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.
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Permanently coupled hoses cannot be repaired; replace the entire hose. D Use only Graco approved hoses. Do not remove any spring guard that is used to help protect the hose from rupture caused by kinks or bends near the couplings.
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WARNING FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Improper grounding, poor ventilation, open flames or sparks can cause a hazardous condition and result in a fire or explosion and serious injury. D Ground the equipment and the object being sprayed. Refer to Grounding on page 7. D If there is any static sparking or you feel an electric shock while using this equipment, stop spray- ing immediately.
Ensure that you have an adequate compressed air NOTE: Always use Genuine Graco Parts and Acces- supply. Refer to the performance charts on page 23 to sories, available from your Graco distributor. Refer to find the air consumption of your sprayer.
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Setup Grounding Supplied Components WARNING Refer to Fig. 2. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Before operating the pump, ground the system as explained below. Also read WARNING the section FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD on page 5. A red-handled bleed-type master air valve (E) and a fluid drain valve (D) are supplied.
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Setup Supplied Components (continued) WARNING D The fluid filter (16) includes a 60 mesh (250 micron) stainless steel element to filter particles FIRE, EXPLOSION, AND ELECTRIC from the fluid as it leaves the pump. It also includes SHOCK HAZARD the fluid drain valve (D), which is required in your The Viscon HP Heater must be installed system to relieve fluid pressure in the hose and gun by a qualified electrician in compliance...
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Back Pressure Regulator Pump Air Regulator Air Relief Valve Gun Air Filter/Regulator 3-Way Valve Air Manifold Fluid Heater Included in Air Regulation Kit (19). Detail of Fluid Heater Detail of Air Controls 51 (Ref) Model 231979 Shown 06901B Fig. 2 308693...
Do not touch the heater while it is oper- Before starting, fill the packing nut (L) 1/3 full with ating. Allow the heater to cool for at least Graco Throat Seal Liquid (TSL) or compatible solvent. 10 minutes before flushing or servicing See Fig. 3.
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Operation 8. Place the pump suction tube (26) into the fluid CAUTION supply container. To avoid tip-over, the cart must be on a flat and level 9. Open the back pressure regulator (40) (fully coun- surface. Failure to follow this caution could result in terclockwise).
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Operation Install the Spray Tip WARNING WARNING COMPONENT RUPTURE HAZARD To reduce the risk of overpressurizing To reduce the risk of serious injury whenever you your package, which could cause com- are instructed to relieve pressure, always follow the ponent rupture and serious injury, never Pressure Relief Procedure on page 10.
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Fluid Heater Fluid Drain Valve den) 101 Electrically Conductive, Heated Air and Fluid Supply/Return Hose Torque as specified in your separate pump manual. Detail of Fluid Heater Detail of Air Controls 51 (Ref) Model 231979 Shown 06901B Fig. 3 308693...
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Operation Clean the In-Line Filter/Swivel Element Shutdown and Care of the Pump The filter/swivel (104) includes a 100 mesh stainless steel filter element (105). Clean the element periodical- WARNING ly with a compatible solvent, as follows. To reduce the risk of serious injury whenever you WARNING are instructed to relieve pressure, always follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 10.
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Operation Flushing WARNING WARNING FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Do not plug in or unplug the power cord FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD in any area containing flammable fluids Before flushing, read the section FIRE or fumes, to avoid fire or explosion AND EXPLOSION HAZARD on page resulting in serious injury.
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NOTE: Part numbers vary by package. To find the part number used in your package, read down the chart to find the desired ref. no., then read left to right to find the part number for your package. Packages 231979, 232034 232005,...
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NOTE: Part numbers vary by package. To find the part number used in your package, read down the chart to find the desired ref. no., then read left to right to find the part number for your package. Packages 231979, 232034 232005,...
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NOTE: Part numbers vary by package. To find the part number used in your package, read down the chart to find the desired ref. no., then read left to right to find the part number for your package. Packages 231979, 232034 232005,...
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To find the part number used in your package, read down the chart to find the desired ref. no., then read left to right to find the correct part number. Packages 120V PACKAGES: 240V PACKAGE: 240V PACKAGES: 231979, 232005, 231982 231980, 232006, Ref. 232015, 232034, 232016, 232050,...
Dimensions Shown without hoses and gun 06898A All Packages Width Across Weight Wheels 38.5 in. (978 mm) 22.5 in. (572 mm) 21 in. (534 mm) 20 in. (508 mm) 145 lb (66 kg) 308693...
Technical Data Category Data Maximum Part Nos. 231979, 231980, 231982, 232034: 3000 psi (21 MPa, 210 bar) fluid working Part Nos. 232049, 232050, 232059, 232060, 232062: 2300 psi (16 MPa, 160 bar) pressure Part Nos. 232015, 232016: 1500 psi (10 MPa, 100 bar) Part Nos.
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Technical Data Performance Charts To find Fluid Outlet Pressure (psi/MPa/bar) at a specific fluid flow To find Pump Air Consumption (m#/min or scfm) at a specific fluid (lpm/gpm) and operating air pressure (psi/MPa/bar): flow (lpm/gpm) and air pressure (psi/MPa/bar): 1. Locate desired flow along bottom of chart. 1.
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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