Graco Inc. 308235 manual

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    308–235 Rev . F Supersedes Rev . E INSTRUCTIONS-P ARTS LIST INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important warnings and information. READ AND KEEP FOR REFERENCE. Flex Airless Spray Gun 5000 psi (345 bar) MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE Model 235–457, Series C Bare gun. Model 237–691, Series B Includes RAC  IV DripLess  T ip Guard, 517 size Switch[...]

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      T able of Contents W arnings 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation/Operation 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pressure Relief Procedure 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Requirements 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How [...]

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      W ARNING INJECTION HAZARD Spray from the gun, leaks or ruptured components can inject fluid into your body and cause extremely serious injury , including the need for amputation. Fluid splashed in the eyes or on the skin can also cause serious injury .  Fluid injected into the skin might look like just a cut, but it is [...]

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    4 308-235 W ARNING FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Improper grounding, poor ventilation, open flames or sparks can cause a hazardous condition and result in a fire or explosion and serious injury .  If there is any static sparking or you feel an electric shock while using this equipment, stop spray- ing immediately . Do not use the equipment until you[...]

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      Installation/Operation Pressure Relief Procedure W ARNING INJECTION HAZARD The system pressure must be manually relieved to prevent the system from starting or spraying accidentally . Fluid under high pressure can be injected through the skin and cause serious injury . T o reduce the risk of an injury from injection, splas[...]

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      Installation/Operation How to Use the Gun 1. Guide a grounded fluid hose (with spring guard) through the hose guard (14) and connect the hose to the gun inlet. See Fig. 2. 2. With no tip installed, start the pump. Flush the pump according to the instructions supplied with it. Prime the system with the fluid. W ARNING T o r[...]

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      Installation/Operation How to Clean the Spray Tip and Clear a Spray Tip Obstruction. W ARNING To reduce the risk of fluid injection or splashing in the eyes or on the skin, do not hold a hand, body or rag in front of the spray tip when cleaning or checking a clogged tip. Point the gun toward the ground or into a waste cont[...]

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      Installation/Operation How to Check the Gun Diffuser Operation Check the dif fuser operation weekly . The gun dif fuser/ seat (2a) breaks up spray and reduces the risk of fluid injection when the tip is not installed. Perform the test below . If it fails, replace the entire Needle Kit, Part No. 235–474, as instructed on [...]

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      Service CAUTION Do not attempt to install an old style needle in this gun. The front of the new needle is marked with a + below the Graco symbol. Notes: Use Needle Kit 235–474. Use all the new parts for the best results. Parts included in the kit are shown with one asterisk, (2a*). Keep parts very clean. Dried paint or o[...]

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    10 308-235 Service 7. Slide the rear of the needle (2c*) into the front of the gun. Slide the tool (B), provided with the repair kit, into the gun, around the needle. Lightly tap the tool with a hammer or lightly press the tool against a flat surface to seat the needle. See Fig. 9. Remove the tool. CAUTION T apping or pressing the tool too hard may[...]

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    308-235 11 Parts 1 2 Lubricate, then torque to 20-25 ft-lb (27-34 N.m) 3 4 T orque to 30-40 in-lb (3.4–4.5 N.m) Purchase separately 01468 1 2a* 2b* 2c* 2d* 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 4 1 3 2 Lubricate 18 19 2 Model 235–459, Series D Model 237–691, Series B ncludes RAC r IV DripLess t T ip Guard. Includes items 2 to 19 as indicated by model number[...]

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    12 308-235 Notes[...]

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    308-235 13 Accessories FIL TERS 3000 psi (210 bar) Maximum Working Pressure. Adequate filtering is important for a good surface finish and to minimize tip clogging. These filters provide secondary filtering. V arious screen meshes are avail - able. Mounts in hose 213–068 Includes filter body , spring and one 100 mesh screen. 213–069 Includes fi[...]

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    14 308-235 T echnical Data Maximum W orking Pressure 5000 psi (350 bar) . . . . . . Fluid Orifice Size 0.090 in. (2.3 mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wetted Parts Stainless steel, Polyethylene, . . . . . . . . . Polyurethane, Nylon, PTFE  Weight 18 oz. (510 g) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inlet 1/4 npsm(m) . . .[...]

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    308-235 15 Manual Change Summary Changed: Model 237–691, Series C T o: Model 237–691, Series B[...]

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    16 308-235 The Graco W arranty and Disclaimers W ARRANTY Graco warrants all equipment manufactured by it and bearing its name to be free from defects in material and workmanship on the date of sale by an authorized Graco distributor to the original purchaser for use. As purchaser ’ s sole remedy for breach of this warranty , Graco will, for a per[...]