Maintenance; Flush System - Graco RS Operation And Repair Manual

Maintenance

Maintenance

Flush System

NOTE:
• Flush before changing colors, before fluid can dry in
the equipment, before storing, and before repairing
equipment.
• Flush at the lowest pressure possible. Check con-
nectors for leaks and tighten as necessary.
• Flush with a fluid that is compatible with the fluid
being dispensed and the equipment wetted parts.
Immersing the cutter assembly in solvent will damage
it and void the warranty.
1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 20.
2. Remove front head from gun and soak in solvent.
3. Place siphon tube in grounded metal pail containing
solvent.
4. Set pump to lowest possible fluid pressure then start
pump.
NOTE: The recommended solvent pressure during
flushing is 80-100 psi (550-700 kPa, 5.5-7.0 bar).
5. Hold a metal part of the gun firmly to a grounded
metal pail. Trigger the gun until clean solvent dis-
penses.
6. Perform Pressure Relief Procedure, page 20.
7. Remove gun from hose.
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