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Graco PT2500 Instructions And Parts List

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INSTRUCTIONS-PARTS LIST
READ AND RETAIN FOR REFERENCE.
1/4 Gallon Per Minute, 120 VAC, 60 Hz
PT2500
ELECTRIC AIRLESS PAINT SPRAYER
3000 psi (210 bar) MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE
Model 218–796, Series D
Basic Sprayer without hose or gun.
Model 218–501, Series A
Complete Sprayer with hose and gun.
U.S. Patent No. 4,616,982
U.K. Patent No. 2,165,591
Other Foreign Patents Pending
Always Professional Results
NOTE: This is an example of the DANGER label on your sprayer.
This label is available in other languages, free of charge.
See page 23 to order.
Spray painting, flushing or cleaning equipment with flammable liq-
uids in confined areas can result in fire or explosion.
Use outdoors or in extremely well ventilated areas. Ground equip-
ment, hoses, containers and objects being sprayed.
Avoid all ignition sources such as static electricity from plastic drop
cloths, open flames such as pilot lights, hot objects such as ciga-
rettes, arcs from connecting or disconnecting power cords or turn-
ing light switches on and off.
Failure to follow this warning can result in death or serious injury.
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL LABELS AND INSTRUCTION MANUALS BEFORE USE
GRACO INC. P.O. BOX 1441 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440–1441
This manual contains IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS and WARNINGS.
FIRE AND
EXPLOSION HAZARD
COPYRIGHT 1985, GRACO INC.
APPLICATION EQUIPMENT FROM GRACO
Liquids can be injected into the body by high pressure airless spray
or leaks – especially hose leaks.
Keep body clear of the nozzle. Never stop leaks with any part of the
body. Drain all pressure before removing parts.Avoid accidental trig-
gering of gun by always setting safety latch when not spraying.
Never spray without a tip guard.
In
case
of
accidental
"Surgical Treatment".
Failure to follow this warning can result in amputation or serious
injury.
307–711
Rev K
Supersedes J
SKIN INJECTION
HAZARD
skin
injection,
seek
immediate

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  • Page 1 Failure to follow this warning can result in death or serious injury. Failure to follow this warning can result in amputation or serious injury. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL LABELS AND INSTRUCTION MANUALS BEFORE USE GRACO INC. P.O. BOX 1441 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440–1441 COPYRIGHT 1985, GRACO INC.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WELCOME TO GRACO’S PAINTER’S TEAM Before you use the PT2500 Sprayer, please read this entire instruction manual. It contains important information that will help you operate the sprayer safely and efficiently, and will help you keep the sprayer in top operating condition.

  • Page 3: Pt2500 Sprayer Description

    PT2500 SPRAYER DESCRIPTION DECREASE Counterclockwise INCREASE Clockwise PRESSURE CONTROL KNOB HYDRAULIC OIL FILL CAP HYDRAULIC PUMP OPEN Counterclockwise BYPASS VALVE CLOSE Clockwise DRAIN TUBE ON/OFF SWITCH 1/4 npsm(m) OUTLET DIAPHRAGM PAINT PUMP MOTOR PAINT HOSE STRAINER REVERSE-A-CLEAN DripLess TIP GUARD...

  • Page 4: Warnings

    SAFETY WARNINGS HIGH PRESSURE SPRAY CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY. OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS. Read and understand all instruction manuals before operating the equipment. FLUID INJECTION HAZARD General Safety Diffuser This equipment generates very high fluid pressure. Spray from The gun diffuser breaks up spray and reduces the risk of fluid in- the gun, leaks or ruptured components can inject fluid through jection when the tip is not installed.
  • Page 5 DO NOT expose Graco hoses to tempera- tures above 180 F (82 C) or below –40 F (–40 C). ALL FLUID HOSES MUST HAVE STRAIN RELIEFS ON BOTH...

  • Page 6: Avertissement (French Warnings)

    AVERTISSEMENT La pulvérisation à haute pression peut causer de blessures très graves. Réservé exclusivement à l’usage professionnel. Observer toutes les consignes de sécurité. Bien lire et bien comprendre tous les manuels d’instructions avant d’utiliser le matériel. RISQUES D’INJECTION A chaque fois que l’on s’arrête de pulvériser, même s’il s’agit Consignes générales de sécurité...
  • Page 7 tres blessures sérieuses, un incendie, une explosion ou d’autres TRAVAIL de 3000 lb/po. (210 kg/cm ). S’assurer que tous les dégâts. éléments du pulvérisateur et ses accessoires sont conçus pour résister à la pression maximum de travail de ce pulvérisateur. NE NE JAMAIS altére ou modifier une pièce de cet appareil;...

  • Page 8: Advertencia (Spanish Warnings)

    ADVERTENCIA EL ROCIADO A ALTA PRESION PUEDE CAUSAR GRAVES LESIONES. SOLO PARA USO PROFESIONAL. RESPECTE LOS AVISOS DE ADVERTENCIA. Lea y entienda todo el manual de instrucciones antes de manejar el equipo. PELIGRO DE INYECCION DE FLUIDO Difusor Seguridad general Este equipo general un fluido a una presión muy alta.
  • Page 9 Presión del sistema Compatibilidad de fluido Esta pulverizadora puede desarrollar 3000 psi (210 barías) de ASEGURAR que todos los fluidos y colventes usados son PRESION DE TRABAJO MAXIMA. Asegurar que todo el equipo quimicamente compatibles con las piezas mojadas ilustradas pulverizador y sus accesorios tienen la capacidad para aguan- en la hoja DATOS TECNICOS.

