Graco 309584H User's Manual
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1. rial to 5 6 gallons 18 9 22 7 liters of clean water as instructed on the bag instructions half inch variable speed drill with mixing paddle to a smooth lump free con sistency Allow ceiling texture to set for at least 15 minutes Then remix prior to use Premix Slowly add approxi mately 2 to 4 gts 1 9 to 3 8 liters of water to a 5 gallon 18 9 liter bucket of premix Agitate to mix using a half inch variable speed drill with a mixing pad dle to a smooth lump free consistency 309554H Spray Techniques Spray Techniques Recommended Nozzle Selection Chart Air Volume medium to high Application Nozzle Size 6 mm white fine to medium 8 mm gray coarse 6 mm white 8 mm gray 12 mm black Control air volume with gun air valve For more material volume try a larger nozzle Simulated Acoustic Adjusting the System Sufficient fluid output volume and pressure and good atomization is a balance of atomizing air material thickness material flow and nozzle selection Achieving the correct balance for your application requires experimentation to achieve desired results Keep in mind these important points when adjusting gun 1 Select proper nozzle for your application See Nozzle Selection Chart Remember the larger the nozzle the heavier the pattern 2 Start with gun air flow valve completely open If needed slowly close gun air flow until you get a good spra2. ACCESSORIES EQUIPMENT MATERIALS OR COMPONENTS SOLD BUT NOT MANUFACTURED BY GRACO These items sold but not manufactured by Graco such as electric motors switches hose etc are subject to the warranty if any of their manufacturer Graco will provide purchaser with reasonable assistance in making any claim for breach of these warranties In no event will Graco be liable for indirect incidental special or consequential damages resulting from Graco supplying equipment hereunder or the furnishing performance or use of any products or other goods sold hereto whether due to a breach of contract breach of warranty the negligence of Graco or otherwise legales en que se incurra o bien se instituyan en cumplimiento con el presente documento o en relaci n directa o indirecta con el mismo sean redactados en ingl s ADDITIONAL WARRANTY COVERAGE Graco does provide extended warranty and wear warranty for products described in the Graco Contractor Equipment Warranty Program TO PLACE AN ORDER OR FOR SERVICE contact your Graco distributor or call 1 800 690 2894 to identify the nearest distributor 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 This manual contains English MM 309584 Sales Office Minneapolis International Offices Belgium Korea China Japan PRINTED IN USA 1
3. information refer to your sprayer or compressor operation manual Pressure Relief Procedure P3 Grounding TO reduce the risk of serious bodily injury includ EL To reduce risk of electrical shock proper ing electric shock and splashing fluid in eyes fol electrical grounding is essential See your low this procedure whenever you stop spraying sprayer or compressor instruction manual and 1 Shut OFF air source consult your local electrical codes for detailed grounding instructions 2 Disconnect power source 3 Turn gun air valve ON 309554H 3 Component Identification Component Identification F ti2441b A Ana Adjusts air to material mix ratio air to material mix ratio EL LL AA AA A E III E dal oo MUA O e e Material Fill Opening Where mixed material is loaded into hopper For overhead applications and high walls posi tion hopper on gun with material fill opening facing toward nozzle J front of gun For all other applications material fill opening should face toward the air valve A back of gun Provided for operator comfort and relieve operator fatigue during long jobs H Gun Plug Must be in place when material hose is used with texture pump system To use hopper remove plug and install hopper as described on page 5 a reli sizes available for use with different applications See Nozzle Selection chart page Hose Plug Must be installed when hopper is used This feature is not utilized in this applica
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5. IGGER series C TRIGGER LOCK AIR VALVE PIN clevis WASHER nylon RING retaining CLIP plug gun LA a ld es AL ii Trigger and Gun Body Kit 249640 must be ordered to replace series A or series B Trigger or Gun Body Air Consumption 3 5 11 cfm at 15 to 100 psi Weight 35 oz 1600 9 309554H Notes Notes 309584H ll Graco Standard Warranty Graco Standard Warranty Graco warrants all equipment referenced in this document which is manufactured by Graco and bearing its name to be free from defects in material and workmanship on the date of sale to the original purchaser for use With the exception of any special extended or limited warranty published by Graco Graco will for a period of twelve months from the date of sale repair or replace any part of the equipment determined by Graco to be defective This warranty applies only when the equipment is installed operated and maintained in accordance with Graco s written recommendations This warranty does not cover and Graco shall not be liable for general wear and tear or any malfunction damage or wear caused by faulty installation misapplication abrasion corrosion inadequate or improper maintenance negligence accident tampering or substitution of non Graco component parts Nor shall Graco be liable for malfunction damage or wear caused by the incompatibility of Graco equipment with structures accessories equipment or materials not supplied
