Graco RTX 1500 Instruction Manual

Graco Inc. P.O. Box 1441 Minneapolis, MN 55440-1441
Copyright 2004, Graco Inc. is registered to I.S. EN ISO 9001
310624A
Operation
RTX 1500 Electric Texture Sprayer
- For Water-Based Materials Only -
(Consult your Material Supplier for Warnings and Application Requirements)
Models: Page 3
Maximum Working Air Pressure (Standard delivery): 45 psi (3.1 bar)
Maximum Working Fluid Pressure: 100 psi (6.9 bar)
Read all warnings and instructions.
CAUTION
Use RTX 1500 non-bleeder texture gun (model
248091) only. All other texture guns will damage
sprayer.
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Notes
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Notes

Models
3
Models
*Auxiliary Air Hookup Kit
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248201 120V, 60 Hz, 15 A N. America 310624 310694 310616 English
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248370 / 248315 230V. 50 Hz,10 A Europe 310624 310616 French
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248370 230V. 50 Hz, 10 A Europe 310625 310616 Spanish
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248370 230V. 50 Hz, 10 A Europe 310698 Polish
248370 230V. 50 Hz, 10 A Europe 310698 Russian
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248315 230V. 50 Hz, 10 A Asia 310699 Chinese
248315 230V. 50 Hz, 10 A Asia 310699 Japanese
248315 230V. 50 Hz, 10 A Asia 310699 Korean
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WARNINGS
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The following are general Warnings related to the safe setup, use, maintenance and repair of this
equipment. Additional, more specific warnings may be found throughout the text of this manual where
applicable.
Warning
Caution
WARNING
This symbol alerts you to the possibility of seri-
ous injury or death if you do not follow the
instructions.
CAUTION
Alerts you to the possibility of damage or destruction
of equipment if you do not follow the instructions.
WARNINGS
Fire and Explosion Hazard
Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work area can ignite or explode. To help prevent
fire and explosion:
• Use equipment only in well ventilated area.
• Keep work area free of debris, including solvent, rags, and gasoline.
• Ground equipment in the work area. See Grounding instructions.
• If there is static sparking or you feel a shock, stop operation immediately. Do not use equipment
until you identify and correct the problem.
Equipment Misuse Hazard
Equipment misuse can cause death or serious injury.
• Do not exceed maximum working pressure or temperature rating of lowest rated system compo-
nent. See Technical Data, in all equipment manuals.
• Use fluids and solvents that are compatible with equipment wetted parts. See Technical Data in all
equipment manuals. Read fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warnings.
• Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
• Do not alter or modify this equipment.
• Use the equipment only for its intended purpose. Call your Graco distributor for information.
• For professional use only.
• Route hoses away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts and hot surfaces.
• Do not use hoses to pull equipment.‘
• Comply with all applicable safety regulations.
Electric Shock Hazard
Improper grounding, setup, or usage of the system can cause electric shock.
• Turn off and disconnect power cord before servicing equipment.
• Use only grounded electrical outlets.
• Use only 3-wire extension cords.
• Ensure ground prongs are intact on sprayer and extension cords.

WARNINGS
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WARNINGS
Pressurized Equipment Hazard
Compressed air can inject in skin. Air tubing rupture can cause injury if disconnected while under
pressure. To reduce risk of injury:
• Never exceed maximum working pressure of any attachment.
• Do not direct airstream at body.
• Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 10 whenever you are instructed to relieve pressure, stop
spraying, service equipment, install or clean spray nozzle or disconnect or connect hose.
Cleaning Solvent Hazard with Plastic Parts
Use only compatible water-based solvents to clean plastic structural or pressure-containing parts. Many
solvents can degrade plastic parts to the point where they could fail. Such failure could cause serious
injury or property damage. See Technical Data on page 31 of this instruction manual and in all other
equipment manuals. Read fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warnings.
Personal Protective Equipment
Wear appropriate protective equipment when operating, servicing or when in the operating area of this
equipment to help protect yourself from serious injury, including eye injury, inhalation of toxic fumes,
burns and hearing loss. This equipment includes, but is not limited to:
• protective eye wear
• clothing and respirator as recommended by fluid and solvent manufacturer
• hearing protection
•gloves
CAUTION
Water or material remaining in unit when temperatures are below freezing can damage pump and/or delay startup.
To insure water and material are completely drained out of unit:
• remove hose from material outlet,
• tip sprayer forward 45° to allow material (water) to flow out of pump inlet.
Before adding material or starting unit in cold weather, circulate warm water through pump.

Component Identification
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Component Identification
A
C
F
H
K
L
E
B
D
P
T
U
S
R
V
W
M
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Component Identification
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Component Identification
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AMain Power Switch
BNozzle Storage
CHopper
DHopper Connect/Disconnect
EGraco RotoFlex™ HD Pump
FMaterial Outlet
HAir Outlet
KFluid Flow Regulator and
Pressure Gauge
LGun Nozzle (5 sizes)
MGun (see manual 310616)*
PPrime Switch
RPower Cord
SPump Access Screw
THose - 25-ft.
UMaterial Thickness Gauge
VCleaning Ball
WSpare Hose Gaskets

System Priming
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System Priming
Preferred Method:
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FUNCTION
The RTX 1500 Electric Texture
Sprayer is equipped with an
automatic material pressure and
flow device. When the operator
releases the gun trigger, the pump
pressure and flow, stops. When the
operator squeezes the gun trigger,
pump pressure and flow starts.
Triggering system will deliver a ‘Soft
Start’ of material flow.
How this works. The system
recognizes atomization air flow at
the gun by means of an air flow
sensor located inside unit.
1 Turn sprayer main power (A)
ON.
2 Open gun air valve (aa)
slightly, allowing a small
amount of air to flow with
material through gun. This
automatically delivers material
pressure and flow.
3 Aim gun (M) into hopper (C)
and squeeze gun trigger.
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System Priming
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Alternate Method - Using Prime Switch (P):
(If air flow with material through gun is not desired)
1 Turn sprayer main power (A)
ON.
2 Turn fluid flow regulator (K) up
as necessary
3 Close gun air valve (aa). 4 Depress and hold prime switch
(P) to start and stop flow. Aim
gun into hopper (C) and
squeeze gun trigger.
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CAUTION
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Excessive or prolonged use of
Prime Switch (P) can cause
material to back up into gun air
passages, causing blockage
and/or gun air valve failure.
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Preparation
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Preparation
Pressure Relief Procedure
1 Turn sprayer main power (A)
OFF.
2 Unplug sprayer. 3 Turn fluid flow regulator (K) all
the way down.
4 Aim gun into hopper (C) or
bucket and squeeze gun trig-
ger until all air and material
pressure is relieved.
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