For use with bulk supply of medium to high viscosity sealants and adhesive materials. For
professional use only.
6500 psi (45 MPa, 448 bar) Maximum Fluid Working Pressure
90 psi (620 kPa, 6.2 bar) Maximum Air Working Pressure
100 psi (0.7 kPa, 7 bar) Maximum Air Inlet Pressure
Model 16T311
5 gallon (20 liter), with cart
Model 16P957
5 gallon (20 liter), no cart
Important Safety Instructions
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Warnings
Warnings
The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. The exclamation point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbols refer to procedure-specific risks. When
these symbols appear in the body of this manual or on warning labels, refer back to these Warnings. Product-specific
hazard symbols and warnings not covered in this section may appear throughout the body of this manual where
applicable.
WARNING
SKIN INJECTION HAZARD
High-pressure fluid from gun, hose leaks, or ruptured components will pierce skin. This may look like just
a cut, but it is a serious injury that can result in amputation. Get immediate surgical treatment.
•Do not spray without tip guard and trigger guard installed.
•Engage trigger lock when not spraying.
•Do not point gun at anyone or at any part of the body.
•Do not put your hand over the spray tip.
•Do not stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body, glove, or rag.
•Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure when you stop spraying and before cleaning, checking, or
servicing equipment.
•Tighten all fluid connections before operating the equipment.
•Check hoses and couplings daily. Replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
MOVING PARTS HAZARD
Moving parts can pinch, cut or amputate fingers and other body parts.
•Keep clear of moving parts.
•Do not operate equipment with protective guards or covers removed.
•Pressurized equipment can start without warning. Before checking, moving, or servicing equipment,
follow the Pressure Relief Procedure and disconnect all power sources.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work area can ignite or explode. To help prevent
fire and explosion:
•Use equipment only in well ventilated area.
•Eliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights, cigarettes, portable electric lamps, and plastic drop
cloths (potential static arc).
•Keep work area free of debris, including solvent, rags and gasoline.
•Do not plug or unplug power cords, or turn power or light switches on or off when flammable fumes
are present.
•Ground all equipment in the work area. See Grounding instructions.
•Use only grounded hoses.
•Hold gun firmly to side of grounded pail when triggering into pail. Do not use pail liners unless they
are antistatic or conductive.
•Stop operation immediately if static sparking occurs or you feel a shock. Do not use equipment
until you identify and correct the problem.
•Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.
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Warnings
WARNING
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Misuse can cause death or serious injury.
•Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
•Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or temperature rating of the lowest rated system
component. See Technical Data in all equipment manuals.
•Use fluids and solvents that are compatible with equipment wetted parts. See Technical Data in all
equipment manuals. Read fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warnings. For complete information
about your material, request MSDS from distributor or retailer.
•Do not leave the work area while equipment is energized or under pressure.
•Turn off all equipment and follow the Pressure Relief Procedure when equipment is not in use.
•Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately with genuine manufacturer’s replacement parts only.
•Do not alter or modify equipment. Alterations or modifications may void agency approvals and create
safety hazards.
•Make sure all equipment is rated and approved for the environment in which you are using it.
•Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Call your distributor for information.
•Route hoses and cables away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces.
•Do not kink or over bend hoses or use hoses to pull equipment.
•Keep children and animals away from work area.
•Comply with all applicable safety regulations.
SPLATTER HAZARD
Hot or toxic fluid can cause serious injury if splashed in the eyes or on skin. During blow off of platen,
splatter may occur.
•Use minimum air pressure when removing platen from drum.
TOXIC FLUID OR FUMES HAZARD
Toxic fluids or fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on skin, inhaled, or
swallowed.
•Read MSDSs to know the specific hazards of the fluids you are using.
•Store hazardous fluid in approved containers, and dispose of it according to applicable guidelines.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Wear appropriate protective equipment when in the work area to help prevent serious injury, including
eye injury, hearing loss, inhalation of toxic fumes, and burns. This protective equipment includes but is
not limited to:
•Protective eyewear, and hearing protection.
•Respirators, protective clothing, and gloves as recommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer
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Component Identification
Component Identification
Model 16T311 shown
G (see F
IG
. 2 on
page 6)
H
B
V
U
T
A
R
W
E
C
M
D
F
FIG. 1
Key:
ARam Assembly
BAir Motor
CDisplacement Pump
IG
DPlaten (see F
ECart
FCart Brake
GIntegrated Air Controls (see F
HSpray Gun
MBlowoff Air Supply Line
RWet Cup
SFluid Outlet
TMain Air Inlet
. 3 on page 7)
IG
. 2 on page 6)
S
UAir Filter and Water Separator
VBleed Type Air Shutoff Valve
W Air Line Drain Valve
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Component Identification
Integrated Air Controls
The integrated air controls include:
•Main air slider valve (BA): turns air on and off to
the system. When closed, the valve relieves pressure downstream.
