Graco 231-081, Instructions And Parts List

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MOVING PARTS HAZARD

Moving parts can pinch or amputate your fingers or other body

parts. KEEP CLEAR of moving parts when starting or operating

the sprayer. Follow the

 Pressure Relief Procedure 

on page 4

before checking or servicing any part of the sprayer, to prevent it

from starting accidentally.

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 prop-

erty 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 respirator

as recommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer.

System Pressure

This sprayer can develop 

3000 psi (210 bar) MAXIMUM

WORKING PRESSURE.

 Be sure that all spray equipment and

accessories used are rated to withstand this pressure. DO NOT

exceed the maximum working pressure of any component or

accessory used in the system.

Fluid and Solvent Compatibility

BE SURE that all fluids and solvents used are chemically com-

patible with the wetted parts shown in the 

TECHNICAL DATA

on page 44. Always read the fluid and solvent manufacturer’s lit-

erature before using them in this sprayer.

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 HA VE SPRING GUARDS ON

BOTH ENDS!

 The spring guards 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 en-

tire 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 hose 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, con-

tact the hose supplier or manufacturer for the maximum resis-

tance 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 ungrounded or

poorly grounded hose can make your system hazardous. Also

read 

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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 damage.

If you experience any static sparking or even a slight shock

while using this equipment, 

STOP SPRAYING IMMEDIATELY

.

Check the entire system for proper 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.

CHECK your local electrical code for detailed grounding instruc-

tions for your area and type of equipment. BE SURE to ground

all of this spray equipment:

1. 

Sprayer: 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

.

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 cardboard, 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 splash-

ing by following the flushing procedure given on page 15 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.