Graco 26C265, Instructions Manual, Page: 14 / 40

Daily Gun Care
14 311053L
General System Maintenance
• Perform
Pressure Relief Procedure
, page 12.
• Clean the fluid and air line filters daily.
• Check for any fluid leakage from the gun and fluid
hoses. Tighten fittings or replace equipment as
needed.
• Flush the gun before changing colors and whenever
you are done operating the gun.
Daily Cleaning Procedure
NOTE:
This gun is not adjustable. To ensure proper
shutoff, screw the piston cap (18) onto the housing (1)
until it bottoms out.
NOTE:
Clean the front of the tip frequently during the
day to help reduce buildup.
1. Follow
Pressure Relief Procedure
, page 12.
2. Clean the outside of the gun with a soft cloth
dampened with compatible solvent.
3. To avoid damaging the spray tip, clean it with a
compatible solvent and soft brush.
4. If using an in-line filter, remove and clean it
thoroughly in a compatible solvent.
5. Clean the system's fluid filter and air line filter.
Clean Spray Tips and Clear
Clogs
RAC Tips
1. Clean the spray tip:
a. Rotate the tip 180 so the arrow on the tip
cylinder (9c) faces backward.
b. Trigger the gun into a grounded metal waste
container or onto the ground to remove the clog.
Rotate the tip 180 back to the spray position.
2. If the RAC tip is still clogged:
a. Shut off the sprayer and disconnect the power
source.
b. Open the fluid drain valve and follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure
on page 12.
c. Remove and clean the spray tip.
Flat Tips
1. Follow
Pressure Relief Procedure
, page 12.
2. Remove the tip and clean with a solvent-soaked
brush.
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. 13: Clear a Clog
9c