Gun Setup

Gun Setup

Gun Setup Checklist

See Fig. 11 to locate the electrostatic gun controls.

Figure 11 Electrostatic Gun Controls

1.Turn OFF (O) the ES On-Off switch (J).

2.Shut off the air bleed valve to the gun.

3.Check gun resistance. See Test Gun Resistance, page 32.

4.Connect the Graco grounded air hose to the gun air inlet. The gun air inlet fitting has left-hand threads.

5.Follow all steps under Grounding, page 21.

6.Follow all steps under

Check Gun Electrical Grounding, page 25. Reading must be less than 1 megohm.

7.Verify that the material resistivity meets requirements for electrostatic spray. See Check Fluid Resistivity, page 26.

8.Connect the exhaust tube and secure with the clamp provided.

9.Connect the fluid hose to the gun fluid inlet.

10. Flush if needed. See Flushing, page 28.

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Graco 3A2495C important safety instructions Gun Setup Checklist