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See page 2 for List of Models and Table of Contents. Model G15 Model G40 Graco Inc. P.O. Box 1441 Minneapolis, MN 55440-1441 Copyright 2005, Graco Inc. is registered to I.S. EN ISO 9001 TI6553A Model G40 w/RAC tip TI6844A 311001G TI7204B II 2 G...
Air-Assisted Spray Gun, Carbide Seat and Ball 4000 (2.8, 280) G40 High Pressure Air-Assisted Spray Gun, Carbide Seat and Ball, Reverse-A-Clean Includes: 249596 Air Cap 249596 Air Cap 249180 Air Cap 249180 Air Cap 288465 ® (RAC) Tip Air Cap 311001G...
This manual is available in the following languages: Manual Language 311001 English 311145 Chinese 311146 Danish 311147 Dutch 311148 Finnish 311149 French 311150 German 311151 Italian 311152 Japanese 311153 Korean 311154 Norwegian 311155 Polish 311156 Russian 311157 Spanish 311158 Swedish 311001G Related Manuals...
Do not kink or overbend hoses or use hoses to pull equipment. • Comply with all applicable safety regulations. • Keep children and animals away from work area. • Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. WARNING 311001G...
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This equipment includes but is not limited to: • Protective eyewear • Clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer • Gloves • Hearing protection 311001G WARNING Warnings...
Check your local electrical code and pump manual for detailed grounding instructions. Use only electrically conductive fluid hoses. Ground the spray gun through connection to a prop- erly grounded fluid supply hose and pump. Spray Gun Electrically Conductive Fluid Hose Gun Air Supply Hose TI6554A 311001G...
See F . 2. 6. Connect the other end of the air hose (G) to the out- let of the air shutoff valve. See F 311001G Fluid Line • Before connecting the fluid line, blow it out with air and flush it with solvent.
The air cap alignment pin can be removed according to preference. Air cap alignment pins do not come standard with model G40 guns (249242). TI6847A TI6558A . 7. When relocating TI6847A Horizontal Air Cap Position (standard) Vertical Air Cap Position 311001G...
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Reverse-A-Clean (RAC) Tip Model 249238 guns use a Reverse-A-Clean To assemble the RAC tip, insert the seat housing into the air cap assembly. Insert the SwitchTip. 311001G ® Insert the gasket seat. (RAC) tip. . 10 TI7196A Screw the RAC tip assembly onto the gun and tighten firmly by hand.
Trigger Lock Always engage the trigger lock when you stop spraying to prevent the gun from being triggered accidentally by hand or if dropped or bumped. . 13. ENGAGED . 13 . 13. TI6555A . 13. DISENGAGED TI6581A TI6582A 311001G...
Ratio 2. Trigger the gun to check the atomization; do not be concerned about the pattern shape yet. 311001G 3. Slowly increase the fluid pressure, just to the point where a further increase in fluid pressure does not significantly improve fluid atomization.
(200 to 300 mm) from the object being sprayed. 2. To obtain an even finish, use smooth, even strokes across the object being sprayed with 50% overlap. 3. Paint using parallel strokes. This spray gun applies all coatings evenly without cross coating. TI6561A CORRECT TI6562A 311001G...
Do not point the gun up while cleaning it. Do not immerse the gun in solvent. 311001G Methlyene chloride with formic or propionic acid is not recommended as a flushing or cleaning solvent with this gun as it will damage aluminum and nylon compo- nents.
1. Relieve the pressure, page 10. 2. Remove the air cap retaining ring (6), air cap (21), and spray tip (33). 3. Disconnect the fluid supply hose (F) and air supply hose (G) from the gun. TI6735A . 18 TI6566A TI6567A 311001G...
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8. Disconnect the solvent supply hose (T) from the gun. . 21 311001G Trigger the gun whenever you tighten or remove the diffuser (5). This keeps the needle ball away from the seating surface and prevents the seat from being damaged.
Do not soak the RAC tip seat gasket (33a) in solvent for extended periods of time or swelling may occur. Clearing a clogged RAC tip Release the trigger and engage the trigger lock. TI6568A . 28 TI6571A TI6553A ® (RAC) Tip ENGAGED TI6581A 311001G...
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Trigger the gun into a pail to clear the clog. SKIN INJECTION HAZARD Do not point gun at anyone or at any part of the body. . 31 311001G Engage the trigger lock. TI7200A . 32 Return the SwitchTip to its original position.
