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Operation
Interior Texture Sprayer
RTX 650
311767B
For Water-Based Materials Only
Model 254973:
50 psi (3.5 bar) Maximum Fluid Working Pressure
100 psi (7 bar) Maximum Air Input Pressure
Important Safety Instructions
Read all warnings and instructions in this manual.
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Related Manuals
311777
311771
ti8370a
Model 254973 Shown
US C
Graco Inc. P.O. Box 1441 Minneapolis, MN 55440-1441
Conforms to ANSI/UL
Copyright 2006, Graco Inc. is registered to I.S. EN ISO 9001
standard 1
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Warnings Warnings The following are general warnings related to the setup, use, grounding, maintenance and repair of this equipment. Additional, more specific warnings may be found throughout the body of this manual where applicable. Symbols appearing in the body of the manual refer to these general warnings. When these symbols appear through the manual, refer back to these pages for a description of the specific hazard. Warnings Fire and Explosion Hazard Improper grounding, poor ventilation
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Warnings Warnings Electric Shock Hazard To reduce the risk of electric shock: � Be sure sprayer is adequately grounded through electrical outlet. � Use only 3-wire, extension cords. � Make sure ground prongs are intact on sprayer and extension cords. Improper installation of grounding plug will result in a risk of electrical shock, fire or explosion that could cause serious injury or death. � Do not operate with cover removed. � Turn off sprayer. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 6, and
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Warnings CAUTION Water or material remaining in unit when temperatures are below freezing can damage motor and/or delay pump startup. To insure water and material are completely drained out of unit: 1. Remove material line from sprayer. 2. Tip sprayer up as shown. ti9075a Before adding material or starting unit in cold weather, run warm water through pump. Before adding material to hopper, install burp guard (J). When only a small amount of material remains in the hopper, the burp guard preve
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Component Identification Component Identification A P B N M C H D R ti8369a E L F G J K Q 3.5 cfm@40 min. Item Component Item Component A Pump Hose Outlet J Burp Guard B RotoFlex™ II Pump (inside) K ON/OFF Switch C Texture Spray Gun (Manual 311777) L Power Cord (120V, 15 ft) D Nozzle (2 included, see Nozzle Selection, page 10) M Material Hopper - 5 gallon E Material Hose (20 ft) N Cord Wrap F Material Thickness Gauge P Handle G Accessories Bag Q Air Compressor (Not Supplied by Graco) H Gun Air V
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Preparation Preparation Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if Pressure Relief Procedure grounding instructions are not completely understood, To reduce risk of injury, follow this procedure or if in doubt as to whether the product is properly whenever you see this symbol throughout this grounded. Do not modify plug provided; if it will not fit manual, Also, perform this procedure whenever the outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified you: electrician. � Stop spra
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Setup Setup Important � To increase pump life, turn power off when not spraying. � Do not allow material to dry inside pump, hoses, gun or spray system. � To break in new pump run dry for no more than 2 minutes. 4. Connect material hose to gun. Texture Spraying 1. Connect air hose to user-supplied air compressor & material hose (G) to material hose outlets. ti8705a 5. Install spray nozzle. See Recommended Nozzle Selection Chart, page 10. ti8375a 2. Connect user supplied air hose to gun. ti977
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Setup 11. Continue to trigger gun and spray into waste bucket until a steady stream of material sprays out of gun. 12. Turn on Air compressor and open gun valve to desired setting. ti9202a 8. Point gun into waste bucket and pull trigger to pump water through the system. Continue to trigger gun until material hopper is empty. 9. Install burp guard (J). Caution, page 3. ti9775a 13. To achieve uniform spray pattern, adjust air valve and flow adjustment nut on gun. If you can not achieve a
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Mixing Material Mixing Material 4. After texture material is thoroughly mixed, gently set Correct material mixture is essential. The pump ball end of Material Thickness Gauge on surface of will not operate if the mixture is too thick. mixture. Mix the material in a separate container before For an accurate test, be sure gauge is completely pouring it into hopper. dry and clean every time it is used. Use Material Thickness Gauge to determine 5. Observe the ball on the material. When the mat
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Spray Techniques Spray Techniques Recommended Nozzle Selection Chart To Get Less Material Try one or a combination of these methods: 2 1 Application Nozzle Size Air Volume � Open air valve. Simulated 6 mm, white (fine to medium) medium to Acoustic 8 mm, gray (coarse) high � Turn gun flow adjustment nut to decrease flow, medium to counter-clockwise. Orange peel 6 mm, white high � Use smaller nozzle. Splatter 6 mm, white low to coat 8 mm, gray medium To Get More Material Knockdown 8 mm, gray
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Shutdown and Cleanup Shutdown and Cleanup Keep pump and hose clean when switching between simulated acoustic, knockdown and orange peel applications. A dirty pump can release particles of texture into the finish. CAUTION � To increase pump life, turn power off when not spraying. � Before removing material hose be sure pressure is relieved and material is not in hose. � To keep unit in good operating condition, always clean it thoroughly and prepare it properly for storage. 5. Spray inside mate
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Sprayer won’t run Power switch not on Turn switch on. No power at wall outlet Check outlet by plugging in another appliance. If appliance does not work, try another outlet. Wrong size generator Use a 3500 watt or larger generator. Refer to Generator Requirements, page 6. Breaker tripped Reset breaker. Pump won’t pump material Air lock Open air valve on gun. Mix too thick Add water to thin material. Use Mate- rial Thickness Gauge. Loose
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Speed of application slow or slower New pump hose not broken in Run pump dry for no more than 2 properly minutes. Material too thick Thin material. Nozzle too small Change nozzles to a larger size. See Recommended Nozzle Selection Chart, page 10. Too much air being used Partially close gun air valve to reduce air flow. Pump hose worn Replace hose. Plugged or dirty gun Relieve Pressure, page 6. Clean gun. Kinked hose Unkink hose. Gun adjustment set too
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Technical Data Technical Data Main Unit Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Vac, 60 Hz, 15A, 1 phase Maximum Fluid Working Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 psi, (3.5 bar) Maximum Air Working Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 psi (7.0 bar) Compressor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Universal motor thermally protected, oil-less Compressor (Not Supplied) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 @ 40 p
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Notes Notes 15
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Graco Warranty Graco Warranty Graco warrants all equipment referenced in this document which is manufactured by Graco and bearing its name to be free from defects in material and workmanship on the date of sale to the original purchaser for use. With the exception of any special, extended, or limited warranty published by Graco, Graco will, for a period of twelve months from the date of sale, repair or replace any part of the equipment determined by Graco to be defective. This warranty appli
