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WARNING
INSTRUCTIONS
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Equipment misuse can cause the equipment to rupture or malfunction and result in serious injury.
DThis equipment is for professional use only.
DRead all instruction manuals, tags, and labels before you operate the equipment.
DUse the equipment only for its intended purpose. If you are not sure, call your Graco distributor.
DDo not alter or modify this equipment. Use only genuine Graco parts.
DCheck equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
DDo not exceed the maximum working pressure of the lowest-rated system component.
HVLP 2500 turbine has a working pressure of 5 psi (0.3 bar, 34 kPa).
HVLP 3800 turbine has a working pressure of 6 psi (0.4 bar, 41 kPa).
HVLP 4900 turbine has a working pressure of 8 psi (0.5 bar, 55 kPa).
DUse fluids and solvents that are compatible with the equipment wetted parts. See Specifications
on page 21 for wetted parts information.
DDo not use hoses to pull equipment.
DRoute hoses away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces. Do not expose
Graco hoses to temperatures above 82_C (180_F) or below –40_C (–40_F).
DWear hearing protection when operating this equipment.
DDo not lift pressurized equipment.
DComply with all applicable local, state, and national fire, electrical, and safety regulations.
DDo not point the gun at anyone or at any part of the body.
DDo not put your hand or fingers over the gun fluid nozzle.
DDo not stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body, glove, or rag.
DDo not “blow back” fluid; this is not an air spray system.
DFollow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 10 if the fluid nozzle clogs and before you clean,
check, or service the equipment.
DTighten all fluid connections before you operate the equipment.
DCheck the hoses, tubes, and couplings daily. Replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
TOXIC FLUID HAZARD
Hazardous fluid or toxic fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on the skin,
inhaled, or swallowed.
DKnow the specific hazards of the fluid you are using.
DStore hazardous fluid in an approved container. Dispose of hazardous fluid according to all local,
state, and national guidelines.
DAlways wear protective eyewear, gloves, clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid and
solvent manufacturer.
DDo not use 1,1,1-trichloroethane, methylene chloride, other halogenated hydrocarbon solvents, or
fluids containing such solvents in the turbine spray system, which contains aluminum and/or
galvanized-coated parts. Such use could result in a serious chemical reaction, with the possibility
of explosion, which could cause death, serious injury, and/or substantial property damage.
