Graco 234414, Instructions Manual

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Operation
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Operation
1. Turn on air supply.
2. Turn T-handle adjusting screw clockwise on the tank
pressure regulator, while pulling the gun trigger fully
back to start material flow.
3. Continue turning T-handle clockwise until desired
material flow is achieved. To decrease pressure turn
T-handle counter-clockwise to a lower setting. Then
relieve pressure in tank by pulling the ring on the
safety valve.
4. Atomization air for the spray gun can be adjusted
using the air adjusting valve on the spray gun or at
the air regulator assembly (Model 234415 only) on
the pressure tank.
5. Operate spray gun according to instructions
accompanying gun.
Maintenance
Cleaning the Tank
1. Turn off main air supply to tank.
2. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure , page 4.
3. Turn T-handle adjusting screw on regulator,
counter-clockwise until no spring tension is felt.
4. Slowly loosen thumb screws, tip clamps back and
tip tank lid to one side.
5. Loosen spray gun air cap ring about three turns.
6. Turn on air supply.
7. Hold a cloth over air cap on gun and pull trigger.
This forces material back through the hose, into the
tank.
8. Empty and clean tank and parts using a suitable
solvent.
9. Pour solvent into tank.
10. Replace lid and tighten thumb screws and clamps.
11. Turn T-handle on tank regulator clockwise while
pulling gun trigger fully back and spray until clean
solvent appears.
12. Repeat steps 1-3.
Decorative powder coating may be affected by
solvent contact. Avoid prolonged exposure of
solvents to powder coated areas. Tank has been
zinc plated underneath the decorative coating for
rust protection.