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PerformAA
Assist Spray Guns
Air assist spray guns for fine finish application of various solventborne and waterborne
paints and coatings. For professional use only.
4000 psi (28 MPa, 280 bar) maximum working fluid pressure.
100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar) maximum working air pressure.
See page 3 for model information.
Important Safety Instructions
Read all warnings and instructions in this
manual before using the equipment.
Save these instructions.
Important Medical Information
Read the medical alert card provided with
the gun. It contains injection injury
treatment information for a doctor. Keep it
with you when operating the equipment.
™
Auto Air
Model 26B570 Spray Gun
shown mounted on Model
288217 Manifold
3A8553A
EN
TI8087b
II 2 G Ex h IIB T6 Gb
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- Page 1 Instructions - Parts ™ PerformAA Auto Air Assist Spray Guns 3A8553A Air assist spray guns for fine finish application of various solventborne and waterborne paints and coatings. For professional use only. 4000 psi (28 MPa, 280 bar) maximum working fluid pressure. 100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar) maximum working air pressure.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Adjust the Spray Pattern ....13 Graco Standard Warranty ....48 Spray Finishing Application . -
Page 3: Models
Models Models PerformAA Auto Air Assist Models Gun includes carbide seat and ball, indexing air cap, and choice of AXP spray tip (unless otherwise noted). A manifold is required to install and operate the spray gun. Manifolds are sold separately. See Gun Manifolds, page 37. -
Page 4: Warnings
Warnings Warnings The following are general warnings related to the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. Additional, more specific warnings may be found throughout the body of this manual where applicable. Symbols that appear in the body of the manual refer to these general warnings. When these symbols appear throughout the manual, refer back to these pages for a description of the specific hazard. - Page 5 Warnings WARNING EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD Misuse can cause death or serious injury. • Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. • Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or temperature rating of the lowest rated system component.
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Page 6: Installation
Installation Installation Ventilate the Spray Booth tighten the front two screws first, and then tighten the back two screws to 65 in-lb (7.3 N•m). Non-circulating System 1. See F . 1. Apply anti-seize lubricant 222955 to the Do not operate the gun unless ventilating air flow is threads and mating faces of the manifold (101), plug above the minimum required value. -
Page 7: Install Air Fittings
Installation Install Air Fittings Pump: Ground the pump by connecting a ground wire and clamp between the pump and a true earth ground as instructed in your separate pump instruction manual. 1. Install the supplied 1/4 in. (6 mm) tube fitting into the cylinder (CYL) air port. -
Page 8: Mount Gun
Installation Mount Gun engage the threaded holes in the gun manifold to a depth of 1/4 in. (6 mm). Reciprocating Arm Rod Mount To mount the gun on a reciprocating arm rod [0.5 in. (13 mm) diameter maximum]: 1. Insert the mounting bar (A) through the hole in the manifold as shown in F . -
Page 9: Connect Air Line
Installation Connect Air Line 1. Install an air/water separator and an air line filter to ensure a clean, dry air supply to the gun. Dirt and moisture in the line can ruin the appearance of your finished piece. Trapped air can cause the gun to spray unexpectedly, which could result in serious injury including splashing 2. -
Page 10: Connect Fluid Hose
Installation Connect Fluid Hose NOTE: A fluid drain valve(s) is required in your system to assist in relieving fluid pressure in the displacement pump, hose and gun; triggering the gun to relieve pressure may not be sufficient. NOTE: A fluid pressure regulator must be installed in G (or F) the system if the pump's maximum working pressure exceeds the gun's maximum fluid working pressure (see... -
Page 11: Setup
3. Rotate the air cap to a horizontal, vertical, or angled See Spray Tip Selection Charts, page 32. Contact spray pattern. your Graco distributor for assistance in selecting an NOTE: Manually adjust angled spray patterns to appropriate spray tip for your application. -
Page 12: Position The Air Cap
Setup Air Cap Alignment Tool Air Cap Alignment Pin Procedure Air caps are factory-set with an air cap alignment pin to position the air cap. The standard location of the air cap Use an alignment tool (26B736) to quickly set exact alignment pin is the vertical spray pattern. - Page 13 Setup Reverse-A-Clean (RAC) Spray 4. Screw the guard (46) onto the gun, and tighten ® firmly by hand. Tip Setup Convert any air assist gun models to a RAC gun model with RAC Conversion Kit 287917. See Kits and Accessories, page 37. NOTE: Replace the seat and gasket part as needed.
