Graco 980 Instructions Manual page 5

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Prepare the 980 Cup Gun for Pressure
Feed
1. Remove air pressure tube (31) from air stem (34).
See parts drawing on page 22.
2. Hold fluid inlet fitting (7) with wrench and remove
cup assembly (32).
3. Remove air stem (34) from gun body (1).
4. Apply medium strength threadlocker to set screw
(30) and assemble to gun body.
Setup
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Prepare the Fluid
1. Always strain fluid before you spray. This includes
color, reducer, and hardeners.
2. Use slower-drying reducer or thinner to
compensate for faster drying time from warm
turbine air. Do not over reduce.
Paint Reduction — Automotive Type Finishes
Reduce and catalyze all paint to manufacturer's
specifications. Compensate for faster turbine drying
time by using reducer one-step slower than
conventional air spray.
Paint Reduction — Industrial or Domestic
Coatings
Reduce and catalyze all paint to manufacturer's
specifications. If no reductions are given, first
thoroughly mix fluid to be sprayed. Gradually mix in
reducer, testing fluid for correct spraying consistency.
Test consistency, remove stir stick from thinned paint.
Consistency is right when first drops from stir stick are
about one second apart.
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