6. Operation and Parts res GRACO Texture Gun amp Hopper 309584H ae For Water Based Materials Only i Model 245924 Series A B and C qui 100 psi 7 bar 0 7 MPa Maximum Working Air Pressure eh 60 psi 4 1 bar 0 41 MPa Maximum Working Fluid Pressure ee tet eT T oe TESTE re Read warnings and instructions Related Manuals X 300585 N Du 309586 PROVEN QUALITY LEADING TECHNOLOGY Graco Inc P O Box 1441 Minneapolis MN 55440 1441 www graco com Copyright 2003 WARNINGS Equipment Misuse Hazard Equipment misuse can cause equipment to rupture malfunction or start unexpectedly and cause serious injury e Before operating this equipment read all manuals tags and labels including material labels and instructions Do not expose system to rain Always store system indoors Do not alter or modify equipment Do not spray cementcious materials Do not exceed maximum working pressure of lowest rated component in your system Check equipment daily Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately To reduce risk of serious injury including electric shock and splashing fluid in eyes follow Pressure Relief Procedure page 3 before servicing the unit Do not use hoses to pull equipment Route hoses away from traffic areas sharp edges moving parts and hot surfaces Do not expose Graco hoses to temperatures above 130 F 55 C or below 35 F 37 C Store hazardous fluid in an approved cont
7. ainer Dispose of hazardous fluid according to all local state and national guidelines Never directly inhale compressed air Compressed air may contain toxic vapors Electric Shock Hazard To reduce the risk of electric shock Be sure sprayer is adequately grounded through electrical outlet Use only 3 wire extension cords Make sure ground prongs are intact on sprayer and extension cords Do not operate with cover removed Turn off sprayer Follow Pressure Relief Procedure page 3 and unplug unit before removing any parts 309554H WARNINGS Pressurized Equipment Hazard Fluid from gun leaks or ruptured components can splash in the eyes or on skin and cause serious injury e Follow Pressure Relief Procedure page 3 when you stop spraying and before cleaning checking or servicing Do not point spray gun at anyone put hand fingers or rag over nozzle or stop or deflect leaks with your hand body glove or rag Wear protective clothing gloves and eyewear Cleaning Solvent Hazard with Plastic Parts Use only compatible water based solvents to clean plastic structural or pressure containing parts Many solvents can degrade plastic parts to the point where they could fail Such failure could cause serious injury or property damage See Technical Data on page of this instruction manual and in all other equipment manuals Read fluid and solvent manufacturer s warnings Sprayer Warnings For sprayer operation and warning
8. by Graco or the improper design manufacture installation operation or maintenance of structures accessories equipment or materials not supplied by Graco This warranty is conditioned upon the prepaid return of the equipment claimed to be defective to an authorized Graco distributor for verification of the claimed defect If the claimed defect is verified Graco will repair or replace free of charge any defective parts The equipment will be returned to the original purchaser transportation prepaid If inspection of the equipment does not disclose any defect in material or workmanship repairs will be made at a reasonable charge which charges may include the costs of parts labor and transportation THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Graco s sole obligation and buyer s sole remedy for any breach of warranty shall be as set forth above The buyer agrees that no other remedy including but not limited to incidental or consequential damages for lost profits lost sales injury to person or property or any other incidental or consequential loss shall be available Any action for breach of warranty must be brought within two 2 years of the date of sale GRACO MAKES NO WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN CONNECTION WITH
