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Instructions/Parts Automatic Electrostatic Xs Auto Waterborne ™ Air Spray Gun 313227E For use with conductive spray materials (waterborne and other materials less than 1 megohm-cm). Part No. 24A206 100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar) Maximum Air Inlet Pressure 100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar) Maximum Working Fluid Pressure For use in Class I, Div.
• Ground equipment, personnel, object being sprayed, and conductive objects in work area. See Grounding instructions. • Only use grounded Graco conductive air supply hoses. • Check gun and hose resistance and electrical grounding daily. • Use and clean equipment only in well ventilated area.
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Warnings WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING PRESSURIZED EQUIPMENT HAZARD Fluid from the gun/dispense valve, leaks, or ruptured components can splash in the eyes or on skin and cause serious injury. • Follow Pressure Relief Procedure in this manual, when you stop spraying and before cleaning, checking, or servicing equipment.
To operate the electrostatics, apply air pressure to the For this external charge gun it is recommended that the gun manifold’s turbine air fitting (TA) through a Graco gun be left at full voltage, but if needed the voltage can grounded air hose.
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Overview TI13395a TI1577A Manifold Back View TI13426a . 1. Gun Overview Manifold Markings Air Cap Atomization Air Inlet Fitting Fluid Nozzle Fan Air Inlet Fitting Retaining Ring Cylinder Air Inlet Fitting Shroud Shroud Exhaust Outlet Fitting Mounting Bracket Fiber Optic Fitting (shipped unassembled) Manifold kV Switch 1 Air Inlet Turbine...
. 2 and F system design. For assistance in designing a system to Air Hose Ground Wire suit your particular needs, contact your Graco distribu- Graco Grounded Turbine Air Hose (TA) tor. Atomizing Air Hose, 3/8 in. (10 mm) OD (A1) Fan Air Hose, 3/8 in.
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Installation NOTE: * The turbine air supply (TA) must be electrically interlocked with the spray booth ventilation fans to prevent See * the power supply from operating without ventilating fans on. above Non-Hazardous Area Hazardous Area TI1712A Manifold Back View .
Installation Connect the Charging Probe Install the Air Line Accessories 1. Apply dielectric grease to the charging probe 1. Install a bleed-type air valve (L) on the main air line socket. See F . 4. (W) to shut off all air to the gun (H). 2.
See the detail in F . 6. connected to a true earth ground. Use only Graco Grounded Air Supply Hose. 1. Connect the Graco Grounded Air Supply Hose (B) to the gun's turbine air inlet (TA) and connect the hose ground wire (A) to a true earth ground (N).
A maximum of two splices, with a total of 108 ft (33 m) of cable, is recommended. 5. See manual 308265 to install a Graco ES Display Module. TI1577A . 7. Manifold Connections TI1581A .
• Electrostatic Air Spray Gun: ground the gun by con- needed for one shift. necting the Graco Grounded Air Hose to the turbine air inlet and connecting the air hose ground wire to a • All electrically conductive objects or devices in the true earth ground.
Installation Check Electrical Grounding 5. If the resistance is greater than the maximum read- ing specified above for your hose, check the tight- ness of the ground connections and be sure the turbine air hose ground wire is connected to a true earth ground.
Adjust as necessary. probe. If the material is above 1 megohm-cm, then a Pro Xs Auto HC gun may be a better option. The Pro Xs WB gun is intended to spray very conductive waterborne Install the Fabric Cover materials and other materials less than 1 megohm-cm.
Operation Operation Operating Checklist Check the following list daily, before starting to operate the system, to help ensure you of safe, efficient opera- Pressure Relief Procedure tion. All operators are properly trained to safely operate an automatic electrostatic air spray The system pressure must be manually relieved to system as instructed in this manual.
The gun is supplied with Part No. 197266 Nozzle and 24A276 Air Cap. If you require a different size, refer to Table 2 and instruction manual 309419, or consult with your Graco distributor. See Replace Air Cap/Nozzle on page 30. 1. Relieve pressure, page 15.
Operation 5. Use the air pressure regulator on the fan air supply Adjust the Electrostatics line (A2) to adjust the pattern size. 1. Shut off the fluid supply. • For the most efficiency, always use the lowest air pressure possible. 2.
