Graco Inc. 254973 Paint Sprayer User Manual
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1. Extension Cords ti2810a e Use only an extension cord with an undamaged 3 prong plug e For 25 to 50 ft 7 6 to 15 2 m cords use 3 wire 14 AWG 1 5 mm minimum e Forup to 100 ft 30 48 m cord use 3 wire 12 AWG 2 5 mm minimum Additional Required Equipment Auxiliary Air Compressor Minimum Requirements 3 5 CFM 40 psi or 2 5 CFM 90 psi maximum 100 psi 3 8 x 25 ft minimum airline rated 120 psi min Alternate Power Generator Requirements 3500 W 3 5 kW minimum Setup Setup e To increase pump life turn power off when not spraying Do not allow material to dry inside pump hoses gun or spray system e To break in new pump run dry for no more than 2 minutes 4 Connect material hose to gun Texture Spraying 1 Connect air hose to user supplied air compressor amp material hose G to material hose outlets 4 X ti8705a AA 73 5 Install spray nozzle See Recommended Nozzle Selection Chart page 10 1j we E ti9774a To break in new pump run dry fro no more than 2 ti8534a minutes 3 Open air valve 6 Fill material hopper with 1 gallon of water ti8528a ti8372a 7 Turn power switch K ON leave compressor OFF 10 r a ti9202a Point gun into waste bucket and pull trigger to pump water through the system Continue to trigger gun until material hopper is empty Install burp guard J Caution page 3 J3 i t2. Qai tia376a Add pre mixed texture mix to material hopper See Mixing Material page 9 Setup 11 Continue to trigger gun and spray into waste bucket until a steady stream of material sprays out of gun 12 Turn on Air compressor and open gun valve to desired setting ti9775a 13 To achieve uniform spray pattern adjust air valve and flow adjustment nut on gun If you can not achieve a desired pattern change nozzle page 10 Fluid flow will be restricted if the material hose is kinked Mixing Material Mixing Material Correct material mixture is essential The pump will not operate if the mixture is too thick Mix the material in a separate container before pouring it into hopper Use Material Thickness Gauge to determine mixture is thin enough to spray The Material Thickness Gauge will only determine if the material is thin enough to pass through the pump For some applications or for higher speed spraying your mixture may need to be thinner Dry Mix 40 Ib 18 kg bag For best results do not use partial bags of material 1 Slowly add one 40 Ib 18 kg bag of texture material to 5 6 gallons 18 9 22 7 liters of clean water as instructed on the bag instructions IT ti2496 2 Agitate to mix using a half inch variable speed drill with mixing paddle to a smooth lump free consistency ti2497 1 3 Allow ceiling texture to set for at least 15 minutes Then remix
3. Try one or a combination of these methods e Open air valve e Turn gun flow adjustment nut to decrease flow counter clockwise e Use smaller nozzle To Get More Material Try any one or a combination of these methods e Close air valve e Turn gun flow adjustment nut to increase flow clock wise e Use thinner material mixture e Use a larger nozzle Preventing Material Surge at Gun Trigger Pressure will build up in the system when you stop triggering the gun To prevent material surge at initial gun triggering e Point gun away from surface you are spraying when you first pull trigger e When you first start to spray hold the gun away from the surface and gradually work your way closer to it e Keep gun moving e After you begin spraying trigger the gun as little as possible For Continuous Spraying Use trigger lock to hold trigger open and reduce fatigue Check Material Consistency Periodically Check and thin material as needed to maintain proper consistency The material may thicken as it sits and slow down production Agitate periodically Shutdown and Cleanup Shutdown and Cleanup Keep pump and hose clean when switching between simulated acoustic knockdown and orange peel applications A dirty pump can release particles of texture into the finish CAUTION e To increase pump life turn power off when not spraying e Before removing material hose be sure pressure is relieved and material is n
4. 008 5 gallons Maximum Delivery with Texture 0005 0 65 gpm TX 65 Dimensions and Weight Lengi marene TIT TII LIII TT 19 in 482 mm with handle Aja D pu cp p EDU 12 in 305 mm Height no handle n nanana 2 00000 eee 20 in 508 mm Weight includes hoses or gun 33 Ib 14 9 kg Wetled Pans ux keen ode E RE Oum x brass aluminum plastic Sound Data less compressor Sound Pressure Level 00 eee cues N A Sound Power Level 00000 eee ees N A Storage Temperature Range LL 35 F 160 F 1 6 C 71 C Operating Temperature Range LL 40 F 115 F 4 C 46 C Gun Maximum Fluid Working Pressure 70 psi 3 5 bar Maximum Air Working Pressure 125 psi 8 75 bar CFM RAINO 53 eta Se Re UE eC Ss 3 0 11 CFM nC eee eS eek Ae eee Se 1 1 Ib 500 g 14 Notes Notes Graco Warranty Graco Warranty Graco warrants all equipment referenced in this document which is manufactured by Graco and bearing its name to be free from defects in material and workmanship on the date of sale to the original purchaser for use With the exception of any special extended or limited warranty published by Graco Graco will for a period of twelve months from the date of sale repair or replace any part of the equipment determined by Graco to be defective This warranty applies only when the equipment is installed oper
