Graco PRO AA4500 Instructions-Parts List Manual page 4

Anymisuseofthesprayequipmentoraccessories,suchasover
General Safety
pressurizing, modifying parts, using improper replacement
parls,usingincompatiblechemicalsandiluids,orusingwornor
damagedparts,cancausethemtoruptureandresultinserious
injury, includingfluid injectionand
splashingfluidintheeyesor
on the skin, or in fire, explosion or propetty damage.
Only use genuine Graco replacement parts when servicing the
gun.DonotmixoruseotherPR0Gunpartsthatmaylooksimi-
lar, but have different part numbers!
.
Neveralterormodfyanyparlofthisequipment;doingsocould
cause it
to
malfunction.
Check the gun and all spray equipment regularly and repair or
replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
Read and follow the fluid and solvent manufacturer's literature
regardingtheuseofprotectiveeyewear,gloves,clothing,respi-
rator and other equipment.
. .
Fluid Compatibility
withthe"WenedParts"
shownintheTECHNlCALDATAonthe
Be sure all fluids and solvents used are chemically compatible
backcover.Alwaysreadthefluidandsolventmanufacturer'slit-
erature before using fluid or solvent in this gun.
System Pressure
The
PRO AA4500
electrostatic spray gun has a
3000
psi
(207
bar) Maximum Working Fluid Pressure and
100 psi
(7
bar) Maxi-
mum
Working Ai r Pressure. Never exceed these pressures!
Thehighpressurefluidsupplypumpmustbelimitedsothatitis
notcapableofproducingafluidpressuregreaterthanthemaxi-
mum working fluid pressure
of
the spray gun or any other Sys-
tem component.
Be sure that all spray equipment and accessories added tothe
spraysystemareproperlyrated
towithstand maximum working
pressure
of
your system.
Do not
exceed maximum working
pressure
of
any component or accessory used in the system.
HOSE
, , . . ,
.
High pressure fluid in the hoses can be very dangerous.
If
the Handle and route hoses carefully. Do not pull
on
hoses
to
move
damage or misuse, the high pressure spray coming from
it
can ible with the inner tube and cover
of
the hose.
Do
not
expose
hose develops a leak, split or rupture due
to
any kind
of
wear,
equipment.
Do not
use fluids or solvents which are
not
compat-
cause afluid injection injury or other serious injury or properly Graco hose
to
temperatures above
180"
F
(82"
C) or below
damage. -40"
F
(-40"
C).
Alliluidsprayhosesmusthaveaspringguardonbothends!The
spring guards help protect the hose from kinks or bends at or
close
to
the coupling which can result in hose rupture.
Tighten all fluid connections securely before each use. High
pressurefiuidcandislodgealoosecouplingora!lowhighpres-
sure spray
to
come out
of
the coupling.
Never use a damaged hose. Before each use. check the entire
hose for cuts, leaks, abrasion, bulging cover, or damage or
m0vementofthehosecouplings.Ifanyoftheseconditionsexist.
replacethe hoseirnmediately. Do
not
try to
recouple high pres-
sure hose or mend it with tape or any other device. A repaired
hose cannot contain the high pressure fluid.
Hose Grounding Continuity
grounded spray system. Check the electrical resistance
of
your
Proper hose grounding continuity is essential
to
maintaining a
air and fluid hoses at least once a week.
If
your fluid hose does
tance, contact the hose supplier or manufacturer for the maxi-
nothaveatagonitwhichspecifiesthemaximumelectricalresis-
mumresistancelimits.Usearesistancerneterintheappropriate
exceeds the recommended limits, replace
it
immediately.
An
range for your hose
to
check the resistance.
If
the resistance
ungrounded or poorly grounded hose can make your system
hazardous.
Also
-read
FIRE, EXPLOSION,
O R
ELECTRO-
STATIC SHOCK
HAZARD
on
page 3.
IMPORTANT
the
General Standards, Part
191 0.107
and
any
other
appropriate regulations--should be
consulted
in
connection
with the
installation, operation,
United Slates
Government
safety
standards
have
been adopted under
the
Occupational
Safety
and Health
Act. These
standards--particularly
and maintenance
of
electrostatic spray painting equipment.
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