Graco 243382, 243238, 16W431, 16X214 User Manual

SG2, SG3 Spray Guns

Models: 243011, 243012, 246506, 243238,
243382, 289843, 257359, 16W431, 16X214

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

sprayer instruction manual for Pressure Relief, priming and
spray instructions. Keep these instructions.

Refer to your

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Maximum Working Pressure: 3600 psi (248 bar, 24.8 MPa)

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For the application of architectural paints and coatings -

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 hazard symbols refer to procedure-specific risks. Refer back to these Warnings.
Additional, product-specific warnings may be found throughout the body of this manual where applicable.

EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD

WARNINGS

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 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.

• Do not spray without tip guard and trigger guard
installed.

• Engage trigger lock when not spraying.

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Follow Pressure Relief Procedure in this manual, when
you stop spraying and before cleaning, checking, or ser­vicing equipment

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 oper-
ation immediately. Do not use equipment until you iden­tify and correct the problem.

• Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.

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ids containing such solvents in pressurized aluminum
equipment. Such use can cause serious chemical reaction
and equipment rupture, and result in death, serious injury,
and property damage.

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 ALUMINUM PARTS HAZARD

Do not use 1,1,1-trichloroethane, methylene chlo­ride, other halogenated hydrocarbon solvents or flu-

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

You must wear appropriate protective equipment
when operating, servicing, or in the operating area of
the equipment to help protect you from serious
injury. This equipment includes but is not limited to:

• Protective eyewear

• Clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid and
solvent manufacturer

• Gloves

• Hearing protection

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Instructions/Parts

Pressure Relief Procedure

WARNING

Follow this Pressure Relief Procedure
whenever instructed to relieve pressure,
stop spraying, check or service equipment,
or install or clean spray tip.

1. Turn OFF power and turn sprayer pressure control to low­est pressure setting.

2. Hold gun against side of flushing pail. Trigger gun into pail
to relieve pressure.

If you suspect spray tip or hose is clogged or that pressure has
not been fully relieved after following the steps above, VERY
SLOWLY loosen tip guard retaining nut or hose end coupling
to relieve pressure gradually, then loosen completely. Clear
hose or tip obstruction.

Gun Trigger Lock

WARNING

To prevent injury when the gun is not in use, always
set the gun’s trigger lock if unit is being shut down
or left unattended.

Installing Tip (26) and Guard (25) on Gun

WARNING

1.If equipment has recently been operated,
relieve pressure. Set trigger lock.

2.Using a pencil or similar object, insert seal

(24) into back of guard (25).

3. Install guard (25) over end of gun (1).

4. Insert tip (26) in guard (25). Tighten retaining nut.

Operation

Spraying

1. Unlock trigger lock.

2. Be sure the arrow shaped tip (26) faces forward (spray).

3. Hold gun perpendicular and approximately 12-inches
(30 cm) from surface. Move gun first, then pull gun trigger
(3) to spray a test pattern.

4. Slowly increase pump pressure until coverage is uniform
and even (see sprayer instruction manual for additional
information).

Aligning Spray

WARNING

Trigger Locked

(no spray)

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Trigger Unlocked

(spray)

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Setup

WARNING

Make sure sprayer is turned off and unplugged from power
source. Refer to your sprayer instruction manual for priming
and spray instructions.

Connect Gun to Sprayer

1. Attach supply hose to sprayer fluid outlet.

2. Attach other end of supply hose to gun swivel (5). Use two
wrenches (one on the swivel (5) and one on the hose), to
tighten all connections securely.

3. Refer to sprayer instruction manual for priming
instructions.

1.Relieve pressure. Set trigger lock.

2. Loosen guard
retaining nut.

3. Align guard (25)
horizontally to
spray a horizontal
pattern.

4. Align guard (25)
vertically to spray
a vertical pattern.

(3) Horizontal

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(4) Vertical

Clearing Clogs

WARNING

1. Relieve pressure. Set trigger lock.

2. Rotate tip (26) 180°. Unlock trigger lock. Trigger gun into
pail or onto ground to remove clog.

3. Set trigger lock. Rotate tip (26) 180° back to spray
position.

Cleanup

Flush gun after each work shift and store in a dry location. Do
not leave the gun or any parts in water or cleaning solvents.

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