Graco Inc. 224-094 Paint Sprayer User Manual


 
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WARNINGS
SERIOUS BODILY INJUR Y, EXPLOSION, FIRE, OR ELECTROST ATIC SHOCK CAN
OCCUR IF THE PRECAUTIONS BELOW ARE NOT FOLLOWED.
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTION MANUALS, T AGS, AND WARNING
LABELS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT.
ELECTROSTATIC EQUIPMENT SHALL ONLY BE USED BY TRAINED, QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL WHO SHALL BE FULL Y CONVERSANT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS
STATED WITHIN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
General
Safety
Any misuse of the spray equipment or accessories, such as
over pressurizing, modifying parts, using incompatible chemi-
cals and fluids, or using worn or damaged parts, can cause
them
to rupture and result in serious bodily injury
, fire, explosion
or
property damage.
NEVER
point the spray gun at anyone or at any part of the body
.
NEVER
put hand or fingers over the spray nozzle.
ALWAYS
follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure
, at right, before
cleaning or removing the fluid nozzle or servicing any system
equipment.
NEVER
try to stop or deflect leaks with your hand or body
.
NEVER alter or modify any part of this equipment; doing so
could
cause it to malfunction.
CHECK all spray equipment regularly and repair or replace
worn
or damaged parts immediately
.
System
Pressure
This
gun has a maximum working air and fluid pressure of 100
psi
(7 bar). Never exceed the maximum working pressure of the
gun
or any other component or
accessory used in the system.
Fluid
Compatibility
BE SURE all fluids and solvents used are chemically compat-
ible with
the “Wetted Parts” shown in the TECHNICAL DATA.
Always
read and follow the
fluid and solvent manufacturer
s lit
-
erature
before using the fluid or solvent in this gun.
Pressure
Relief Procedure
To
reduce the risk of serious bodily injury
, including splashing
in
the
eyes or on the
skin, injury from moving parts or electrostatic
shock,
always follow this procedure
when shutting of
f the sys
-
tem, when checking or
servicing any part of the spray system,
when installing, cleaning or changing fluid nozzles, and when
-
ever
you stop spraying.
1. Turn
of
f all the air to the control module
except the manifold
air.
If the air pilot fluid regulator is
used, air pressure is need
-
ed
at the regulator air inlet to relieve pressure in the fluid line.
2. Turn
of
f the fluid supply to the gun.
3. Trigger the gun into a
grounded
metal waste container to
relieve
fluid pressure.
4. Open
the pump drain valve, having a waste container ready
to
catch the drainage.
5. Leave the pump drain valve open until you are ready to
spray
again.
HAZARDOUS
FLUID HAZARD
Improper handling of hazardous fluids or inhaling vapors can
cause extremely serious bodily injury , even death, due to
splashing in the eyes, ingestion, inhalation, or bodily contami-
nation. Be sure you know what fluid you are pumping and its
specific hazards. Observe all precautions when handling
known
or potentially hazardous fluids, including, but not limited
to,
the following precautions.
1.
Store hazardous fluids in approved containers.
2. Dispose
of any waste fluid according to all Local, State and
Federal
regulations pertaining to the disposal of hazardous
wastes.
3.
Read and follow the fluid and solvent
manufacturer
’s
litera
-
ture
regarding the use of protective clothing and
equipment,
such as eye
protection, respiratory protection, and gloves.
4.
Provide for the safe piping and disposal of all exhaust air
.
5. Provide proper ventilation in accordance with accepted
industry
standards and governmental regulations. Refer to
Ventilate
the Spray Booth
, on page 6.
HOSE SAFETY
TIGHTEN
all fluid connections securely before each use.
NEVER
use a damaged hose. Before each use, check the en
-
tire
hose for cuts,
leaks, abrasion, bulging cover
, or damage or
movement of the hose couplings. If any of these conditions
exist,
replace the hose immediately
.
HANDLE AND ROUTE HOSES CAREFULLY. Do not pull on
hoses
to move equipment. Do not use fluids or solvents which
are
not compatible with the inner tube and cover of the hose.