Graco Inc 287713, 311082B important safety instructions Cleaning, Storage, Relieve pressure

Cleaning

Cleaning

This is the procedure for flushing/cleaning the pressure roller. The sprayer and gun you are using may have ad- ditional flushing/cleaning instructions; such as cleaning filters and screens. See sprayer and gun operation man- uals.

• Leave pressure roller attached to gun for this procedure.

•Refer to roller parts drawing, page 5.

1.Relieve pressure, page 3.

2.Remove roller cover (13) and diffuser (23) from roller frame (1) as follows:

a.Using your thumb, press down on clip (5) to release end caps (2 & 4), diffuser, (23) and roller cover (19) into pail.

b.Remove roller cover (19) from diffuser (23).

c.Pull end caps (2 & 4) off diffuser (23).

3.Clean roller cover (19), caps (2 & 4) and diffuser (19) 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 paint pail.

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

6.Turn prime/spray valve to SPRAY.

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 con- tinue flushing until fluid coming out of roller frame (1) is clear.

9.Shut off 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-based

fluid, flush again with Pump Defender™ or mineral spir- its/paint thinner. Leave the fluid in the system during storage.

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