Texture flex head and pole spray applicators (4 pages)
Summary of Contents for Graco A Series
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Model 289386, Series A (North America) With 3--ft (0.9 m) extension (244163) WARNING: HIGH PRESSURE. Keep Clear of Nozzle. Read these instructions carefully. ti10698a GRACO INC. P.O. BOX 1441 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440- 1441 Copyright 2002, Graco Inc. is registered to I.S. EN ISO 9001...
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D Handle and route hoses and tubes carefully. Keep hoses and tubes away from moving parts and hot surfaces. Do not use the hoses to pull equipment. Do not expose Graco hoses to temperatures above 150_F (65_C) or below --40_F (--40_C).
D Use the equipment only for its intended purpose. If you are uncertain about the usage, call your distributor. D Do not alter or modify this equipment. Use only genuine Graco parts and accessories. D Check the equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
Installation Installation 4. Rotate the spray valve knob counter--clockwise to the out/flush position. Fig. 2. 1. Connect grounded fluid hose to the Contractor 5. Hold metal part of pole gun firmly to side of groun- In--line valve. ded metal waste container. Trigger in-line valve to 2.
Installation Electrical Grounding D Ground the pump or sprayer as instructed in its separate manual. WARNING D Ground the air compressor or hydraulic power FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD supply according to the local electrical code and Improper grounding could cause static the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Operation Startup WARNING 1. Start pump. Adjust fluid pressure so spray is INJECTION HAZARD completely atomized. Always use lowest pressure To reduce the risk of a fluid injection that gets desired results. Higher pressure may not injury, do not operate the pole gun with improve spray pattern and causes premature tip the tip guard or trigger guard removed.
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Operation Changing Spray Pattern Orientation Clearing a Clogged Spray Tip Frequently during the job and at the end of each WARNING workday, relieve the pressure and manually clean the tip with a solvent-soaked brush. Frequent cleaning To reduce the risk of a fluid injection injury, never helps keep fluid buildup from drying and clogging the spray without the tip guard.
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Operation Flushing the CleanShot Shut- - Off Valve 3. If flushing with water, flush last with a rust inhibitor or Graco Pump Armor to protect the system from Rotate the spray valve knob counter--clockwise to the corrosion. flush position (see Using the CleanShot Shut- -Off 4.
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Operation Cleaning the Filter (Fig. 6) Clean the filter assembly (5) daily, as follows: 1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure on page 4. 2. Push up on the trigger guard (3) and swing it away from the trigger (2). 3. Unscrew the gun handle (13) from the housing (11).
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Service Changing the Needle (Fig. 7) 2. Install bracket (10) and locknut (D) loosely on threaded end of needle (C). Squeeze trigger to pull NOTE: Needle (C), diffuser/seat (A), gasket (B) and needle assembly (C) into gun body (11). Tighten locknut (D) must be replaced together.
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Service Replacing the Swivel (Fig. 8) Disassembly 1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure on page 4. 2. Push up on trigger guard (3) and rotate trigger guard away from trigger (2). 3. Unscrew gun handle (13) from housing (11). Remove filter (5) and clean in compatible solvent. 4.
Parts List Model 289385 CleanShot Shut- -Off Valve Model 244161 Contractor In- -line Valve (North America) Model 244364 Contractor In- -line Valve (Europe) Model 244365 Contractor In- -line Valve (Asia) Ref. Ref. Part No. Description Qty. Part No. Description Qty. 237859 RAC IV/5 Hand Tite Guard 218070...
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.