Graco Fast-Ball 100 User manual

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EN
Instructions
1:1 Ratio Fast-Ball®
100 Pumps
For dispensing non-abrasive oils and lubricants only. For professional use only.
Not approved for use in explosive atmospheres or hazardous (classified) locations.
Models:
279035: Universal Pump
279036: Cut to Length Universal Pump, PVC
tube
279037: 55 Gallon (200L) Drum, Universal
Pump, steel tube
150 psi (1.03 MPa, 10.3 bar) Maximum Air and Fluid
Working Pressure
Important Safety Instructions
Read all warnings and instructions in this
manual before using the equipment.
Save these instructions.
Model 279035
Model 279036 Model 279037

Warnings
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Warnings
The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. The
exclamation point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbols refer to procedure-specific risks.
When these symbols appear in the body of this manual or on warning labels, refer back to these Warnings.
Product-specific hazard symbols and warnings not covered in this section may appear throughout the body of this
manual where applicable.
WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
When flammable fluids are present in the work area, such as gasoline and windshield wiper fluid, be
aware that flammable fumes can ignite or explode. To help prevent fire and explosion:
• Use equipment only in well-ventilated area.
• Eliminate all ignition sources, such as cigarettes and portable electric lamps.
• Ground all equipment in the work area.
• Keep work area free of debris, including rags and spilled or open containers of solvent and gasoline.
• Do not plug or unplug power cords or turn lights on or off when flammable fumes are present.
• Use only grounded hoses.
•Stop operation immediately if static sparking occurs or you feel a shock. Do not use equipment
until you identify and correct the problem.
• Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Misuse can cause death or serious injury.
• Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or temperature rating of the lowest rated system
component. See Technical Specifications in all equipment manuals.
• Use fluids and solvents that are compatible with equipment wetted parts. See Technical
Specifications in all equipment manuals. Read fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warnings. For
complete information about your material, request Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) from distributor or
retailer.
• Turn off all equipment and follow the Pressure Relief Procedure when equipment is not in use.
• Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately with genuine
manufacturer’s replacement parts only.
• Do not alter or modify equipment. Alterations or modifications may void agency approvals and
create safety hazards.
• Make sure all equipment is rated and approved for the environment in which you are using it.
• Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Call your distributor for information.
• Route hoses and cables away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces.
• Do not kink or over bend hoses or use hoses to pull equipment.
• Keep children and animals away from work area.
• Comply with all applicable safety regulations.

Warnings
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MOVING PARTS HAZARD
Moving parts can pinch, cut or amputate fingers and other body parts.
• Keep clear of moving parts.
• Do not operate equipment with protective guards or covers removed.
• Equipment can start without warning. Before checking, moving, or servicing equipment, follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure and disconnect all power sources.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Wear appropriate protective equipment when in the work area to help prevent serious injury, including
eye injury, hearing loss, inhalation of toxic fumes, and burns. Protective equipment includes but is not
limited to:
• Protective eyewear, and hearing protection.
• Respirators, protective clothing, and gloves as recommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer.
WARNING

Typical Installation
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Typical Installation
Key:
A Air shutoff valve
B Air filter
C Air regulator and gauge
D Air motor lubricator
E Bleed-type master air valve (required, Part No. 110223)
F Air and fluid hose kits (Part No. 222118 or 222119)
G Ground wire (required, Part No. 222011)
H Fluid shutoff valve
J Wall bracket
K Universal pump (Model 279035)
L Suction kit (Part No 24F935 or 24H666)
M Drum pump (Model 279036, 279037)
N Fluid drain valve (required, Part No. 210658)
P Air inlet
Q Ball valve (releases collected moisture)
R Thermal relief kit (required for permanent installations,
Part No. 237601)
FIG. 1: Typical Installation

Installation
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Installation
Grounding
Pump:
Refer to FIG. 2 for the following instructions.
1. Remove the ground screw (Z) located on the side of
the pump.
2. Insert the ground screw (Z) through the eye of the
ring terminal at the end of the ground wire (Y).
3. Fasten the ground screw (Z) back onto the pump
and tighten securely.
4. Connect the other end of the ground wire (Y) to a
true earth ground. To order a ground wire and
clamp, order Part No. 222011.
Air and fluid hoses: use only electrically conductive
hoses.
Air compressor: follow manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Fluid supply container: follow local codes and
regulations.
Object being dispensed to: follow local codes and
regulations.
To maintain grounding continuity when flushing or
relieving pressure: hold metal part of the dispense
valve firmly to the side of a grounded metal container,
then trigger the valve.
System Accessories
Install the following accessories in the order shown in
FIG. 1, page 4, using adapters as necessary.
Required Accessories
•Bleed-type master air valve (E) (required):
required to relieve air trapped between it and the air
motor after the air supply is shut off. Trapped air
can cause the air motor to cycle unexpectedly,
causing serious injury if adjusting or repairing the
pump. As an alternative, use a quick-disconnect
couple fitting. Install near the pump air inlet within
easy reach from the pump.
•Fluid drain valve (N) (required): assists in relieving
fluid pressure in the displacement pump, hoses,
and dispensing valve. Triggering of the valve to
relieve pressure may not be sufficient.
•Grounding wire (G) (required): reduces the risk of
static sparking.
The equipment must be grounded to reduce the risk
of static sparking. Static sparking can cause fumes
to ignite or explode. Grounding provides an escape
wire for the electric current.
FIG. 2
Trapped air can cause the pump to cycle
unexpectedly, which could result in serious injury
from splashing or moving parts. To prevent injury,
install a bleed-type master air valve.
Y
W

