Operation; Model - Graco 222695 Instructions Manual

Finding the Proper Agitator Speed
WARNING
MOVING PARTS HAZARD
To reduce the risk of serious injury, in-
cluding cuts, amputation of fingers, and
splashing in the eyes or on the skin, al-
ways shut off the agitator and disconnect the air
line before checking or repairing the agitator.
NOTE: Attach ground wire before using agitator.
1. Fill the fluid supply container to about 3 or 4 inches
(75 to 100 mm) above the agitator blade.
2. Start the agitator and gradually increase the speed
by turning the needle valve (2) until a vortex
begins to form in the paint.
3. Reduce the speed slightly, then fill the fluid
container.
NOTE: If an air shut-off valve is installed in the supply
line and used to stop the agitator, the same agitator
speed will be set each time the agitator is used without
repeating the above procedure. Order air shut-off
valves by the part numbers listed below:
208390 1/4 npt(m) x 1/4 npt(m)
208391 3/8 npt(m) x 3/8 npt(f)
208392 3/8 npt(f) x 1/4 npt(m)
208393 3/8 npt(m) x 3/8 npt(m)
KEY
A Air line
B Air hose coupling
C Air hose swivel stud
2 Needle valve
11 Muffler
14a Straight fitting
14b Elbow fitting
Fig. 2

Operation

Operating the Agitator
Do not operate the agitator at a high speed for a long
period of time. Excessive agitator speed can cause
the paint to foam and increase the wear on the agita-
tor parts.
Operate the agitator continuously while supplying
paints or other fluids to the system. Use the needle
valve (2) to regulate the agitator speed. Set the
agitator speed to thoroughly mix the paint, using the
lowest speed possible.
To stop the agitator, close the air valve in the air supply
line if you have one, or close the needle valve (2).
Turn the agitator off before removing from pail.
C
A
B

Model 222695

CAUTION
14b
A
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