Graco FOAM-CAT 400 SPRAYER Instructions Manual
Graco FOAM-CAT 400 SPRAYER Instructions Manual

Graco FOAM-CAT 400 SPRAYER Instructions Manual

Air powered, bulldog pump, 240 volt, 1 or 3 phase, 50/60 hz

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Instructions
AIR POWERED, BULLDOG
FOAM-CAT
For use only with two component urethane fluids that are unfilled
and non-flammable.
1500 psi (10.5 MPa, 105 bar) Maximum Working Pressure
Read warnings and instructions.
See page 4 for warnings.
Model 224546
Includes:
D Foam-Cat Heater and Heated Hose Controls
D Bulldog Pump
D Pump Stand
D 50 feet (15 m), 3/8 in. I.D. Heated Hose
D 15 feet (4.6 m), 1/4 in. I.D. Heated Whip Hose
D Spray Gun with 0.114 in. (2.9 mm) Diameter Nozzle Kit
Delivery
30 lb/min. at 48_ F temperature rise
(13.5 kg/min. at 27_ C temperature rise)
Power Requirements
Electrical:
240 Volt Maximum
208 Volt Minimum
Single phase: 80 Amps
Three phase: 60 Amps
Generator (Optional): See Heater Manual 308219 for size.
Compressed Air: 80–100 psi (550–700 kPa, 5.5–7 bar)
60 CFM (1.68 m
Certification
The heater and heated hoses are CSA certified when
used as instructed in the heater or heated hose manuals,
308219 and 307544, respectively .
NOTE: See manual 307544 for installation and
assembly of heated hose.
GRACO INC. P.O. BOX 1441 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440-1441
Copyright 2001, Graco Inc. is registered to I.S. EN ISO 9001
R
PUMP, 240 Volt, 1 or 3 Phase, 50/60 Hz
r
400 SPRAYER
3
/min.)
308144G
7418A

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  • Page 1 308219 and 307544, respectively . NOTE: See manual 307544 for installation and assembly of heated hose. GRACO INC. P.O. BOX 1441 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440-1441 Copyright 2001, Graco Inc. is registered to I.S. EN ISO 9001...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ....Graco Warranty ......
  • Page 3 Notes 308144...
  • Page 4: Warnings

    Symbols Warning Symbol Caution Symbol WARNING CAUTION This symbol alerts you to the possibility of serious This symbol alerts you to the possibility of damage to injury or death if you do not follow the instructions. or destruction of equipment if you do not follow the instructions.
  • Page 5 D Wear the appropriate protective clothing, gloves, eyewear and respirator. D Graco does not manufacture or supply any of the reactive chemical components that may be used in this equipment and is not responsible for their effects. Graco assumes no responsibility for loss, damage, expense or claims for personal injury or property damage, direct or consequential, arising from the use of such chemical components.
  • Page 6 D This equipment is for professional use only. D Read all instruction manuals, tags, and labels before operating the equipment. D Use the equipment only for its intended purpose. If you are uncertain about usage, call your Graco distributor. D Do not alter or modify this equipment. Use only genuine Graco parts and accessories.
  • Page 7: Terms

    Introduction Before you use this equipment If you are using a generator to power your system For your personal safety and optimum equipment See the Foam-Cat Heater manual, 308219, to deter- performance, all users of this equipment must thor- mine the correct size. oughly read and understand all warnings and instruc- tions in each component manual before using this manual, 308144, as a guide for installing and operating...
  • Page 8: Installation

    Installation 7419A Master Air Valve Control Box Cable, Heater 104 Foam-Cat Gun Air Line Filter Fluid Outlet, Heater 301 Pump Stand Feed Pump Feed hose, Feed Pump To Disp. Pump 302 Heater Air Regulator Or Air Valve Fluid Outlet, Feed Pump 308 Proportioning Pump Air Dryer Displacement Pump...
  • Page 9: Mount The System

    Air Dryer. 5. Mount the Air Dryer (9) in a suitable location near the ISO and RES drums. See Fig. 1. Order Graco Part No. 217341, if you did not order the Feed Pump Kit mentioned in Step 4. See the mounting hole diagram in manual 307548.
  • Page 10: Connect The Air Hose

