Mixing Material - Graco TexSpray GTX 2000 Operation Manual

Mixing Material

CAUTION
Do not use any solvent-based
materials.
Use water-based materials
only.
Proper material mixture is
essential. The pump will not
operate if material is too thick.
NOTE: For an accurate test, be
sure gauge is completely dry and
clean every time it is used.
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NOTE: For best results, mix
material in a separate container
and pour it into hopper.
1 Slowly add one bag of texture
to clean water as instructed on
bag.
For best results do not use partial
bags.
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ADD WATER
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4 Observe ball on the material.
When the material is thin
enough to spray, the ball will
sink completely into the mix-
ture.
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2 Agitate to a smooth, lump-free
consistency.
5 If the ball does not sink com-
pletely into the mixture within
10 seconds, add more water,
agitate and try again.
Setup
3 After texture material is thor-
oughly mixed, gently set ball
end of Material Thickness
Gauge on surface of mixture.
NOTE: Thicker materials that do
not pass the Material Thickness
Gauge test, can be used. Before
spraying thicker materials test
pump performance first. If the
material is too thick you will not
achieve good results.
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