Clean The Spray Gun - Graco PRO AA5500SC Instruction Manual

Clean the Spray Gun

Equipment needed:
D Soft bristle brush
D Solvent compatible with fluid being sprayed
WARNING
INJECTION HAZARD
To reduce the risk of a serious injury,
including fluid injection, follow the Pres-
sure Relief Procedure on page 16
when you stop spraying and whenever you are
instructed to relieve the pressure.
Procedure:
1. Relieve the system pressure.
2. Dip the end of a soft-bristle brush into a compatible
solvent. Clean the front of the gun with the brush
and solvent. See Fig. 18. Avoid getting any fluid
into the air passages. Whenever possible, point
the gun down while cleaning it.
NOTE: If it appears that there is paint inside the air
passages, remove the gun from the line for servic-
ing.
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Fig. 18
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3. Dampen a soft cloth with solvent and wring out the
excess fluid. Wipe the exterior of the gun and
shroud clean. See Fig. 19.
Fig. 19
4. Remove the bottom fluid tube fitting (P) and filter
(4). See Fig. 20. Clean the filter in a compatible
solvent.
5. Reinstall the filter (4) and fitting (P). Do not over-
tighten the fitting (P) and make sure the top fluid
tube fitting (Q) remains tightened.
Fig. 20
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Q
P
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4
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