Graco 1050F User Manual

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Operation
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Operation
Pressure Relief Procedure
1. Shut off the air supply to the pump.
2. Open the dispensing valve, if used.
3. Open the fluid drain valve to relieve fluid 
pressure. Have a container ready to catch 
the drainage.
Flush the Pump Before First Use
The pump was tested in water. If water could 
contaminate the fluid you are pumping, flush 
the pump thoroughly with a compatible solvent. 
See Flushing and Storage, page 16.
Tighten Fasteners Before Setup
Before using the pump for the first time, check 
and retorque all external fasteners. Follow 
Torque Instructions, page 17. After the first 
day of operation, retorque the fasteners. 
Starting and Adjusting the Pump
1. Be sure the pump is properly grounded. 
2. Check fittings to be sure they are tight. Use 
a compatible liquid thread sealant on male 
threads. Tighten fluid inlet and outlet fittings 
securely.
3. Place the suction tube (if used) in fluid to 
be pumped.
NOTE: If fluid inlet pressure to the pump is 
more than 25% of outlet working pressure, the 
ball check valves will not close fast enough, 
resulting in inefficient pump operation.
4. Place the end of the fluid hose into an 
appropriate container. 
5. Close the fluid drain valve.
6. Back out the air regulator knob, and open 
all bleed-type master air valves.
7. If the fluid hose has a dispensing device, 
hold it open.
8. Pumps with runaway protection: Enable the 
prime/flush function by pushing the 
prime/flush button on the DataTrak.
9. Slowly increase air pressure with the air 
regulator just until the pump starts to cycle. 
Allow the pump to cycle slowly until all air is 
pushed out of the lines and the pump is 
primed.
NOTE: Use lowest possible air pressure to 
prime, just enough to cycle the pump. If the 
pump does not prime as expected, turn air 
pressure DOWN.
Trapped air can cause the pump to cycle 
unexpectedly, which could result in serious 
injury from splashing.
NOTICE
When replacing Husky 1040s: The Husky 
1050 operates more efficiently than did the 
1040. Reduce air inlet pressure by approxi-
mately 20 percent to maintain an equivalent 
fluid output.