Operation Basics

Daily Start-up

Ensure gun is attached to coupling block and air hose. Ensure proportioning unit is at desired temperature and pressure. Properly ground equipment to avoid static sparking that may result in fire or explosion.

1.Connect air supply to gun.

2.Adjust air cap adjustment valve. Turn knob counterclockwise to open valve and clock- wise to close valve

3.Adjust rear seal retainer.

4.Open both manual valves. See Coupling Block section, page 13.

5.Set safety stop to OPEN.

6.Test spray on disposable surface.

Daily Shutdown

Follow daily shutdown procedure when gun is out of service for any length of time, or for mid- or end-of-day service. See Clean Spray Gun Procedure, page 20.

1.Set safety stop to OPEN.

2.Close both manual valves.

3.Disconnect air supply from gun.

4.Shutdown proportioning unit as required. See Proportioner manual.

5.Clean as required. See Clean Spray Gun Procedure, page 20.

Do not disassemble gun daily for cleaning

if it is operating properly. However, if gun is removed from coupling block, it must be flushed and cleaned thoroughly.

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Graco Inc GX-7 DI, 311321H, GX-7 400, GX-7A important safety instructions Daily Start-up, Daily Shutdown