GASOLINE
ENGINE
HAZARD
Never fill the fuel tank while the engine is running or hot. Fuel
spilled
on a hot surface can ignite and cause a fire.
NEVER
operate the engine in a closed building unless the en
-
gine exhaust is piped outside. The exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a poisonous, odorless and invisible gas which can
cause
serious illness and even death of inhaled.
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
General
Safety
Any misuse of the spray equipment or accessories, such as
overpressurizing, modifying parts, using incompatible chemi-
cals and fluids, or using worn or damaged parts, can cause
them
to rupture and result in fluid injection, splashing in the eyes
or
on the skin, or other serious bodily injury
, or fire, explosion 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
.
Always
wear protective eyewear
, gloves, clothing and respira
-
tor as recommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer .
Wear ear–noise protection when working near the sprayer
when
the engine is operating.
System Pressure
This
sprayer can develop 3000 psi (210 bar)
Maximum Working
Pressure.
Be sure all spray equipment and accessories used
are rated to withstand the this pressure. Do not exceed the
maximum working pressure of any component or accessory
used
in the system.
Fluid and Solvent Compatibility
All
chemicals used
in the sprayer must be chemically compat
-
ible with the wetted parts
shown
in the
TECHNICAL DATA
on
page
3. Consult your chemical supplier to ensure compatibility
.
HOSE SAFETY
High
pressure fluid in the hoses can
be very dangerous. If the
hose develops a leak, split or rupture due to any kind of wear,
damage
or misuse, the high pressure spray emitted from it
can
cause a fluid injection injury or other serious bodily injury or
property
damage.
All fluid hoses must have strain reliefs on both ends!
The
strain reliefs help protect the hose from kinks or bends at or
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 pres
-
sure
spray to be emitted from the coupling.
Never
use a damaged hose. Before
each use, check the entire
hose for cuts, leaks, abrasion, bulging cover , or damage or
movement
of the hose couplings. If
any of these conditions ex
-
ist, replace the hose immediately. Do not try to recouple high
pressure hose or mend it with tape or any other device. A re-
paired
hose cannot contain the high pressure fluid.
Handle
and route hoses carefully
. Do not pull on hoses to move
equipment.
Keep hoses clear of moving parts and hot
surfaces
of
the pump and gas engine. Do not use fluids or solvents which
are
not compatible with
the inner tube and cover of the hose. DO
NOT
expose Graco hoses to temperatures above 180
F
(82
C)
or below –40
F (–40
C).
Hose Grounding Continuity
Proper hose grounding continuity is essential to maintaining a
grounded
spray system. Check the electrical resistance of your
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 re
-
sistance
limits. Use a resistance meter in the appropriate range
for your hose to check the resistance. If the resistance exceeds
the recommended limits, replace it immediately . An un-
grounded
or poorly grounded hose can make
your system haz
-
ardous.
Also read
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD, below.
Always read the chemical manufacturer’
s literature before us
-
ing them in this sprayer
.
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Static
electricity is created by the flow of fluid through the pump
and hose. If every part of the spray equipment is not properly
grounded, sparking may occur, and the system may become
hazardous. Sparking may also occur when plugging in or un-
plugging a power supply cord or using a gasoline engine.
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 explosion and serious bodily injury and property dam
-
age.
If you experience any static sparking or any slight shock while
using this equipment, STOP SPRA YING IMMEDIATELY.
Check the entire system for proper grounding. Do not use the
system
again until the problem is 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. Check
your
local electrical code for detailed grounding instructions for
your area and type of equipment. Be sure to ground all of this
spray
equipment:
1.
Sprayer:
for mobile spraying, be sure the grounding chain
contacts the ground. For stationary spraying, connect a
ground
wire and clamp (supplied) to a true earth ground.
2.
Fluid hoses:
use only grounded hoses with a maximum f
500 ft (150 m) combined hose length to ensure grounding
continuity.
See
Hose Grounding Continuity above.
3.
Spray gun:
obtain grounding through connection to a prop-
erly
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 metal pails, which are conductive. Do not place the
pail on a non–conductive surface, such as paper or card-
board,
which interrupts the grounding continuity
.
7.
To maintain grounding continuity when flushing or relieving
pressure
,
always hold a metal part of the gun firmly to the side
of
a grounded metal pail, then trigger the gun.
Flushing Safety
Reduce the risk of fluid injection injury , static sparking, or
splashing
by following the flushing procedure given on page 13
of this manual. Follow the
PRESSURE
RELIEF
PROCEDURE
on page 4, and remove the spray tip before flushing. Hold a
metal
part of the gun firmly to the side of a grounded metal pail
and
use the lowest possible fluid pressure during flushing.
IMPORTANT
United
States Government safety standards have been adopted under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
These standards –
particularly
the General Standards, Part 1910, and the Construction Standards, Part 1926 – should be consulted.
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