Hopper Flushing - Graco GX21 Operation, Parts

Hopper Flushing

(Hopper Models Only)
See Cleaning Fluid Compatibility, page 33.
When using oil-based or flammable material,
follow Grounding Instructions, page 10.
1. Perform Pressure Relief Procedure,
page 14.
2. Pour any remaining material out of the
hopper.
3. Remove tip guard and Spray Tip. For
additional information, see Clean the
Gun, page 31.
4. Remove drain tube from paint hopper,
wipe excess paint off outside.
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5. Place drain tube in waste pail.
6. Pour flushing fluid into the hopper. Use
water for water-based paint and mineral
spirits for oil-based paint.
7. Turn Pressure Control knob to the
Prime/Clean setting (lowest setting that
the pump will run).
Press ON/OFF switch to power ON. But-
8.
ton is illuminated when ON.
9. Flush until approximately 1/3 of the
flushing fluid is emptied from the hop-
per.
10.
Press ON/OFF switch to power OFF. But-
ton is not illuminated when OFF.
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