5. 55 C or below 35 F 37 C Store hazardous fluid in an approved container Dispose of hazardous fluid according to all local state and national guidelines Never directly inhale compressed air Compressed air may contain toxic vapors Warnings A Warnings Electric Shock Hazard To reduce the risk of electric shock Be sure sprayer is adequately grounded through electrical outlet Use only 3 wire extension cords Make sure ground prongs are intact on sprayer and extension cords Improper installation of grounding plug will result in a risk of electrical shock fire or explosion that could cause serious injury or death Do not operate with cover removed Turn off sprayer Follow Pressure Relief Procedure page 6 and unplug unit before removing any parts Pressurized Equipment Hazard Fluid from gun leaks or ruptured components can splash in the eyes or on skin and cause serious injury e Follow Pressure Relief Procedure page 6 when you stop spraying and before cleaning checking or servicing Do not point spray gun at anyone put hand fingers or rag over nozzle or stop or deflect leaks with your hand body glove or rag Wear protective clothing gloves and eyewear Cleaning Solvent Hazard with Plastic Parts Use only compatible water based solvents to clean plastic structural or pressure containing parts Many solvents can degrade plastic parts to the point where they could fail Such failure could cause s
6. Operation G GRACO Interior Texture Sprayer RTX 650 311767B pom b heel icon Lipa Tcu PHP 7 3o tta D T A NU ap s da ze M 3 T e em XE A re DE ir EA Ki a t an eaten es on aln perce ec neta GAEREZM For Water Based Materials Only Model 254973 50 psi 3 5 bar Maximum Fluid Working Pressure 100 psi 7 bar Maximum Air Input Pressure Important Safety Instructions e Read all warnings and instructions in this manual Save these instructions Related Manuals M summ e sum tia370a Model 254973 Shown PROVEN QUALITY LEADING TECHNOLOGY e c Graco Inc P O Box 1441 Minneapolis MN 55440 1441 US Nio C HOO03 Conforms to ANSI UL Copyright 2006 Graco Inc is registered to I S EN ISO 9001 aaa ve Warnings Warnings The following are general warnings related to the setup use grounding maintenance and repair of this equipment Additional more specific warnings may be found throughout the body of this manual where applicable Symbols appearing in the body of the manual refer to these general warnings When these symbols appear through the manual refer back to these pages for a description of the specific hazard A Warnings Fire and Explosion Hazard Improper grounding poor ventilation open flames or sparks can cause a hazardous condition and result in fire or explosion and serious injury e The system is for use w
7. ated and maintained in accordance with Graco s written recommendations Graco warrants all equipment referenced in this document which is 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 for a period of twelve months from the date of sale repair or replace any part of the equipment determined by Graco to be defective This warranty applies only when the equipment is installed operated and maintained in accordance with Graco s written recommendations This warranty does not cover and Graco shall not be liable for general wear and tear or any malfunction damage or wear caused by faulty installation misapplication abrasion corrosion inadequate or improper maintenance negligence accident tampering or substitution of non Graco component parts Nor shall Graco be liable for malfunction damage or wear caused by the incompatibility of Graco equipment with structures accessories equipment or materials not supplied by Graco or the improper design manufacture installation operation or maintenance of structures accessories equipment or materials not supplied by Graco This warranty is conditioned upon the prepaid return of the equipment claimed to be defective to an authorized Graco distributor for verification of
8. claim for breach of these warranties In no event will Graco be liable for indirect incidental special or consequential damages resulting from Graco supplying equipment hereunder or the furnishing performance or use of any products or other goods sold hereto whether due to a breach of contract breach of warranty the negligence of Graco or otherwise TO PLACE AN ORDER OR FOR SERVICE contact your Graco distributor or call 1 800 690 2894 to identify the nearest distributor All written and visual data contained in this document reflects the latest product information available at the time of publication Graco reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice This manual contains English MM 311767 Sales Offices Minneapolis International Offices Belgium Korea China Japan PRINTED IN USA 2007 16
9. erious injury or property damage See Technical Data on page 14 of this instruction manual and in all other equipment manuals Read fluid and solvent manufacturer s warnings Personal Protective Equipment You must wear appropriate protective equipment when operating servicing or when in the operating area of the equipment to help protect you from serious injury including eye injury inhalation of toxic fumes burns and hearing loss This equipment includes but is not limited to e Protective eyewear e Clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer e Gloves e Hearing Protection Warnings CAUTION Lj ti9075a 18376a Water or material remaining in unit when temperatures are below freezing can damage motor and or delay pump startup To insure water and material are completely drained out of unit 1 Remove material line from sprayer 2 Tip sprayer up as shown Before adding material or starting unit in cold weather run warm water through pump Before adding material to hopper install burp guard J When only a small amount of material remains in the hopper the burp guard prevents material from shooting out when the unit is turned off This material could splash in the operator s eyes or on skin or into the air Component Identification Component Identification 3 5 cfm Q 40 min fem componen Hem Component Burp Guard B RooHex II Pu