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Page 14: Operation
Operation Operation Pressure Relief Procedure 5. Leave the drain valve(s) open until you are ready to spray again. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure whenever 6. If you suspect that the spray tip or hose is you see this symbol. completely clogged or that pressure has not been fully relieved: a. -
Page 15: Spray Finishing Application
Operation The spray gun has a built-in lead and lag operation. When triggered, the gun begins emitting air before the fluid is discharged. When the trigger actuation air is stopped, the fluid stops before the air flow stops. This helps assure the spray is atomized and prevents fluid buildup on the air cap and tip. -
Page 16: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Daily Gun Care 4. Flush the gun before changing colors and whenever you are done operating the gun. Flushing and Cleaning To reduce the risk of an injury, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure, page 14, whenever you are instructed to relieve the pressure. - Page 17 Maintenance NOTE: Solvent left in gun air passages could result in a poor quality paint finish. Do not use any cleaning method which may allow solvent into the gun air passages. TI8174a 7. Turn off the solvent supply. 8. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure, 14. 9.
- Page 18 Maintenance 13. Install the air cap retaining ring (8), air cap (30), and Clear a Clogged RAC Tip spray tip (9). 1. Rotate the tip 180 so the arrow on the tip cylinder (9c) faces backward. 14. Dampen a soft cloth with solvent and wring-out the excess.
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Page 19: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting NOTE: Check all possible remedies in the troubleshooting charts before disassembling the gun. Some improper patterns are caused by the improper To reduce the risk of a skin injection injury, always balance between air and fluid. Refer to Spray Pattern follow the Pressure Relief Procedure, page 14, Troubleshooting, page 21. - Page 20 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Fluid needle will not trigger. Loose or missing fluid needle stop Replace stop or tighten setscrew. (21) or setscrew (19). Replace fluid needle. Broken fluid needle (14). Replace o-ring (22) or piston Air leaking around piston (20). assembly (20).
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Page 21: Spray Pattern Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Spray Pattern Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Fluttering spray. Insufficient fluid supply. Adjust fluid regulator or fill fluid supply tank. Air in paint supply line. Check, tighten siphon hose connections, bleed air from paint line. Spitting spray. Worn diffuser-seat (10) or needle Inspect diffuser-seat and needle for (14) ball. -
Page 22: Service
Service Service 5. Remove the cap (27) from the piston housing (1). Remove the springs (28 and 29). 6. Using the supplied wrench (38), loosen the fluid To avoid injury, such as skin injection, follow the needle setscrew (19). Remove the needle stop (21). Pressure Relief Procedure, page 14, before checking or repairing the gun. - Page 23 Service 11. Remove the large o-ring (22) from the piston and b. Guns in a circulating system: Remove the the smaller o-ring (23) from the piston shaft. gasket (4) from the fluid housing (2). Remove the two o-rings (25, 26) from each of the piston stems.
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Page 24: Diffuser Seat Replacement
Service Diffuser Seat Replacement 4. Align the gasket (15) as shown in the exploded view in Fig. 8. Clean parts with a solvent that is compatible with the If replacing gasket (15), place the gasket on the parts and the fluid being sprayed. See Kits and piston housing (1), then install the fluid housing (2). - Page 25 Service Spray Tip Gasket Replacement 4. Press the replacement gasket (9a) into the spray tip (9). Replace the AXP or AXF spray tip gasket (9a) with a compatible replacement part. See AXP and AXF Spray Gasket (9a) Tip Gasket Assembly and Kits, page 33. Follow the with filter Reverse-A-Clean®...
