Graco 238350, 239045, 824004 User Manual
INSTRUCTIONS-PARTS LIST
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This manual contains important
warnings and information.
READ AND KEEP FOR REFERENCE.
INSTRUCTIONS
Rev. D
Contractor FTx Airless Spray Gun
3600 psi (252 bar) MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE
Model 238350, Series A
Includes RACr DripLesst Guard, 515 size
SwitchTipt, and 4-finger trigger.
Model 824004, Series A
Includes RACr DripLesst Guard, 515 size
SwitchTipt, and 4-finger trigger.
Model 239045, Series A
Includes Flat Tip Guard and 4-finger trigger.
Models 238350, 824004
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GRACO INC. P.O. BOX 1441 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440–1441
ECOPYRIGHT 1996, GRACO INC.
Graco Inc. is registered to I.S. EN ISO 9001
Table of Contents
Symbols
Warnings 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation/Operation 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Requirements 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Use the Trigger Safety Latch 5. . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Use the Gun 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Adjust the Spray Pattern 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Clean the Spray Tip
and Clear a Spray Tip Obstruction 7. . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Clean the Filter 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Drawing 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts List 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Data 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Graco Phone Number 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Graco Warranty 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARNING
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Equipment misuse can cause the equipment to rupture or malfunction and result in serious injury.
INSTRUCTIONS
D This equipment is for professional use only.
Warning Symbol
WARNING
This symbol alerts you to the possibility of serious
injury or death if you do not follow the instructions.
Caution Symbol
CAUTION
This symbol alerts you to the possibility of damage to
or destruction of equipment if you do not follow the
instructions.
D Read all instruction manuals, tags, and labels before operating the equipment.
D Use the equipment only for its intended purpose. If you are not sure, call your Graco distributor.
D Do not alter or modify this equipment.
D Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
D Do not exceed the maximum working pressure of the lowest rated system component. Refer to the
Technical Data on page 15 for the maximum working pressure of this equipment.
D Use fluids and solvents which are compatible with the equipment wetted parts. Refer to the Tech-
nical Data section of all equipment manuals. Read the fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warnings.
D Do not use 1,1,1–trichloroethane, methylene chloride, other halogenated hydrocarbon solvents or
fluids containing such solvents in pressurized aluminum equipment. Such use could result in a
chemical reaction, with the possibility of explosion.
D Do not use hoses to pull equipment.
D Route hoses away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces. Do not expose
Graco hoses to temperatures above 66_C (150_F) or below –40_C (–40_F).
D Wear hearing protection when operating this equipment.
D Do not lift pressurized equipment.
D Comply with all applicable local, state, and national fire, electrical, and safety regulations.
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WARNING
INJECTION HAZARD
Spray from the gun, leaks or ruptured components can inject fluid into your body and cause extremely
serious injury, including the need for amputation. Fluid splashed in the eyes or on the skin can also
cause serious injury.
D Fluid injected into the skin might look like just a cut, but it is a serious injury. Get immediate medi-
cal attention.
D Do not point the gun at anyone or at any part of the body.
D Do not put your hand or fingers over the spray tip.
D Do not stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body, glove or rag.
D Do not “blow back” fluid; this is not an air spray system.
D Always have the tip guard and the trigger guard on the gun when spraying.
D Check the gun diffuser operation weekly. See page 8.
D Be sure the gun trigger safety operates before spraying.
D Lock the gun trigger safety when you stop spraying.
D Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 5 if the spray tip clogs and before cleaning,
checking or servicing the equipment.
D Tighten all fluid connections before operating the equipment.
D Check the hoses, tubes, and couplings daily. Replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
Do not repair high pressure couplings; you must replace the entire hose.
D Fluid hoses must have spring guards on both ends, to help protect them from rupture caused by
kinks or bends near the couplings.
MOVING PARTS HAZARD
Moving parts can pinch or amputate your fingers.
D Keep clear of all moving parts when starting or operating the pump.
D Before servicing the equipment, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 5 to prevent the
equipment from starting unexpectedly.
RECOIL HAZARD
Due to the high pressure fluid emitted, a strong recoil action may occur when you trigger this 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.
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WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Improper grounding, poor ventilation, open flames or sparks can cause a hazardous condition and
result in a fire or explosion and serious injury.
D If there is any static sparking or you feel an electric shock while using this equipment, stop spray-
ing immediately. Do not use the equipment until you identify and correct the problem.
D Provide fresh air ventilation to avoid the buildup of flammable fumes from solvents or the fluid
being sprayed.
D Keep the spray area free of debris, including solvent, rags, and gasoline.
D Electrically disconnect all equipment in the spray area.
D Extinguish all open flames or pilot lights in the spray area.
D Do not smoke in the spray area.
D Do not turn on or off any light switch in the spray area while operating or if fumes are present.
D Do not operate a gasoline engine in the spray area.
D Ground the equipment and the object being sprayed. Refer to your pump instruction manual.
TOXIC FLUID HAZARD
Hazardous fluid or toxic fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on the skin,
inhaled, or swallowed.
D Know the specific hazards of the fluid you are using.
D Store hazardous fluid in an approved container. Dispose of hazardous fluid according to all local,
state and national guidelines.
D Always wear protective eyewear, gloves, clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid and
solvent manufacturer.
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Installation/Operation
System Requirements
WARNING
Keep the wallet-sized warning card provided with
this gun with the operator at all times. The card
contains important treatment information should an
injection injury occur. Additional cards are available
at no charge from Graco Inc.
WARNING
Be sure your system has a bleed-type master air
valve (pneumatic pumps only) and a pressure drain
valve. These accessories help reduce the risk of
serious bodily injury, including fluid injection,
splashing in the eyes or on the skin, or injury from
moving parts, if you are adjusting or repairing the
pump or gun.
1. The bleed-type master air valve (air-powered
pumps only) relieves air trapped between this
valve and the pump after the air regulator is shut
off. Trapped air can cause the pump to cycle
unexpectedly.
Pressure Relief Procedure
1. Engage the gun safety latch.
2. Turn the ON/OFF switch to OFF.
3. Unplug the power supply cord.
4. Disengage the gun safety latch. Hold a metal part
of the gun firmly to a grounded metal pail. Trigger
the gun to relieve pressure.
5. Engage the gun safety latch.
6. Open the system pressure drain valve. Leave the
pressure drain valve open until you are ready to
spray again.
If you suspect that the spray tip or hose is completely
clogged, or that pressure has not been fully relieved
after following the steps above, VERY SLOWLY loos-
en the tip guard retaining nut or hose end coupling to
relieve pressure gradually, then loosen completely.
Now clear the tip or hose obstruction.
How to Use the Gun Trigger Safety
2. The pressure drain valve assists in relieving fluid
pressure in the displacement pump, hose and gun:
triggering the gun to relieve pressure may not be
sufficient.
3. Strain the fluid you are spraying if it contains
particles which could clog the spray tip.
Grounding
To reduce the risk of static sparking, ground the sprayer and all other spray equipment used or located in the
spray area. Check your local electrical code for detailed grounding instructions for your area and type of
equipment.
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:
D are instructed to relieve the pressure,
D stop spraying,
D check or service any of the system equipment,
D or install or clean the spray tip.
1. To engage the gun trigger safety, turn the latch
counterclockwise toward the handle until the
detent of the latch locks on and the pin is at a right
angle with the gun body. See Fig. 1.
2. To disengage the gun trigger safety, turn the latch
clockwise away from the handle to unlock the
detent of the latch and turn the pin 180_ from the
gun body.
PIN
LATCH
ENGAGED DISENGAGED
Fig. 1
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