Graco Inc. 218688 Paint Sprayer User Manual
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1. 314 Description HANDLE GASKET copper ADAPTER seat valve 7 8 unf x 1 2 unf WASHER non metallic 1 4 in TIP GUARD PVC TUBING RING TAG warning WARNING CARD not shown PLATE warning and serial TAG warning not shown available at no cost Qty J 4 in ee ee ee ee 307 655 9 Technical Data Maximum Working Pressure 3600 psi 252 bar Wetted Parts Zinc plated carbon steel steel Delrin buna n copper Delrin is a registered trademark of the DuPont Company 10 307 655 Manual Change Summary The manual was revised to eliminate the ball from part no 218 692 Valve Repair Kit Notes 307 655 11 Graco Warranty and Limitation of Liability WARRANTY Graco warrants all equipment listed in this manual 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 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 defec tive This warranty applies only when the equipment is installed operated and maintained in accordance with Graco s written rec ommendations 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 inadequat2. TO PLACE AN ORDER contact your Graco distributor or call this number to identify the distributor closest to you 1 800 367 4023 Toll Free Sales Offices Atlanta Chicago Detroit Los Angeles Foreign Offices Belgium Canada England Korea Switzerland France Germany Hong Kong Japan GRACO INC P O BOX 1441 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55440 1441 PRINTED IN U S A 307 655 February 1985 Revised May 1996 12 307 655
3. and tip guard See the chart to the right to select Repair Kit 218 692 is available for repairing part no an appropriate spray tip 181 253 Ball Valve See page 9 307 655 7 6 BF 8 10 e CL 29 1 2 14 npsm threads Torque to 20 25 ft lb 27 34 Nem If replacing the ball valve 8 transfer the serial number to the new valve gt Pe Purchase spray tip separately See Spray Tip Selection Chart page 7 8 307 655 11 14 oe A15 s E 16 06304 Airless Mastic Pole Gun Model 218 688 Series A Ref No 2 3 10 11 12 Part No 100 015 100 016 100 021 100 333 108 061 108 060 108 064 181 253 108 063 180 723 180 725 180 726 Description NUT hex 1 4 20 LOCKWASHER 1 2 in SCREW cap hex head 1 4 npt x 1 0 in SCREW cap hex head 1 4 npt x 0 5 in RING spring UNION adapter straight 3 8 npt f x 1 2 nosm f STRAP harness VALVE ball 3 8 npt with warning label GRIP handle TUBE spray TUBE spray CLAMP tube Valve Repair Kit 218 692 For repairing valve 181 253 Includes items A through D individual parts not sold separately Parts Use Only Genuine Graco Parts and Accessories Qty 25A 27A A Replacement Warning labels tags and cards are Part No 180 724 168 845 165 973 166 969 220 222 054 129 180 742 172 479 179 960 181 245 181
4. are compatible with the equipment wetted parts See the Technical Data section of all the equipment manuals Read the fluid and solvent manufacturer s warnings Comply with all applicable local state and national fire electrical and other safety regulations TOXIC FLUID HAZARD Hazardous fluids or toxic fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on the skin swallowed or inhaled Know the specific hazards of the fluid you are using Read the fluid manufacturer s warnings Store hazardous fluid in an approved container Dispose of hazardous fluid according to all local state and national guidelines Wear the appropriate protective clothing gloves eyewear and respirator RECOIL HAZARD Due to the very high pressure fluid emitted a strong recoil action will occur when you open the ON OFF lever on the gun If you are unprepared your hand could be forced back toward your body or you could lose your balance and fall resulting in serious injury 307 655 3 Installation 16 A 17 Fig 1 Reference numbers and letters in parentheses in the text refer to the callouts in the figure drawings and the parts drawing A WARNING INJECTION HAZARD To reduce the risk of property damage or serious injury including fluid injection which could be caused by component rupture or unrelieved fluid pressure e A fluid drain valve is required in your s
5. spray area If there is any static sparking while using the equipment stop spraying immediately Identify and correct the problem ELECTROCUTION HAZARD Keep the pole gun away from power lines Contact between the pole gun and power lines could cause serious injury including burns and electrocution 2 307 655 Es INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD Equipment misuse can cause the equipment to rupture malfunction or start unexpectedly and result in serious injury This equipment is for professional use only Read all instruction manuals tags and labels before operating the equipment Use the equipment only for its intended purpose If you are uncertain about usage call your Graco distributor Do not alter or modify this equipment Use only genuine Graco parts and accessories Check the equipment daily Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately Do not exceed the maximum working pressure of the lowest rated system component This equip ment has a 3600 psi 252 bar maximum working pressure Route the hoses away from the traffic areas sharp edges moving parts and hot surfaces Do not expose Graco hoses to temperatures above 180 F 82 C or below 40 F 40 C Do not use the hoses to pull the equipment Use only Graco approved hoses Do not remove hose spring guards which help protect the hose from rupture caused by kinks or bends near the couplings Use fluids or solvents that
