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Operation
Interior Texture Sprayers
TX 90 and TX 125
Models:
254971 & 254986
60 psi (4.14 bar) Maximum Fluid Working Pressure
254972
70 psi (4.9 bar) Maximum Fluid Working Pressure
Important Safety Instructions.
Read all warnings and instructions in this
manual. Save these instructions.
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- Page 1 Interior Texture Sprayers TX 90 and TX 125 311764D For Water-Based Materials Only Models: 254971 & 254986 60 psi (4.14 bar) Maximum Fluid Working Pressure 254972 70 psi (4.9 bar) Maximum Fluid Working Pressure Important Safety Instructions. Read all warnings and instructions in this manual.
- Page 2 Route hoses away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts and hot surfaces. • Do not expose Graco hoses to temperatures above 130 °F (55 °C) or below -35 °F (-37 °C). Store hazardous fluid in an approved container. Dispose of hazardous fluid according to all local, state and national guidelines.
- Page 3 Warnings Warnings Electric Shock Hazard To reduce the risk of electric shock: • Be sure sprayer is adequately grounded through electrical outlet. • Use only 3-wire, extension cords. • Make sure ground prongs are intact on sprayer and extension cords. Improper installation of ground- ing plug will result in a risk of electrical shock, fire or explosion that could cause serious injury or death.
- Page 4 Warnings CAUTION • Water or material remaining in unit when temperatures are below freezing can damage motor and/or delay pump startup. Do not allow unit to freeze. • Before adding material or starting unit in cold weather, run warm water through pump. ti8713a To ensure water and material are completely drained out of unit: 1.
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Page 5: Component Identification
Component Identification Component Identification ti8697a Item Component Item Component Hose Rack/Cord Wrap Touch-Up Hopper (3/4 Gallon) Power Cord Gun Plug Clip ™ Gun Plug RotoFlex II Pump (inside) Hopper Fitting (fluid inlet) Nozzle (Nozzle Selection, page 11) Material Hose Outlet Hose Plug Air Hose Outlet Material/Air Hose... - Page 6 Preparation Preparation Pressure Relief Procedure Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if grounding instructions are not completely understood, To reduce risk of injury, follow this procedure or if in doubt as to whether the product is properly whenever you see this symbol throughout this grounded.
- Page 7 Setup Setup Important • To increase pump life, turn power off when not spraying. • Do not allow material to dry inside pump, hoses, gun or spray system. 4. Connect material hose to gun. Texture Spraying (material supplied from unit) When using material ti8705a supplied from unit,...
- Page 8 Setup 8. Turn power switch ON. 12. Add pre-mixed texture mix to material hopper. See Mixing Material, page 10. 13. Continue to trigger gun and spray into waste bucket until a steady stream of material sprays out of gun. 14. Open gun air valve. ti8711a 9.
- Page 9 Setup Touch Up Hopper Attachment The Hose Plug must be securely fastened to bottom of gun when using the Touch Up Hopper. Gun plug must ti8728a be removed from top of gun. 7. Open gun air valve. ti8701a CAUTION Failure to change selector switch to Hopper Gun when using hopper gun will damage pump hose.
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Page 10: Mixing Material
Mixing Material Mixing Material 5. Observe the ball on the material. When the material Correct material mixture is essential. The pump is thin enough to spray the ball will sink completely will not operate if the mixture is too thick. into the mixture. -
Page 11: Spray Techniques
Spray Techniques Spray Techniques Recommended Nozzle Selection Chart • Turn gun flow adjustment nut to decrease flow, counter-clockwise. Application Nozzle Size Air Volume • Use smaller nozzle. Simulated 6 mm, white medium to (fine to medium) Acoustic 8 mm, gray high (coarse) To Get More Material... -
Page 12: Shut Down And Clean-Up
Shutdown and Cleanup Shutdown and Cleanup Keep pump and hose clean when switching between simulated acoustic, knockdown and orange peel applications. A dirty pump can release particles of texture into the finish. CAUTION • To increase pump life, turn power off when not spraying. •... - Page 13 Shutdown and Cleanup Removing Material Hopper From Sprayer 5. Turn power switch ON. The material hopper can be removed for cleaning. To remove material hopper: 1. Loosen bottom fitting. ti8711a 6. Open gun air valve. ti8702a 2. Lift and twist material hopper to remove from unit. ti8528a 7.
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Page 14: Troubleshooting
Refer to Grounding and Electrical Requirements, page 6. Gun needle plugged Clean needle and retry. Worn compressor Replace compressor. Contact a qual- ified Graco Service Center. Lines not connected Check all quick disconnect connec- tions to gun and hoses Damaged hose Replace hose... - Page 15 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Speed of application slow or slower Material too thick Thin material. Nozzle too small Change nozzles to a larger size. See Recommended Nozzle Selection Chart, page 11. Too much air being used. Partially close gun air valve to reduce air flow.
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Page 16: Technical Data
Universal AC 14 Amp 1.5 Hp Power Cord 16 AWG, 3-wire, 25 ft Material hopper capacity Model 254971 & 254986: 8 gallons Model 254972: 10 gallons Gun material hopper: 3/4 gallon Maximum delivery with texture TX 90 - 0.9 gpm (3.4 lpm) TX 125 - 1.25 gpm (4.7 lpm) - Page 17 Notes Notes 311764D...
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Page 18: Graco Warranty
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.