Texture Spraying - Graco RTX5000 Operation, Parts

Operation
Alternate Method (Using Prime
Valve)
Use this method when air flow with material
through gun is not desired
1. Turn ON/OFF switch to ON position.
2. Turn fluid flow regulator up as
necessary.
3. Close gun air control valve.
4. Open Prime Valve to start flow. Aim gun
into hopper and trigger the gun.
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NOTICE
Excessive or prolonged use of Prime Valve
can cause material to back up into gun air
passages, causing blockage and/or gun air
control valve failure.
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Air hose fittings can get hot. Allow sprayer
to cool down 15 minutes before removing
air hose.

Texture Spraying

1. Fill hopper with prepared texture
material.
2. Install nozzle or nozzle and disc. See
Recommended Nozzle & Disc
Selection Charts, page 15.
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3. Open gun air control valve. Make certain
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prime valve is closed.
To avoid material pack-out in needle, do not
allow material to flow out of gun when air
control valve is closed for a sustained
amount of time.
If material gets in needle or gun air
passages, flush with water immediately.
4. Inspect 25 ft. material hose for kinks
which could restrict fluid flow.
NOTICE
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