Graco 308692N, Instruction Manual

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10 308692
Operation
Pressure Relief Procedure
WARNING
SKIN INJECTION HAZARD
The system pressure must be manually
relieved to prevent the system from
starting or spraying accidentally. Fluid
under high pressure can be injected through the
skin and cause serious injury. To reduce the risk of
an injury from injection, splashing fluid, or moving
parts, follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure
whenever you:
D
are instructed to relieve the pressure,
D
stop spraying,
D
check or service any of the system equipment,
D
or install or clean the spray tip.
WARNING
HOT SURFACE HAZARD
Do not touch the heater while it is oper-
ating. Allow the heater to cool for at least
10 minutes before flushing or servicing
it.
WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Do not
plug in or unplug the power cord
in any area containing flammable fluids
or fumes, to avoid fire or explosion
resulting in serious injury.
1. Lock the gun trigger safety.
2. Unplug the heater power cord.
3. Circulate the fluid for at least 10 minutes to cool
the heated fluid and the heater.
4. Close the red-handled bleed-type master air valve
(E, required in your system). See Fig. 3.
5. Turn the 3-way valve (45) to DRAIN. Hook the
drain hose (46) onto a waste container.
6. Unlock the gun trigger safety.
7. Hold a metal part of the gun firmly to the side of a
grounded metal pail, and trigger the gun to relieve
pressure.
8. Lock the gun trigger safety.
9. Open the drain valve (D, required in your system),
having a container ready to catch the drainage.
10. Leave the drain valve open until you are ready to
spray again.
If you suspect that the spray tip or hose is completely
clogged, or that pressure has not been fully relieved
after following the steps above,
very slowly loosen the
tip guard retaining nut or hose end coupling and relieve
pressure gradually, then loosen completely. Now clear
the tip or hose.
Packing Nut
Before starting, fill the packing nut (J) 1/3 full with
Graco Throat Seal Liquid (TSL) or compatible solvent.
See Fig. 3.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury whenever you
are instructed to relieve pressure, always follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure at left.
The packing nut is torqued at the factory and is ready
for operation. If it becomes loose and there is leaking
from the throat packings,
relieve pressure, then torque
the nut as specified in your separate pump manual. Do
this whenever necessary. Do not overtighten the
packing nut.
Flush the Pump Before First Use
The pump is tested with lightweight oil, which is left in
to protect the pump parts. If the fluid you are using
may be contaminated by the oil, flush it out with a
compatible solvent. See
Flushing on page 15.