Daily Start-Up; Daily Shutdown - Graco GX-8 Operation, Parts, Service, Repair

For use with non-flammable polyurethane foams, two-component coating systems (polyureas), and some two-component epoxy systems. for professional use only. not for use in explosive atmospheres. 3500 psi (24 mpa, 240 bar) maximum working pressure 125 psi (9
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Operation Basics

Daily Start-up

Ensure gun is attached to coupling block and air hose.
Ensure proportioning unit is at desired temperature
and pressure. Properly ground equipment to avoid
static sparking that may result in fire or explosion.
1. Connect air supply to gun.
2. Adjust air cap adjustment valve. Turn knob counter-
clockwise to open valve and clockwise to close
valve.
3. Open both manual valves.
4. OPEN safety stop.
5. Test spray on a disposable surface and evaluate.
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Daily Shutdown

NOTE: Follow daily shutdown procedure when gun is
out of service for any length of time, or for mid- or
end-of-day service. See Clean Spray Gun Procedure,
page 19.
1. CLOSE safety stop.
2. Close both manual valves.
3. Disconnect air supply from gun.
4. Shut down proportioning unit as required.
5. Clean as required (see Clean Spray Gun Proce-
dure, page 19).
NOTE: Disassembling gun for daily cleaning is not rec-
ommended if gun has been operating properly. How-
ever, if gun is removed from coupling block, it must be
flushed and cleaned thoroughly.
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