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Operation
TexSpray GTX™ 2000
US Patents D502,532; 7,114,664
309915D
- For Water-Based Materials Only-
Model: 248082
Sprayer with Graco Trigger Gun
120 psi (8.27 bar) Maximum Working Air Pressure
120 psi (8.27 bar) Maximum Working Fluid Pressure
Model: 248083
Sprayer with Graco Flex Gun
120 psi (8.27 bar) Maximum Working Pressure
120 psi (8.27 bar) Maximum Working Fluid Pressure
Model: 248084
Sprayer with Graco Pole Gun
120 psi (8.27 bar) Maximum Working Pressure
120 psi (8.27 bar) Maximum Workin
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Warnings The following Warnings are for the safe 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. Refer back to these Warnings. Warning WARNING This symbol alerts you to the possibility of seri- ous injury or death if you do not follow the instructions. Caution CAUTION Alerts you to the possibility of damage or destruction of equipment if you do not follow
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Warnings WARNINGS Burn Hazard Equipment surfaces and fluid that is heated can become very hot during operation. To avoid severe burns, do not touch hot fluid or equipment. Wait until equipment/fluid has cooled completely. Pressurized Equipment Hazard Compressed air can inject in skin. Air tubing rupture can cause injury if disconnected while under pressure. To reduce risk of injury: � Never exceed maximum working pressure of any attachment. � Do not direct airstream at body. � Follow Pressure
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Component Identification Component Identification 4 309915D
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Component Identification Component Identification A Gas Tank B Fuel Valve C Choke D Throttle Lever E Engine ON/OFF Switch F Nozzle Storage G Hopper H Hopper Quick Connect J Diaphragm Pump K Material Outlet Option 1 L Material Outlet Option 2 M Air Cooler N Gun Air Outlet Quick Connect P Air Filter (both sides) Q Air Line Quick Connect R Engine Starter Cord S Motor Lock Knob T Material (Pump) Air Pressure Gage and Control Knob U Gun Air Pressure Gage and Control Knob V Sprayer Quick Connect Air I
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ON Pressure Relief Procedure Pressure Relief Procedure IMPORTANT To reduce the risk of injury, follow this Pressure Relief Procedure whenever you: � Are instructed to relieve pressure � Stop spraying � Service equipment � Install or clean spray nozzle � Disconnect or connect hose. E 23 ti3903a TI3037A G 1 Turn Engine ON/OFF (E) 2 Open gun air valve (23). 3 Trigger gun. Spray material back into hopper (G). switch OFF. 6 309915D OFF
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Setup Setup Preparation K L TI3056A 23 cc A ti3908a dd N ti4003a 4 Connect air and material 5 Connect one end of material 6 Open gun air valve (23). 7 Check engine oil level. Add hoses to gun. Tighten hose (cc) to material outlet (K SAE 10W-30 (summer) or securely). or L) and the other end to gun 5W-20 (winter) oil, if neces- material inlet (bb). sary. 8 Fill fuel tank (A) (Fueling, page NOTE: Material plug must be 13). installed in material outlet (K or L) you are not using. Removing & Ins
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Setup Compressor Power Pack V S Q ti3891a ti3784a Removing Compressor Power Pack (Z) For outdoor use, the compressor 1 Disconnect air line quick 2 Loosen motor lock knob (S) by 3 Push knob down. power pack (Z) can be left on the connect fitting (Q) from turning it counter-clockwise, cart. compressor air quick connect relieving tension on bracket. inlet fitting (V). For indoor use, the compressor power pack (Z) must be separated from the sprayer and placed outdoors, A longer air hose (no
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Setup , ti3959a Reinstalling Compressor Power Pack (Z) Note: For maximum performance 1 Disconnect air hose from the 2 Inspect cart and compressor 3 Using handles, lift compressor use a 3/8 in. or 1/2 in. inside compressor power pack quick power pack (Z). Remove any power pack (Z) onto cart diameter hose. disconnect fitting (dd) and from debris or dirt on side rails of frame. the cart air quick disconnect cart and/or compressor power Hose must be rated for: fitting (V). pack. � 200°F (93°C) m
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Setup Wetting Hose water 23 closed ti3903a ti4005a ti3898a Wet inside of hose before each use 1 Pour one (1) gallon (3.8 liters) 2 Close gun air valve (23). 3 Start engine, page 15. Aim gun to flush out sediment and prevent of clean water into hopper. into hopper (G) and trigger gun texture material from packing out to circulate water for a few min- hose. utes to wet inside of material hose. 23 ti4290a WASTE 4 Trigger gun into waste pail until 5 Open gun air valve (23) to hopper no longe