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Page 26: Parts
Parts Parts † 14 (ref) TI8088c SERVICE NOTES: AA RAC Assembly included with Lubricate threads with anti-seize lubricant Model 26B573 only Lubricate with light-weight oil Do not lubricate Torque to 65 in-lb (7.3 N•m) Apply semi-permanent anaerobic sealant Torque to 4-5 in-lb (0.45-0.56 N•m) Tighten cap (27) until it bottoms out Used on non-circulating guns only TI8228a... - Page 27 Parts Ref. No. Part No. Description Qty. 114134 GASKET, polyethylene Ref. No. Part No. Description Qty. (bottom) — BODY 15H317 SCREW, mounting manifold — HOUSING, fluid, SST (M5) 288200 GASKET, fluid, plastic 15H318 SCREW, SHCS homopolymer, pack of 10 114137 SCREW, set; 6-32, 1/8 in. long 192687 PLUG, fluid, internal, SST 240895 PISTON, assy 114244 PACKING, o-ring,...
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Page 28: Compatible Air Assist Manifolds
Compatible Air Assist Manifolds Compatible Air Assist Manifolds Manifolds are not included with spray gun. Purchase separately. Side Fluid Port Manifold Model 288217 (North America) Model 288218 (international) Model 288217 (North America) Model 288218 (international) Ref. Part No. Description Apply anti-seize lubricant (222955) to threads and mating faces MANIFOLD, side fluid ports of manifold (101) and any fittings and/or plugs used in fluid 120388... - Page 29 Compatible Air Assist Manifolds Bottom Port Manifold Model 288221 Model 288221 Ref. Part No. Description MANIFOLD, bottom fluid ports 120388 FITTING, tube, air inlet; 1/4 in. OD Apply anti-seize lubricant (222955) to threads and mating faces tube x 1/8 npt(m) of manifold (101) and any fittings and/or plugs used in fluid 114246 SCREW, set;...
- Page 30 Compatible Air Assist Manifolds High Pressure, Side Fluid Port Manifold Model 288224 (North America) Model 288224 (North America) Model 24C343 (International) Model 24C343 (International) High pressure air assist manifold with side fluid ports Ref. and fan adjustment valve. Part No. Description ---- MANIFOLD, fan adjustable...
- Page 31 Compatible Air Assist Manifolds Rear Port Manifold 288160 (North America) 288211 (International) 288160 (North America) 288211 (International) Ref. Part No. Description MANIFOLD, aluminum Apply sealant to threads and mating faces of manifold (101) 15H521 FITTING, fluid path, 1/4 npsm and any fittings and/or plugs used in fluid ports. (model 288160 only) 15J003 FITTING, fluid path, #5 JIC...
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Page 32: Spray Tip Selection Charts
Spray Tip Selection Charts Spray Tip Selection Charts AXP Series Precision Spray Tips (AXPxxx): AXP tips are single orifice spray tips with precise pattern sizes for automatic spray applications. To reduce the risk of injury, including skin injection: AXF Fine Finish Pre-Orifice Spray Tips (AXFxxx): AXF tips have a pre-orifice that assists in atomizing •... - Page 33 Spray Tip Selection Charts AXF Spray Tips Maximum Pattern Width at 12 in. (305 mm) * Fluid Output, fl oz/min (lpm) in. (mm) Orifice Size 2 to 4 4 to 6 6 to 8 8 to 10 10 to 12 12 to 14 14 to 16 in.
- Page 34 Spray Tip Selection Charts Reverse-A-Clean (RAC) Spray Tips Order desired tip (Part No. LTXxxx, FFLPxxx, or WRxxxx) where xxx is the size code from the chart. LTX and FFLP RAC Spray Tips Maximum Pattern Width at 12 in. (305 mm) * Fluid Output in.
- Page 35 Spray Tip Selection Charts Wide (WR) RAC Spray Tips RAC Spray Tip Assembly and Kits Maximum Pattern Width at 12 in. * Fluid Output RAC spray tips include a metal fluid seat and rubber tip (305 mm) Orifice Size fl oz/min (lpm) gasket.
