Graco Inc 218688, 307655 User Manual

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manual contains important warnings and information. READ AND KEEP FOR REFERENCE.

INSTRUCTIONS

Airless Mastic Pole Gun

3600 psi (252 bar) Maximum Working Pressure

Model 218–688, Series A

Spray

tip not included; order it separately

See page 7.

Rev. D

Supersedes Rev. C

Table

Warnings 2. Installation 4 Operation 6 Service 7 Parts 8 Technical Warranty 12 Graco

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GRACO INC. P.O. BOX 1441

COPYRIGHT

Graco

Inc. is registered to I.S. EN ISO 9001

10.

12.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

1985, GRACO INC.

6300

55440–1441

WARNING

INJECTION HAZARD

Spray

from the gun, hose leaks, or ruptured components can inject fluid into your body and cause an extremely serious injury can also cause a serious injury

Fluid injected into the skin might look like just a cut, but it is a serious injury. Get immediate medi

cal attention.

Do not point the spray gun at anyone or at any part of the body

Do not put hand or fingers over the spray tip.

Do not stop or deflect fluid leaks with your hand, body

Do not “blow back” fluid; this is not an air spray gun.

Always have the tip guard on the spray gun when spraying.

Be sure the gun safety ring operates before spraying.

Whenever you stop spraying, fully close the gun ON/OFF lever and slide the gun safety ring over the lever to make the gun inoperative.

Follow the sure; stop spraying; clean, check, or service the equipment; or install or clean the spray tip.

Pressure Relief Procedure

, including the need for amputation. Splashing fluid in the eyes or on the skin

, glove, or rag.

on page 6 whenever you: are instructed to relieve pres

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ighten all the fluid connections before operating the equipment.

Check the hoses, tubes, and couplings daily Permanently coupled hoses cannot be repaired; replace the entire hose.

. Replace worn, damaged, or loose parts immediately

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD

Improper result in fire or explosion and serious injury

grounding, poor air ventilation, open flames, or sparks can cause a hazardous condition and

Ground the equipment and the object being sprayed. See Provide fresh air ventilation to avoid the buildup of flammable fumes from solvent or the fluid being

sprayed. Extinguish all the open flames or pilot lights in the spray area. Electrically disconnect all the equipment in the spray area. Keep the spray area free of debris, including solvent, rags, and gasoline. Do not turn on or of Do not smoke in the spray area. Do not operate a gasoline engine in the spray area. If there is any static sparking while using the equipment,

correct the problem.

f any light switch in the spray area while operating or if fumes are present.

Ground the System

stop spraying immediately

on page 5.

. Identify and

ELECTROCUTION HAZARD

Keep serious injury, including burns and electrocution.

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the pole gun away from power lines. Contact between the pole gun and power lines could cause

WARNING

EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD

INSTRUCTIONS

Equipment in serious injury

This equipment is for professional use only

Read all instruction manuals, tags, and labels before operating the equipment.

Use the equipment only for its intended purpose. If you are uncertain about usage, call your Graco distributor.

Do not alter or modify this equipment. Use only genuine Graco parts and accessories.

Check the equipment daily

Do not exceed the maximum working pressure of the lowest rated system component. This equip ment has a

Route the hoses away from the traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces. Do not expose Graco hoses to temperatures above 180

Do not use the hoses to pull the equipment.

Use only Graco approved hoses. Do not remove hose spring guards, which help protect the hose from rupture caused by kinks or bends near the couplings.

Use fluids or solvents that are compatible with the equipment wetted parts. See the

Data

Comply with all applicable local, state and national fire, electrical and other safety regulations.

misuse can cause the equipment to rupture, malfunction, or start unexpectedly and result

. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately

3600 psi (252 bar) maximum working pressure

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section of all the equipment manuals. Read the fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warnings.

C) or below –40

_F (–40_C).

Technical

TOXIC FLUID HAZARD

Hazardous skin, swallowed, or inhaled.

Know the specific hazards of the fluid you are using. Read the fluid manufacturer’s warnings.

Store hazardous fluid in an approved container state and national guidelines.

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fluids or toxic fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on the

. Dispose of hazardous fluid according to all local,

ear the appropriate protective clothing, gloves, eyewear and respirator

RECOIL HAZARD

Due

to the very high pressure fluid emitted, a strong recoil action will occur when you open the ON/ OFF lever on the 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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Installation

Fig.

Reference numbers and letters in parentheses in the text refer to the callouts in the figure drawings and the parts drawing.

WARNING

INJECTION HAZARD

o reduce the risk of property damage or serious injury which could be caused by component

rupture or unrelieved fluid pressure,

A fluid drain valve is required in your system to assist in relieving fluid pressure in the displace ment pump, hose and gun; triggering the gun to relieve pressure may not be suf

The bleed-type master air valve is required in your system to relieve air trapped between this valve and the pump after the air regulator is closed. T cycle unexpectedly ous injury

rapped air can cause the pump to

, including fluid injection,

ficient.

, which could result in seri

Install a bleed-type master air valve on the pump air supply line, downstream of the pump air regula tor

, to shut of

Install a fluid filter and fluid drain valve close to the pump’

s fluid outlet. The fluid drain valve assists in relieving fluid pressure in the displacement pump, hose, and gun.

Install a fluid pressure regulator to control fluid pressure to the gun.

Install a fluid shutof supply to the gun.

Connect a grounded fluid hose to the gun fluid inlet.

Without the tip installed, start the pump or sprayer

6. and flush it according to the pump or sprayer instructions. Prime the pump or sprayer with the fluid you are going to spray

f air to the pump.

f valve to shut off the fluid

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