Installation
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•Air and Fluid Hose Kits (F): an 18 in. kit for wall
mounted pumps and a 6 ft kit for drum mounted
pumps are available. Use a minimum 1/4 in. ID air
supply hose between the pump air inlet and the air
accessories. To order a kit with a 1.4 in. air hose, a
1.4 in. swivel elbow, a 3/4 in. fluid hose, and a 3/4
in. swivel elbow, order one of the following kits:
Kit 222118: 18 in. (0.4 m) hose kit for wall mounted
pump
Kit 222119: 6 ft (1.8 m) hose kit for drum mounted
pump
•Wall Bracket (J): used for mounting the universal
pump. The wall bracket is sized to fit any Graco
pump designed to use a 2 in. bung adapter (Part
No. 203987).
•Runaway Valve (not shown): installation of a
pump runaway valve turns off the air to the pump
when the pump accelerates beyond the
pre-adjusted setting. A pump in a runaway
condition can be seriously damaged.
•Suction Kit (L): enables the pump to draw fluid
from a container. Use with the wall-mounted
universal pump. It includes a drum tube and hose.
Order:
Kit 24F935 - includes 34.8 in. (0.88 m) drum tube
and 78.7 in. (2.0 m) hose
Kit 24H666 - includes 42.1 in. (1.07 m) drum tube
and 78.7 in. (2.0 m) hose
•Air Motor Lubricator (D): provides automatic air
motor lubrication. A 300 psi (2.1 MPa, 21 bar) 1/4
npt(f) air motor lubricator is available (Part No.
110148).
•Air Regulator and Gauge (C): used to control air
pressure and pump speed. A 0-200 psi (0-1.4 MPa,
0-14 bar) regulated pressure range 300 psi (2.1
MPa, 21 bar) maximum, 1/4 npt(f) air regulator and
gauge are available (Part No.110147).
•Air Filter (B): removes harmful dirt and moisture
from the compressed air supply. A 300 psi (2.1
MPa, 21 bar), 1/4 npt(f) 20 micron air filter is
available (Part No. 110146).
•Air and Fluid Shut Off Valves (A and H):
installation of air shut off valve (A) and fluid shut off
valve (H) isolates the pump while being serviced,
see FIG. 1, page 4.
•Quick Disconnect Coupler and Nipple (not
shown): used to quickly disconnect the air supply.
Attach coupler (Part No. 208536) to the pump air
inlet hose and install the nipple (Part No. 139970) to
the pump air inlet (p).
Additionally, for permanent installations, a thermal relief
kit is required.
•Thermal relief kit (R): assists in relieving pressure
in the pump, hose, and dispensing valve due to
heat expansion (Part No. 237601).
Other Accessories
•Extension tubes: pump models 279036 and
279037 have extension tubes. An extension tube
(29, 30) can be added to the universal pump
(279035) to use in submerged applications.
Install extension tube: apply PTFE tape to the
female threads at the top of the tube, then thread
the tube into the intake housing of the universal
pump.
NOTICE
Do not allow the pump to run dry of the fluid being
pumped. A dry pump quickly accelerates to a high
speed, possibly damaging itself, and it may get very
hot.

Operation
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Operation
Pressure Relief Procedure
Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure whenever
you see this symbol.
1. Close the pump air regulator (C) and the bleed-type
master air valve (E) (required in the system).
2. Hold a metal part of the dispensing valve firmly to a
grounded metal container and trigger the dispense
valve to relieve pressure.
3. Open the drain valve (N).
Start the Pump
To determine the fluid output pressure using the air
regulator reading, the output fluid pressure equals the
air pressure shown on the regulator gauge.
Regulate air to the pump so that no air line or fluid line
component or accessory is over pressurized,
1. Turn the air regulator (C) to the minimum setting.
2. Direct the outlet hose into a waste container.
3. Open the bleed-type master air valve (E).
4. Slowly adjust the air regulator (C) until the pump is
running smoothly and all air has been pumped out
of the pump and hoses. If the pump contains
solvent, be sure to pump it all into the waste
container.
5. Use the air regulator (C) to control the pump speed
and cycle rate. Always use the lowest pressure
needed to obtain the desired results. This results in
optimum system efficiency and reduces pump
wear.
NOTE: The pump only takes a few strokes to prime.
However, in a large system, it may take several minutes
to completely prime the fluid lines.
NOTE: Use a low-level cutoff valve at the pump intake
to prevent air from being sucked into the pump and
fluid lines if the supply container runs dry. A 1-1/2 npt(f)
thread connection low level cutoff is available (Part No.
203688).
This equipment stays pressurized until pressure is
manually relieved. To help prevent serious injury from
pressurized fluid, such as splashing fluid and moving
parts, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure when you
stop dispensing and before cleaning, checking, or
servicing the equipment.
NOTICE
Never allow the pump to run dry of the fluid being
pumped. A dry pump quickly accelerates to a high
speed, possibly damaging itself, and it may get very
hot.

