Clean Outside Of Gun; Clean The Spray Gun - Graco 333013B Instructions - Parts Manual

Clean Outside of Gun

NOTICE
• Clean all parts with a non-conductive, compatible
solvent. Conductive solvents can cause the gun to
malfunction.
• Fluid in the air passages could cause the gun to
malfunction and could draw current and reduce the
electrostatic effect. Fluid in the power supply cavity
can reduce the turbine life. Whenever possible,
point the gun down when cleaning it. Do not use
any cleaning method which could allow fluid into
the gun air passages.
1. Follow the Fluid Voltage Discharge and Ground-
ing Procedure, page 22
2. Flush the gun. See Flushing, page 26
3. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure, page 22.
4. Clean the outside of the gun with a compatible sol-
vent. Use a soft cloth. Wring out excess fluid from
cloth. Point the gun down to prevent solvent from
entering the gun passages. Do not immerse the
gun.

Clean the Spray Gun

Equipment Needed
• soft bristle brush
• compatible solvent
Procedure
Contact with the charged components of the spray
gun will cause an electric shock. Do not touch the
gun nozzle or electrode or come within 4 in. (102
mm) of the front of the gun during operation or until
performing the Fluid Voltage Discharge and
Grounding Procedure, page 22.
333013B
To reduce the risk of an injury, follow the Pressure
Relief Procedure when you stop spraying and
whenever you are instructed to relieve the pressure.
1. Discharge the system voltage.
2. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure, page 22.
3. Remove the retaining ring (24), air cap/tip guard
(25), spray tip (3), and gun shroud (26). See page
39.
4. Dip the end of a soft bristle brush into compatible
solvent. clean the front of the gun with the brush.
Avoid getting any solvent into the air passages.
Whenever possible, point the gun down when
cleaning it. See F
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If it appears that there is paint inside the air pas-
sages, remove the gun from the line for servicing.
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F . 17 Clean Front of Gun
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5. Dampen a soft cloth with solvent and wring out the
excess. Wipe the exterior of the gun and shroud
clean. See F 18.
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F . 18 Clean Gun Body
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6. Clean the retaining ring (24), air cap/tip guard
assembly (25), and spray tip (3) with a soft brush
daily, minimum. Replace any damaged parts. Be
careful not to damage the electrode (25a).
Maintenance
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