Graco 312579K important safety instructions Fire and Explosion Hazard

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Warnings

Warnings

The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. The exclamation point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbols refer to procedure-specific risks. Refer back to these warnings. Additional, product- specific warnings may be found throughout the body of this manual where applicable.

WARNING

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD

Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work area can ignite or explode. To help prevent fire and explosion:

• Use equipment only in well ventilated area.

• Eliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights, cigarettes, portable electric lamps, and plastic drop cloths (potential static arc).

Keep work area free of debris, including solvent, rags and gasoline.

Do not plug or unplug power cords or turn lights on or off when flammable fumes are present.

Ground all equipment in the work area. See Grounding instructions.

If there is static sparking or you feel a shock, stop operation immediately. Do not use equipment until you identify and correct the problem.

Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.

PRESSURIZED EQUIPMENT HAZARD

Fluid from the gun/dispense valve, leaks, or ruptured components can splash in the eyes or on skin and cause serious injury.

Follow Pressure Relief Procedure in this manual, when you stop spraying and before cleaning, checking, or servicing equipment.

Tighten all fluid connections before operating the equipment.

Check hoses, tubes, and couplings daily. Replace worn or damaged parts immediately.

EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD

Misuse can cause death or serious injury.

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 that are compatible with equipment wetted parts. See Technical Data in all equipment manuals. Read fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warnings.

Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately.

Do not alter or modify equipment.

Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Call your Graco distributor for information.

Route hoses and cables away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces.

Do not kink or overbend hoses or use hoses to pull equipment.

Keep children and animals away from work area.

Comply with all applicable safety regulations.

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Contents Important Safety Instructions AirPro Gravity Feed Airspray GunContents Models Gravity Feed without CupGravity Feed with Plastic Cup Gravity Feed with 3M PPS CupFire and Explosion Hazard Gun Selection Conventional GunsHvlp Guns Compliant GunsFlush Before Using Equipment SetupGround the Gun Adjust Spray Pattern Pressure Relief Procedure OperationApply Fluid Volatile Organic Compounds VOC RegulationDaily Gun Maintenance Clean Gun and CupSee Compliant Cleaning Methods General TasksClean Nozzle and Air Cap Compliant Cleaning MethodsDaily Gun Maintenance 312579K Troubleshooting Cause SolutionRight WrongCause Solution Disassembly Fluid Inlet Fitting ReplacementFollow Pressure Relief Procedure, RepairReassembly Parts Description Qty Part No. Description QtyAccessories Part No. DescriptionRepair Kits Technical Data Air ConsumptionSound Data Gravity Cup Size oz 0.68 liter cupTechnical Data 312579K Graco Information Graco Standard WarrantyGraco Headquarters Minneapolis