(2). Clean spray tip. See page 14. After tip removal (see above), very slowly loosen the hose end coupling at the gun and relieve pressure gradually. Then loosen com- pletely to clear the obstruction. Clean or replace filter (12). 311001G...
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Fluttering or spitting spray. Striping spray. Irregular pattern. Pattern pushed to one side, same side of air cap gets dirty. Material build up on air cap. 311001G Cause Insufficient fluid supply. Air in paint supply line. Attempting to “feather” (partially trigger the gun).
. 36. . 36 3. Trigger the gun to pull the needle housing off the seat while you unscrew the diffuser (5) from the gun body (1), using the gun tool (30). Torque to 90 in-lb (10.5 N•m). TI6576A TI6568A 311001G...
The seat must be replaced if it is worn. (carbide only) . 37 311001G Needle Repair 1. Remove the diffuser, see Seat Repair, page 20. 2. Remove the trigger pivot pin nut (14‡), pivot pin (13‡), and trigger (3‡) using the gun tool (30) and...
2. Unscrew the fluid inlet fitting (18). Remove and clean or replace the inline fluid filter (12). 3. Unscrew the fluid tube connector (C) from the gun’s fluid inlet. Carefully remove the gasket (22*). TI6577A . 41 TI6573A 311001G...
(1) using the gun tool (30). Torque to 155-165 in-lb (18-19 N•m). When properly tightened, the flange will bottom out on the gun. 11. Attach the retaining ring (6), air cap (21), and spray tip (33)✖. . 43. 2† . 44. Lubricate both sides TI6575A 311001G...
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‡ Included in Trigger Repair Kit 249585 (purchase sepa- rately). ◆ Included in Air Cap Seal Kit 253032 (purchase separately). ✓ Not for sale separately. 311001G Part No. 249242/G40 Gun w/Standard Tip Part No. 249246/G40 Gun, High Flow Ref. Qty.
Parts Parts Part No. 249238/G40 Gun w/RAC Tip ★5a ★35 ★*6a ★6 ★✖5b 5c✖★ ★*5g 5d✖★ ★*5f 13‡ 3‡ ★4 14‡ TI7203B 311001G...
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✖ Parts included in Carbide Seat Repair Kit 249456 (purchase separately). ‡ Parts included in Trigger Repair Kit 249585 (pur- chase separately). ★ Parts included in RAC Conversion Kit 287917 (pur- chase separately). ✓ Not for sale separately. 311001G Qty. Parts...
Maximum Pattern Width at 12 in. (305 mm) 2 to 4 4 to 6 6 to 8 8 to 10 10 to 12 (100) (150) (200) (250) ★107 12 to 14 14 to 16 16 to 18 18 to 20 (300) (350) (400) (450) (500) ★833 311001G...
QT = fluid output (fl oz/min) from the above table for the selected orifice size. ❖ Measured with NO airflow. Air assist will tend to reduce pattern lengths by 1 in. to 2 in. 311001G Tips are sometimes packaged with other promo- tional parts intended for the airless market.
6 to 8 8 to 10 10 to 12 12 to 14 (150) (200) (250) (300) ❖ Maximum Pattern Width at 12 in. (305 mm) 24 in. (610) 1221 1223 1225 1227 1229 1231 1233 1235 1237 1239 (350) 311001G...
Use to check air cap air pressure at various air supply air pressures. Do not use for actual spraying. To be HVLP compliant, the atomizing air pressure must not exceed 10 psi (70 kPa, 0.7 bar). 311001G RAC Gasket 246453 Pack of five standard replacement RAC gaskets (item 33a).
Air Flow (SCFM) Data Model G40: 4000 psi (28 MPa, 280 bar) ° ° F (43 Polyethylene, Engineered Plastic, PTFE, Nylon, Flouroelastomer Air Flow, Standard AA Series Air Cap Gun Inlet Pressure (PSI) Fan Valve Open 10.6 Fan Valve Closed 311001G...
Dimensions 6.9 in. (17.5 cm) 8.0 in. (20.3 cm) 6.9 in. (17.5 cm) 8.0 in. (20.3 cm) 311001G Model G15 5.0 in. (12.7 cm) 6.1 in. (15.5 cm) Model G40 5.8 in. (14.7 cm) 6.9 in. (17.5 cm) Dimensions TI6583A...
All written and visual data contained in this document reflects the latest product information available at the time of publication. Graco reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. This manual contains English. MM 311001 Graco Headquarters: Minneapolis International Offices: Belgium, China, Japan, Korea GRACO INC. P.O. BOX 1441 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440-1441 www.graco.com 311001G 11/2007...