Hitachi 231580 manual Engage the gun safety latch

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Startup

WARNING

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD

To reduce the risk of static sparking and splashing when priming or flushing the system, hold a metal part of the gun

firmly to the side of a grounded metal pail before triggering the gun.

7.To prime the hose, lower the pressure to reduce splashing. Hold a metal part of the gun firmly against and aimed into a grounded metal pail. See the preceding WARNING. Hold the gun trigger open and slowly increase the pressure until the pump starts. Keep the gun triggered until all air is forced out of the system and the fluid flows freely from the gun. Release the trigger and engage the gun safety latch.

8.Check all fluid connections for leaks. Relieve pressure before tightening the connections.

9.Engage the gun safety latch.

10.Install the spray tip and tip guard. Install the spray tip. If you are using the RAC IV tip guard, refer to manual 308644 for installation instructions.

11.Adjust the spray pattern

a.Increase the pressure until spray from the gun is completely atomized. To avoid excessive overspray and fogging, and to extend tip and sprayer life, always use the lowest pressure needed to get the desired results.

b.If more coverage is needed, use a larger tip rather than increasing the pressure.

c.Adjust the direction of the spray pattern. See Fig. 9. Engage the gun safety latch. Loosen the retaining nut (A). Position the tip guard for a horizontal or vertical pattern. Hold the tip guard in place and tighten the retaining nut.

NOTE: Spray patterns will change as tips wear. Change the spray tip if adjusting the pressure will not improve the spray pattern.

A

1

2

For a vertical

1spray pattern

For a horizontal

2spray pattern

Fig. 9

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Contents 308715 PerformanceTable of Contents SymbolsInjection Hazard Equipment Misuse Hazard Fire Skin Injection Explosion HazardComponent Function and Identification Model 231580 shownSetup Fire and Explosion HazardHow to use the pressure drain valve How to use the gun trigger safetyHow to use the pressure control OperationHow to remove a tip clog How to use the RAC IV tip guardProcedure on Startup Procedure Pressure Relief ProcedureStartup Engage the gun safety latch Shutdown and Care Shutdown and CareFollow the Pressure Relief Procedure on When to FlushHow to Flush FlushingTroubleshooting Basic Problem SolvingIntermediate Problem Solving No output motor runs but pump does not stroke Spray Pattern Variations Motor Test SetupArmature Short Circuit Test Moving Parts Hazard General Repair InformationTool List HOT Surface HazardMotor Brushes Test the brushes Repairing the pump Displacement Pump RepairRemoving the pump See Fig Motor On/Off Switch Power Supply CordMotor Start Board Drive Housing, Connecting Rod, Crankshaft REF a Pressure Control Pressure Transducer Suction HoseDrain Valve ReplacementRepair Graco Phone Number Technical DataDimensions French Spanish German Greek Korean EnglishSprayer Parts Drawing Model 231580, Series a Model 232654, Series aModel 231580, Series A, Model 232654, Series a Sprayer Parts ListDescription Qty 644a 12b Motor Brush and Spring Replacement Kit Additional Warranty Coverage Graco WarrantyLimitation of Liability