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Setup Wetting System ti3905a CAUTION CAUTION 1 Fill hopper (G) with prepared Do not mix material in hopper. 2 Install tip. See Nozzle Selection Do not allow material to flow out of Mixing material in hopper can gun when air valve (23) is closed or texture material. Chart, page page 16. damage hopper, result in an material packout in needle can inconsistent mix and packout can occur. 3 Open gun air valve (23) to occur. relieve air pressure. T U ti3910a NOTE: If spraying a simulated 4 Inspe
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Setup Mixing Material ti3906a ti3907a CAUTION Do not use any solvent-based NOTE: For best results, mix 2 Agitate to a smooth, lump-free 3 After texture material is thor- materials. material in a separate container consistency. oughly mixed, gently set ball and pour it into hopper. end of Material Thickness Use water-based materials Gauge on surface of mixture. 1 Slowly add one bag of texture only. to clean water as instructed on bag. Proper material mixture is essential. The pump will not
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ON Setup Fueling E TI3037A A ti3962a ti3908a Fuel Specifications Refueling Procedure CAUTION � Use automotive gasoline with a 1 Shut OFF engine. Remove fuel 3 Tighten fuel cap firmly. � Close black fuel shutoff lever pump octane number of 86 or whenever you are transporting tank cover. higher. If engine knocks or pings, sprayer to prevent fuel from 2 In a well ventilated area, add Fuel vapor or spilled fuel can use a higher octane fuel. flooding engine. unleaded automotive gasoline ignite. I
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Setup K L T 23 closed U plug ti4005a ti3787a ti3910a � Compressor air pressure is con- � Gun air pressure is regulated using air pressure control on sprayer (U) � Always have material outlet trolled with the pressure control as well as gun air valve located on gun handle (23). The site gage on plug installed in opening (K or knob (T) and displayed on gage. sprayer enables duplication of air pressure setting. The gun air valve L) that you are not using when (23) allows for additional air p
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ON Startup Startup Starting Gas Engine D E TI3065A TI3064A TI3067A B TI3062A C 1 Move fuel valve (B) to open 2 Move choke (C) to closed 3 Set throttle (D) to fast 4 Set engine (E) switch ON W R Start D ti3961a Run C W Start ti3316a Run TI3064A ti3909a ti3909a 5 Flip up pressure unloader 6 Pull starter cord (R). 7 After motor starts, move choke 8 Set throttle (D) to desired set- valve (W) to START position. (C) to open and pressure ting. unloader (W) down, to RUN position. 309915D 15 OFF
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Spray Techniques Spray Techniques Nozzle Selection IMPORTANT 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. Nozzle Selection 2 1 Application Nozzle No. Nozzle Orifice Air Volume Fog 1/8 in. 3 high 3/16 in. (fine) 4 1/4 in. (fine to med) 6 Simulated Acoustic medium to high 5/16 in. (coarse) 8 Orange Peel 1/8 to 3/16 in. 3-4 medium to high Splatter Coat 1/4 to 5/16 in. 6-8
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Spray Techniques System Adjustment A A ti4004a ti3999a ti4000a 1 Open air valve (A). 2 Test spray pattern on card- 3 Adjust air valve (A) to achieve board. Hold gun 18 to 30 in. uniform, round spray pattern. It (457 to 762 mm) from surface. may be necessary to change Use this spray distance for spray nozzle to achieve most applications. Overlap desired spray pattern. each stroke 50% in a circular NOTE: Keep a small amount of air motion. flowing through air line and gun tip to prevent ma
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Spray Techniques A B D ti4006a ti4000a ti4339a Material Flow Air Flow Adjustment Preventing Material For Continuous Adjustment Surge at Gun Trigger Spraying � For a lighter spray pattern, � Trigger gun. Pressure will build up in system when � Engage trigger lock (D) to hold decrease material pressure at you stop triggering gun. To prevent trigger open and reduce fatigue. sprayer. � To decrease air flow, close air valve material surge at beginning of spray � For a heavier spray pattern, (A) (
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Shutdown and Cleanup Shutdown and Cleanup CAUTION English � Turn off sprayer if you are going to stop spraying for 5 minutes or longer. � Before removing material hose relieve pressure and material is not in hose. � To keep sprayer in good operating condition, always clean it thoroughly and prepare it properly for storage. � If water freezes in sprayer, damage may occur. Inn cold weather store sprayer where it will not freeze. ti4288a When you have finished spraying: 1 Relieve Pressure, page 6.
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Maintenance Maintenance Component Task Frequency Engine Check Oil Daily Hoses Check for wear and/or damage Daily Drain system of all water After each use Air and Material Hose Connections Add a few drops of light oil After each days use Diaphragm Pump Lubricate Remove hose from pump air inlet and add 2 drops of machine oil to air inlet after every 500 hours of operation (or monthly). Flush Before storing Thread Connections Before each use check to make sure all connections are tight and lea
