Graco Inc 309511, 245907 Cleaning, Storage, Pressure Relief Procedure, Relieve the pressure

Cleaning

This is the procedure for flushing the pressure roller. The pump and gun you are using may have additional flushing steps, such as cleaning filters and screens. See the pump and gun flushing instructions.

NOTE: Leave the pressure roller attached to the gun for this procedure.

Pressure Relief

Procedure, page 3.

1. Relieve the pressure.

2. Remove roller cover (7) and diffuser (4) from roller frame as follows (Parts Drawing, page 7):

a.Using your thumb, press down on clip (5) to release end caps (2 & 3), diffuser (4) and roller cover (7) into a pail.

b.Remove roller cover (7) from diffuser (4).

c.Pull end caps (2 & 3) off diffuser (4). Disassemble.

3. Clean roller cover (7), caps (2 &3) and diffuser (7) with water or a compatible fluid for oil–based materials.

4. Place roller frame (1) in paint pail. Be sure the holes in roller frame (1) are facing inside the paint pail.

5. Prime pump with water or flushing fluid for oil–based materials. Use the lowest pump priming pressure setting.

6. Turn prime/spray valve to SPRAY.

NOTE: Perform Step 7 at the lowest pressure possible.

7. Trigger gun until flushing fluid begins to dilute the paint.

8. Place roller frame (1) in another bucket and continue flushing until fluid coming out of the roller frame (1) is clear.

9. Shut off the pump. Turn prime/spray valve to

PRIME.

Storage

If you are going to store the airless equipment for an extended period of time after flushing with water-base fluid, flush again with Graco Pump Armor or mineral spirits/paint thinner. Leave the fluid in the system during storage.

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