6. 53 in 14 16 in 205 746 205 649 1 35 mm 356 406 mm 0 063 in 14 16 in 205 976 205 649 1 60 mm 356 406 mm 0 071 in 12 14 in 207 017 205 649 305 356 mm 1 Before starting the pump be sure the ON OFF 1 80 mm Supplied with the mastic flow control A WARNING INJECTION HAZARD To reduce the risk of a fluid injection injury follow the Pressure Relief Proce dure on page 6 before removing or installing a spray tip and whenever you are instructed to relieve pressure lever is closed See Fig 2 2 Turn on the air to the pump to the minimum air pressure needed Reverse A Clean I Tip Guard Kit must be purchased separately 3 Hold a metal part of the pole gun firmly to the side of the metal supply drum with the nozzle pointed into the drum Service 4 Grasp the gun grip 9 see Fig 1 page 4 firmly with one hand Be sure you have good footing then open the ON OFF lever with your other hand A WARNING 5 Operate the pump slowly until the entire system is rimed and all air has been pushed out of the ashlee a fe hd p p To reduce the risk of a fluid injection pump and hoses injury follow the Pressure Relief Proce dure on page 6 before checking or servicing any of the system equipment and when ever you are instructed to relieve pressure 6 Close the ON OFF lever and follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 6 7 With the pressure fully relieved install the spray tip
7. INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LIST S 307 655 Rev D Supersedes Rev C 9 This manual contains important e warnings and information READ AND KEEP FOR REFERENCE INSTRUCTIONS GRACO Airless Mastic Pole Gun 3600 psi 252 bar Maximum Working Pressure Model 218 688 Series A A Spray tip not included order it separately Ta See page 7 Table of Contents WV ANS s rse s crre e wet aan e EE i Installation 0 ce eee Operation 0 0 eet ees SOWVICS 2vsoene van a tans tune pI DTE EaR eae PONS wu cade E E Pee eas eas ae Technical Data 0 cee ee Warranty a see cies amp dreroned deel ae ede ed ae Gale Graco Phone Number 000 eee eee GRACO INC P O BOX 1441 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55440 1441 COPYRIGHT 1985 GRACO INC Graco Inc is registered to l S EN ISO 9001 HOO3 A WARNING INJECTION HAZARD Spray from the gun hose leaks or ruptured components can inject fluid into your body and cause an extremely serious injury including the need for amputation Splashing fluid in the eyes or on the skin can also cause a serious injury A o Fluid injected into the skin might look like just a cut but it is a serious injury Get immediate medi cal attention Do not point the spray gun at anyone or at any part of the body Do not put hand or fingers over the spray tip Do not stop or deflect fluid leaks with your hand body glove or rag Do not blow
8. back fluid this is not an air spray gun Always have the tip guard on the spray gun when spraying Be sure the gun safety ring operates before spraying Whenever you stop spraying fully close the gun ON OFF lever and slide the gun safety ring over the lever to make the gun inoperative Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 6 whenever you are instructed to relieve pres sure stop spraying clean check or service the equipment or install or clean the spray tip Tighten all the fluid connections before operating the equipment Check the hoses tubes and couplings daily Replace worn damaged or loose parts immediately Permanently coupled hoses cannot be repaired replace the entire hose FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Improper grounding poor air ventilation open flames or sparks can cause a hazardous condition and result in fire or explosion and serious injury Ground the equipment and the object being sprayed See Ground the System on page 5 Provide fresh air ventilation to avoid the buildup of flammable fumes from solvent or the fluid being sprayed Extinguish all the open flames or pilot lights in the spray area Electrically disconnect all the equipment in the spray area Keep the spray area free of debris including solvent rags and gasoline Do not turn on or off any light switch in the spray area while operating or if fumes are present Do not smoke in the spray area Do not operate a gasoline engine in the
9. e exceeds the recommended limits replace the hose immedi ately Pole gun Ground the gun by connecting it to a properly grounded fluid hose and pump Fluid supply container Ground it according to local code Object being sprayed Ground it according to local code All solvent pails used when flushing Ground them according to local code Use only metal pails which are conductive Do not place the pail on a non conductive surface such as paper or card board which interrupts the grounding continuity To maintain grounding continuity when flush ing or relieving pressure Always hold a metal part of the gun firmly to the side of a grounded metal pail then trigger the gun 307 655 5 Operation Safety A WARNING INJECTION HAZARD Remember this is not an air spray gun For your safety be sure to read and follow the Warnings on pages 2 and 3 and throughout the text of this instruction manual Keep the wallet sized warning card 179 960 provided with the gun with the operator of this equipment at all times The card contains important treatment information should an injection injury occur Additional cards are available at no charge from Graco Opening and Closing the ON OFF Lever Always fully open or fully close the ON OFF lever B Any other position will quickly damage the valve seat and the ON OFF ball valve 8 may not completely stop the flow of fluid when closed To open the ON OFF lever B slide t
10. e 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 im proper design manufacture installation operation or maintenance of structures accessories equipment or materials not sup plied 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 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 PUR POSE 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 prop erty or any o
11. he safety ring 20 off the lever and pull the lever completely back toward yourself See Fig 2 To close the ON OFF lever B push the lever com pletely forward toward the spray tip and slide the safety ring 20 over the lever See Fig 2 B A pei A ON OFF lever in open position ON OFF lever in closed position 06302 Fig 2 6 307 655 Pressure Relief Procedure A WARNING INJECTION HAZARD The system pressure must be manually relieved to prevent the system from starting or spraying accidentally Fluid under high pressure can be injected through the skin and cause serious injury To 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 spraying check or service any of the system equipment or install or clean the spray tip 1 Fully close the gun ON OFF lever B See Fig 2 2 Slide the safety ring 20 over the gun ON OFF lever 3 Close the pump air regulator 4 Close the bleed type master air valve required in the system 5 Slide the safety ring off the gun ON OFF lever 6 Hold a metal part of the gun firmly to the side of a grounded metal waste container and open the gun ON OFF lever to relieve the fluid pressure 7 Fully close the gun ON OFF lever and slide the safety ring over the lever 8 Open the pump drain valve required in the s
12. led 10 Disconnect the harness 7 clip from the gun ring 5 Place the harness 7 over one shoulder and across the chest Fasten the belt around the waist Adjust the length of the shoulder strap as needed Check that the handle grip 9 is in a comfortable position To adjust it loosen the screw 3 and nut 1 rotate the grip to a good position and firmly tighten the screw and nut Ground the System A WARNING FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Improper grounding could cause static sparking which could cause a fire or explosion To reduce the risk of property damage or serious injury follow the grounding instructions below The following grounding instructions are minimum requirements for a system Your system may include other equipment or objects which must be grounded Check your local electrical code for detailed grounding instructions for your area and type of equipment Your system must be connected to a true earth ground 1 Pump Sprayer Ground the pump sprayer by connecting a ground wire and clamp between the pump sprayer and a true earth ground as in structed in the equipments instruction manual Air compressor Ground according to the manufacturer recommendations Air and fluid hoses Use only grounded hoses with a maximum of 500 feet 150 m combined hose length to ensure grounding continuity Check the electrical resistance of your air and fluid hoses at least once a week If the resistanc
13. ther 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 assis tance in making any claim for breach of these warranties For Sales to Canadian Customers Except as expressly stated herein Graco makers no representations warranties or conditions express implied or collateral con cerning any goods or services sold and GRACO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN ANY MANNER FOR any other representation warranty or condition of any kind whether arising by operation of law or otherwise including but not limited to WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABLE QUALITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY In no event will Graco be liable for indirect incidental special or consequential damages resulting from Graco supplying equip ment hereunder or for 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 Graco Phone Number
14. ys tem to help relieve fluid pressure in the displace ment pump Triggering the gun to relieve pressure may not be sufficient Have a container ready to catch the drainage 9 Leave the drain valve open until you are ready to spray again 10 If you suspect that the spray tip or hose is com pletely clogged or that pressure has not been fully relieved after following the steps above very slowly loosen the hose end coupling and relieve pressure gradually then loosen the coupling completely Now clear the tip or hose obstruction Operation ii di A CAUTION A WARNING RECOIL HAZARD Due to the very high pressure fluid emitted a strong recoil action will occur when you open the ON OFF lever on this gun If you are unprepared your hand could be play Mp a rmart forced back toward your body or you could lose your balance and fall resulting in serious injury Grasp the gun grip firmly with one hand be sure you have good footing before opening the ON OFF lever with your other hand To reduce the risk of damage to the tip guard never hang the gun by the tip guard Any damage to the sharp edges of the openings in the tip guard will cause paint to collect at that area Orifice Tip Fan Pattern at Part No Use Tip Size Size 12 in 305 mm Guard 0 072in flat 14 16 in 180 727 220 220 1 83 mm 356 406 mm 14 16 in 160 950 220 222 356 406 mm 14 16 in 164 438 220 222 356 406 mm 0 0
15. ystem to assist in relieving fluid pressure in the displace ment pump hose and gun triggering the gun to relieve pressure may not be sufficient The bleed type master air valve is required in your system to relieve air trapped between this valve and the pump after the air regulator is closed Trapped air can cause the pump to cycle unexpectedly which could result in seri ous injury 4 307 655 Eh 06301 Install a bleed type master air valve on the pump air supply line downstream of the pump air regula tor to shut off air to the pump Install a fluid filter and fluid drain valve close to the pump s fluid outlet The fluid drain valve assists in relieving fluid pressure in the displacement pump hose and gun Install a fluid pressure regulator to control fluid pressure to the gun Install a fluid shutoff valve to shut off the fluid supply to the gun Connect a grounded fluid hose to the gun fluid inlet Without the tip installed start the pump or sprayer and flush it according to the pump or sprayer instructions Prime the pump or sprayer with the fluid you are going to spray Continued on the next page ig Installation Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 6 Engage the gun safety ring 20 see Fig 2 page 6 Unscrew the tip guard 17 and install the spray tip A and gasket 16 in the tip guard nut See Fig 1 page 4 NOTE The gun will leak if the tip gasket 16 is not instal
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