Operation Spraying Triggering the Fluid Alone 1. Shut off and relieve the air pressure to the atomiza- tion (A1) and fan (A2) air lines, using the bleed-type air shutoff valves. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not touch the 2.
Maintenance Maintenance Clean the Gun Daily • Do not immerse the gun in fluid. Turn off the turbine air before flushing the gun or any part of the system. 1. Flush the gun. TI13430a 2. Relieve pressure, page 15. 3. Clean the outside of the gun as follows: •...
Maintenance 5. Clean the air cap and fluid nozzle daily, minimum. 4. Wipe the fluid nozzle (4), shroud (48), and exterior Some applications require more frequent cleaning. of the gun clean with a cloth dampened in solvent. Replace the fluid nozzle and air cap if they are dam- Avoid getting any solvent into the air passages.
Maintenance To reduce the risk of an injury, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 15 when you stop spraying and whenever you are instructed to relieve the pressure. During operation, periodically check the manifold exhaust tube (YY) and both ends of the gun shroud (ZZ) for the presence of fluid.
Electrical Tests Electrical Tests Test Total Gun Resistance Electrical components inside the gun affect performance and safety. The following procedures test the condition of the power supply (12), barrel (9) and external 1. Flush and dry the fluid passage. charging probe (2), and electrical continuity between 2.
Electrical Tests Test Gun Resistance Test Charging Probe Resistance Measure resistance between the turbine air inlet fitting Measure resistance between the metal spring in the (TA) and the charging probe socket (CC) (see F . 17); it charging probe (DD) and the charging probe tip (BB) should be 70-95 megohms.
5. If you still have problems, refer to Gun Repair on page 28 for other possible causes of poor perfor- mance, or contact your Graco distributor. ti1599a . 19. Test Power Supply Resistance ti12821 .
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting NOTE: Check all possible remedies in the Troubleshoot- ing Chart before disassembling the gun. To reduce the risk of an injury, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 15 when you stop spraying and whenever you are instructed to relieve the pressure.
Troubleshooting Gun Operation Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Excessive spray fog. Atomizing air pressure too high. Decrease air pressure as low as possible. Fluid too thin. Increase viscosity. “Orange Peel” finish. Atomizing air pressure too low. Increase air pressure; use lowest air pressure necessary.
Cause Solution Poor wrap. Turbine air is not turned on. Turn on. (In general, a Pro Xs Waterborne Booth exhaust velocity is too high. Reduce velocity to within code lim- gun will have less wrap than a Pro its. solventborne gun.) Atomizing air pressure too high.
Order Part No. 111265 Lubricant. Do not over-lubricate. • Only use genuine Graco parts. Do not mix or use parts from other PRO Gun models. To reduce the risk of injury, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure procedure on page 15 before •...
Gun Repair Remove the Gun from the Install the Gun on the Manifold Manifold 1. Make sure the gasket (112) and spring (105) are in place on the manifold. See F . 21. Inspect the parts 1. Loosen but do not remove the bottom gun screw for damage and replace them as needed.
Do not 1. Prepare gun for repair, page 28. replace the contact ring with anything but a genuine Graco part. 2. Remove the charging probe (2), see page 9. 3. Remove the retaining ring (1), air cap (3), and gun NOTE: Use non-silicone grease, Part No.
Gun Repair Replace Electrode Needle 5. Apply low-strength (purple) Loctite® or equivalent thread sealant to the electrode needle and packing rod threads. Install the electrode needle finger-tight. 1. Prepare gun for repair, page 28. Do not overtighten. 2. Remove the charging probe (2), see page 9. 6.
Gun Repair Remove Fluid Packing Rod NOTE: You may replace the packing rod as an assem- bly, as described below, or as individual parts (see page 33). The assembly is pre-adjusted at the factory. 1. Prepare gun for repair, page 28. 2.
Gun Repair Repair Packing Rod 4. Lightly tighten the packing nut (8e). The packing nut is properly tightened when there is 3 lb (13.3 N) of drag force when sliding the packing housing (8f) You may replace the packing rod as individual parts or assembly along the rod.
Gun Repair Piston Repair Table 4: Piston O-Rings 1. Prepare gun for repair, page 28. Description Function 2. Remove the charging probe (2), see page 9. Shaft O-Ring Seals cylinder air along the piston rod (16g) (16b). Replace if air leaks along rod. 3.
