Graco RTX 1500 Use and care manual

Graco Inc. P.O. Box 1441 Minneapolis, MN 55440-1441
www.graco.com
Copyright 2004
Graco Inc. is registered to I.S. EN ISO 9001
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Repair and Parts
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: 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 guns will damage sprayer.
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Notes
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Notes

Models
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Models
*Auxiliary Air Hookup Kit
RELATED MANUALS
Manual
Model Electric
Requirements
Country
Operation
287328*
Gun
Languages
248201 120V, 60 Hz, 15 A N. America 310624 310694 310616 English
248370 / 248315 230V. 50 Hz, 10 A Europe 310624 310616 French
248370 230V. 50 Hz, 10 A Europe 310624 Dutch
248370 230V. 50 Hz, 10 A Europe 310625 310616 Spanish
248370 / 248315 230V. 50 Hz, 10 A Europe 310625 Italian
248370 230V. 50 Hz, 10 A Europe 310625 Portuguese
248370 / 248315 230V. 50 Hz, 10 A Europe 310625 German
248315 230V. 50 Hz, 10 A Europe 310697 Swiss
248315 230V. 50 Hz, 10 A Europe 310697 Danish
248370 230V. 50 Hz, 10 A Europe 310697 Norwegian
248370 230V. 50 Hz, 10 A Europe 310697 Swedish
248370 230V. 50 Hz, 10 A Europe 310698 Polish
248370 230V. 50 Hz, 10 A Europe 310698 Russian
248370 230V. 50 Hz, 10 A Europe 310698 Greek
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
248315 230V. 50 Hz, 10 A Australia 310699 310694 310616 English
Model Country Manual Languages
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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.‘
•Keep children and animals away from work area.
• 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 8 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 35 of this instruction manual and in all other
equipment manuals. Read fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warnings.
Moving Parts Hazard
Moving parts can pinch or amputate fingers and other body parts.
• Keep clear of moving parts.
• Do not operate equipment with protective guards or covers removed.
• Pressurized equipment can start without warning. Before checking, moving, or servicing equipment,
follow the Pressure Relief Procedure in this manual. Disconnect power or air supply.
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
ITEM COMPONENT
A Main Power Switch
B Nozzle Storage
C Hopper
D Hopper Connect/Disconnect
E Graco RotoFlex™ HD Pump
F Material Outlet
H Air Outlet
K Fluid Flow Regulator and Pressure Gauge
L Gun Nozzle (5 sizes)
M Gun (see manual 310616)*
PPrimeSwitch
RPowerCord
S Pump Access Screw
T Hose - 25-ft.
U Material Thickness Gauge
V Cleaning Ball
W Spare Hose Gaskets

Preparation
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Preparation
Pressure Relief Procedure
1 Turn Main Power Switch
(A) OFF.
2 Turn fluid flow regulator
(K) all the way down to
reduce pressure.
3 Open gun air valve (aa).
4 Trigger gun, spraying
material back into
hopper (C).
Grounding and Electric Requirements
The sprayer must be grounded. Grounding reduces the
risk of electrical shock by providing an escape wire for
the electrical current.
• The sprayer cord includes a
grounding wire with an appro-
priate grounding prong.
• The plug must be plugged into
an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes
and ordinances.
• Do not modify plug! If it will not
fit in outlet, have grounded out-
let installed by a qualified elec-
trician.
• Sprayer model electric require-
ments are provided on page 3.
Extension Cords
• Only use an extension cord with
an undamaged 3-prong plug.
• For up to 100 ft (30.48 m) cord,
use 3-wire, 12 AWG (2.5 mm2)
minimum.
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WARNING
Read warnings, page 4.
Ground
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Ground
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Preparation
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Auxiliary Air Compressor
• Use Auxiliary Air Hookup Kit 287328 when additional
atomization air is necessary.
Generators
7500 W (7.5 KW) minimum.
Tips for Using Generators
• Before running sprayer, make sure it is at room tem-
perature. This will reduce startup current.
• Run generator at full throttle.
Hose Lengths
• The system comes with a twin line hose set consist-
ing of a 1 in. ID x 25 ft (25 mm x 7.6 m) material hose
and a 3/8 in. ID air hose. Additional hose sections can
be added. Total final length of hose used should not
exceed 100 feet in length.
CAUTION
Attaching auxiliary air to sprayer without using the
Auxiliary Air Hookup Kit will damage sprayer. CAUTION
Sprayer air hose fitting can get hot! Allow sprayer to
cool down 5 minutes before removing air hose.

Removing and Replacing Hopper, Front and Back Covers
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Removing and Replacing Hopper, Front and Back Covers
Before performing any service on sprayer
always:
• Read all warnings, page 4.
• Read operating instructions manual, page 3.
•Relieve Pressure, page 8.
• Turn main power switch (A) OFF.
• Unplug sprayer from outlet.
• Remove air and material hoses.
• Clean sprayer. See Operation Manual 310624 or
310625.
Hopper
Removing Hopper
1 To remove hopper
loosen fitting.
Fittings are
hand-tightened
and should not
require tools to
loosen.
2 Lift hopper straight
up, off frame.
Replacing Hopper
1 To replace
hopper, position
drain over fitting
as far as it will go,
making sure
identification label
faces out.
2 Hand tighten fit-
ting.
Front Cover
Removing Cover
1 Remove hopper.
2 Unscrew and
remove
knob (S).
3 Place you
hand under
front, bot-
tom edge of
cover.
(3a) Lift
cover up,
(3b) then
pull bottom
toward you
and out to remove cover.
Replacing Cover
1 Place your
hand under
front, bottom
edge of cover.
(1a) Position
top edge of
cover under
top metal lip
on sprayer
frame.
(1b) Then
push up on
cover so lower
plastic edge
of cover has room to clear front metal frame and slide
cover into place. To position cover correctly, it will go
in at an angle.
2 Replace knob (S). Hand tighten fitting.
3 Replace hopper.
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3a
3b
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1a
1b