Graco 230-998 manual

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    307–636 Rev . J Supersedes Rev . G and PCN H First choice when quality counts.  MODEL 230–978 (GUN AND HOSES NOT SHOWN) INSTRUCTIONS-P ARTS LIST INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important warnings and information. READ AND KEEP FOR REFERENCE. AIR-ASSISTED AIRLESS 10:1 Ratio Monark  Sprayers 950 psi (6.6 MPa, 66 bar) Maximum Fluid Working[...]

  • Page 2

     307–636 T able of Contents W arnings 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operation 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parts 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    3 307–636 W ARNING INJECTION HAZARD Spray from the gun, hose leaks, or ruptured components can inject fluid into your body and cause extremely serious injury , including the need for amputation. Fluid splashed in the eyes or on the skin can also cause serious injury .  Fluid injected into the skin might look like just a cut, but it is a seriou[...]

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    4 307–636 W ARNING FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Improper grounding, poor ventilation, open flames or sparks can cause a hazardous condition and result in a fire or explosion and serious injury .  Ground the equipment and the object being sprayed. Refer to Grounding on page 6.  If there is any static sparking or you feel an electric shock while[...]

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    5 307–636 Notes[...]

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    6 307–636 Installation Grounding T o reduce the risk of static sparking, ground the pump, object being sprayed, and all other spray/dispensing equipment used or located in the spray/dispensing area. Check you local electrical code for detailed grounding instructions for your area and type of equip - ment. Be sure to ground all of this spray/dispe[...]

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    7 307–636 Installation NOTES:  The reference numbers and letters in parentheses in the text refer to the callouts in the drawings.  The accessories mentioned are available from your Graco distributor .  The following manuals are supplied with your unit: Manual Component 307–595 10:1 Ratio Monark Pump 308–640 Air–Assisted Airless Sp[...]

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    8 307–636 Installation Assembling Sprayer Model 231–015 (See Fig 2) Connect the gun air supply hose (71) between the air inlet (A) of the gun (70) and the nipple (14) at the outlet of the gun air regulator (B). Connect the gun fluid supply hose (72) between the gun fluid inlet (C) and the ball valve (D) mounted in the side outlet of the fluid f[...]

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    Fig. 2 DET AIL B DET AIL A DET AIL C 71 A 14 B 72 C D 25 E 64, F 40 75k 75f 75p 75q 75l 75m 75n 75h 75b 75b 75c 75a 75e 75d 75j K 1 Y MAIN AIR SUPPL Y 25 75h D 75l 75m 75n Ref No. 75 includes items 75a–75q. G 75h 75b 75c 75a 70 9 H L INST ALL BLEED–TYPE MASTER AIR V AL VE (J) A T PUMP AIR IN - LET , DOWNSTREAM FROM ALL OTHER AIR ACCESSORIES AIR[...]

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    10 307–636 Operation Pressure Relief Procedure W ARNING INJECTION HAZARD Fluid under high pressure can be in - jected through the skin and cause serious injury . T o reduce the risk of an injury from injection, splashing fluid, or moving parts, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure whenever you:  are instructed to relieve the pressure,  stop[...]

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    11 307–636 Operation W ARNING T o reduce the risk of serious injury whenever you are instructed to relieve pressure, always follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 10. NOTE: Contact your Graco distributor for information on training aids available from Graco. T o Operate the Pump Be sure the air regulators and bleed–type master air valve a[...]

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    12 307–636 Parts Model 230–998 , Series B Includes items 1–65 Model 231–015 Includes items 1–72 Model 230–978 , Series B Includes items 1–75 31 25 56 26 26 75h (REF) 16 9 10 11 8 6 7 55 5 4 3 1 35 36 37 38 5 (REF) 6 7 13 14 62 34, 12 50 46 45 44 43 40 75m 75n 47 48 49 39 75j 75f 75a 75c 75b 75b 75h 75d 75e 75k 75l 75p 75q 19 14 21 (RE[...]

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    13 307–636 Parts Model 230–998, Series B Includes items 1–65 Model 231–015 Includes items 1–72 Model 230–978, Series B Includes items 1–75 REF NO. P ART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY 1 162–505 UNION, swivel; 1/2 npt(m) x 1/2 npt(f) swivel 1 3 171–987 TEE, reducing, female; 3/8 npt x 1/4 npt run; 3/8 npt branch 1 4 156–823 UNION, swivel; 1[...]

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    14 307–636 T echnical Data Category Data Maximum pump fluid working pressure 950 psi (6.6 MPa, 66 bar) Recommended air operating range 20 to 95 psi (150–660 kPa, 1.5–6.6 bar) Pump ratio 10:1 Maximum recommended pump speed fo continuous operation 60 cpm; (1.0 gpm [3.8 lpm]) delivery Air consumption approx. 15 scfm (0.43 m 3 /min) at 1 gpm (3.8[...]

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    15 307–636 Notes[...]

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    16 307–636 Graco Standard W arranty Graco warrants all equipment manufactured by Graco and bearing its name to be free from defects in material and workmanship on the date of sale by an authorized Graco distributor to the original purchaser for use. With the exception of any special, extended, or limited warranty published by Graco, Graco will, f[...]