•Ram air regulator (BB): controls ram up and down
pressure and blowoff pressure.
•Ram director valve (BC): controls ram direction.
•Exhaust port with muffler (BD)
•Air motor regulator (BE): Controls air pressure to
motor.
•Air motor ball valve (BF): turns air on and off to
the air motor. When closed, the valve relieves air
trapped between it and the air motor.
•Blowoff button (BG): turns air on and off to push
the platen out of an empty drum.
Air Line Accessories
See FIG. 1 on page 5.
•Air line drain valve (W)
•Air line 40 micron filter (U): removes harmful dirt
and moisture from compressed air supply.
•Air relief valve (attached to ram air regulator, not
visible): automatically relieves excessive pressure.
BG
BA
FIG. 2. Integrated Air Controls
BF
BE
BD
BC
BB
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Platen Component Identification
Model 16U676, 20 liter (5 gallon)
EK
EH
EM
EG
Component Identification
EP
EA
EB
FIG. 3
Key:
EA Retainer Clamp
EB Wiper
EG Spacer
EH Thumb Screws
EK Bleed Stick
EM Air Assist Body Check Valve
EP O-ring Seal (assembles to platen adapter, not shown)
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Installation
Installation
General Information
NOTE: Reference numbers and letters in parentheses
in the text refer to the callouts in the figures.
Accessories are available from Graco. Make certain all
accessories are adequately sized and pressure-rated to
meet the system’s requirements.
Location
Lift location
Floor
mounting
location
FIG. 4
Attach a lifting sling at the proper lift spots. Lift off the
pallet using a crane or a forklift.
Position the ram so the air controls are easily accessible. Ensure that there is enough space overhead for the
ram to raise fully. See Dimensions, page 31.
Set the brake on the cart before using the system.
Model 16P957 only:
a guide, drill holes for 1/2 in. (13 mm) anchors.
Model 16P957 only:
all directions. If necessary, level the base using metal
shims. Secure the base to the floor using 1/2 in. (13
mm) anchors that are long enough to prevent the ram
from tipping.
Lift location
Floor
mounting
location
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Using the holes in the ram base as
Ensure that the ram base is level in
Grounding
The equipment must be grounded to reduce the risk
of static sparking. Static sparking can cause fumes
to ignite or explode. Grounding provides an escape
wire for the electric current.
Pump: use the supplied ground wire and clamp. Connect other end of wire to a true earth ground. See F
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FIG. 5
Air and fluid hoses: use only electrically conductive
hoses with a maximum of 500 ft. (150 m) combined
hose length to ensure grounding continuity. Check electrical resistance of hoses. If total resistance to ground
exceeds 25 megohms, replace hose immediately.
Air compressor: follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Spray gun/dispense valve: ground through connection
to a properly grounded fluid hose and pump.
Fluid supply container: follow local code.
Object being sprayed: follow local code.
Solvent pails used when flushing: follow local code.
Use only conductive metal pails that are properly
grounded.
To maintain grounding continuity when flushing or
relieving pressure: hold metal part of the dispense
valve firmly to the side of a grounded metal pail, then
trigger the valve.
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. 5.
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Installation
Connect Mix Line and Gun
NOTE: Kit 24P832 includes items 5, 6, and 11-16 in FIG.
6.
1.
If installing mix line and gun kit 24P832,
nipple (5), check valve (6), and second nipple (5)
onto the pump outlet as shown in F
2. Connect the supplied 3/4 in. hose (11) to the
nipple (5). See F
3. Use reducing nipple (12) to connect the supplied
1/2 in. whip hose (13) to the 3/4 in. hose (11).
4. Use nipple (14) to connect gun swivel (15) to whip
hose (13).
5. Connect gun (16) to gun swivel (15).
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. 6.
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install
. 6.
16
15
14
NOTE: Quick disconnects restrict flow for large air
motors.
Attach Drum Stops
This unit is shipped with drum stops in place to help
position the drum on the ram. For replacement parts,
order Kit 255477. The kit includes 2 each of capscrews
(FA), lock washers (not shown), and drum stops (FB).
FA
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FIG. 7
FB
13
12
11
5
FIG. 6
6
5
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Mechanical Setup
1. Fill displacement pump wet cup 2/3 full with Graco
™
Throat Seal Liquid (TSL
2. Back-off air regulators to their full counterclockwise
position and close all shutoff valves.
