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Introduction
How the Electrostatic AA
Spray Gun Works
The air-assisted spray gun combines airless and air
spraying concepts. The spray tip shapes the fluid into a
fan pattern, as does a conventional airless spray tip. Air
from the air cap further atomizes the fluid and completes
the atomization of the fluid tails to produce a uniform
pattern.
The high working fluid pressure of this gun provides the
power needed to atomize higher solids materials.
Operating the Spray
Function
Applying a minimum of 50 psi (0.35 MPa, 3.5 bar) air
pressure to the gun manifold’s cylinder air fitting (CYL)
will retract the gun piston, which opens the air valves
and a short time later opens the fluid needle. This pro-
vides the proper air lead and lag when triggering the
gun. A spring returns the piston when the cylinder air is
shut off.
Operating the Electrostatics
To operate the electrostatics, apply air pressure to the
gun manifold’s turbine air fitting (TA) through a Graco
grounded air hose. The air enters the manifold and is
directed to the inlet of the power supply turbine. The air
spins the turbine, which then provides electrical power
to the internal high voltage power supply. The fluid is
charged by the spray gun electrode. The charged fluid is
attracted to the nearest grounded object, wrapping
around and evenly coating all surfaces.
The turbine air is exhausted into the shroud and out the
back of the manifold through the exhaust fitting (EXH).
The exhaust air helps keep contaminants out and helps
keep the gun clean.
Gun Features and Options
• The gun is designed for use with a reciprocator, and
can be mounted directly on a 1/2 in. (13 mm) rod.
With additional brackets, the gun can be mounted
for robotic applications.
• The gun’s quick-disconnect design enables its
removal without disconnecting the air lines to the
gun.
• Gun functions are activated from a separate control-
ler that sends the appropriate signal to the actuating
solenoids.
• The optional fiber optic readout system can be
installed to monitor the gun’s spraying voltage. A
fiber optic cable connected to the gun manifold car-
ries the signal from the gun to a remote display
module. Part No. 224117 Display Module displays
the gun’s spraying voltage and current. Bat-
tery-operated Display Module 189762 displays the
gun’s spraying voltage only.
WARNING
Skin Injection Hazard
Remember, this is not an air spray gun.
For your safety, read and follow all Warn-
ings in this manual.