EQUIPMENT
MISUSE
HAZARD
General
Safety
Any misuse of the spray equipment
or
accessories, such
as
chemicals and fluids, or using worn or
damaged parts, can
overpressurizing, modifying
parts,
using incompatible
-use them to rupture end result
in
fluid injection, splashing
in
the eyes or on the skin, or other serious bodily injury, fire, ex
-
plosion or property damage.
NEVER alter or modify any part of this equipment; doing
so
could cause it to malfunction.
CHECK all spray equipment regularly and repair or replace
worn or damaged parts immediately.
regarding the use of protective clothing and equipment.
Read and follow the fluid and solvent manufacturer's literature
System Pressure
This sprayer can develop
25w
psi
(172
bar1 MAXIMUM
WORKING
PRESSURE.
Be sure that all spray equipment and
accessories are rated to withstand the maximum working
pressure of this sprayer. DO NOT exceed the maximum work
-
ing
pressure of any component or accessory used
in
the
system.
Fluid Compatibility
BE SURE that
all
fluids and solvents used are chemically com
-
patible with the wetted parts shown in the Technical Data on
the back cover. Always read the
fluid
and solvent manufac
-
turer's literature before using them in this sprayer.
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HOSE SAFETY
hose
develops
a leak,
split
or
rupture
due to any kind of
waar,
High pressure
fluid
in
the hoses can
be very
dangerous.
If the
damage or misuse. the
high
pressure apray emitted from
it
can
cause a fluid injection injury or other serious bodily injury or
property damage.
spring guards help protect the hose from kinks or bends
at
or
ALL FLUID HOSES MUST HAVE SPRING GUARDS! The
close to the coupling which can result
in
hose rupture.
TIGHTEN
all
fluid connections securely before each use. High
pressure fluid can dislodge a loose coupling or allow high
pressure spray to be emitted from the coupling.
NEVER use a damaged hose. Before each use, check the en
-
tire hose for cuts, leaks, abrasion, bulging cover, or damage or
exist, replace the hose immediately.
DO
NOT try to recouple
movement of the hose couplings. If any of these conditions
high pressure hose or mend it with tape or any other device. A
repaired hose cannot contain the high pressure fluid.
HANDLE AND ROUTE HOSES CAREFULLY. Do not pull on
hoses to move equipment. Do not use fluids or solvents which
are not compatible with the inner tube
and
cover of the hose.
DO NOT expose Graco hose to temperatures above
lSO°F
(82°C) or below
40-F
i-4O"C).
Hose
Grounding
Continuity
grounded spray system. Check the electrical resistance of your
Proper hose grounding continuity is essential to maintaining a
air and fluid hoses at least once a week.
If
your hose does not
have
a
tag on
it
which specifies the maximum electrical
resistance, contact the hose supplier or manufacturer for the
maximum resistance limits. Use a resistance meter
in
the ap-
resistance exceeds the recommended limits, replace
it
im-
propriate range for your hose to check the resistance. If the
your system hazardous. Also read FIRE
OR
EXPLOSION
mediately. An ungrounded or poorly grounded hose can make
HAZARD.
FIRE
OR
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Static electricity is created by the high velocity flow of fluid
through the pump and hose. If every part of the spray equip
-
ment is not properly grounded, sparking may occur, and the
system may become hazardous. Sparking may also occur
when plugging in or unplugging a power supply cord. Sparks
can ignite fumes from solvents and the fluid being sprayed,
dust particles and other flammable substances, whether you
are spraying indoors or outdoors, and can cause a fire or ex
-
plosion and serious bodily injury and property damage.
Always plug the sprayer into an outlet at least
20
feet
16
m)
away from the sprayer and the spray area. Do not plug in or
unplug any power supply cords in the spray area when there is
any chance of igniting fumes still
in
the air.
while using this
equipment.
STOP
SPRAYING
IMMEDI-
If you experience
any static
sparking
or even a slight shock
ATELY. Check the entire system for positive grounding. Do
not use the system again until the problem has been identified
and corrected.
Grounding
To
reduce the risk of static sparking, ground the sprayer and
all other spray equipment used or located in the spray area.
structions for your area and type
of
equipment. BE SURE to
CHECK your local electrical code for detailed grounding
in-
ground all
of
this spray equipment:
1.
Sprayer: plug the power supply cord, or extension cord,
each equipped with an undamaged three
-
prong plug, into
a
properlygrounded outlet. Do not use an adapter. All ex
-
tension cords must have three wires and be rated for
15
amps.
2.
Fluid
hoses: use only grounded hoses with
a
maximum of
500
feet
1150
m) combined hose length to ensure wound
-
ing continuity. Refer to Hose Grounding Cont uity.
3.
Spray
gun:
obtain grounding through connecw
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a
properly grounded fluid hose and sprayer.
4.
Object
being
sprayed: according
to
local code.
5.
Fluid
supply container: according to local code.
6.
All
solvent pails used when flushing, according to local
code. Use only
metalpails, which are conductive. Do not
place the pail on a non
-
conductive surface, such as paper
or cardboard, which interrupts the grounding continuity.
7. TO
maintein grounding continuity whed flushing or reliev-
ingpressure, always hold a metal part of the gun firmly
to
the side of a grounded metal pail, then trigger the gun.
Flushing Safety
splashing by following the flushing procedure given on page
Reduce the risk of a fluid injection injury, static sparking, or
page
2.
and remove the spray
tip
before flushing. Hold a metal
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of this manual. Follow the Pressure Rellef Procedure on
part of the gun firmly to the side of a grounded metal pail and
use the lowest possible
fluid
pressure during flushing.
MOVlN6
PARTS HAZARD
body
parts.
KEEP
CLEAR of moving
parts
when starting or
Moving parts can pinch or amputate your
fingers or other
operating the sprayer. Unplug the sprayer, and follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure on page
2,
to prevent
it
from
starting accidentally.
IMPORTANT
United States Government safety standards have been adopted under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. These standards-par-
ticularly the General Standards, Part
1910.
and the Construction Standards, Part 1926"should be consulted.
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