Graco TexSpray Compact HP 231-801 Instructions-Parts List Manual

Electric texture sprayer with compressor

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This manual contains important
warnings and information.
READ AND KEEP FOR REFERENCE.
INSTRUCTIONS
– For Water-Based Materials Only –
ELECTRIC TEXTURE SPRAYER WITH COMPRESSOR
TexSpray Compact HP
100 psi (7 bar) Maximum Working Pressure
Power
Model
Description
120V,
231–801
Bare sprayer with 1 in. fluid hose and
60 Hz
3/8 in. air hose.
231–780
Model 231–801 and Trigger Gun
231–782
Model 231–801 and Flex Gun
231–783
Model 231–801 and 3 ft Pole Gun
220V,
231–803
Bare sprayer with 1 in. fluid hose and
50 Hz
3/8 in. air hose.
231–788
Model 231–083 and Trigger Gun
231–790
Model 231–803 and Flex Gun
231–791
Model 231–803 and 3 ft Pole Gun
GRACO INC. P.O. BOX 1441 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440–1441
COPYRIGHT 1997, GRACO INC.
Graco Inc. is registered to I.S. EN ISO 9001
308–718
First choice when
quality counts.
Rev. A
7068A

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  • Page 1 Model 231–083 and Trigger Gun 231–790 Model 231–803 and Flex Gun 231–791 Model 231–803 and 3 ft Pole Gun 7068A GRACO INC. P.O. BOX 1441 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440–1441 COPYRIGHT 1997, GRACO INC. Graco Inc. is registered to I.S. EN ISO 9001...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    This equipment is for professional use only. Read all instruction manuals, tags, and labels before operating the equipment. Use the equipment only for its intended purpose. If you are not sure, call Graco Technical Assis- tance at 1–800–543–0339. Do not expose the system to rain. Always store the system indoors.
  • Page 3: Warnings

    WARNING TOXIC FLUID HAZARD Hazardous fluid or toxic fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on the skin, inhaled, or swallowed. Know the specific hazards of the fluid you are using. Store hazardous fluid in an approved container. Dispose of hazardous fluid according to all local, state and national guidelines.
  • Page 4: Component Identification And Function

    Component Identification and Function Open Closed 7136A Located inside hopper 7069A Fig. 1 Air Outlet Provides quick disconnect connection for air supply to spray gun Pump Outlet Fitting Provides connection for hose and fluid supply to spray gun Air Pressure Regulator Adjusts air pressure to control air pressure to pump ON/OFF Switch Power switch that controls 110/230 Vac power to sprayer...
  • Page 5: Preparation

    Preparation Compressor Break-in Hose Size and Lengths The first time you use the system, run the compressor The system comes with a hose set consisting of a 1 in. under no load to break it in, improve performance and ID x 25 ft. (25 mm x 7.6 m) fluid hose and a 3/8 in. ID lengthen its life.
  • Page 6 Preparation Grounding c. For 25 to 50 ft. (7.6 to 15.2 m) cords, use three wire, 10 AWG (1.5 mm ) minimum. WARNING d. Do not use an ungrounded adapter. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Located inside hopper To reduce the risk of static sparking, ground the pump and all other equipment used or located in the spray area.
  • Page 7 Preparation 4. If air exhausts through the pump muffler or the WARNING pump starts and then stops, see texture pump manual 308–781. PRESSURIZED EQUIPMENT HAZARD The system pressure must be manually relieved to 5. Always have the fluid hose installed when there is prevent the system from starting or spraying acci- material in the hopper.
  • Page 8 Preparation Wet the Hose Before Pumping Texture Mix the Material Material CAUTION Wet the inside of the hose before each use to flush out sediment and to prevent the texture material from This system is designed for use with only certain packing out the hose.
  • Page 9: Startup