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Page 36: Air Cap Selection Chart
Air Cap Selection Chart Air Cap Selection Chart To reduce the risk of injury, including skin injection, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure, page 14, before removing or installing a spray tip and/or air cap. Air caps are versatile, and more than one air cap can meet your finishing requirements. -
Page 37: Kits And Accessories
Kits and Accessories Kits and Accessories Air Cap Kits Part No. Description 249140 HVLP Air Use to determine air Gun Manifolds pressure behind the air cap. Order manifolds separately; not included with gun Verification Do not use for actual spraying. To be HVLP See Parts, page 26. - Page 38 Kits and Accessories Seat Kits System Accessories Part No. Description 249424 Plastic Seat Repair Replacement Part No. Part Description plastic seat (pack 288201 Gasket Filter Optional 100 mesh filter that of ten), and seat can be installed in the fluid nut.
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Page 39: Dimensions
Dimensions Dimensions 2.0 in. (51.0 mm) TI8113a 3.9 in. (98.0 m) 4.9 in. (125 mm) 3.0 in. 1.375 in. (76 mm) (34.9 mm) 2.0 in. (50.8 mm) 2.0 in. (61.0 mm) TI8127a 3A8553A... -
Page 40: Mounting Hole Layout
Mounting Hole Layout Mounting Hole Layout 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) TI8127a Two M5 x 0.8 x 0.25 in. 0.805 in. (20.5 mm) 0.4 in. (10.2 mm) (6.3 mm) holes 1.750 in. 0.187 in. (4.8 mm) (44.5 mm) 1.375 in. (35 mm) Remove set screws when using bottom mounting pattern. -
Page 41: Manifolds
Mounting Hole Layout Manifolds Retrofit Adapter Plate: Model 288197 Retrofit Adapter Plate Gun with Retrofit Adapter Plate 2.007 in. (50.98 mm) 1.375 in. (34.93 mm) 2.250 in. 0.736 in. (57.15 mm) (18.69 mm) TI8178a TI8227a 3A8553A... - Page 42 Mounting Hole Layout Rear Port Manifold Model 288160 (North America) Model 288211 (International 0.205 in. Rear Port Manifold (5.21 mm) 1.010 in. (25.65 mm) 1.375 in. (34.93 mm) TI8226a 0.875 in. (22.23 mm) Gun with Rear Port 0.400 in. Manifold (10.16 mm) 0.375 in.
- Page 43 Mounting Hole Layout Side Port Manifold Model 288217 (North America) Model 288218 (International) Side Port Manifold Gun with Side Port Manifold 3A8553A...
- Page 44 Mounting Hole Layout Bottom Port Manifold Model 288221 Bottom Port Manifold Gun with Bottom Port Manifold 3A8553A...
- Page 45 Mounting Hole Layout Adjustable Port Manifold Model 288224 North America Model 24C343 International Adjustable Port Manifold Gun with Adjustable Port Manifold 3A8553A...
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Page 46: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications PerformAA Auto Air Assist Spray Guns Metric Maximum working fluid pressure 4000 psi 28 MPa, 280 bar Maximum working air pressure 100 psi 0.7 MPa, 7 bar Maximum fluid temperature 120°F 49° C Minimum Air Cylinder Actuation Pressure 50 psi 0.34 MPa, 3.4 bar Materials of Construction... -
Page 47: Air Flow
Air Flow Air Flow Air caps were tested with a high pressure, air assist Low Viscosity (LV) and Waterborne (WB) Air Caps manifold (288224) with side fluid ports and a fan adjustment valve. (340) (283) General Finishing (GF), Wood Lacquer (WL), and Air Flow Top Coat (TC) Air Caps SCFM... -
Page 48: Graco Standard Warranty
With the exception of any special, extended, or limited warranty published by Graco, Graco will, for a period of twelve months from the date of sale, repair or replace any part of the equipment determined by Graco to be defective.