10. ith water based materials only Only use fluids compatible with the equipment Refer to Technical Data of all equipment manuals Read fluid and solvent manufacturers warnings Ground the equipment See Grounding and Electrical Requirements page 6 If there is any static sparking or you feel an electric shock while using this equipment stop spraying immediately Do not use the equipment until you identify and correct the problem Keep work area free of debris including solvent rags and gasoline Comply with all applicable state and national fire electrical and safety regulations Equipment Misuse Hazard Equipment misuse can cause equipment to rupture malfunction or start unexpectedly and cause serious injury Before operating this equipment read all manuals tags and labels including material labels and instructions Do not expose system to rain Always store system indoors Do not alter or modify equipment Do not spray cementitious materials Do not exceed maximum working pressure of lowest rated component in your system Check equipment daily Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately To reduce risk of serious injury including electric shock and splashing fluid in eyes follow Pressure Relief Procedure on page 6 before servicing the unit Do not use hoses to pull equipment Houte hoses away from traffic areas sharp edges moving parts and hot surfaces Do not expose Graco hoses to temperatures above 130 F
11. mp inside K ONOFF Swich Power Cord 120V 15 Cord Wrap F Material Thickness Gauge P Hande G Accessories Bag Q Ar Compressor Not Supplied by Graco CH onavas R Kw Preparation Preparation Pressure Relief Procedure To reduce risk of injury follow this procedure whenever you see this symbol throughout this A manual Also perform this procedure whenever ax you e Stop spraying e Check or repair any part of this system e Install or clean spray nozzle 1 Turn power switch K OFF ti9165a 2 Trigger gun into material hopper tia371a 3 Open gun air valve ti8528a Grounding and Electrical Requirements This sprayer must be grounded Grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an escape wire for the electrical current The sprayer cord includes a grounding wire with an appropriate grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded Do not modify plug provided if it will not fit the outlet have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician 120V AC Systems e This equipment requires a 120V AC 60 Hz 15A cir cuit with a grounding receptacle Do not use an adapter with this product 435
12. n cord Refer gauge to Grounding and Electric Require ments page 6 Intermittent flow sputtering Hopper connection not tight Check gasket Tlghten connection Debris in system Clean system Quick disconnect does not stay con Dirty or corroded fitting Clean thoroughly Soak in oil Apply a nected few drops of light oil Gun will not shut off Worn nozzle or needle Relieve Pressure page 6 Replace worn parts Debris in needle passage Relieve Pressure page 6 Clean Fluid leaking at Flow Adjustment Nut Damaged seal Relieve Pressure page 6 Replace seal Fluid leaking out of either plug Missing or damaged o rings Relieve Pressure page 6 Replace O rings Gun damaged Replace gun Needle adjustment won t adjust Dirty threads Clean threads Nozzle not on gun Put nozzle on gun 13 Technical Data Technical Data Main Unit Power Requirements 120 Vac 60 Hz 15A 1 phase Maximum Fluid Working Pressure 50 psi 3 5 bar Maximum Air Working Pressure 005 100 psi 7 0 bar Compressor Specifications Ls Universal motor thermally protected oil less Compressor Not Supplied 05 3 5 Q 40 psi minimum Generator Optional 0 000000 cee eee 3500 W minimum a 2 6 og MOTO aci detur tem eee re ee ce ee Permanent Magnet DC 5A Power CO ous xe x n oo b wae be cee 16 AWG 3 wire 15 ft Material Hopper Capacity 000
13. ot in hose e To keep unit in good operating condition always clean it thoroughly and prepare it properly for storage 5 Spray inside material hopper to circulate water through gun and hose While circulating water use gun to clean material hopper Texture Spraying 5 gallon Material Hopper alba A E A ai g oy F When you have finished spraying c 1 Turn sprayer power switch K ON air compressor A A can remain OFF ti8371a 6 Spray water into a waste bucket to empty material i hopper A soft brush can be used to loosen dried on 0 material ti9202a 7 Turn sprayer power switch OFF 2 Close gun air valve g 8 Turn air compressor ON 9 Open gun air valve to blow out any remaining tex ture residue Flush with water CAUTION If water freezes in unit damage may occur Store ti8527a system where it will not freeze during cold weather 3 Trigger gun into bucket until most of texture mix is 10 Turn air compressor OFF pumped out Inspect slots under machine daily for texture 4 Fill material hopper with 2 4 gallons of clean water material If you find material flowing out of slots or see material inside unit replace pump hose immediately 11 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Sprayer won t run Power switch not on No power at wall outlet Check outlet by plugging in another appliance If appliance does not work try another outlet W
