Graco ULTRA 500 Instructions-Parts List Manual page 2

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WARNING
HIGH PRESSURE SPRAY CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY. OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS.
Read and understand all instruction manuals before operating equipment.
FLUID INJECTION HAZARD
General Safety
This equipment generates very high fluid pressure. Spray from
the gun, leaks or ruptured components can inject fluid
through your skin and into your body and cause extremely
serious bodily injury, including the need for amputation. Also,
fluid injected or splashed into the eyes or on the skin can
cause serious damage.
NEVER point the spray gun at anyone or at any part of the
vy
to "blow back" paint; this is NOT an air spray system.
body. NEVER put hand or fingers over the spray tip. NEVER
ALWAYS have the tip guard in place on the spray gun when
spraying.
ALWAYS follow, the Pressure Relief Procedure, below,
before cleaning or removing the spray tip or servicing any
system equipment.
NEVER try to stop or deflect leaks with your hand or body.
Be sure equipment safety devices are operating properly
before each use.
Medical Alert-Airless Spray Wounds
If any fluid appears to penetrate your skin, get EMERGENCY
MEDICAL CARE AT ONCE. DO NOT TREAT AS A
SIMPLE CUT. Tell the doctor exactly what fluid was injected.
jury. I t Is Important to treet the
Injury surgically as soon
Note to
Physician:
Injection in the skin is a traumatic in-
ea possible. Do not delay treatment to research toxicity.
Toxicity is e concern wlh some exotic coatings injacted
direct& into the blood stream. Consultation wlh a plastic
surgeon or reconstructive hand surgeon may be advisable.
Spray Gun Safety Devices
each use. Do not remove or modify any part of the gun; this
Be sure all gun safety devices are operating properly before
can cause a malfunction and result in serious bodily injury.
Whenever you stop spraying, even for
a
moment, always set
Safety Latch
the gun safety latch in the closed or "safe" position, making
the gun inoperative. Failure to set the s a f m latch cen result in
accidental triggering of the gun,
DHuser
The gun diffuser breaks up spray and reduces the risk of fluid
injection when the tip is not installed. Check diffuser operation
regularly. Follow the Pressure Rellef Procedure, below,
then remove the spray tip. Aim the gun into a metal pail,
holding the gun firmly to the pail. Using the lowest possible
to an irregular stream, replace the diffuser immediately.
pressure, trigger the gun. If the fluid emitted isnot diffused in-
Tip
Guard
ALWAYS have the tip guard in place on the spray gun while
spraying. The tip guard alerts you to the fluid injection hazard
and helps reduce, but does not prevent, the risk of accidental-
spray tip.
ly placing your fingers or any part of your body close to the
Trigger Guard
Always have the trigger guard in place on the gun when spray-
ing to reduce the risk of accidentally triggering the gun if
it
is
dropped or bumped.
Spray
Tip
Safety
Use extreme caution when cleaning
or
changing spray tips. If
the spray tip clogs while spraying, engage the gun safety latch
immediately. ALWAYS follow the Pressure Rellef
Prp-
cedure and then remove the spray tip to clean
it.
Pressure Relief Procedure
To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury. including fluid injection, splashing fluid or solvent in the eyes or
on
the skin, ar injury
from moving pans or electric shock, always follow this procedure whenever you shut
off
tha sprayer. when checking or servic-
the gun safety latch. (2) Turn the ON/OFF switch to OFF. 13) Unplug the power supply cord. 14) Disengage the gun safety latch.
ing any part of the spray system, when Installing, cleaning or changing spray tips, and whenever you stop spraying.
(1)
Engage
gun safety latch.
(7)
Open the pressure relief valve, having a container ready to catch the drainage. (8) Leave the pressure relief
(5) Hold a metal part of the gun firmly to the side of a grounded metal pail, and trigger the gun to relieve pressure. 1 6 1 Engage the
valve open until you are ready to spray again.
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If you suspect that the spray
tip
or hose is complete& clogged, or that pressure has nor been ful& relieved after following the
steps above. VERY SLOWLY loosen the tip guard retaining nut or hose end coupling and relieve pressure gradually, then loosen
completely. Now clear the tip or hose.
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ENGAGE SAFETY
LATCH
NEVER wipe off build-up around the spray tip until pressure is
fully relieved and the gun safety latch is engaged.
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OPEN PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE