Shutdown and Cleaning

Pail Flushing

For short term shutdown periods (overnight to two days) refer to Short Term Storage, page 22.

For flushing after spraying oil-based coatings, use compatible oil-based flushing fluid or min- eral spirits. Read Priming and Flushing Storage Fluid, page 11.

For flushing after spraying water-based coat- ings, use water. Read Priming and Flushing Storage Fluid, page 11 or Power Flush, page 19.

1.Relieve pressure, page 10.

2.Remove tip and guard assembly from gun and place in flushing fluid.

3.Lift suction tube and prime tube from paint pail. Let them drain into paint pail for a while.

4.Separate prime tube (smaller)

from suction tube (larger).

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5.Place empty waste and water or solvent pails side by side.

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6.Place prime tube in waste pail.

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7.Submerge suction tube in water or flushing solvent.

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8.Turn pressure control knob to the Prime/Clean setting.

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9. Turn power switch ON.

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10.Flush until approximately 1/3 of the flushing fluid is emptied from the pail.

11. Turn power switch OFF.

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Graco 312001R important safety instructions Shutdown and Cleaning, Pail Flushing, Relieve pressure