Gun Repair Adjust the Actuator Arm The fluid nozzle (4) must be in place when removing or installing the jam nut and actuator arm. 1. Install the adjustment nut (30), actuator arm (29), and jam nut (28) onto the piston rod (16b). Note that the jam nut (28) has a slightly larger hex and a thin- ner profile than the adjustment nut (30).
Gun Repair Remove Barrel 1. Prepare gun for repair, page 28. 2. Remove the charging probe (2), see page 9. 3. Remove the air cap, page 30. Remove the gun shroud (48). 4. Carefully loosen the fluid fitting nut (20). Pull the tube (19) out of the fitting (23).
Gun Repair Install Barrel 4. Assemble the fluid tube (19) into the fluid fitting (23). Ensure that the ferrules (21, 22) are in place. Tighten the nut (20). 1. Be sure the gasket (11) and grounding spring (14) are in place. Make sure the air holes are aligned 5.
Gun Repair Power Supply Removal and 5. Check the power supply resistance, page 24. Replace if necessary. Before installing the power Replacement supply, make sure the o-rings (12a, 13a), spring (12b), and pads (13e) are in place. • Inspect the gun body power supply cavity for dirt or moisture.
Gun Repair Turbine Alternator Removal and Replacement Replace turbine alternator bearings after 2000 hours of operation. Order Part No. 223688 Bearing Kit. 1. Prepare gun for repair, page 28. 2. Remove the power supply/alternator assembly, page 38. 3. Disconnect the alternator from the power supply, page 39.
Parts Parts Part No. 24A206 PRO Auto Xs Electrostatic Gun, Series A, for standard coatings See Ref. No. 8: Packing Rod Detail on page 42 Supplied Tools See Ref. No. 13: Alternator Detail on page 42 † † See Ref. No. 17: Manifold Detail on page 43 †...
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Parts Part No. 24A206 PRO Auto Xs Electrostatic Gun, Series A, for standard coatings Ref. Ref. Part No. Description Part No. Description 16g*† 111508 . O-RING 24B548 RING, retaining, air cap; includes 244586 MANIFOLD; see separate parts list on page 43 1a*†...
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Parts Ref. No. 13: Alternator Detail † TI12719a Ref. No. 8: Packing Rod Detail TI13397a 313227E...
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Parts Ref. No. 17: Manifold Detail Part No. 244586, Series A 5 (see page 41) 101 (Ref) 106 (Ref) †112 116a† TI1578A TI1582A Ref. Part No. Description Ref. Part No. Description 112† 197925 GASKET, manifold 198216 MANIFOLD 108290 SCREW, machine 189581 BRACKET, reciprocator 189365...
Accessories Accessories Air Line Accessories Fluid Line Accessories Fluid Hose ™ AirFlex Flexible Grounded Air Hose 225 psi (14 bar, 1.4 MPa) Maximum Working Pressure 100 psi (7 bar, 0.7 MPa) Maximum Working Pressure FM Approved; nylon; 3/8 npsm(fbe) 0.315 in. (8 mm) ID; 1/4 npsm(f) x 1/4 npsm(f) left-hand 215637 1/4 in.
Display Module. See 308265. Safety Warning Signs 180060 English Warning Sign. FM Approved. Avail- Remote Voltage Display able at no charge from Graco. 189762 Battery-operated meter displays actual spraying voltage. remote mount outside ES Display Module hazardous area. Connects to gun via fiber...
Accessories Gun Accessories Dielectric Grease 116553 1 oz (28 g) tube of dielectric grease for the power supply o-ring (12a), some packing rod parts (8), and certain fluid fittings. Gun Valve Lubricant 111265 4 oz (113 g) tube of sanitary (non-silicone) lubricant for fluid seals and wear areas.
Technical Data Technical Data Category Data Maximum Working Fluid Pressure 100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar) Maximum Working Air Pressure 100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar) Minimum Air Pressure at Turbine Air Inlet 40 psi (0.28 MPa, 2.8 bar) Maximum Fluid Operating Temperature 120°F (48°C) Paint Resistivity Range <...
With the exception of any special, extended, or limited warranty published by Graco, Graco will, for a period of twelve months or two thousand hours of operation from the date of sale, repair or replace any part of the equipment determined by Graco to be defective.
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