3. Connect air line from an air source to the system air
inlet. See F
meeting the required flow.
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. 1. Use a supply hose capable of
).
1. Locate the correct set of mounting holes on the ram
base.
2. Using the capscrews (FA) and lock washers (not
shown), attach the drum stops (FB) to the ram base.
NOTE: Only use the 5 gallon drum stop position shown
in F
IG
. 8.
5 gal (20 L)
FIG. 8: Ram Base
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Supply System Operation
Supply System Operation
Before Operating
NOTICE
To prevent mixed material from fully curing in the
system requiring replacement of all parts containing
cured material, always be prepared to immediately
begin flushing at the first sign of material curing in the
system and immediately after spraying stops. See
Flush on page 12.
Pressure Relief Procedure
Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure whenever
you see this symbol.
This equipment stays pressurized until pressure is
manually relieved. To help prevent serious injury
from pressurized fluid, such as skin injection,
splashing fluid and moving parts, follow the Pressure
Relief Procedure when you stop spraying and before
cleaning, checking, or servicing the equipment.
5. Lock the gun/valve trigger.
If you suspect that the spray tip/nozzle or hose is completely clogged, or that pressure has not been fully
relieved after following the steps above,
loosen the tip guard retaining nut or hose end coupling
and relieve pressure gradually, then loosen completely.
Now clear the tip/nozzle or hose.
very slowly
Flush Before Using Equipment
The pump was tested with lightweight oil, which is left in
the fluid passages to protect parts. To avoid contaminating fluid with oil, flush the pump with a compatible solvent before use. See Flush on page 12.
NOTICE
Prolonged exposure to solvent will reduce the life of
the wiper. For maximum performance, do NOT soak
platen soft parts in solvent. Instead, gently wipe down
soft parts with solvent.
1. Lock the gun/valve trigger.
2. See F
3. Unlock the gun/valve trigger.
4. Hold a metal part of the gun/valve firmly to the side
IG
. 2, page 6.
a. Close the air motor ball valve (BF) and the main
air slider valve (BA).
b.
If the RAM is in a raised position,
director valve (BC) to DOWN. The ram will
slowly drop.
c.Jog the director valve up and down to bleed air
from ram cylinders.
of a grounded metal pail, and trigger the gun/valve
to relieve pressure.
set the ram
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Supply System Operation
Start and Adjust Ram
Moving parts can pinch or amputate fingers. When
the pump is operating and when raising or lowering
the ram, keep fingers and hands away from the
pump intake, platen, and lip of the drum.
1. Set platen configuration based on pail type (see
Adjust Spacers, page 13).
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2. Refer to F
and air valves.
3. Open main air slider valve (BA) and set ram air regulator (BB) to 45 psi (0.31 MPa, 3.1 bar). Set director valve handle (BC) to UP and let the ram rise to
its full height.
4. Remove the drum cover.
5. Put a full drum of fluid on the ram base, slide it back
against the drum stops, and center it under the
platen (D). See F
To avoid damage to the platen seals, do not use a
drum that is dented or damaged.
. 1 and FIG. 2. Close all air regulators
IG
. 9.
NOTICE
7. Set the director valve (BC) to DOWN and lower the
ram until fluid appears at the top of the platen bleed
port (J). Adjust ram air regulator (BB) as needed.
Set the director valve (BC) to neutral and close the
platen bleed port (J).
Start and Adjust Pump
To prevent equipment rupture, be sure all
components are adequately sized and pressure rated
to meet the system’s requirements.
1. Start and Adjust Ram, page 11. Keep the director
valve (BC) set to DOWN while pump is operating.
2. Be sure the main air slider valve (BA) is closed.
Then set the ram air regulator (BB) to about
40-45 psi (0.28-3.1 MPa, 2.8-3.1 bar). Set the director valve (BC) to DOWN.
3. Open main air slider valve (BA). Use air motor
regulator (BE) to slowly increase pressure until
pump operates at desired flow rate.
NOTE: Increase air pressure to the ram if the pump
does not prime properly with heavier fluids.
Decrease Ram air pressure if fluid is forced out
around the top seal or platen.
J
D
FIG. 9
6. Remove bleed stick from platen bleed port (J).
NOTE: Some pails may require the spacer (EG) to
be flipped upside down so the smaller diameter side
is on the bottom. If unable to get ram into the pail,
see Remove and Reinstall Wiper on page 14 to
re-install the spacer upside down.
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