9. cket until most of the texture material is out of hopper Fill hopper with clean water Remove nozzle from gun and allow water to flow through and out of gun Flush until gun is clean Remove hopper from gun and finish cleaning all components A soft brush may be used to help loosen any dried on material from surface 6 Connect air line to gun Turn on compressor Open gun air valve forcing air through tip to clear out any remaining material 7 Disconnect compressor SN Be sure to keep air passages in needle clean and free of material To improve working condition for future use after cleaning apply a few drops of light oil to e air hose quick disconnect e material hose connections e flow adjustment on gun 309554H Troubleshooting Troubleshooting A rs a Material will not flow from hopper Pattern too fine Pattern too course Gun will not shut off Fluid leaking out of either plug Needle adjustment won t adjust Material leaking out around gun hop per connection 309584H Material too thick Not enough air Gun adjustment set too low Nozzle too small Gun is plugged Not enough material in hopper Material too thin Air pressure too high Gun needle travel too low Nozzle too small Material too thick Air pressure too low Nozzle to large Worn nozzle or needle Nozzle not on all the way Debris in needle passage Missing or damaged o rings Gun damaged Dirty threa
10. ds Nozzle not on gun Needle triggered Clamp not tight Damaged gun hopper Debris between gun hopper Thin material Open gun air valve more Increase trigger travel Increase nozzle size Clean gun Add material Thicken Close gun air valve partially Increase Replace nozzle with larger size Thin material Open gun air valve more Replace nozzle with smaller size Relieve Pressure page 3 Replace worn parts Tighten completely Relieve Pressure page 3 Clean Relieve Pressure page 3 Replace o ring Replace gun Clean threads Put nozzle on gun Adjust when trigger not pulled Tighten Check for damage Replace Remove hopper from gun Clean Replace hopper 4 a b c d 10 Parts Ref No Part No 1 277138 2 234162 2a 2b 2C 3 234159 3a 3b 3C 3d 3e 3f 4 234153 4a 234538 4b 234277 4c 234278 4d 234279 5 234225 6 234188 7 15F913 8 15B168 9 15B565 10 118717 11 107243 12 115999 13 287967 Technical Data Description Parts Qty BODY gun series C 1 KIT plugs includes 2a 2b and 2c 1 PLUG hose port PLUG hopper port O RING KIT needle repair includes 3a 3b 3c 1 3d 3e and 3f NEEDLE includes o ring GUIDE spring includes o ring SPRING NUT flow adjustment O RING O RING KIT nozzle includes 4a 4b 4c 4d 1 NOZZLE fine beige NOZZLE small white NOZZLE medium gray NOZZLE large black KIT hopper CLAMP TR
11. tion See Graco RTX manual for installation and operating instructions for this feature OMO Air Fitting Quick Disconnect used to attach air hose to gun ULA Gun Plug Clip Secures gun plug to gun 4 309554H Basic Operation Basic Operation Hopper Installation 1 The Hose Plug must be securely fastened to bot tom of gun when using the Hopper Gun Plug must be removed from top of gun SN It is easier to remove plug if 2 Align notched opening in base of hopper to raised notch on hopper port of gun body SN For overhead applications and high walls position the hopper on the gun with the material fill open ing facing toward the nozzle front of the gun For all other applications material fill opening should face the air valve back of the gun 3 Push hopper down over hopper port as far as it will go 309554H 4 Fasten clamp 5 Connect air hose to gun 6 Install spray nozzle page 7 7 Fill hopper with texture mix 8 Open air valve ti2448a 9 Turn compressor ON Close air valve Adjust air pressure starting at 30 40 psi Mixing Material Mixing Material 2 Agitate to mix using a SN Correct material mixture is essential to achieve the desired finish Mix the material in a separate container before pouring it into hopper Dry Mix 40 Ib 18 kg bag SN For best results do not use partial bags of material 1 Slowly add one 40 Ib 18 kg bag of texture mate
12. y pattern 3 Adjust air flow adjustment nut and air valve to achieve uniform round spray pattern lt may be necessary to change spray nozzles to achieve the desired spray pattern 309584H When adjusting flow nut release trigger then adjust e If adjusting while triggered needle will turn but provide no adjustment e If nut will not turn check to see if it is either set to maximum adjustment or there is material on threads Clean threads as needed e Test spray pattern on cardboard Hold gun 18 to 24 in 45 7 to 60 9 cm from surface Using a circular motion overlap each stroke To Get Less Material Try one or a combination of these methods e Open air valve e Turn gun flow adjustment nut to decrease flow counter clockwise e Use smaller nozzle To Get More Material Try any one or a combination of these methods e Close air valve e Turn gun flow adjustment nut to increase flow clockwise e Use thinner material mixture e Use a larger nozzle For Continuous Spraying Use trigger lock to hold trigger open and reduce fatigue Check Material Consistency Periodically Check and thin material as needed to maintain proper consistency The material may thicken as it sits and slow down production Agitate periodically Cleanup Cleanup When you have finished spraying 1 2 Shut off compressor Disconnect air line from gun Drain remaining material into a bu
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