    Startup Prime the System 1. Fill the hopper (J) with the prepared texture material. 2. Install a tip. Refer to the Tip Selection Chart on page 10. 3. Open the gun air valve (423) to be sure air pres- sure is relieved and then close it again; the system primes easier if no air is supplied to the gun.
  • Page 10: Spray Techniques

    Spray Techniques Tip Selection Chart To Get Less Material Try any one or a combination of these methods. Application Tip Orifice Air Volume 1. Screw in the gun fluid regulator knob (418). 1/8” High Simulated 3/16” 2. Use a smaller tip. Acoustic (fine, or small Medium to...
  • Page 11 Spray Techniques How to Prevent Material Surge at the Beginning of a Spray Pattern Squeeze the trigger slowly to the fully triggered posi- tion while moving the gun quickly. For Continuous Spraying Use the trigger bail (401) to hold the trigger open to reduce operator fatigue.
  • Page 12: Shutdown And Cleanup

    Shutdown and Cleanup 1. Fig. 13. and 14. Be sure the compressor pressure NOTE: In cold weather, store the system where it will is relieved – gun air valve (423) open. Close the not freeze. If it does freeze, thaw it thoroughly before gun air valve again.
  • Page 13 Shutdown and Cleanup Open Closed Fig. 13 7136A Oil here Fig. 15 Fig. 14 308–718...
  • Page 14: Pump Maintenance

    Pump Maintenance For pump maintenance, troubleshooting and/or repair, see Manual 308–781. Troubleshooting WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 7. System Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Compressor does not start. Trapped air pressure. Relieve air pressure by connecting air hose and opening gun air valve.
  • Page 15 Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION No material output from pump Air valve is stalled. Reset the pump. See Fig. (continued) 1. Open air to the gun. 2. Turn the unit off. 3. Move the reset handle (122) in the direction of least resistance (about 15 lb.
  • Page 16 Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Material pulses or surges. Triggering too fast. Squeeze trigger slowly to fully open position while moving gun quickly in a circular motion. Leaky or damaged duck bills. Clean and inspect duck bills. Note: Match pump part number with the correct pump breakdown in 308–781.
  • Page 17: Compressor Repair

    Compressor Repair 3. Fig. 16. Remove two screws (26A) and loosen two WARNING screws (26B). Move pump (35) out of the way. HOT SURFACE HAZARD 4. Remove filter cover (20). Be sure the compressor duct work is cool before removing it. If the sprayer 5.
  • Page 18 Compressor Repair 9. Fig. 17. Tip TexSpray horizontal. Graco offers repair kits for the two cylinder compres- sor. The repair kits are listed in the Accessories. 10. Loosen hose clamps (28) and pull out hose (31). NOTE: For repair assistance or for compressor ser- 11.
  • Page 19: Cooler Repair

    Cooler Repair 1. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on WARNING page 2. 2. Loosen the clamp (28) on the hose (29) and HOT SURFACE HAZARD remove the hose from the cooler (27). See Fig. 18. Be sure the compressor duct work is cool before removing it.
  • Page 20: Parts - Sprayer

    Parts – Sprayer Model 231–801 and 231–803 23(Ref) 29(Ref) 9(Ref) White Black Black White Green White 36(Ref) Black Green 37(Ref) 7083A 308–718...
  • Page 21 Parts – Sprayer Model 231–801 and 231–803, Series A with 1 in. fluid hose, 3/8 in. air hose, and gun. Ref. Part No. Description Part No. Description Qty. 239–021 FRAME, TexSpray twin 113–385 . BARB, hose 113–807 WHEEL, flat free urethane 113–811 .
  • Page 22: Accessories

    1–1.5 gpm (3.8–5.7 lpm) *Measured while spraying at 1 m. Measured per ISO-3744. Graco Phone Number TO PLACE AN ORDER , contact your Graco distributor, or call this number to identify the distributor closest to you: 1–800–367–4023 Toll Free 308–718...
  • Page 23 Notes 308–718...
  • Page 24: Graco Warranty And Disclaimers

    Graco distributor to the original purchaser for use. 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.

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