Graco 244731 Operation manual

Graco Inc. P.O. Box 1441 Minneapolis, MN 55440-1441
Copyright 2003, Graco Inc. is registered to I.S. EN ISO 9001
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Instructions - Parts List
Pressure Cups
Part No. 244731, Series A, 1 Quart Size
20 psi (0.14 MPa, 1.4 bar) Maximum Working Fluid Pressure
Part No. 287301, Series A, 2 Quart Size
50 psi (0.35 MPa, 3.5 bar) Maximum Working Fluid Pressure
Part No.
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PreparationforOperation
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Preparation for Operation
Prepare the paint or other coating according to the man-
ufacturer’s instructions. Strain the paint through a fine
nylon mesh bag, available at paint dealers. Fill the cup
(A) with paint and fasten the lid securely.
Connect the air (E) and fluid (D) hoses as shown in FIG.
1. On electrostatic guns, connect the air hose ground
wire (F) to a true earth ground.
Measure the resistance between the gun air inlet fitting
and a true earth ground. The resistance must be less
than 1 megohm.
WARNING
Halogenated Hydrocarbon Hazard
Never use 1, 1, 1-trichloroethane, methylene chlo-
ride, other halogenated hydrocarbon solvents or flu-
ids containing such solvents in this equipment. 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.
Consult your fluid suppliers to ensure that the fluids
being used are compatible with aluminum parts.
WARNING
Fire, Explosion, and Electric Shock Hazard
When using the pressure cup with an elec-
trostatic spray gun, connect the Graco
Grounded Air Supply Hose between the
gun air fitting on the pressure cup and the
gun's air inlet. The electrostatic gun air inlet
has a left-hand thread. Connect the air sup-
ply hose ground wire to a true earth ground.

Preparation for Operation
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Key
Fig. 1. Typical Installation
A Pressure Cup
BMainAirInlet
C Fluid Outlet
D Fluid Hose
EAir Hose (for electrostatic guns use the
grounded air hose shown)
FAir Hose Ground Wire (used on electrostatic
guns only)
G Air Spray Gun (electrostatic gun shown)
4 Gun Air Regulator
6 Cup Air Regulator
6
E
A
B
C
D
D
F
G
4
D
E
B
4
A
C
6
G
F
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Operation
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Operation
One Quart Pressure Cup
Pressure Relief Procedure
1. On electrostatic guns only, turn the ES ON/OFF
valve OFF.
2. Turn off the gun air regulator (4) and the cup air reg-
ulator (6).
3. Trigger the gun into a grounded metal waste con-
tainer to relieve the fluid pressure.
4. Place the cup on a table and slowly release the
clamp lever (3b) to bleed off pressure in the cup. Be
sure to return the clamp lever to the locked position
before turning the gun regulator on again.
Daily Setup
1. Fill the cup (2) with fluid. Fasten the lid (3) securely.
2. Turn on the main air supply.
3. Set the gun air regulator (4) to 40 psi (0.28 MPa, 2.8
bar) while spraying. Push the knob in to lock the reg-
ulator, pull out to unlock.
4. Set the cup air regulator (6) to 10 psi (.07 MPa, 0.7
bar). Push the knob in to lock the regulator, pull out
to unlock.
5. Spray a test panel. If the paint is not fully atomized,
either decrease the fluid pressure using the cup air
regulator or increase the setting of the gun air regu-
lator.
To decrease the cup fluid pressure, turn the cup air
regulator knob counterclockwise incrementally until
you get the desired results.
Always use the lowest possible pressure needed to
achieve the desired results.
WARNING
Pressurized Equipment Hazard
To reduce the risk of over-pressurizing the
equipment, which could cause serious
injury including splashing fluid in the eyes or
on the skin, never exceed 20 psi (0.14 MPa, 1.4 bar)
air pressure to the cup. The safety valve (9) is preset
to relieve pressure at 20 psi (0.14 MPa, 1.4 bar). Do
not alter the safety valve.
WARNING
Pressurized Equipment Hazard
The system pressure must be manually
relieved to prevent the equipment from
starting or spraying accidentally. To reduce
the risk of an injury from accidental spray from the
gun or splashing fluid, follow the Pressure Relief
Procedure whenever you:
•are instructed to relieve the pressure
•stop spraying
•check or service any of the system equipment
•or disconnect any of the system equipment.

