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For use with XM plural-component sprayers and immersion heaters. For professional use only. 255963, Double Wall Hopper 20 Gallon (75 liter) Spray Material Fluid Capacity 12 Gallon (45 liter) Heated Material Fluid Capacity See page 12 for optional accessories and approvals.
Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Not all accessories and kits are approved for use in hazardous locations. Refer to the specific accessory and kit manuals for approval details. Part Description Approvals 256257 240V 1 PH Immersion Heater 207901 (For heater 121376.) 256512 Desiccant Kit 256274...
Warnings Warnings The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. The exclama- tion point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbol refers to procedure-specific risk. Refer back to these warnings. Additional, product-specific warnings may be found throughout the body of this manual where applicable.
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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.
Warnings Keep Components A and B Separate NOTICE To prevent cross-contamination of the equipment’s wetted parts, never interchange component A and component B. Changing Materials • When changing materials, flush the equipment mul- tiple times to ensure it is thoroughly clean. •...
Overview Overview Double wall hoppers (D) can be mounted on the back or side of the frame (A) to gravity feed spray material to the Xtreme lower (B). Feed pumps (H) and agitators (J) can be mounted on top of the hoppers to pressure feed XM sprayers are not approved for use in hazardous spray material directly to the pump.
Installation Installation Hopper mounting kit 256259 allows the hoppers (D) to a. Remove four screws (306) holding solvent mount on the sides or back of the frame (A). pump bracket (307) to mounting plate (308). Leave pump attached to bracket. Remove pump 1.
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Installation c. Attach the corner bracket (103) to frame (A) with 3. Connect reducing swivel (211) to fluid outlet assem- bly (F) if your system uses a 50:1 pump. Connect screws (108) and washers (110). reducer bushing fitting (212) and swivel fitting (215) to fluid outlet assembly (201) if your system uses a d.
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Installation 7. Align holes on main bracket (101) and thread inserts 9. Tighten union (208) and ensure fluid outlet assem- of the hopper (D). Loosely fasten hopper (D) to bly is aligned. See F . 7 on page 10. bracket (101) with four screws (107) and washers 10.
Installation Optional Accessories 4. Install bushing (302) in top of wiring outlet. Route power cable (303) through bushing (302). See Accessories page 28 for a list of all accessories that can be used with double wall hoppers. Immersion Heater Kit 256257 The immersion heater (L) is only approved for non-explosive atmosphere applications.
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Installation 8. Set thermostat knob (TK) to desired spray material conditioning temperature. Align temperature setting to set point (SP). NOTE: Set point (SP) is a “V” notch in the metal bracket at the top of the thermostat dial. Maximum setting is 140°F (60°C). .
Setup Setup 1. Remove the large A or B label from the label sheet 3. Connect other end of recirculation hose to recircula- (24) and apply to front face of the appropriate hop- tion valve (V) on XM sprayer. per to help avoid filling the wrong materials and causing cross-contamination.
Setup Fill Heating Fluid 3. Fill outer jacketed area of the hopper through the fill- ing port until the fluid reaches the opposite fill port when using the Immersion Heater Kit 256257, Fill the hopper’s outer jacketed area with oil or a 50% water and 50% ethylene glycol mixture to heat your page 12.
Setup Fill Spray Material Left Side Shown Condition materials prior to adding to hoppers. Ensure resin materials are thoroughly agitated, homogenous, and pourable prior to adding to hopper. Stir hardeners back into suspension prior to adding material to hopper. 1. Disconnect spring strap (7) from front post and (45°) remove lid (1c).
Operation Operation Startup Flush Hopper 1. Ensure that the outer jacketed area is filled with 1. Drain Spray Material. See page 19. water mixture or oil and the accessories are cor- 2. Flush hoppers and fluid inlet assemblies (F) with rectly installed.
Maintenance Maintenance Drain Heating Fluid 1. Turn off all heaters and allow heating fluid to cool for a minimum of 8 hours. Check Heating Fluid Level 2. Place either a 1-gallon (4-liter) or 3-gallon (7-liter) pail directly beneath drain plug (37). Gradual fluid evaporation can occur, therefore, check the level of heating fluid monthly.
Maintenance Drain Spray Material 1. Flush and Shutdown XM sprayer. See XM opera- tion manual. 2. Turn off all fluid heaters (S) and allow heating fluid to cool for a minimum of 8 hours. 3. Place a clean 1 gallon (4 liter) pail directly beneath .
Repair Remove Hopper Replace Gaskets 1. Check Heating Fluid Level. See page 18. The following procedure applies to both the hopper gas- kets (13) and hopper lid gasket (12). 2. Drain Spray Material. See page 19. 1. Remove old gasket and residual adhesive using 3.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Lid does not properly seal on hopper. Material build up. Remove built up material from gas- ket. Replace as necessary. Damaged gasket. Material leaking between cover and Gasket is not sealed properly. Check for built up material on gasket. hopper.
Parts Parts 255963, Double Wall Hopper Assemble with lips facing down. Torque to 20-30 ft-lbs. Clean groove with isopropyl alcohol before applying gasket adhesive to plastic. Cut to length. 312747L...
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Parts 255963, Double Wall Hopper Ref. Part Description HOPPER COVER 255965 PLATE, weldment 15T007 ADAPTER, return tube 121621 PLUG, 3/4 in. npt 255966 STRAP, spring, hopper lid 109570 WASHER, plain; 1/2 in. 513764 SCREW, cap, socket head; 1/2-13 x 0.75 122097 CABLE, SST lanyard, 12 in.
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Parts 256259, Double Wall Hopper Mounting Kit Back Mounted Double Wall Hopper Side Mounted Double Wall Hopper Ref. Part No. Description Qty. 256224 BRACKET, hopper, 20-gallon 256254 BRACKET, hopper, wldmt, bottom mount 256256 BRACKET, hopper, bottom mount, lower 112395 SCREW, cap, flng hd; 3/8-16 x 0.75 14 121488 SCREW, hex hd, flanged;...
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Parts 256170, Universal Hopper Fluid Outlet Kit Apply sealant to all non-swiveling pipe threads. Do not use pipe sealant on swivel fittings. Ref. Part No. Description Qty. 121435 NIPPLE, hex; 2 in. 121436 FITTING, swivel, male; 2 in. 121437 FITTING, tee, female; 2 in. 121438 BUSHING, reducer;...
Accessories Accessories 262820, Flexible Fluid Connection Kit 256512, Desiccant Kit For removing moisture in replacement air for mois- For gravity feeding from 20 gallon hopper to propor- ture-sensitive spray materials. tioner with Xtreme lower. See manual 406739 for parts list. Feed Pump and Agitator Kits Part Description...
Technical Data Technical Data 20 Gallon Heated Compatible Hopper 256233 Maximum (continuous) temperature rating... . 140°F (60°C) Maximum pressure rating (outer cavity) ....0 psi (0 MPa, 0 bar) Inner Tank Capacity (spray material) .
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Technical Data Hopper Stand Hopper on Stand 36 in. (914 mm) 14.5 in. (368 mm) 1.5 in. (38 mm) 75.4 in. (1915 mm) 1.5 in. 26.5 in. (38 mm) (673 mm) 42.3 in. (1074 mm) 17.5 in. (445 mm) ti19011a 312747L...
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.
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