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Tip installation, Operation – Graco Inc. XTR 5 User Manual

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Tip Installation

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Tip Installation

RAC Tip

1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure.

Engage trigger lock.

2. Snap gasket (20b) on

fluid seal (20a). Use
tool (A) to insert
gasket and seal into
housing, seal first.
Tip the tool to remove
it when seal is in
place.

3. Install tip cylinder

(20c) as shown. Turn
90 ° counterclockwise
to spray position, so
the arrow faces
forward. Install assembled RAC onto spray
gun.

Flat Tip

1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure.

Engage trigger lock.

2. Insert tip (32) and gasket (30) into back of

guard (31).

3. Install guard over end of gun.

Operation

1. Connect a grounded fluid hose.
2. Without spray tip, flush pump. Use lowest

pressure possible.

3. Prime. Refer to sprayer manual.
4. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure.
5. Install spray tip and tip guard.
6. RAC tips only: In spray

position, arrow on tip
cylinder (20c) faces
forward.

7. Hold gun perpendicular and approximately

12 inches (304 mm) from surface. Wear
gloves if fluid temperature exceeds 110°F
(43°C).

8. Move gun first, then pull gun trigger to

spray onto test paper.
a. Adjust fluid pressure until spray is com-

pletely atomized.

b. If adjusting pressure does not give a

good spray pattern, follow Pressure
Relief Procedure,
then try another tip
size.

9. Trigger gun full-open or full-close.

Adjusting Spray Pattern

The spray tip orifice and spray angle determine
pattern coverage and size. When you need
more coverage, use a larger spray tip rather
than increasing fluid pressure.

1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure.

Engage trigger lock.

2. Loosen tip guard retaining nut.
3. Align guard horizontally to spray a

horizontal pattern. Align guard vertically to
spray a vertical pattern.

4. Tighten nut.

20c

A

20a

20b

ti10635c

ti10051a

30

32

31

20c

ti11482a

ti10636b

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