Operation
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Operation
Two Quart Pressure Cup
Pressure Relief Procedure
1. On electrostatic guns only, turn the ES ON/OFF
valve OFF.
2. Turn off the gun air regulator (2) and the cup air reg-
ulator (10).
3. Open the pressure relief valve all the way (counter-
clockwise) to bleed off pressure in the cup.
4. Trigger the gun into a grounded metal waste con-
tainer to relieve the fluid pressure.
5. Place the cup on a table and slowly unscrew the lid.
Daily Setup
1. Fill the cup (1) with fluid. Fasten the lid securely.
2. Turn on the main air supply.
3. Turn the pressure relief valve fully clockwise.
4. Set the gun air regulator (2) to 40 psi (0.28 MPa, 2.8
bar) while spraying. Push the knob in to lock the reg-
ulator, pull out to unlock.
5. Set the cup air regulator (10) to 10 psi (.07 MPa, 0.7
bar). Push the knob in to lock the regulator, pull out
to unlock.
6. Spray a test panel. If the paint is not fully atomized,
either decrease the fluid pressure using the cup air
regulator or increase the setting of the gun air regu-
lator.
To decrease the cup fluid pressure, turn the cup air
regulator knob counterclockwise incrementally until
you get the desired results.
Always use the lowest possible pressure needed to
achieve the desired results.
WARNING
Pressurized Equipment Hazard
To reduce the risk of over-pressurizing the
equipment, which could cause serious
injury including splashing fluid in the eyes or
on the skin, never exceed 50 psi (0.35 MPa, 3.5 bar)
air pressure to the cup. The safety valve (9) is preset
to relieve pressure at 50 psi (0.35 MPa, 3.5 bar). Do
not alter the safety valve.
WARNING
Pressurized Equipment Hazard
The system pressure must be manually
relieved to prevent the equipment from
starting or spraying accidentally. To reduce
the risk of an injury from accidental spray from the
gun or splashing fluid, follow the Pressure Relief
Procedure whenever you:
•are instructed to relieve the pressure
•stop spraying
•check or service any of the system equipment
•or disconnect any of the system equipment.