  • Page 10: Setup

    The oil should be 1 in. (25 mm) from the top of the plate. If it is not, fill as necessary with lightweight hy- draulic oil; use only Graco Hydraulic Oil, Part No. 218–797. Install the fill cap. See Fig 1.

  • Page 11: Startup

    STARTUP CAUTION The wallet sized warning card provided with the gun PRESSURE CONTROL should be kept with the operator at all times. The INCREASE card contains important information on reducing the Clockwise OPEN risk of a fluid injection injury, and treatment informa- Counterclockwise tion should an injection injury occur.
  • Page 12 STARTUP 7. Release the trigger safety lever and trigger the gun CAUTION onto a piece of paper to check the spray pattern. Ad- Failure to properly tighten the inlet valve and screws just the pressure setting to obtain the best atomiza- at the intervals indicated will result in oil leaking from tion and spray pattern.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE CAUTION ON/OFF SWITCH Thorough flushing and proper maintenance are essential to keep the sprayer working properly and avoid costly damage to the sprayer or the object being sprayed. Diaphragm Failure: Always replace the diaphragm after every 500 hours of operation (once every 4 to PRESSURE CONTROL 6 months).
  • Page 14 1” (25 mm) 4. Fill the hydraulic pump housing with 16.5 ounces (55 ml) of Graco lightweight hydraulic oil. Reinstall the fill cap. 5. Plug in the sprayer. Turn the pressure control fully counterclockwise (no pressure). Turn on the sprayer and let it run for two minutes to fill the hydrau- lic system.

  • Page 15: Application Methods

    APPLICATION METHODS The best way to control the rate of coverage is with the Always hold the gun perpendicular to the surface and gun tip size. A small tip orifice applies less paint. A larger keep the gun at an even 12 to 14 in. (300 to 356 mm) from the surface you are spraying.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING 2. If your sprayer is not operating well, or will not oper- ate at all, check for obvious problems first. Follow the To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury, including STARTUP procedure exactly (see page 11). Then if fluid injection, always follow the Pressure Relief the sprayer won’t start, use the Troubleshooting Procedure Warning on page 11 before checking or...
  • Page 17 See page 18, Diaphragm, step 9 Hydraulic oil level low or empty See page 14 Wrong grade of hydraulic oil or Use only Graco approved hydraulic wrong fluid in hydraulic system oil, part no. 218–797 Inlet valve not tight Tighten; see page 14 Damaged diaphragm Replace;...

  • Page 18: Repair Instructions

    7. The last coil on one end of the spring is turned in. Place this end over the stud in the plug (28d). Install 8. Check the hydraulic oil level and add Graco-ap- the ball (28e), washer (28f) and plug, and torque to proved oil as necessary until the level is 1 in.
  • Page 19 REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TORQUE TO 125–150 IN–LB (14–17 N.M) APPLY THREAD SEALANT Start Switch located in switch box APPLY THREAD SEALANT LUBRICATE INTERNAL THREADS TORQUE TO 125–150 in–lb DO NOT ALTER POSITION OF NUT (14–17 N.m) TORQUE TO 280–300 in–lb (32–34 N.m) LUBRICATE AND TORQUE TO 170–200 in–lb (19–23 N.m)

  • Page 20: Parts Drawing

    PARTS DRAWING LABEL LABEL–THIS SIDE LUBRICATE, TORQUE TO 54–60 N.m (40–45 in–lb) LABEL–FAR SIDE TORQUE TO 15–16 N.m (130–140 in–lb) APPLY SEALANT TO THREADS DANGER LABEL, ENGLISH SEAL IN BEARING TORQUE TO MUST FACE DOWN 8–10 N.m (70–90 in–lb) APPLY THREAD SEALANT TO MOTOR TIE BOLTS OUTLET SEE DETAIL B,...

  • Page 21: Parts List

    PARTS LIST Model 218–796, Series D, without hose and gun Includes items 1–99 Model 218–501, with hose and gun Includes items 1–102 NOTE: Part numbers and drawings for items 10–12, 15, 18a, 20–26 and 28 are shown on page 22. NO.
  • Page 22 PARTS LIST & DRAWINGS 105–659 TOGGLE BOOT 105–679 SWITCH, toggle 105–774 PLATE, switch, ON/OFF 106–013 STRAIN RELIEF BUSHING DETAIL B 18a 110–900 .STARTER SWITCH 180–406 HOUSING, diaphragm 218–727 DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLY 224–624 PUMP HOUSING KIT Includes 22a, 22b 22a 187–185 GUIDE, diaphragm 22b 187–339 HOUSING, pump 109–042...

  • Page 23: Accessories

    French, if not needed, or order English and other language and place sideways here GRACO PHONE NUMBERS French 185–956 TO PLACE AN ORDER , contact your Graco distribu- Spanish 185–961 tor, or call this number to identify the distributor closest German 186–041 to you: 1–800–328–0211 Toll Free...

  • Page 24: Technical Data

    Graco distributor to the original purchaser for use. As pur- chaser’s sole remedy for breach of this warranty, Graco will, for a period of twelve months from the date of sale, repair or replace any part of the equipment proven defective.

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