Graco 311776A User Manual

Operation

Texture Gun & Hopper

- For Water-Based Materials and Indoor Use Only -

Models 245924 Series D

125 psi (8.75 bar, 0.875 MPa) Maximum Working Air Pressure
70 psi (4.9 bar, 0.49 MPa) Maximum Working Fluid Pressure

Important Safety Instructions

Read all warnings and instructions in this manual.
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Warnings

Warnings

The following are general warnings related to the setup, use, grounding, maintenance and repair of this equipment.
Additional, more specific warnings may be found throughout the body of this manual where applicable. Symbols
appearing in the body of the manual refer to these general warnings. When these symbols appear through the man-

ual, refer back to these pages for a description of the specific hazard.

Warnings

Equipment Misuse Hazard

Equipment misuse can cause equipment to rupture, malfunction, or start unexpectedly and cause
serious injury.

• Before operating this equipment, read all manuals, tags, and labels including material labels and
instructions.

• Do not expose system to rain. Always store system indoors.

• Do not alter or modify equipment.

• Do not spray cementitious materials.

• Do not exceed maximum working pressure of lowest rated component in your system.

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

• To reduce risk of serious injury, including electric shock and splashing fluid in eyes, follow Pressure
Relief Procedure, page 3 before servicing the unit.

• Do not use hoses to pull equipment.

• Route hoses away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts and hot surfaces. Do not expose
Graco hoses to temperatures above 130° F (55° C) or below -35° F (-37° C).

• Store hazardous fluid in an approved container. Dispose of hazardous fluid according to all local,
state and national guidelines.

• Never directly inhale compressed air. Compressed air may contain toxic vapors.

Electric Shock Hazard

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

• Be sure sprayer is adequately grounded through electrical outlet.

• Use only 3-wire, extension cords.

• Make sure ground prongs are intact on sprayer and extension cords.

• Do not operate with cover removed.

• Turn off sprayer. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 3, and unplug unit, before removing any
parts.

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Warnings

Warnings

Pressurized Equipment Hazard

Fluid from gun, leaks or ruptured components can splash in the eyes or on skin and cause serious injury.

• Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 3 when you stop spraying and before cleaning, checking
or servicing.

• Do not point spray gun at anyone; put hand, fingers or rag over nozzle, or stop or deflect leaks with
your hand, body, glove, or rag.

• Wear protective clothing, gloves, and eyewear.

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 eyewear

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

•Gloves

• Hearing Protection

Cleaning Solvent Hazard with Plastic Parts

Use only compatible water-based solvents to clean plastic structural or pressure-containing parts. Many
solvents can degrade plastic parts to the point where they could fail. Such failure could cause serious
injury or property damage. See Technical Data on page of this instruction manual and in all other
equipment manuals. Read fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warnings.

Sprayer Warnings

For sprayer operation and warning information refer to your sprayer or compressor operation manual.

Pressure Relief Procedure

To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury,

including electric shock and splashing fluid in
eyes, follow this procedure whenever you stop
spraying:

1. Shut OFF air source.

2. Turn main Pump Power OFF.

3. Disconnect power source from both air and
material product.

4. Turn gun air valve ON.

5. Point gun into waste bucket and open trigger
to relieve pressure.

Grounding

To reduce risk of electrical shock, proper

electrical grounding is essential. See your
sprayer or compressor instruction manual and
consult your local electrical codes for detailed
grounding instructions.

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