Graco 244463 manual

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    309362 Re v . E Related manuals U.S. Patent Pending . . 309342 309092, 308438 . . . . . . . 309340 . . . . . . . .. 307049 OPERA TION Zinc Sprayer List of Models, page 2 For Maximum Working Pressure see page 2 INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT W ARNINGS AND INFORMA TION. Read and keep for reference. GRACO INC. P .O. BOX 1441 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440–1441 E COP[...]

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    2 309362 List of Models HD = Heavy Duty Cart L W = Light Weight Cart Part No. Series Ratio / Pump Pump No. Gun Hose HD LW Maximum Fluid Working Pressure Maximum Air Input Pressure 244463 A 33:1 Bulldog 2451 17 X X X 20.7 MPa (207 bar) (3000 psi) .7 MPa (7.0 bar) (100 psi) 2451 13 A 24:1 Bulldog 2451 16 X X X 23.4 MPa (234 bar) (3400 psi) .7 MPa (7.[...]

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    3 309362 Symbols When you see a symbol in the manual, for example refer to the W ARNINGS on pages 3–4. W ARNING INSTRUCTIONS EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD Equipment misuse can cause the equipment to rupture, malfunction, or start unexpectedly and result in serious injury . D Read all instruction manuals, tags, and labels before operating the equipment.[...]

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    4 309362 Symbols W ARNING FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Solvent and paint fumes can ignite or explode. T o help prevent a fire and explosion: D Ground the equipment and the object being sprayed. See Grounding on page 7. D Use in extremely well ventilated area. D Hold gun firmly to side of grounded pail when triggering into pail. D Use only electrically[...]

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    6 309362 Overview Pump Air Regulator ON OFF 1 2 3 Loosen nut Tighten nut Adjust Air Air Supply V alve (Must be Bleed T ype) Grounding Wire Return System[...]

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    7 309362 Grounding Use only electrically conductive hoses. 1. Connect ground wire clamp to a true earth ground. 2. Ground object being sprayed, fluid supply containers, solvent pails, waste pails, and all other equipment in spray area. Use only metal pails. Do not place on non-conductive surface such as paper , cardboard, or plastic. P AINT TINT A [...]

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    8 309362 Setup Complete before using the equipment for the first time. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. T ools Required: 1. T wo adjustable wrenches 2. Non–sparking hammer or plastic mallet 3. T orque wrench 4. Grounding wires and clamps for pails 5. T wo 5 gallon metal pails 1. Ground sprayer . See page 7. 2. Check packing nut. Fill with Throat Seal Liquid (TSL).[...]

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    9 309362 Setup 3. Attach electrically conductive fluid hose to pump and tighten. 4. Attach electrically conductive fluid hose to gun and tighten. 5. Connect main air supply to air supply valve. 6. Flush. See page 1 1. FLUSH W ASTE 7. Prime. See page 14. W ASTE P AINT[...]

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    10 309362 Pressure Relief Follow steps 1–3 when you stop spraying and before cleaning, checking, or servicing the equipment. 1. Close bleed type air supply valve. 2. Hold gun firmly against a grounded metal pail and trigger gun. 3. Open return valve.[...]

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    11 309362 Flush Flush before using for the first-time, changing colors, before fluid can dry or settle out, and before storing the system. 1. Relieve pressure. See page 10. 2. Remove tip and guard. ...... 309092, 308438 TI1 114 3. Place suction tube in solvent. FLUSH[...]

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    12 309362 Flush 4. Adjust air regulator by turning handle counter–clockwise. 5. Open air valve. Always use lowest air pressure possible when flushing. 6. Flush hose and gun. W ASTE 309092, 308438 . . . . . . . 7. Put recirculation tube in a grounded w a s te p a i l . Slowly open return valve. W ASTE[...]

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    13 309362 Flush 8. When clean solvent flows from tube, close return valve. Pump will stall. W ASTE 9. Relieve pressure. See page 10. TI1217 10. Store sprayer with solvent inside, or prime with another fluid to continue spraying.[...]

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    14 309362 Prime 1. Shut off bleed type air supply valve. 2. Adjust air regulator by turning handle counter–clockwise. 3. Replace tip and guard. ...... 309092, 308438 TI1 114 4. Place suction tube in fluid. P AINT[...]

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    15 309362 Prime 5. Place recirculation tube in a grounded fluid pail. Open return line valve. P AINT 6. Open air valve. 7. Adjust air regulator by turning handle clockwise until pump starts. Use lowest air pressure to run pump.[...]

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    16 309362 Prime 8. Close return valve when material starts flowing. 9. Hold gun firmly against a grounded metal pail and trigger gun until fluid flow is steady . Release trigger . Place recirculation tube into fluid to be sprayed. Equip- ment is ready to spray . ....309092, 306686, 308438[...]

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    17 309362 Spraying 1. Replace tip and guard. TI1 114 2. Set air pressure regulator . 3. Slowly open bleed type air valve. 4. T est spray pattern. Read fluid manufacturer ’s recommendations. Adjust as necessary . . . 309092, 306686, 308438[...]

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    18 309362 Spraying 5. When not spraying, reduce air pressure to 30 psi. Open recir- culation tube and close gun valve. P AINT 6. Flush and relieve pressure when done spraying. See page 10 and 1 1.[...]

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    19 309362 Maintenance Daily 1. FLUSH 2. Relieve pressure. See page 10. 3. Check packing nut. Adjust packings and replace TSL as necessary . T orque to 25–30 ft–lb (34–41 N S m).[...]

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    20 309362 Maintenance 4. Drain water from air filter . 5. Clean suction tube using a compatible solvent. Clean outside of sprayer using a cloth and compatible solvent.[...]

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    21 309362 Maintenance 6. Check hoses, tubes, and cou- plings. T ighten all fluid connec- tions before each use. T roubleshooting . . . 309340[...]

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    22 309362 Dimensions (For mounting hole layout see air pump manual ) A B C Pump Model A mm (in.) B mm (in.) C mm (in.) Weight (approx.) kg (lbs) Bulldog 33:1 1257 (49.5) 795 (31.3) 660 (26) 236 (107) Bulldog 24:1 1257 (49.5) 795 (31.3) 660 (26) 236 (107)[...]

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    24 309362 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 a n authorized Graco distributor to the original purchaser for use. With the exception of any special, extended, or limited warranty published by Graco, Graco will, for[...]