Graco Alpha Plus AA Instructions-Parts List Manual page 3

EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Equipment misuse can cause the equipment to rupture, malfunction, or start unexpectedly and result
INSTRUCTIONS in serious injury.
D This equipment is for professional use only.
D Read all instruction manuals, tags, and labels before operating the equipment.
D Use the equipment only for its intended purpose. If you are uncertain about usage, call your Graco
distributor.
D Do not alter or modify this equipment. Use only genuine Graco parts and accessories.
D Check the equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
D Do not exceed the maximum working pressure of the lowest rated system component. This equip-
ment has a 4000 psi (28 MPa, 280 bar) maximum working fluid pressure and a 100 psi (0.7
MPa, 7 bar) maximum incoming air pressure.
D Route the hoses away from the traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces. Do not
expose Graco hoses to temperatures above 180_F (82_C) or below –40_F (–40_C).
D Do not kink or over bend hoses or use hoses to pull equipment.
D Use only Graco approved hoses. Do not remove hose spring guards, which help protect the hose
from rupture caused by kinks or bends near the couplings.
D Use fluids or solvents that are compatible with the equipment wetted parts. See the Technical
Data section of all the equipment manuals. Read the fluid and solvent manufacturer's warnings.
D Wear hearing protection when operating this equipment.
D Comply with all applicable local, state and national fire, electrical and other safety regulations.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Improper grounding, poor air ventilation, open flames, or sparks can cause a hazardous condition and
result in fire or explosion and serious injury.
D Ground the equipment and the object being sprayed. See Ground the System on page 6.
D Provide fresh air ventilation to avoid the buildup of flammable fumes from solvent or the fluid being
sprayed.
D Eliminate all ignition sources such as pilot lights, cigarettes and plastic drop cloths (static arc
hazard). Do not plug or unplug power cords or turn lights on or off in the spray area.
D Keep the spray area free of debris, including solvent, rags, and gasoline.
D Do not turn on or off any light switch in the spray area while operating or if fumes are present.
D Do not smoke in the spray area.
D Do not operate a gasoline engine in the spray area.
D If there is any static sparking while using the equipment, stop spraying immediately. Identify and
correct the problem.
D Keep a fire extinguisher in the work area.
WARNING
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