Flush Mixed Material

Flush Mixed Material

Flush the mix manifold when any of the following situa- tions occur.

breaks in spraying

overnight shutdown

mixed material in system approaching end of potlife

To flush the entire system, see Empty and Flush Entire System (new system or end of job), page 29.

Flush Mix Manifold, Hose, and Spray Gun

If your system doesn’t include a solvent flush pump, see step 2 of Empty and Flush Entire System (new sys- tem or end of job), page 29.

Turn off heaters. Allow heater and heated hoses to cool.

Use Optional Solvent Pump

1.Close the main air shutoff valve (CA) to turn off the system. Engage trigger lock. Remove the spray tip and soak in solvent.

CA

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2.Close the dual shutoff handle (AE).

3.Open the solvent pump air valve (DA). Slowly turn the solvent pump air regulator (DB) clockwise to increase air pressure.

DB

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4. Open the solvent flush valve (AD).

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AD

5.Disengage the trigger lock and trigger gun into a grounded pail. Use a pail lid with a hole to dispense through. Seal around the hole and gun with a rag to prevent splash back. Be careful to keep fingers away from the front of the gun. Continue flushing until clean solvent dispenses.

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6.Close the solvent pump air valve (DA). Trigger the gun to relieve pressure. Close the solvent flush valve (AD) after relieving the pressure.

DA

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7.Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 22.

8.Engage the trigger lock. Disassemble and clean the spray tip with solvent by hand. Reinstall on the gun.

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Graco 3A0420T Flush Mixed Material, Flush Mix Manifold, Hose, and Spray Gun, Use Optional Solvent Pump