Graco A Series Instructions-Parts List Manual page 3

EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Any misuse of the spray equipment or accessories, such as
General Safety
overpressurizing, modifying parts, using incompatible
chemicals and fluids, or using worn or damaged parts, can
cause them to rupture and result in fluid injection, splashing
in
the eyes or on the skin, or other serious bodily injury, fire, ex-
plosion
o r
property damage.
could cause it to malfunction.
NEVER alter or modify any part of this equipment; doing
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CHECK all spray equipment regularly and repair or replace
worn or damaged parts immediately.
Always wear protective eyewear, gloves and clothing as
recommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer.
System Pressure
This sprayer can develop
2750
p s i I 1 9 5 berl
MAXIMUM
accessories are rated to withstand the maximum working
WORKING PR€.SSUR€.
Be sure that all spray equipment and
pressure of this sprayer. DO NOT exceed the maximum work-
ing pressure of any component or accessory used'in the
witem.
Fluid and Solvent Compatlbillty
Always read the fluid and Solvent manufacturer's literature
before using them in this sprayer.
HOSE SAFETY
High pressure fluid in the hoses can be very dangerous. If the
damage or misuse, the high pressure spray emitted from it can
hose develops a leak, split or rupture due to any kind of wear,
cause a fluid injection injury or other serious bodily injury or
propany damage.
ALL FLUID HOSES MUST HAVE SPRING GUARDS ON
kinks or bends at or close to the coupling which can result in
BOTH ENDS1 The spring guards help protect the hose from
hose rupture.
TIGHTEN all fluid connections securely before each use. High
pressure fluid can dislodge a loose coupling or allow high
pressure spray to be emitted from the coupling.
NWER use a damaged hose. Before each use. check the en-
tire hose for cuts, leaks, abrasion, bulging cover, or damage or
movement of the hose couplings. If any of these conditions
exist, replace the hose immediately.
DO
NOT try to recouple
high pressure hose or mend it with tape or any other device. A
repairedhose cannot contain the high pressure fluid.
HANDLE AND ROUTE
HOSES
CAREFULLY. Do not pull on
hoses to move equipment.
Do
not use fluids or mlvents which
are not compatible with the inner tube and cover of the hose.
DO NOT expose Graco hose to temperatures above 180°F
(82°C) or below - 4 O ' F I-4O"C).
Proper hose groundlng contmulty
IS
essential to maintaining e
Hose
Groundlng Contlnulty
grounded spray system. Check the electrical resistance of your
fluid hoses at least once a week. If your hose does not have a
tag on it which specifies the maximum electrical resistance,
contact the hose supplier or manufacturer for the maximum
resistance limits. Use a resistance meter in the appropriate
range for your hose to check the resistance. If the resistance
exceeds the recommended limits, replace it immediately. An
ungrounded or poorly grounded hose can make your system
hazardous. Also read FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.
FIRE
OR
EXPLOSION HAZARD
through the pump and hose. If every part of the spray equip-
Static electricity is created by the high velocity flow of fluid
ment is not properly grounded, sparking may occur, and the
system may become hazardous. Sparking may also occur
when plugging in or unplugging a power supply cord. Sparks
can ignite fumes from solvents and the fluid being sprayed,
dust particles and other flammable substances, whether you
are spraying indoors or outdoors, and can cause a fire or ex-
plosion and serious bodily injury and property damage.
away from the sprayer and the spray area.
Do
not plug in or
Always plug the sprayer into
an
outlet at least
20 feet 1 6 m l
any chance of igniting fumes still in the air.
unplug any power supply cords in the spray area when there is
while using this equipment. STOP SPRAYINQ h E D L
If you experience any static sparking or even a sli ht shock
ATELY. Check the entire system for proper grounding. Do not
corrected.
use the system again until the problem has been identified and
Groundlng
To reduce the risk of static sparking, ground the sprayer and
all other spray equipment used or located in the spray area.
CHECK your local electrical code for detailed grounding in-
structions for your area and type of equipment. BE SURE to
ground all of this spray equipment:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7,
Spreyer: plug the power supply cord, or extension cord,
each equipped with an undamaged three-prong plug, into
a properly grounded outlet. Do not use an adapter. All ex-
tension cords must have three wires and be rated for
15
amps.
Fluid hoses: use only grounded hoses with a maximum of
500'feet (150 m) combined hose length to ensure ground-
ing continuity. Refer to Hose Groundlng Conrlnulty.
Spray gun: obtain grounding through connection to a
properly grounded fluid hose and sprayer.
Object being sprayed: according to local code.
Fluid supply container: according to local code.
All solvent pails used when flushing, according to local
code. Use only metalpeils, which are conductive. Do not
or cardboard, which interrupts the grounding continuity.
place the pail on a non-conductive surface, such as paper
To maintain grounding continuity when flushing orreliev-
ing pressure, always hold a metal part of the gun firmly to
the side of a grounded metal pail, then trigger the.gun.
Flushing Safety
Reduce the risk of injection injury, static sparking, or splashing
of this manual. Follow the Pressure Rellef Procedure
on
by following the specific flushing procedure given on page 12
page 4, and remove the spray
tip
befOr.9 flushing. Hold a metal
part
of the gun firmly to the side of a metal pail and use the
lowest possible fluid pressure during flushing.
MOVING PARTS HAZARD
Moving parts can pinch or amputate your fingers or other
body parts. KEEP CLEAR of moving parts when starting or
operating the sprayer. Unplug the sprayer, and follow the
Pressure Rellef Procedure on aaae 2. before checkina or
servicing a n i part of the sprayeitoprevent
it
from stariing
accidentally.
IMPORTANT
ticularly the General Standards, Part 1910, and the Construction Standards, Part 1926-should be consulted.
United States Government safety standards have been adopted under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. These standards-par-
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