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Model 248854, with Hi Production air cap Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions in this manual. Save these instructions. Graco Inc. P.O. Box 1441 Minneapolis, MN 55440-1441 Copyright 2004, Graco Inc. is registered to I.S. EN ISO 9001...
Notes ........25 Graco Standard Warranty ....26 Manual Conventions The following are general Warnings related to the safe setup, use, maintenance and repair of this equipment.
Do not alter or modify equipment. • For professional use only. • Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Call your Graco distributor for information. • Route hoses and cables away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces. •...
Introduction Introduction Features ™ The graco HVLP-Turbine gun features a quick-change fluid set, EasyGlide trigger and easy-access controls. One air cap fits all six fluid sets. General Operating Instructions Setup gun: Spray (page 12). a. Adjust fluid supply (page 5).
Setup Setup Fluid Flow If further gun fluid adjustment is needed, turn fluid adjustment knob (21) clockwise to reduce volume of fluid output. Fig. 4. To obtain maximum fluid flow, turn fluid adjustment knob (21) counterclockwise until trigger (10) moves freely.
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Setup NOTES: Round pattern • Control over-spray mist by using only as much air as Set knob to RND necessary to spray fluid. Lighter fluids require less Pattern selection air. knob, adjusts fan pattern. Vertical pattern • If atomization is still unacceptable, fluids may be Set knob to FAN thinned further or a different fluid set may be required.
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22. For high flow rates or high viscosity fluid, select larger fluid set nozzle sizes. Graco offers six different fluid sets: Fluid Set Part Number Orifice Size (inch) 244123 0.032...
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Setup Contractor Fluid Set Chart Use this chart to determine Fluid Set for specific contractor applications. Fig. 10. . 10 Installing Fluid Set Insert needle assembly (14b) into the back of gun. Replace nozzle (14a) air cap housing (15) and air cap retaining ring and tighten by hand.
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Setup Preparing to Spray Turbine Spray Unit Paint Reduction - Industrial or Domestic Coatings (for more information see manual 309241) Reduce and catalyze all paint to manufacturers’s specifi- Connect Fluid and Air Supply cations. If not reductions are given, first thoroughly mix fluid to be sprayed.
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Setup Pressure Relief Procedure Fill Cup or Remote Pressure Pot Spray Gun Cup WARNING The accessory remote pressure pot remains WARNING pressurized until pressure is manually relieved. The spray gun cup is pressurized by the gun’s air To reduce the risk of serious injury from pressur- supply.
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Setup Accessory Remote Pressure Pot CAUTION Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 10. If the 2-quart remote pressure pot is accidentally tipped over or held at too great of an angle, fluid may Remove pressure pot cover and fill. Secure cover. leak into air regulator and cause damage.
Spraying Techniques Spraying Techniques Automotive Spraying WARNING Techniques • Use additional air hose if necessary to ensure that the turbine is operated in a clean, dry, well • When blending spots, work from outside in. ventilated area. • Never place turbine inside a spray booth! Use •...
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Spraying Techniques Swivel Tube Adjustment To adjust the position of the tube in the cup: Loose nut (A) with a wrench. The adjustable swivel tube allows the HVLP-Turbine Gun to be held in any position while spraying. Fig. 16. Rotate cup to the desired spray position. Retighten nut (A) with a wrench.
Maintenance Maintenance Cleaning Spray Gun With gun pointed down, clean front of gun using a soft-bristle brush and solvent. Fig. 19. Clean gun and cup by hand with compatible solvent or place them in gun washer with trigger held open; cycle washer as necessary to clean gun.
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Maintenance Trigger gun while hand tightening fluid nozzle (14a). Install air cap (15) and retaining ring (13). 10 Dampen a soft cloth with solvent. Wring out the excess. Point gun down and wipe off outside of gun. Fig. 21. TI0818 .
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Maintenance Flushing Spray Gun Using a Flushing Spray Gun and Cup Remote Pressure Pot Turn off air supply to gun. Unlatch cup cover and remove cover from cup. NOTES: • Check for any fluid leaks from gun and fluid hoses. Turn pattern selection knob (A) to RND to create a Tighten fittings or replace equipment as needed.
Service Service Lubricating Spray Gun Replacing Needle After cleaning or servicing gun, lubricate parts indicated Relieve pressure, page 10. in Fig. 23, with silicone-free spray gun lubricant or simi- lar material. CAUTION • All threaded areas (A) Trigger gun whenever you tighten or remove nozzle. This keeps needle seat away from nozzle seating sur- •...
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Service Replacing Air Valve (Kit 243840) Replacing Duckbill Valve (Kit 244135) The air valve (25) cannot be repaired. If it is damaged, the entire piece must be replaced. To remove air valve: If the duckbill valve is worn or broken, replace it with a new one immediately.
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Service Replacing Cup Gasket (Kit 240265) If the gasket is worn or swelled, replace it with a new one immediately. To replace the cup gasket: Lift cover away from cup. Remove worn gasket. Press new gasket into lid slot. Fig. 26. ti5161a Cup Gasket .
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Spray Finish Problems Problem Cause Solution Orange peel finish - Paint surface not Pain droplets too large • Maintain proper spraying dis- smooth tance, page 12. • Keep turbine air filters clean to allow full air flow. • Do not use an air hose that is too long to provide sufficient atomi- zation pressure.
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution No or slow fluid flow, intermittent Wrong size fluid set being used or Select proper fluid set for fluid being spray, or fluttering spray o-ring on nozzle missing sprayed, page 8. Or put an o-ring on nozzle.
Technical Data Technical Data Maximum inlet fluid pressure 50 psi (0.35 MPa, 3.5 bar) Maximum inlet air pressure 10 psi (0.07 MPa, 0.7 bar) Air inlet Quick-disconnect Fluid inlet 3/8 nps Sound levels per ISO 3744 Sound power level less than 65.0 dB(A) Sound pressure level less than 65.0 dB(A) Wetted parts...
With the exception of any special, extended, or limited warranty published by Graco, Graco will, for a period of twelve months from the date of sale, repair or replace any part of the equipment determined by Graco to be defective.