14. ow to 8mm gray medium Orange peel Splatter coat low Control air volume with gun air valve For more material volume try a larger nozzle Adjusting the System Sufficient fluid output volume and pressure and good atomization is a balance of atomizing air material thickness material flow and nozzle selection Achieving the correct balance for your application requires experimentation to achieve desired results Keep in mind these important points when adjusting gun e Select proper nozzle for your application See Nozzle Selection Chart Remember the larger the nozzle the heavier the pattern e Start sprayer with gun air flow valve completely open If needed slowly close gun air flow until you get a good spray pattern Use minimum amount of air at spray gun to achieve proper spray pattern and to minimize bounce back Test spray pattern on cardboard Hold gun 18 to 24 in 45 7 to 60 9 cm from surface Use this spraying distance for most applications e Air and material flow adjustments are made at the gun on all units Opening air valve increases air flow through gun which decreases texture material flow through pump Closing air valve decreases air flow through gun which increases texture material flow through pump e Set air compression at a minimum of 25 psi Addi tional air pressure may be needed for thicker materi als or when product is applied to ceilings 10 To Get Less Material
15. prior to use 4 After texture material is thoroughly mixed gently set ball end of Material Thickness Gauge on surface of mixture For an accurate test be sure gauge is completely dry and clean every time it is used Observe the ball on the material When the material is thin enough to spray the ball will sink completely into the mixture READY ADD WATER ti2498a If the ball does not sink completely into the mixture within 10 seconds add more water agitate and try test again Premix 1 m Slowly add approximately 2 to 4 qts 1 9 to 3 8 liters of water to a 5 gallon 18 9 liter bucket of premix READY ADD WATER ti2498a Agitate to mix using a half inch variable speed drill with a mixing paddle to a smooth lump free consis tency After texture material is thoroughly mixed gently set ball end of Material Thickness Gauge on surface of mixture For an accurate test be sure gauge is completely dry and clean every time it is used Observe the ball in material When the material is thin enough to spray the ball will sink completely into the mixture If the ball does not sink completely into the mixture within 10 seconds add more water agitate and try test again Spray Techniques Spray Techniques Recommended Nozzle Selection Chart Application Nozzle Size Air Volume Simulated 6 mm white fine to medium medium to Acoustic 8mm gray coarse high medium to 6 mm white l
16. rong size generator Use a 3500 watt or larger generator Refer to Generator Requirements page 6 Breaker tripped Reset breaker Pump won t pump material Open air valve on gun rial Thickness Gauge gun from hose Clean gun replacement once every year Pump cold Move pump to warm room and allow it to warm up or run hot water through sprayer Material runs out of bottom of sprayer Pump hose worn out Replace hose Loose fittings Check and retighten all fittings No air from compressor Gun air valve closed Open gun air valve Low voltage Check extension cord length and gauge Replace if different than rec ommended Refer to Grounding and Electrical Requirements page 6 ified Graco Service Center tions to gun and hoses Damaged hose Replace hose 12 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Speed of application slow or slower New pump hose not broken in Run pump dry for no more than 2 properly minutes Material too thick Thin material Nozzle too small Change nozzles to a larger size See Recommended Nozzle Selection Chart page 10 Too much air being used Partially close gun air valve to reduce air flow Plugged or dirty gun Relieve Pressure page 6 Clean gun Kinked hose Unkink hose Gun adjustment set too low Increase flow adjustment with flow adjustment nut Too many items on same circuit Unplug other items from circuit Extension cord too long or wrong Use a different extensio
17. the claimed defect If the claimed defect is verified Graco will repair or replace free of charge any defective parts The equipment will be returned to the original purchaser transportation prepaid If inspection of the equipment does not disclose any defect in material or workmanship repairs will be made at a reasonable charge which charges may include the costs of parts labor and transportation THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Graco s sole obligation and buyer s sole remedy for any breach of warranty shall be as set forth above The buyer agrees that no other remedy including but not limited to incidental or consequential damages for lost profits lost sales injury to person or property or any other incidental or consequential loss shall be available Any action for breach of warranty must be brought within two 2 years of the date of sale GRACO MAKES NO WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN CONNECTION WITH ACCESSORIES EQUIPMENT MATERIALS OR COMPONENTS SOLD BUT NOT MANUFACTURED BY GRACO These items sold but not manufactured by Graco such as electric motors switches hose etc are subject to the warranty if any of their manufacturer Graco will provide purchaser with reasonable assistance in making any
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