Filter
Top Products
SETUP
1.
Connect
Hose
and Gun (Refer
to
Fig
1.)
NOTE:
When tightening fittings at the pressure con-
trol, hold one wrench firmly on the hex of
the pressure control fitting
to
keep
it
from
rotating. Use another wrench
to
tighten the
mating fitting.
a. Remove the plastic cap plug from the filter
outlet nipple and tightly screw the
15.2
m
(50
ft)
fluid hose onto the nipple.
b. Tightly connect the whip hose between the
c. Don't use thread sealant on swivel couplings.
The sealant can prevent the swivel from
rotating freely.
fluid hose and the gun inlet connection.
d. Don't install the spray tip
yet1
IcAUTioNl
To avoid damaging the pressure control, which
may result in poor equipment performance and
component damage, follow these precautlons:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Always use nylon spray hose
at
least
15.2
m
(50
ft)
long.
to act
as
a
pulsation dampener.
Never use
a
wire braid hose as it
is
too rigid
Never install any shutoff device between
the filter and the main hose. See
Flg
1.
Always use the main filter outlet for one-
gun operation. Never plug this outlet.
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2.
Fill Packing Nutiwet-Cup
(See
Fig
2.)
Throat Seal Liquid (TSL), supplied.
Fill
the packing nut/wet-cup
1/3
full with Graco
3.
Check Electrical Service
a.
Be
sure the electrical service is properly rated
for your sprayer and that the outlet you use
Is
properly grounded.
b. Attach an appropriate plug to the power supply
cord, according
to
your local electrical codes.
c. Use an extension cord which has
3
wires of
a
minimum
12
gauge size, and a maximum of
45
m
(150
ft)
long. Longer lengths may affect
sprayer performance.
4.
Plug
in
the Sprayer
a.
Be sure the ONlOFF switch
is
OFF. 'Refer
to
Fig
3.
Then plug the cord into
a
grounded elec
-
trical outlet
at
least
6
m
(20
ft)
away from the
spray area.
WARNING
Proper electrical grounding is essential
to
reduce
the risk of fire or explosion which can result in
serious
bodily.injury and property damage. Refer
to the warning section
FIRE
OR
EXPLOSION
HAZARD
on page
3
for more detailed grounding
instructlons.
5.
Flush the pump to remove the lightweight oil
which was left in to protect pump parts after fac-
tory
testing.
a. Before using water-base paint, flush with
mineral spirits followed by soapy water, and
then
a
clean water flush.
b. Before using oil
-
base painr, flush with mineral
c.
See
"
Flushing Guidalines" on page
8
for
6.
Prepare the paint according
to
the manufacturer's
recommendations.
a.
Remove any skin that may have formed.
b.
Stir the paint
to
dissolve hard pigments.
c. Strain the paint through
5
fine nylon mesh
bag
ticks that could clog the filter or spray tip. This
(available
at
most paint dealers)
to
remove par-
is probably the
mosr
importanr step toward
trouble-free spray painting,
307-671
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spirits only.
flushing procedure.
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