Cleaning Procedure - Graco PerformAA 15 Instructions - Parts Manual

Maintenance

Cleaning Procedure

1. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure, page 15.
2. Remove the air cap assembly (8) and spray tip (7).
3. Flush the gun with a compatible solvent. See
Flushing Procedure, page 21.
4. Soak the spray tip (7) in a compatible solvent.
F . 34: Soak the spray tip
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5. Dip the end of a soft-bristle brush into a compatible
solvent.
NOTE: Do not continuously soak the brush's bristles in
the solvent.
Do not use metal tools to clean the air cap assembly
parts. Metal tools may scratch the air cap and cause
spray pattern distortion.
F . 35: Dip brush into solvent
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6. Clean the air cap assembly (8) and spray tip (7)
F . 36: Clean the air cap assembly and spray tip
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a. Clean the parts with a soft-bristle brush.
b. Use a soft tool, such as an unclogging needle or
toothpick, to clean the air cap (8a) holes.
c. Blow air through the spray tip (7) to clear the
orifice.
7. Point the gun down and clean the outside of the
diffuser (6) with a soft-bristle brush and compatible
solvent.
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F . 37: Clean the outside of the diffuser
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8. Point the gun down and clean the outside of the gun
with a soft cloth and compatible solvent.
NOTE: Do not immerse the gun in solvent.
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