Repair and Parts
™
GTX
- For Water-Based Materials Only-
Model: 257030
Sprayer with Graco Trigger Gun
120 psi (8.27 bar) Maximum Working Air Pressure
120 psi (8.27 bar) Maximum Working Fluid Pressure
Important Safety Instructions
Read all warnings and instructions in this
manual. Save these instructions.
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Related Manuals
Operation: 313384
Gun: 310616
Pump: 309915
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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 symbol refers to procedure-specific risk. Refer back
to these warnings. Additional, product-specific warnings may be found throughout the body of this manual where
applicable.
WARNING
WARNINGWARNINGWARNING
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.
• If there is static sparking or you feel a shock, stop operation immediately. Do not use equipment
until you identify and correct the problem.
• Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.
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 forms from distributor or retailer.
• Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately with genuine manufacturer’s replacement parts only.
• Do not alter or modify equipment.
• 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.
PRESSURIZED EQUIPMENT HAZARD
Fluid from the gun/dispense valve, leaks, or ruptured components can splash in the eyes or on skin and
cause serious injury.
• Follow Pressure Relief Procedure in this manual, when you stop spraying and before cleaning,
checking, or servicing equipment.
• Tighten all fluid connections before operating the equipment.
• Check hoses, tubes, and couplings daily. Replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
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PLASTIC PARTS CLEANING SOLVENT HAZARD
Use only compatible water-based solvents to clean plastic structural or pressure-containing parts. Many
solvents can degrade plastic parts and cause them to fail, which could cause serious injury or property
damage. See Technical Data in this and all other equipment instruction 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:
• Protective eye wear
• Clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer
•Gloves
• Hearing protection
NOTICE
Water or material remaining in unit when temperatures are below freezing can damage pump and/or delay startup.
To insure water and material are completely drained out of unit:
1. Remove material line from sprayer.
2. Tip sprayer to allow material (water) to flow out of pump inlet.
Before adding material or starting unit in cold weather, run warm water through pump.
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Component Identification
Component Identification List
A Nozzle Storage
B Hopper
C Hopper Quick Connect
D Diaphragm Pump
E Material Outlet Option 1
F Material Outlet Option 2
G Gun Air Outlet Quick Connect
H Material (Pump) Air Pressure Gauge and Control Knob
J Gun Air Pressure Gauge and Control Knob
K Gun (see manual 308878)*
L Air Compressor (not supplied by Graco)
* Reference numbers used in gun illustrations coincide with reference numbers shown in gun manual 310616
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Preparation
Preparation
Hopper Removal
1. To remove hopper (G), release the latches on each
side of coupler (H).
Pressure Relief
1. Disconnect air inlet.
2. Open gun air valve (23).
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3. Trigger gun, and spray material back into hopper.
2. Lift hopper straight up, off unit.
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Install Hopper
1. To install hopper, position coupler over material outlet and slide it straight down, over the fitting, as far
as it will go.
2. Secure latches by pushing each one up and firmly
into locked position.
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Hopper Removal and Installation
The hopper (G) can be removed from the cart for cleaning and servicing equipment.
NOTE: Before removing hopper, allow unit to cool down
and/or remove compressor power pack from cart.
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