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Instructions - Parts XM PFP Mix Manifold Dual flush, center inject manifold with heated water circulating base for mixing intumescent epoxies with the XM PFP system. For professional use only. Part No. 262893 6000 psi (41 MPa, 414 bar) Maximum Working Pressure for A and B materials 4500 psi (31 MPa, 310 bar) Maximum Working Pressure for flushing fl[...]
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Related Manuals 2 3A2988B Contents R e l a t e dM a n u a l s ........................... 2 W a r n i n g s ................................. 3 Keep Components A and B Separate ......... 5 Changing Materials ...................... 5 Component Identification ................... 6 Overview .................................. 7 I n s t a l l a t i o n [...]
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Warnings 3A2988B 3 Warnings The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. The exclama- tion point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbols refer to procedure-specific risks. When these symbols appear in the body of this manual or on warning labels, refer back to these Warni[...]
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Warnings 4 3A2988B EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD Misuse can cause death or serious injury. • Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. • Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or temperature rating of the lowest rated system component. See Technical Data in all equipment manuals. • Use fluids and solvents[...]
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Warnings 3A2988B 5 Keep Components A and B Separate Changing Materials Cross-contamination can result in cured material in fluid lines which could cause serious injury or damage equipment. To prevent cross-contamination: • Never interchange component A and component B wetted parts. • Never use solvent on one side if it has been con- taminated f[...]
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Component Identification 6 3A2988B Component Identification Key: A A (Resin) Supply Inlet, 3/4 npt(m) B B (Hardener) Supply Inlet, 1/2 npt (m) C A (Resin) Ball Valve and Shutoff Handle D B (Hardener) Ball Valve and Shutoff Handle E Fluid Pressure Gauge F A (Resin) Solvent Inlet Valve, 1/4 npt(m) G B (Hardener) Solvent Inlet Valve H Main Solvent Inl[...]
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Overview 3A2988B 7 Overview The left side of the mix manifold is intended for the major volume material, or the higher viscosity material if using a 1:1 volume mix. This side is referred to throughout the manual as the resin side or “A” side. The right side is referred to as the hardener side or “B” side. See F IG . 2 to view flow of A and [...]
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Installation 8 3A2988B Installation For assistance in setting up a plural component sprayer, contact your Graco distributor, to ensure that you select the proper type and size equipment for your system. Fluid Inlets See F IG . 1 on page 6. The A and B fluid inlets are equipped with 3/4 in. check valves, ball valves, and 3/4 in. x 3/4 in. npt fittin[...]
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Grounding 3A2988B 9 Grounding • Pump: use a ground wire and clamp as instructed in your XM PFP sprayer operation manual. • Air and fluid hoses: use only electrically conduc- tive hoses with a maximum of 500 ft (150 m) com- bined hose length to ensure grounding continuity. Check electrical resistance of hoses. If total resis- tance to ground exc[...]
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Operation 10 3A2988B Operation Pressure Relief Procedure Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure whenever you see this symbol. Relieve A and B Fluid Pressure 1. Engage trigger lock. 2. Press Stop to turn sprayer OFF. 3. Close all air motor supply valves or any source of fluid pressure. 4. If fluid heaters are used, shut them off using the controls on [...]
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Operation 3A2988B 11 Flush NOTE: • Ensure the chosen flushing fluid is compatible with dispense fluid and the equipment wetted parts. • Solvent may channel through viscous fluids and leave a coating of mixed fluid on the inner tube of your hose. Be sure all fluid is thoroughly flushed from the hose after each use. • Remove spray tip for more [...]
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Operation 12 3A2988B 8. Cycle the solvent flush ball valves on and off inde- pendently several times to be sure both sides are thoroughly flushed. Continue flushing until clean sol- vent dispenses. 9. Turn off solvent pump air supply. 10. Hold the metal part of the gun firmly to a grounded metal pail with lid in place. Trigger gun until all fluid p[...]
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Operation 3A2988B 13 Volume Balancing the Mix Manifold Ratio errors can occur between the sprayer and the mix manifold even when the sprayer output ratio is accurate. The following can occur when the hoses are not volume balanced to the mix ratio: • Hoses fill to high pressure while metering on-ratio. • Only the A material hose rises to spray p[...]
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Operation 14 3A2988B Example #1: What is the pressure loss of a 2,000 cps material through 150 ft of 3/8 in. ID hose at 0.75 gpm? 690 psi (from chart) x 2 (2,000 cps /1,000) x 3 (150 ft / 3) x 0.75 (gpm) = 3105 psi loss This is a lot of pressure loss before reaching the spray gun. Continue to Example #2 which examines the same situation but with a [...]
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Maintenance 3A2988B 15 Maintenance Clean Static Mixers See F IG . 1, page 6. One 12 element mixer is attached (S, Part No. 262478) to the integrator hose (L). This housing uses mix elements, available in a package of 25 (W, Part No. 248927). Clean Mix Manifold Outlet 1. Remove outlet fitting (33) to expose B center injec- tion tube (9). 2. Clean an[...]
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Troubleshooting 16 3A2988B Troubleshooting 1. Relieve the pressure before you check or service any system equipment. 2. Check all possible causes and solutions in the trou- bleshooting chart before disassembling the mani- fold. Problem Cause Solution Little or no resin output. Fluid inlet is plugged. Clean inlet; remove obstruction. See Clean Mix M[...]
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Repair 3A2988B 17 Repair Check Valves When replacing material check valves or solvent check valves, reinstall with proper flow direction. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure , page 10, when you stop spraying and before cleaning, checking, ser- vicing, or transporting equipment. Read warnings in your sprayer manual. NOTICE • Be sure to label all flui[...]
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Parts 18 3A2988B Parts 262890 Mix Manifold NOTE: Apply pipe sealant to all non-swiveling threads. 50 1 9 10 33 40, 55 39 21 41 51 21 42 47 5 48 49 37 47 46 45 52 38 53 ti20089a 43 44 56[...]
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Parts 3A2988B 19 262890 Mix Manifold --- Not for sale. ▲ Replacement Danger and Warning labels, tags and cards are available at no cost. Ref Part Description Qty 1 16T870 BLOCK, manifold 1 5 239018 VALVE, ball, stainless steel 2 9 126790 TUBE, injector, 1/4 npt 1 10 15R067 PIPE, outlet, mixer manifold 1 21 100721 PLUG, pipe 4 25 --- LUBRICANT, th[...]
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Parts 20 3A2988B[...]
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Technical Data 3A2988B 21 Technical Data Maximum working pressure . . . 6000 psi (41 MPa, 414 bar) for A and B materials 4500 psi (31 MPa, 310 bar) for flushing fluid 100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar) for heating fluid Maximum fluid temperature . . . 180°F (82°C) F l u i di n l e t ................. 3 / 4i n .n p ta n d3 / 4i n .x1 / 2i n .n i p p l e fit[...]
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All written and visual data contained in this document reflects the latest product information available at the time of publication. Graco reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. For patent information, see www.graco.com/patents. Original instructions. This manual contains English. MM 3A2988 Graco Headquarters: Minneapolis In[...]