Graco Inc. ti8370a User Manual
Shutdown and Cleanup
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Shutdown and Cleanup
Texture Spraying (5 gallon Material Hopper)
When you have finished spraying:
1.
Turn sprayer power switch (K) ON (air compressor
can remain OFF).
can remain OFF).
2.
Close gun air valve.
3.
Trigger gun into bucket until most of texture mix is
pumped out.
pumped out.
4.
Fill material hopper with 2-4 gallons of clean water.
5.
Spray inside material hopper to circulate water
through gun and hose. While circulating water, use
gun to clean material hopper.
through gun and hose. While circulating water, use
gun to clean material hopper.
6.
Spray water into a waste bucket to empty material
hopper.
hopper.
7.
Turn sprayer power switch OFF.
8.
Turn air compressor ON.
9.
Open gun air valve to blow out any remaining tex-
ture residue. Flush with water.
ture residue. Flush with water.
10. Turn air compressor OFF.
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.
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.
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A soft brush can be used to loosen dried on
material.
material.
CAUTION
If water freezes in unit, damage may occur. Store
system where it will not freeze during cold weather.
system where it will not freeze during cold weather.
Inspect slots under machine daily for texture
material. If you find material flowing out of slots or
see material inside unit, replace pump hose
immediately.
material. If you find material flowing out of slots or
see material inside unit, replace pump hose
immediately.
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