Recycling and Disposal
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Recycling and Disposal
End of Product Life
At the end of the product’s useful life, dismantle and
recycle it in a responsible manner.
• Perform the Pressure Relief Procedure, page 7.
• Drain and dispose of fluids according to applicable
regulations. Refer to the material manufacturer’s
Safety Data Sheet.
• Deliver remaining product to a recycling facility.

Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 7, before
checking or repairing the system.
NOTE: Check all possible problems and causes before
disassembling pump.
Problem Cause Solution
Pump does not run There is no fluid demand In a closed end system, the pump
runs only when there is a demand
for fluid.
Air supply is insufficient Check the air supply.
Increase the air pressure or volume.
Fluid outlet line or intake valve is
clogged
Check and clear any obstacles.
Air motor parts are worn or
damaged
Check the piston o-rings (3b, 3c)
and the exhaust plate (3a) for
swelling, replace parts as needed.
See Repair, staring on page 10.
Check the piston assembly (3) to
make sure the screws are properly
torqued to 10 to 14 in-lb (1.3 to 1.6
N•m), and that the assembly is
hand-tightened on the piston shaft
(6).
Check the springs (2,5) for wear or
damage, replace as needed.
Pump speeds up or runs erratically Material viscosity is too high Reduce viscosity.
Reduce pump speed when running
viscous materials.
Pump throat packings, piston or
piston packings, or intake valve is
worn
Check parts and repair as needed.
See Repair, starting on page 10.
Pump slows down or runs erratically The air motor is icing Turn off pump and allow to warm
up.
Run the pump at a lower air
pressure.
Pump runs, but output is low on the
up or on the down stroke.
The pump piston or the intake valve
is worn
Check parts and repair as needed.
See Repair, starting on page 10.
Pump runs, but output is low on
both strokes
Insufficient air supply Check the air supply and increase
air pressure or volume.
Fluid outlet line, intake valve, or
dispense valve is clogged
Check parts and repair as needed.

Repair
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Repair
Refer to Parts, page 12, for the numbers provided in
these instructions.
Clean and inspect all parts for wear or damage during
disassembly. Replace parts as needed. Fast-Ball 100
Repair Kit (Part No. 279038) contains replacement
parts. For best results, use all of the parts in the kit. Add
moderate grease to the sealing parts during
reassembly.
NOTE: All of the parts included in the Repair Kit are
marked in Parts, starting on page 12.
Air Valve
Repair Kit 273359 (includes 3), see Parts, starting on
page 12.
Repair Kit 279038 (includes all sealing parts of pump),
see Parts, starting on page 12.
1. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure, page 7.
2. Disconnect the air hose and fluid hose.
3. Loosen and remove the cylinder screws (28).
4. Remove the air cylinder (1) from the pump base
(16).
5. Inspect the spring (2) and replace, as needed.
6. Use pliers on the air exhaust plate (3a) and a
wrench on the piston shaft (6), press down on the
washer (4) to compress the spring (5) and create
space for the wrench (FIG. 3).
7. Loosen the air valve (3) and remove it from the shaft
(6) (FIG. 3).
8. Disassemble the piston.
9. Clean all parts by washing in compatible solvent,
then blow dry the parts.
10. Inspect for any wear or damage. For parts not
included in Repair Kit 279038, replace the air valve
using Repair Kit 273359.
11. Remove the spring (5) and inspect, replace as
needed.
12. Reinstall the spring (5).
13. Reassemble the air valve (3), using new parts as
needed. Apply thread sealant to the threads of the
screws (3e), and torque evenly to 10 to 14 in-lb
(1.13 to 1.58 N•m).
14. Position the washer (4) and the spring (5) into place.
15. Apply thread sealant to the threads of the piston
(3d) and place the air valve (3) onto the shaft (6).
16. Use a strap wrench on the piston (3d) and a wrench
on the shaft (6) then screw the air valve onto the
shaft and torque to 75 to 100 in-lb (8.47 to 11.30
N•m) (FIG. 4).
This equipment stays pressurized until pressure is
manually relieved. To help prevent serious injury from
pressurized fluid, such as splashing fluid and moving
parts, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure when you
stop dispensing and before cleaning, checking, or
servicing the equipment,
FIG. 3