    Installation II . Connect the air hoses. 1. Use the 3/16” wrench (25) to remove one cap- screw (26) from the fluid manifold (27) and two capscrews (26) from the nozzle housing (28). See 1. Connect an air supply hose (11) from the 1/4 npt quick disconnect coupler of each feed pump to the Fig.
  • Page 11 Installation 3. Use the 1/2” end of wrench (35) to remove the nozzle retainer (30) from the back of the nozzle housing (28). See Fig. 6. 4. Insert the nozzle (31), tapered end first, into the back of the housing. See Fig. 6. 5.
  • Page 12: Connect The Fluid Hoses To The Spray Gun Manifold

    Installation WARNING Unlocked trigger safety. Locked trigger safety. INJECTION HAZARD To reduce the risk of serious injury from injection, be sure the trigger safety (40) is locked before proceeding. See Fig. 10. 12. Screw on the air cap (41). Connect the air hose of the heated hose assembly to the inlet bushing (42) of the gun.
  • Page 13: Position The Atc Sensor

    Installation VII . Position the ATC Sensor. 1. Wire the electrical service to the heater junction box. The electrical requirements for the heater are shown 1. Remove the ATC Sensor (49) from the clamp (50). on the inside cover to the heater junction box. See Fig.
  • Page 14: Install The Air Dryer Drum Fittings

    Do not use additional lengths of dry air hose. See Fig. 14. 4. Use only electrically conductive air hoses. WARNING 5. Use only Graco Foam-Catr Heated (fluid) Hoses, Models 218613, 218614, which are electrically con- COMPONENT RUPTURE HAZARD ductive.
  • Page 15: Operation - First Time Startup

    Operation - First Time Startup Pressure Relief Procedure 1. Close the feed pump air inlet valves or regulators (8). WARNING 2. Close the heater drain valves (61). INJECTION HAZARD 3. Close the needle valves (64) of the spray gun The system pressure must be manually manifold.
  • Page 16: Adjust The Air Dryer

    Operation - First Time Startup II . Adjust the air dryer. NOTE: A minimum pressure of 1 psi (7 kPa, 0.07 bar) is needed to open the check valves (14). III . Prime the hoses. 1. Open the feed pump air valves (8). 2.
  • Page 17: Operation - General Startup Instructions

    Operation - General Startup Instructions 7419A Fig. 18 NOTE: The first time you operate the sprayer follow WARNING these instructions carefully. Then, as you become familiar with this equipment, you will learn how to COMPONENT RUPTURE HAZARD quickly adjust the fluid pressure and the fluid tempera- Never operate the hose when it is coiled.
  • Page 18 Operation - General Startup Instructions 5. Start the heaters. See Fig. 19. 6. Spray the gun for several seconds, in cold weath- er, to warm the fluid nozzle. a. Set all three Temp Set dials (73) to “cal” posi- tion, approximately 120_F (49_C). CAUTION b.
  • Page 19: Shutdown

    Operation - General Startup Instructions 8. Adjust the gun’s clean-off air. II . Shutdown WARNING WARNING INJECTION HAZARD INJECTION HAZARD To reduce the risk of an injection injury, To reduce the risk of a serious injury, always follow the items in Step 8 care- always follow the Pressure Relief fully before adjusting the clean-off air.
  • Page 20: Parts

    Parts 345,346 335 334 309, 328 310, 311, 312 316, (313, 314 1 These parts are not visible. LABEL 7418A 319 320 308144...
  • Page 21 Model 224546, Bulldogr Foam-Catr 400 Includes items 101 to 105 Ref. Part No. Description Qty. Ref. Part No. Description Qty. 224544 FOAM SPRAYER; See 217373 GUN, foam Series B items 301 to 346 217421 KIT, nozzle, gun, 0.114” dia.; 218613 HOSE, heated;...
  • Page 22: Graco Warranty

    Graco distributor to the original purchaser for use. 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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