Graco 246775, 248097 Instruction Manual

Instructions-Parts

3:1 Mini Fire-Ball

®

225 Oil Pump

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For non-corrosive and non-abrasive oils and lubricants only. For professional use only.

Not for use in explosive atmospheres.

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Important Safety Instructions

Read all warnings and instructions in this
manual. Save these instructions.

Model No. 246775, Series B, Universal
Model No. 248097, Series B, Variable Length

540 psi (3.7 MPa, 37 bar) Maximum Working Pressure

180 psi (1.24 MPa, 12.4 bar) Maximum Air Input Pressure

Contents

EN

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Air Motor and Throat Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Displacement Pump Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Performance Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Dimensional Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Mounting Hole Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Graco Standard Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Graco Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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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 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

Equipment Misuse Hazard

Misuse can cause death or serious injury.

• 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.

• Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately.

• Do not alter or modify equipment.

• Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Call your Graco distributor for information.

• For professional use only.

• Route hoses and cables away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces.

• Do not use hoses to pull equipment.

• 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.

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 treat-

ment.

• 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.

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

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Warnings

WARNING

MOVING PARTS HAZARD

Moving parts can pinch 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 in this manual. Disconnect power or air supply.

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 MSDS’s 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.

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 lights on or off when flammable fumes are present.

• Ground equipment and conductive objects. 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 equip-
ment until you identify and correct the problem.

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Installation

Installation

The typical stationary installation shown in FIG. 1 is only
a guide for selecting and installing a pump. It is not an
actual system design. Contact your Graco distributor

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F

A

B

P

C

L

D

M

for assistance in designing a system to meet your
needs.

E

J

N

G

K

H

Key

A Bleed-type master air valve
B Air line filter
C Air regulator and gauge
D Air inlet
E Ground wire
F Pump
G Drain valve

H Dispensing valve
J Fluid hose
K Thermal relief kit (235998)
L Air line lubricator
M Bung adapter
N Fluid outlet
P Extension tube

FIG. 1

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Installation

Mounting the Pump

Mount the pump securely so that it cannot move
during operation. Failure to do so could result in per­sonal injury or equipment damage.

• Select a location that allows the operator easy
access to the pump and air controls, sufficient
room to change supply containers, and a secure
mounting platform.

• If you are mounting the pump directly on the supply
container, be sure it is positioned so the pump’s
intake tube is no more than 1 in. (25 mm) from the
bottom of the container. Mount the pump to the
cover or other suitable mounting device.

• Add at least two turns of PTFE sealant tape to
down tube (P).

• Any pails used when flushing: Use only metal,
grounded pails when flushing. Make firm
metal-to-metal contact between a metal part of the
dispensing valve and the pail. Use the lowest possi­ble pressure.

To maintain grounding continuity when flushing or
relieving pressure, always hold a metal part of the valve
firmly to the side of a grounded metal pail, then trigger
the valve.

To ground the pump, remove the ground screw (Z) and
insert through the eye of the ring terminal at end of
ground wire, (Y). Fasten the ground screw back onto
the pump and tighten securely. Connect the other end
of the ground wire to a true earth ground. See FIG. 2. To
order a ground wire and clamp order Part No. 222011.

Y

To prevent damage to the pump, remove sedi­ment from the bottom of the container before
installing a pump in an existing container.

Grounding

Proper grounding is essential to maintaining a safe
system.

To reduce the risk of static sparking, ground the pump.
Check local electrical codes for detailed grounding
instructions for your area and equipment type. Be sure
the following equipment is properly grounded:

• Pump: See FIG. 2.

• Air and fluid hoses: Use only electrically conductive
hoses.

• Air compressor: Follow manufacturer’s
recommendations.

• Dispensing valve: Obtain grounding through con­nection to a properly grounded fluid hose and
pump.

Z

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FIG. 2

• Fluid supply container: Follow your local code.

• Object being lubricated: Follow your local code.

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Operation

Operation

See FIG. 1 to identify references shown in parentheses,
i.e., (A).

This equipment stays pressurized until pressure is
manually relieved. Read PRESSURIZED EQUIP­MENT HAZARD warnings on page 2.

Maximum working pressure of all components in the
system may not be the same. To reduce risk of over­pressurizing any component, be sure you know the
maximum working pressure of each component.
Never exceed the maximum working pressure of the
lowest rated component in the system. Overpressur­izing any component can result in rupture, fire,
explosion, property damage, and serious injury.

To determine the fluid output pressure using the air
regulator reading, multiply the ratio of the pump by
the air pressure shown on the regulator gauge. For
example:

3:1 ratio x 100 psi air = 300 psi fluid output

Limit the air pressure to the pump so that no air line
or fluid line component is overpressurized.

Pressure Relief Procedure

1. Close the pump air regulator (C) and the bleed-type
master air valve (A), required in your system.

2. Hold a metal part of the dispensing valve (H) firmly
to a grounded metal waste container, and trigger
the valve to relieve fluid pressure.

3. Open the pump air regulator (C) slowly, just until the
pump is running. When the pump is primed and all
air has been pushed out of the lines, close the dis­pensing valve (H).

NOTE: When the pump is primed, and with sufficient air
supplied, the pump starts when the dispensing valve
(H) is opened, and shuts off when it is closed.

4. Adjust the air regulator (C) until you get sufficient
flow from dispensing valve (H). Always run the
pump at the lowest pressure necessary to get the
desired results. Do not exceed the maximum work­ing pressure of any component in the system.

CAUTION

Never allow the pump to run dry of the fluid being
pumped. A dry pump will quickly accelerate to a high
speed, possibly causing pump damage. It may also
get very hot.

5. If your pump accelerates quickly or is running too
fast, stop it immediately and check the fluid supply.
If the supply container is empty and air has been
pumped into the lines, prime the pump and lines
with fluid, or flush it and leave it filled with a com­patible solvent. Be sure to eliminate all air from the
fluid lines.

6. Read and follow the instructions supplied with each
component in your system.

7. If the pump will be unattended for any period of
time, if there is an air supply interruption, or at the
end of the work shift, shut off the system and
always relieve the pressure.

Starting and Adjusting the Pump

1. With the air regulator (C) closed, open the
bleed-type master air valve (A).

2. Open the dispensing valve (H) into a grounded
metal waste container, making firm metal-to-metal
contact between the container and valve.

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