Setup – Graco ULTRA AIRLESS 230-963 User Manual
Page 6
SETUP
1. Connect
Hose
and Gun (Refer
to Fig
NOTE:
When tightening fittings at the pressure con-
trol, hold one wrench firmly on the
of
the pressure control fitting to keep
it
from
rotating. Use another wrench to tighten the
mating fitting.
a. Remove the plastic cap plug from the filter
outlet nipple and tightly screw the
15.2 m
fluid hose onto the nipple.
b. Tightly connect the whip hose between the
c. Don't use thread sealant on swivel couplings.
The sealant can prevent the swivel from
rotating freely.
fluid hose and the gun inlet connection.
d. Don't install the spray tip
To avoid damaging the pressure control, which
result in poor equipment performance and
component damage, follow these
1.
2.
3.
4.
Always use nylon spray hose at
least
15.2
m
long.
to act as
a
pulsation dampener.
Never use a wire braid hose as it is too rigid
Never install any shutoff device between
the filter and the main hose. See
1.
Always use the main filter outlet for
gun operation. Never plug this outlet.
2. Fill Packing Nutiwet-Cup (See Fig
Throat Seal Liquid
supplied.
Fill the packing
1/3 full with Graco
3. Check Electrical Service
a.
Be sure the electrical service is properly rated
for your sprayer and that the outlet you use
properly grounded.
b. Attach an appropriate plug to the power supply
cord, according
to
your local electrical codes.
c. Use an extension cord which has
3 wires of
a
minimum
12 gauge size, and a maximum of
45
m
long. Longer lengths may affect
sprayer performance.
4.
Plug
in the Sprayer
a.
Be sure the ONlOFF switch
is
OFF. 'Refer
to
Fig
3. Then plug the cord into
a
grounded elec-
trical outlet at least
6
m
away from the
spray area.
WARNING
Proper electrical grounding is essential to reduce
the risk of fire or explosion which can result in
serious
and property damage. Refer
to the warning section
FIRE
OR
EXPLOSION
HAZARD on page
for more detailed grounding
5.
Flush the pump to remove the lightweight oil
which was left in to protect pump parts after fac-
tory
testing.
a. Before using water-base paint, flush with
mineral spirits followed by soapy water, and
then a clean water flush.
b. Before using oil-base
flush with mineral
c.
See
"Flushing
on page
for
6.
Prepare the paint according
to
manufacturer's
recommendations.
a.
Remove any skin that may have formed.
b.
Stir the paint
to
dissolve hard pigments.
c. Strain the paint through fine nylon mesh
bag
that could clog the filter or
tip. This
(available at most paint
to
is
step toward
spray painting,
spirits only.
flushing procedure.