Question 4
- (i) Describe a flock gun.
(ii) Sketch the flock gun described in 4(a). - State any three ways of maintaining a flock gun.
- List any three components of a flock gun.
- List any seven common causes of fire explosion.
- dizziness;
- skin irritation.
Observation
Few candidates that attempted this question did poorly. Nevertheless, candidates were expected to answer the question this way:
(a) (i) This is a specially designed spray equipment with a cup, nozzle, trigger and
handle used for the application of flock to an already coated surface with
adhesive for decorative motifs and vehicle customising.
(ii)
(b)
- Clean the gun, cup and nozzle with solvent after use.
- Hang the air hose for protection from damage.
- Ensure vent hole is free from blockage.
- Ensure the nozzle is free from dried flock.
(c)
- - Material/fluid cup.
- - Handle.
- - Flock nozzle.
- - Spreader valve.
- - Trigger.