Cleaning
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Cleaning
One Quart Pressure Cup
1. Relieve the pressure, page 4.
2. Push the clamp lever (3b) to the unclamped posi-
tion, against the yoke. See FIG. 2.
3. Twist the lid counterclockwise to disengage it.
Remove the lid.
4. Clean the lid and the cup, using a compatible sol-
vent.
5. Fill the cup with clean solvent and replace the lid.
6. Set the cup air regulator at 10 psi (.07 MPa, 0.7 bar)
and spray into a waste container until clean solvent
comes from the gun.
7. Relieve the pressure.
8. Remove the solvent from the cup and wipe the
equipment with a solvent dampened rag.
9. Assemble the empty cup and set the cup air regula-
tor to 10 psi (.07 MPa, 0.7 bar). Spray the gun into a
waste container until all the solvent is purged.
10. Relieve the pressure.
Fig. 2: One Quart Pressure Cup
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the air regulator diaphragms, do
not clean the air regulators in a gun washer or use
any cleaning method which allows solvent to enter
the regulator.
CAUTION
To avoid swelling of the gasket (3g), do not soak the
gasket or expose it to solvent for a prolonged period
when cleaning the pressure cup lid. 3b
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Cleaning
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Cleaning
Two Quart Pressure Cup
1. Relieve the pressure, page 4. On electrostatic guns,
turn the ES ON/OFF valve OFF.
2. Empty the paint from the cup and clean the cup and
lid with a compatible solvent.
3. Inspect the lid gasket. Replace if damaged.
When replacing the gasket, remove the old adhesive
from inside the lid. Apply new adhesive (3M #847
Scotch-Grip®or equivalent) to the lid when installing the
new gasket.
4. Fill the cup with clean solvent, replace the lid, and
close the pressure relief valve (a). See FIG. 3.
5. Set the cup air regulator at 10 psi (.07 MPa, 0.7 bar)
and spray into a waste container until clean solvent
comes from the gun.
6. Relieve the pressure.
7. Remove the solvent from the cup and wipe the
equipment with a solvent dampened rag.
8. Assemble the empty cup and set the cup air regula-
tor to 10 psi (.07 MPa, 0.7 bar). Spray the gun into a
waste container until all the solvent is purged.
9. Relieve the pressure.
Fig. 3: Two Quart Pressure Cup
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the air regulator diaphragms, do
not clean the air regulators in a gun washer or use
any cleaning method which allows solvent to enter
the regulator.
CAUTION
To avoid swelling of the gasket, do not soak the gas-
ket or expose it to solvent for a prolonged period
when cleaning the pressure cup lid.
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Parts
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Parts
Part No. 244731 Pressure Cup (1 Quart)
2
20
22
22
8
9
17
4
14
6
13
11
3m
3j
3d
3h
19
18
12
16
3e
3f
3g
3a
3b
3c
3k 15
11
5
7
21
23 10
11
A
A
B
B
22
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Parts
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Technical Data (Model 244731)
Scotch-Grip® is a registered trademark of the 3M Company.
Ref.
No. Part No. Description Qty
1 245345 CUP, pressure;
includes items 2 and 3 1
2 239727 . CUP, bare 1
3 245344 . LID; includes items 3a-3m 1
3a 190170 . . LID, bare 1
3b 276499 . . LEVER, clamp 1
3c 192330 . . YOKE, lid 1
3d 189909 . . SEAT 1
3e 112781 . . ELBOW, swivel 1
3f 189882 . . TUBE, fluid 1
3g 189883 . . GASKET, lid 1
3h 190033 . . NUT, adapter union 1
3j 190375 . . SLEEVE, cup 1
3k 154628 . . WASHER 1
3m 116947 . . WASHER, wave 2
4 111804 REGULATOR, air, gun 1
5 108190 GAUGE, pressure, air, gun 1
6 116904 REGULATOR, air, pressure cup 1
7 111500 GAUGE, pressure, air, cup 1
8 110440 TEE 1
9 112059 VALVE, safety 1
10 189557 RESTRICTOR, air 1
11 112698 ELBOW 3
12 104008 WASHER, lock 1
13 183696 TEE 1
14 156971 NIPPLE 1
15 M71256 VALVE, check 1
16 172682 ADAPTER, hose 1
17 112788 SCREW, cap, socket hd 4
18 198784 BRACKET 1
19 172680 ELBOW 1
20 172620 HANDLE 1
21 100188 NUT, hex 1
22 054720 TUBE, polyurethane;
1/4 in. (6 mm) OD 10 in.
23 117243 ADAPTER, hex pipe 1
Ref.
No. Part No. Description Qty
Category Data
Maximum Working Fluid Pressure 20 psi (0.14 MPa, 1.4 bar)
Air inlet fitting 1/4 npt(m)
Diameter 5.25 in. (133 mm)
Overall Height 17.75 in. (451 mm)
Weight 4 lb (1.8 kg)
Wetted Parts Nylon, Aluminum, Polyethylene, Stainless Steel

Parts
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Part No. 287301 Pressure Cup (2 Quart)
1
1
7
1
1
16
11
10
6
832
4
6
5
12
8
14
13
21
15
9
22
A
A
B
B
23
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