Graco PT2500 - Manual (Page 2)

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Before you use the SHERWIN WILLIAMS PT2500 R Sprayer, please read this en-
tire instruction manual. The manual contains important information that will help
you operate the sprayer safely and efficiently, and will help you keep the sprayer in
top operating condition.
Table of Contents
Terms 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PT2500 Sprayer Description 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warnings 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Avertissement (French Warnings) 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Advertencia (Spanish Warnings) 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Startup 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application Methods 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repair Instructions 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Drawings and Lists 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Graco Phone Numbers Back Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Data Back Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty Back Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Terms
Be sure you read and understand each of these terms
before reading the rest of the manual.
WARNING Alerts the user to avoid or correct condi-
tions which could cause injury.
CAUTION Alerts user to avoid or correct conditions
which could damage or destroy the equipment.
PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDURE A safety proce-
dure for relieving fluid pressure in the system.
FLUID INJECTION INJURY A injury, which may ap-
pear to be only a simple cut, caused by the high pres-
sure injection of fluid directly into the body.
NOTE Gives additional explanation of a procedure or
helpful hints.
CAUTION
A torque wrench is needed to properly check and
tighten the valves and screws on this sprayer. Failure
to torque these parts at the specified intervals (see
page 13) will result in leaking and damage to the
sprayer.
Liquids can be injected into the body by high pressure airless
spray or leaks – especially hose leaks.
Keep body clear of the nozzle. Never stop leaks with any part of the
body. Drain all pressure before removing parts. Avoid accidental
triggering of gun by always setting safety latch when not spraying.
Never spray without a tip guard.
In case of accidental skin injection, seek immediate “Surgical
Treatment”.
Failure to follow this warning can result in amputation or serious
injury.
FIRE AND
EXPLOSION HAZARD
SKIN INJECTION
HAZARD
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL LABELS AND INSTRUCTION MANUALS BEFORE USE
Spray painting, flushing or cleaning equipment with flammable liq-
uids in confined areas can result in fire or explosion.
Use outdoors or in extremely well ventilated areas. Ground equip-
ment, hoses, containers and objects being sprayed.
Avoid all ignition sources such as static electricity from plastic
drop cloths, open flames such as pilot lights, hot objects such as
cigarettes, arcs from connecting or disconnecting power cords or
turning light switches on and off.
Failure to follow this warning can result in death or serious injury.
French 185–956
Spanish 185–961
German 186–041
Greek 186–045
Korean 186–049
English 185–953
Danger Labels
The DANGER label shown on below is also on your sprayer. If
you have painters who do not read that language, order one of
the following labels to apply to your sprayer. Apply the label at A
for the best visiblity. Order the labels directly from your Graco
distributor without charge.
A