Graco 257096 Manual
Graco 257096 Manual

Graco 257096 Manual

Graco inc. air assisted spray gun instruction manual

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AA30 Air Assisted Spray Gun
Models: 257096, RAC Tip; 257380, Flat Tip
Maximum Working Pressure: 3600 psi (248 bar, 24.8 MPa)
Maximum Air Working Pressure: 100 psi (7 bar, 0.7 MPa)

Important Safety Instructions

Refer to your sprayer instruction manual for Pressure Relief
and spray instructions. Keep these instructions.
For the application of architectural paints and coatings -
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The following Warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance and repair of this equipment. The exclamation
point symbol alerts you to a general warning and hazard symbols refer to procedure-specific risks. Refer back to these
Warnings. Additional, product-specific warnings may be found throughout the body of this manual where applicable.
WARNINGS
SKIN INJECTION HAZARD
High-pressure fluid from gun, hose leaks, or ruptured
components will pierce skin. This may look like just a
cut, but it is a serious injury that can result in amputation. Get
immediate surgical treatment.
• Do not point gun at anyone or at any part of the body.
• Do not put your hand over the spray tip.
• Do not stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body,
glove, or rag.
• Do not spray without tip guard and trigger guard
installed.
• Engage trigger lock when not spraying.
Follow Pressure Relief Procedure in this manual, when
you stop spraying and before cleaning, checking, or servic-
ing equipment
.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in
work area can ignite or explode. To help prevent fire
and explosion:
• Use equipment only in well ventilated area.
• Eliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights, cig-
arettes, portable electric lamps, and plastic drop
cloths (potential static arc).
• Keep work area free of debris, including solvent, rags
and gasoline.
• Do not plug or unplug power cords, or turn power or
light switches on or off when flammable fumes are
present.
• Ground all equipment in the work area. See Ground-
ing instructions.
• Use only grounded hoses.
• Hold gun firmly to side of grounded pail when trigger-
ing into pail.
• If there is static sparking or you feel a shock, stop
Operation immediately. Do not use equipment until
you identify and correct the problem.
• Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.
Graco Inc. P.O. Box 1441 Minneapolis, MN 55440-1441
Copyright 2009, Graco Inc. is registered to I.S. EN ISO 9001
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Misuse can cause death or serious injury.
• Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or
temperature rating of the lowest rated system compo-
nent. See Technical Data in all equipment manuals.
• Use fluids and solvents that are compatible with equip-
ment wetted parts. See Technical Data in all equip-
ment manuals. Read fluid and solvent manufacturer's
warnings. For complete information about your mate-
rial, request MSDS forms from distributor or retailer.
• Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or
damaged parts immediately with genuine manufac-
turer's replacement parts only.
• Do not alter or modify equipment.
• Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Call
your distributor for information.
• Route hoses and cables away from traffic areas,
sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces.
• Do not kink or over bend hoses or use hoses to pull
equipment.
• Keep children and animals away from work area.
• Comply with all applicable safety regulations.
PRESSURIZED ALUMINUM PARTS HAZARD
Do not use 1,1,1-trichloroethane, methylene chloride,
other halogenated hydrocarbon solvents or fluids con-
taining such solvents in pressurized aluminum equipment. Such
use can cause serious chemical reaction and equipment rup-
ture, and result in death, serious injury, and property damage.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
You must wear appropriate protective equipment when
operating, servicing, or in the operating area of the
equipment to help protect you from serious injury. This
equipment includes but is not limited to:
• Protective eyewear and hearing protection
Gloves, clothing and respirator as recommended by the
fluid and solvent manufacturer
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Summary of Contents for Graco 257096

  • Page 1 AA30 Air Assisted Spray Gun Models: 257096, RAC Tip; 257380, Flat Tip Maximum Working Pressure: 3600 psi (248 bar, 24.8 MPa) Maximum Air Working Pressure: 100 psi (7 bar, 0.7 MPa) Important Safety Instructions Refer to your sprayer instruction manual for Pressure Relief and spray instructions.
  • Page 2: Component Identification

    Component Identification ti12849a Component Trigger lock Air on/off valve Spray Tip Air hose connection Safety RAC guard Air adjustment valve Trigger Fluid hose connection Pressure Relief Procedure Follow this Pressure Relief Procedure whenever instructed to relieve pressure, stop spraying, check or service equipment, or install or clean spray tip.
  • Page 3 Tip and Guard on Gun AA30 Gun with RAC Tip (257096) 1. Relieve pressure, page 2. 2. Insert seat housing (27) into guard (29). 3. Insert SwitchTip (28). 4. Insert seal (27b) over ti8249a seat (27a) and insert in seat housing (27). Use black seal for water-based materials and orange for solvent and oil-based materials.
  • Page 4 Clearing RAC Tip Clogs (257096) WARNING 1. Relieve pressure. Set trigger lock (A). 2. Rotate tip (B) 180°. Unlock trigger lock (A). Trigger gun into pail or onto ground to remove clog. 3. Set trigger lock (A). Rotate tip (B) 180° back to spray position.
  • Page 5 Needle Replacement Removal 1. Relieve pressure, page 2. Set trigger lock (11a). 2. Disconnect air hose from gun. 3. Disconnect bracket (36) from retainer (16) and swivel bracket out of the way 4. Remove tip (28) and guard (29), Parts, page 7, from air cap manifold (26).
  • Page 6: Technical Data

    10. If air tube is not in downward position, continue to thread manifold until it is. 11. Connect bracket (36) to retainer (16). 12. Pull trigger (11) and install set screw (39). Torque set screw to 10 - 12 in-lb (1,1 - 1,4 N•m). 13.
  • Page 7 288749 FILTER, gun, latex, 50 mesh 256975 FILTER, gun, latex, 150 mesh 115484 PIN, actuator KIT, needle 257526 GUN Model 257096 (includes 8a, 8b, 8c) 257527 GUN Model 257380 (includes 8b, 8c, 8d) HOUSING, diffuser, assembly 156766 GASKET 115483 NUT, lock...
  • Page 8: Graco Standard Warranty

    Graco Standard Warranty Graco Standard Warranty Graco warrants all equipment referenced in this document which is manufactured by Graco and bearing its name to be free from defects in material and workmanship on the date of sale to the original purchaser for use. 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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