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307–633

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Numbers and letters in parentheses in the text

correspond to the reference numbers and letters
in the drawings and parts list.

Be sure your system has a bleed-type master air
valve (pneumatic pumps only) and a fluid drain
valve. These two accessories help reduce the risk
of serious bodily injury, including fluid injection,
splashing in the eyes or on the skin, or injury from
moving parts, if you are adjusting or repairing the
pump or gun.

1.

The bleed-type master air valve relieves air
trapped between this valve and the pump after
the air regulator is shut off. Trapped air can
cause the pump to cycle unexpectedly.

2.

The fluid drain valve assists in relieving fluid
pressure in the displacement pump, hose and
gun; triggering the gun to relieve pressure may
not be sufficient.

WARNING

1.

Guide a grounded fluid hose (A) through the hose
guard (8), and connect the hose to the gun inlet
adapter (13).

2.

With no tip installed, start the pump or sprayer. Flush
it according to the instructions supplied with it.

3.

Strain the fluid you are spraying if it has particles that
could clog the spray tip. Prime the system with the
fluid you are spraying.

4.

Relieve pressure. See the procedure on page 2.

5.

Be sure the gun safety latch is engaged. See Fig 2.
Then install the tip and tip guard. 

If you are using a Reverse-A-Clean

 IV DripLess

Tip Guard and SwitchTip

, refer to manual

307–848, supplied, for detailed instructions.

If you are using a flat tip and tip guard, place the tip
and then the gasket (17) in the tip guard (16) and
screw the assembly tightly onto the gun nozzle.

Fig 1

16

13

8

A

0704

TIP

17

Summary of Contents for FLEX 218-13

Page 1: ...size SwitchTip Has two finger trigger Model 218 132 Series C Includes standard tip guard and flat tip Has two finger trigger A four finger trigger is available See page 11 TABLE OF CONTENTS Warnings 2...

Page 2: ...e tip is not installed Check the diffuser opera tion regularly Follow the PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDURE below then remove the spray tip Aim the gun into a metal pail holding the gun firmly to the pail Usi...

Page 3: ...e 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 h...

Page 4: ...in the displacement pump hose and gun triggering the gun to relieve pressure may not be sufficient WARNING 1 Guide a grounded fluid hose A through the hose guard 8 and connect the hose to the gun inl...

Page 5: ...spray pattern try another tip size Relieve pressure com pletely before changing tips 3 For maximum seat and needle life Use a full open full close trigger action Hold the gun about 14 in 350 mm from a...

Page 6: ...ste container This should force the ob struction from the tip Engage the trigger safety latch and return the SwitchTip to the normal spraying posi tion If you are using a flat tip and tip guard shut o...

Page 7: ...4 and setscrew 12 Pull the housing 19 off the gun body 5 Gently tap the needle 18 from the rear of the hous ing 19 to push it out the front Reassembly 1 Lubricate the o ring D and backup ring E of the...

Page 8: ...urn the needle clockwise until it does 2 With light pressure hold the trigger against the latch Turn the needle counterclockwise until there is enough tension for you to feel and see the trigger raise...

Page 9: ...GUARD hose 1 10 169 550 TRIGGER 2 finger standard 1 170 668 TRIGGER 4 finger optional order separately 1 12 102 207 SETSCREW soc hd cup pt 1 4 20 x 1 4 1 13 169 797 ADAPTER 1 14 156 766 GASKET copper...

Page 10: ...172 479 TAG instruction not shown 1 7 180 044 TAG WARNING not shown 1 8 218 139 GUARD hose 1 10 169 550 TRIGGER 2 finger standard 1 170 668 TRIGGER 4 finger optional order separately 1 12 102 207 SETS...

Page 11: ...as indicated on pages 8 and 9 4 FINGER TRIGGER KIT 170 668 Replaces standard 2 finger trigger NYLON BRUSHES 101 891 3 8 9 mm dia 101 892 5 8 16 mm dia WRENCH 171 147 Fits all hexes on the gun SERVICE...

Page 12: ...ion of the claim If the claimed defect is verified Graco will re pair or replace free of charge any defective parts The equipment will be returned to the original pur chaser transportation prepaid If...

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