Air Inlet Configuration; Mixing Module And Pcd Installation - Graco GX-8 Operation, Parts, Service, Repair

Air Inlet Configuration

There are two configurations for the air inlet. In
the standard configuration, the air inlet is at
base of handle. In the alternate configuration,
the air inlet is at rear of gun.
F . 9: Air Inlet Configuration
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To change to alternate configuration:
1. Use 6 in. adjustable wrench to remove 4 in.
pipe nipple from base of gun.
2. Use 3/16 in. hex key to remove 1/8 in. pipe
plug from rear of gun.
3. Use 3/16 in. hex key to install 1/8 in. pipe
plug in location previously occupied by 4 in.
pipe nipple.
4. Use 6 in. adjustable wrench to install pipe
nipple in location previously occupied by
1/8 in. pipe plug.
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Pipe Plug
Optional
Pipe Plug
Pipe
Nipple
Mixing Module and PCD
Installation
1. Loosen air cap by hand and remove.
2. Install mixing module:
a. Disconnect gun from coupling block.
b. Connect air supply to gun.
c. Set safety stop to OPEN.
d. Hold down trigger and place module
over tip of valving rod.
e. Align keying pin with slot in gun block
and keep gun trigger held down.
3. Install PCD:
a. Hold down gun trigger and thread PCD
retainer in place by hand.
b. Use 10 in. adjustable wrench to care-
fully tighten PCD retainer until snug
enough to ensure no leak will occur.
c. Release gun trigger.
4. Install air cap and tighten by hand.
5. Adjust valving rod (see Valving Rod
Adjustment, page 11).
Operation Basics
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