Installation

Optional Accessories

See Accessories page 28 for a list of all accessories that can be used with double wall hoppers.

Immersion Heater Kit 256257

The immersion heater (L) is only approved for non-explosive atmosphere applications. Using the immersion heater in hazardous locations, or explosive atmospheres, may cause ignition or explosion.

For hazardous environments use the Hopper or Hose Heat Circulation Kit 256273; see manual 312359.

Ensure the outer cavity of the hopper is empty before installing immersion heater to prevent oil or water mixture from exiting hopper.

Immersion heater kit 256257 can only be used with a water mixture or oil in the outer jacketed area of the hop- per.

1.Remove plug (28) from side of hopper (D).

2.Apply thread sealant to immersion heater threads

(L) and screw immersion heater into hopper (D).

3.After installation, remove plug (28) from opposite side and verify element end is visible through plug hole.

NOTICE

Vertically orientate wiring outlet. Ensure bushing (302) is positioned on top of the immersion heater (L) before installing the cover (HC). Failing to do so will allow over- heating, and therefore the overtemperature switch will trip.

Do not bend heating elements during installation. Bent elements may cause hopper wall failure allowing spray material to contact heater.

4.Install bushing (302) in top of wiring outlet. Route power cable (303) through bushing (302).

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302

 

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FIG. 12: Immersion Heater

5.Remove screws (HS) and immersion heater cover (HC).

HC

HS

FIG. 13: Immersion Heater Cover

6.Connect white and black wires from cable (303) to white wires inside immersion heater box. Tighten together with wire nuts (304).

7.Connect green wire from cable (303) and green wire inside immersion heater box. Tighten together with with wire nut (304).

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Graco 255963 important safety instructions Optional Accessories, Immersion Heater Kit

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