Graco A Series Instructions-Parts List

SPRAY TIP and TIP GUARD
To reduce the risk of fluid injection or splashing In the
eyes or on the skin, completely relieve the fluid pres-
sure before installing, cleaning orchanglngtips. See
the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 4.
WARNING
Failure to install or use the RAC IV tip guard assem-
bly correctly may result In an undirected spray of
paint into the eyes or on the skin of the operator. Be
sure you:
0 Use the appropriate gasketforthe solventused.
0 Fully insert the SwitchTip Into the guard.
0 Fully tighten the guard onto the gun nozzle using
0 Tum the SwitchTip handle so it is parallel to the
0 When replacing a wom spray tip, always install
a wrench.
gun nozzle.
a new gasket and seat.
Gasket Selection
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fluid splashback into the eyes
fied in the following text.
or on the skin, use the appropriate gasket as specl-
Use the black rubber gasket
(D) ONLY with latex and oil-
tine and water. When using this gasket, the SwltchTip can
based paints, stoddard solvents, mineral spirits, tUrpen-
be removed and replaced Without using tools.
fluids as above and with
moa other solvents, including
Use the red or yellow plastlc gasket (C) with the same
lacquer thinner, trichloroethylene, MEK, acetone, brush
cleaner, xylol. When using this gasket, loosen the RAC IV
retaining nut to remove the Switch'Tip.
Installation
Relieve pressure. Install a SwitchTip
(F) so the flange (G)
on the cylinder fits into the slots (H) at the base of the tip
guard (J). See Fig 16-1.
Place the seat (E) on a pencil, curved side out, as shown
in Fig
16-2. Guide the seat into the retaining nut (A) and
turn the seat until it straddles the cylinder of the SwltchTip
(F). Drop in the appropriate gasket and press It down. If
using the red or yellow gasket (C), be sure the flat side
faces out of the retainer (A). See Fig 16-1.
Screw the tip guard snugly onto the gun, holding it in the
desired position while tightening the retaining nut (A). '
NEVER use a wrench to turn the plastic tip guard (J), to
avoid damaging the guard.
Operation
WARNING
Keep clear of nozzle! High pressure fluid from leaks
or spray can penetrate the skin and cause extremely
tion. The tip guard provides extra protection against
serious bodily injury, including the need for amputa-
injection,
bot does notprevent if! NEVER cut off the
tip guard!
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tion before operating the gun. See Flg 16-1.
Be sure the SwitchTip handle Is in the FULL SPRAY posl-
Clearing a clogged spray
tip
Disengage the trigger cable@). Engage the gun safety
latch. Turn the arrow handle to the FULL CLEAN position.
See Fig 16-3. Release the safety latch and trigger the
gun. Fluid pressure should force out the clog. Return the
clogged, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page
arrow handle to the
full spray position. ff ff Is sflll
4 and remove the SwitchTip for cleaning.
Maintenance
Change the seat and gasket when the SwitchTip wears
out; these parts wear at about the same rate.
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Flg 16-2
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FULL SPRAY POSrrlON 1 1 FULL CLEAN POSITION
Ig 16-3
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Graco A Series Specifications

General

Brand	Graco
Model	A Series
Category	Water Pump
Language	English