Graco GM5000 Instructions-Parts List Manual page 3

MOVING PARTS HAZARD
parts. KEEP CLEAR of moving parts when starting or operating
Moving parts can pinch or amputate your fingers or other. body
the sprayer. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure
on
page 4
from starting accidentally.
beforecheckingorservicinganypartofthesprayer,topreventit
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
General Safety
Any misuse of the spray equipment or accessories, such as
overpressurizing, modifying parts, using incompatible chemi-
cals and fluids,
or
using worn or damaged parts, can cause
them to rupture and result in fluid injection. splashing in theeyes
or
on
the skin, or other serious bodily injury, or fire, explosion or
property damage.
could cause it
to
malfunction.
NEVER alter or modify any part of this equipment; doing so
worn or damaged parts immediately.
CHECK all spray equipment regularly and repair or replace
Always wear protective eyewear. gloves, clothing and respira-
tor as recommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer.
System Pressure
This sprayer can develop 3000 psi (210 bar) MAXIMUM
WORKING PRESSURE. Be sure that all spray equipment and
accessories used are rated to withstand this pressure. DO NOT
exceed the maximum working pressure of any component or
accessory used in the system.
Fluid and
Solvent
Compatibility
patible with the wetted parts shown in theTECHNlCAL DATA
BE SURE that all fluids and solvents used are chemically com-
on
page
38.
Always read the fluid and solvent manufacturer's
literature before using them in this sprayer.
HOSE SAFETY
hose develops a leak, split or rupture due
to
any kind of wear,
High pressure fluid in the hoses can be very dangerous. If the
damage or misuse, the high pressure spray emitted from it can
cause a fluid injection injury or other serious bodily injury or
property damage.
BOTH ENDS! 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 securelv before each use. Hioh
ALL FLUID HOSES MUST HAVE.SPRING GUARDS ON
pressure fluid can dislodge a loose coipling or allow high pr&-
sure spray to be emitted from the coupling.
tire hose for cuts, leaks, abrasion, bulging cover, or damage or
NEVER use a damaged hose. Before each use, check the en-
movement of the hose couplings.
I f
any of these conditions ex-
ist, replace the hose immediately. DO NOT try
to
recouple high
pressure hose or mend it with tape or any other device. A re-
paired hose cannot contain the high pressure fluid.
HANDLE AND ROUTE HOSES CAREFULLY.
Do
not pull
on
hoses to move equipment. Keep hoses clear of moving parts
and hot surfaces of the pump and gas engine. Do not use fluids
or solvents which are not compatible with the inner tube and
cover of the hose. DO NOT expose Graco hose
to
temperatures
Hose Grounding Continuity
above
180' F (82" C)
or below
40"
F
( - 4 0 '
C).
grounded spray system. Check the electrical resistance of your
Proper hose grounding continuity is essential
to
maintaining a
tag on it which specifies the maximum electrical resistance,
fluid hoses at least once a week.
If
your hose does not have
a
contact the hose supplier or manufacturer for the maximum re-
sistance limits. Use a resistance meter in the appropriate range
for your hose
to
check the resistance.
If
the resistance exceeds
the recommended limits, replace it immediately. An un-
grounded or poorly grounded hose can make your system haz-
ardous. Also read FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.
FIRE
OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Static electricity is created by the flow of fluid through the pump
and hose.
If
every part of the spray equipment
is
not
properly
grounded, sparking may occur, and the system may become
hazardous. Sparking may also occur when plugging in or un-
plugging a power supply cord or using a gasoline engine.
Sparks can ignite fumes from solvents and the fluid being
sprayed, dust particles and other' flammable substances,
whether you are spraying indoors or outdoors, and can cause a
fireorexplosionandserious bodilyinjuryand propertydamage.
If
you experience any static sparking or even a slight shock
while using this equipment, STOP SPRAYING IMMEDI-
ATELY. Check the entire svstem for Drooer aroundino. Do not
use the system again until (he problem has b : e n idensfied and
corrected.
Grounding
To reduce the risk of static sparking, ground the sprayer and all
other spray equipment used or located in the spray
area.
tions for your area and type of equipment. BE SURE to ground
CHECK your local electrical code fordetailed grounding instruc-
all of this spray equipment:
1. Sprayer: connect a ground wire and clamp (supplied) to a
true earth ground.
GASOLINE ENGINE HAZARD
NEVER
fill
the fuel tank while the engine is running or hot. fuel
spilled
on
a hot surface can ignite and cause a fire.
I
ALWAYS pour fuel in slowly to avoid spilling. Also read FIRE
OR EXPLOSION HAZARD, above, and FUELING on page 11.
gine exhaust is piped outside. The exhaust contains carbon
NEVER operate the engine in a closed building unless the en-
cause serious illness and even death if inhaled.
monoxide, a poisonous, odorless and invisible gas which can
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
500feet(l50m)combinedhoselen
thtoensuregrounding
Fluid hoses: use only grounded hoses with a maximum
of
continuity. See Hose Grounding gontinuity.
Spraygun:obtain grounding through connection to a prop-
erly grounded fluid hose and sprayer.
Object being sprayed:according to local code.
Fluid supply container: according to local code.
All
solvent pails used when flushing, according
to
local
code. Use only metal pails, which are conductive.
Do not
place the pail on a non-conductive surface, such as paper
or cardboard, which interrupts the grounding continuity.
pressure, always hold a metal part of the gun firmly to the
To
maintain grounding continuity when flushing
or
relieving
side of
a
grounded metal pail, then trigger the gun.
Flushing
Safety
Reduce the risk of fluid injection injury, static sparking, or
splashing.byfollowing the flushing procedure given
on page 14
of this manual. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page
4. and remove the spray tip before flushing. Hold ametal part of
the gun firmly to the side of a grounded metal pail and use the
lowest possible fluid pressure during flushing.
IMPORTANT
United States Government safety standards have been
adopted under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. These
standards-particularly the General Standards, Part 1910,and
the Construction Standards, Part 1926 -should be consulted.