Graco 16H243, 262612, 16H241, 16H245, 16H242, 16F887 16H240, 16H829 Alternate Priming Method

Alternate Priming Method

Alternate Priming Method

Move sprayer to a non-hazardous area before servicing.

If sprayer fails to prime, the inlet valve may be stuck due to paint residue. Perform the steps below.

1.Engage trigger lock and pull prime/pressure relief valve UP to release pressure.

5.Leaving the sprayer upside-down, disengage trigger lock and quickly trigger sprayer until material comes out of drain port.

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6.Install strainer on suction tube and thread material cup back onto sprayer.

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2. Remove material cup and suction tube.

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3.Use a pencil or thin rod to lightly push on inlet valve to make sure it moves up and down freely.

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7.Trigger gun for 10 seconds then release trigger and put prime/pressure relief valve DOWN to spray posi- tion.

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8.Reverse spray tip to UNCLOG position and spray into waste area for five seconds to ensure sprayer has primed.

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4.If inlet valve does not move freely, perform Inlet Valve Removal, page 24. If inlet valve moves freely, install suction tube without strainer, turn sprayer upside-down, and slowly pour flushing material into suction tube until full.

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9.Pull prime/pressure relief valve up to release pres- sure, reverse spray tip to SPRAY position and put prime/pressure relief valve DOWN to spray position. Sprayer is now ready to spray. Perform Starting New Job procedure, page 13.

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