer service representatives can answer your ques-

If the paint roll is placed down to dry, the pile will be de-

tions concerning possible applications and adjustment of

formed. This may lead to an uneven surface quality when

products and accessories.

using the paint roller the next time.

Great Britain

Cleaning the Paint Applicator and the Paint Roll

Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)

(see figures I1–I3)

P.O. Box 98

After flushing the system, some of the components still have

Broadwater Park

to be cleaned manually.

North Orbital Road

– Remove paint remainders from paint applicator 3 using a

Denham

brush.

Uxbridge

– Pull paint distributor 36 out of the paint chamber 37.

UB 9 5HJ

For easier cleaning, turn the paint distributor by 90°.

Tel. Service: +44 (0844) 736 0109

– Remove the distributor plate 38 from the paint distributor

Fax: +44 (0844) 736 0146

36.

E-Mail: boschservicecentre@bosch.com

For this, lift the distributor plate on one side and pull it lat-

Ireland

erally out of the retaining clamps.

– Remove paint remainders from of the distributor plate 38,

Origo Ltd.

the paint distributor 36 and from of the paint chamber 37

Unit 23 Magna Drive

using a small brush.

Magna Business Park

– Wash out the paint roll 16 thoroughly.

City West

Dublin 24

Storage

Tel. Service: +353 (01) 4 66 67 00

Before storing, the electric paint roller must be properly

Fax: +353 (01) 4 66 68 88

cleaned and all components dried.

Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands

– Slide distributor plate 38 laterally into the retaining clamps

Robert Bosch Australia Pty. Ltd.

in paint distributor 36.

Power Tools

– Clip paint distributor 36 into the paint chamber 37.

Locked Bag 66

– Wind up feed hose 2 around the base unit 5 and affix it with

Clayton South VIC 3169

holding clamp 21.

Customer Contact Center

– Slide down paint-bucket coupling 29 completely to the

Inside Australia:

bottom.

Phone: +61 (01300) 307 044

– Insert paint roll 16 into paint applicator 3 (see “Changing

Fax: +61 (01300) 307 045

the Paint Roll”, page 18).

Inside New Zealand:

Material Disposal

Phone: +64 (0800) 543 353

Paint and dried paint remainders must be disposed of in an

Fax: +64 (0800) 428 570

environmentally-friendly manner. Observe the manufactur-

Outside AU and NZ:

er’s instructions for disposal and the local regulations for haz-

Phone: +61 (03) 9541 5555

ardous waste disposal.

www.bosch.com.au

Chemicals harmful to the environment may not be disposed

Republic of South Africa

of into soil, groundwater or bodies of water. Never pour

Customer service

chemicals harmful to the environment into the sewerage sys-

Hotline: +27 (011) 6 51 96 00

tem!

Gauteng – BSC Service Centre

Maintenance

35 Roper Street, New Centre

If the replacement of the supply cord is necessary, this has to

Johannesburg

be done by Bosch or an authorized Bosch service agent in or-

Tel.: +27 (011) 4 93 93 75

der to avoid a safety hazard.

Fax: +27 (011) 4 93 01 26

If the machine should fail despite the care taken in manufac-

E-Mail: bsctools@icon.co.za

turing and testing procedures, repair should be carried out by

an after-sales service centre for Bosch power tools.

In all correspondence and spare parts order, please always in-

clude the 10-digit article number given on the type plate of

the machine.

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