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* These models are CE certified. Read warnings and instructions. See page page 2 for table of contents. Model 970161 Tandem Shown GRACO INC. P.O. BOX 1441 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440-1441 Copyright 1999, Graco Inc. is registered to I.S. EN ISO 9001...
Maximum Fluid Maximum Pump Parts Part No. Pump Model Pump Model Ratio Working Pressure Air Input Pressure Page * 970161 Quiet Kingt Duro–Flot 900 56:1 345 bar, 34.5 MPa 6 bar, 0.6 MPa (5000 psi) (90 psi) 970162 Quiet Kingt Duro–Flot 900...
D This equipment is for professional use only. D Read all instruction manuals, warnings, 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.
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WARNING INJECTION HAZARD Spray from the spray gun, hose leaks, or ruptured components can inject fluid into your body and cause extremely serious injury, including the need for amputation. Splashing fluid in the eyes or on the skin can also cause serious injury. D Fluid injected into the skin might look like just a cut, but it is a serious injury.
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WARNING MOVING PARTS HAZARD Moving parts, such as the ram follower plate/pump inlet can pinch fingers. D Do not operate the equipment with the guard removed. D Keep clear of all moving parts when starting or operating the equipment. D Keep hands and fingers away from the priming piston during operation and whenever the pump is charged with air.
(Refer to the preceding WARNING ). When closed, System 970161 includes a dual 55 gallon supply unit the valve bleeds off all air in the ram and pump, and with pneumatic crossover for continuous material the ram slowly lowers.
Component Identification and Function Pump Pump Air Bleed Valve Ball Valve Ram (two used on 970161 and 970162, (required, for pump) Ram Air Regulator one used on 970164) Air Line Filter Ram Director Valve Ram Plate Bleed-Type Air Valve Air Release Valve...
(Y) into slot in lug (Z) and accessories. Contact your Graco distributor for help in tighten locknut securely. Connect other end of wire designing a system to suit your particular needs.
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4–way piloted air valve (3). As the valve stops air to one ram, it starts air to the other ram. This allows constant material flow and changing out of material drums. Pneumatic Crossover Setup (Model 970161) Ball Valves (2) Regulator 4–Way Piloted Air Valve...
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System Setup Electrical Crossover Setup (Model 970162) The position of the empty level indicator kit (2) on the ram determines when the ram air motor is turned on and off. During operation, this position can be adjusted The electrical crossover is setup as shown in Fig. 4 as desired.
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System Setup Low–Level Shutoff Setup (Model 970164) NOTE: The position of the air limit valve (2) on the ram determines when the ram air motor is turned on Setup the low–level shutoff as shown in Fig. 5. and off. During operation, this position can be adjusted During system operation, as the ram approaches the as desired.
D or install or clean the dispense ball valve. WARNING Use fluids and solvents that are chemically compat- 1. Relieve system pressure to which Graco module ible with the equipment wetted parts. Refer to the supply units are attached. Technical Data sections of all the equipment manuals.
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Operation Model 970161 Tandem Ram Shown 05698B 8320B Fig. 7 310327...
Operation Starting and Adjusting System Rams CAUTION To help avoid damage to equipment, do not use WARNING drums that have side bungs or large dents with this ram. Rough bung openings or large dents will dam- PRESSURIZED EQUIPMENT HAZARD age the wipers or stop the ram plate, resulting in a To reduce risk of injury or equipment runaway pump.
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Operation Changing Drums 6. Inspect wiper plate and, if necessary, remove any remaining material or material build–up. WARNING Place full drum on ram base. MOVING PARTS HAZARD 8. Lower ram and adjust position of drum relative to Moving parts can pinch or amputate your ram plate, as explained under Starting and Ad- fingers.
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Parts Model 970161 Tandem with Pneumatic Crossover, 56:1 Ratio Quiet King Pump Includes items 1–7 2 REF Ref No. 3 Fluid Supply Hose Includes Items 4–7 8322A Part Part Description Description C59427 PUMP, ram–mounted 200 liter (55 gal.) 521973 . HOSE...
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Parts Model 970162 Tandem with Electrical Crossover, 56:1 Ratio Quiet King Pump Includes items 1–7 Ref No. 2 Electrical Crossover Kit 7 6 5 4 Ref No. 3 Fluid Supply Hose Includes Items 4–7 8322A Part Part Description Description C59427 PUMP, ram–mounted 200 liter (55 gal.) 521973 .
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Parts Model 970164 Supply Unit with Pneumatic Low Level Shut–Off, 56:1 Ratio Quiet King Pump Includes items 1–7 Ref No. 3 Fluid Supply Hose Includes Items 4–7 Part Part Description Description C59427 PUMP, ram–mounted 200 liter (55 gal.) 521973 . HOSE ASSEMBLY See 308027 for parts 521975 .
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Ram Mounted Pump Clearance Dimensions Model 970162 Ram Shown 14.2 mm (0.56 in.) Diameter Holes 8320B Model (Raised) (Lowered) 2578 mm 1575 mm 533 mm 635 mm 965 mm 1067 mm 1111 mm (101.5 in.) (62 in.) (21 in.) (25 in.) (38 in.) (42 in.) (43.74 in.)
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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