Graco Inc. ti8370a User Manual
Mixing Material
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Mixing Material
Dry Mix - 40 lb (18 kg) bag.
1.
Slowly add one 40 lb. (18 kg) bag of texture material
to 5-6 gallons (18.9-22.7 liters) of clean water as
instructed on the bag instructions.
to 5-6 gallons (18.9-22.7 liters) of clean water as
instructed on the bag instructions.
2.
Agitate to mix, using a half-inch, variable speed drill
with mixing paddle, to a smooth, lump-free
consistency.
with mixing paddle, to a smooth, lump-free
consistency.
3.
Allow ceiling texture to set for at least 15 minutes.
Then remix prior to use.
Then remix prior to use.
4.
After texture material is thoroughly mixed, gently set
ball end of Material Thickness Gauge on surface of
mixture.
ball end of Material Thickness Gauge on surface of
mixture.
5.
Observe the ball on the material. When the material
is thin enough to spray the ball will sink completely
into the mixture.
is thin enough to spray the ball will sink completely
into the mixture.
6.
If the ball does not sink completely into the mixture
within 10 seconds, add more water, agitate and try
test again.
within 10 seconds, add more water, agitate and try
test again.
Premix
1.
Slowly add approximately 2 to 4 qts (1.9 to 3.8 liters)
of water to a 5 gallon (18.9 liter) bucket of premix.
of water to a 5 gallon (18.9 liter) bucket of premix.
2.
Agitate to mix, using a half-inch, variable speed drill
with a mixing paddle, to a smooth, lump-free consis-
tency.
with a mixing paddle, to a smooth, lump-free consis-
tency.
3.
After texture material is thoroughly mixed, gently set
ball end of Material Thickness Gauge on surface of
mixture.
ball end of Material Thickness Gauge on surface of
mixture.
4.
Observe the ball in material. When the material is
thin enough to spray the ball will sink completely into
the mixture.
thin enough to spray the ball will sink completely into
the mixture.
5.
If the ball does not sink completely into the mixture
within 10 seconds, add more water, agitate and try
test again.
within 10 seconds, add more water, agitate and try
test again.
Correct material mixture is essential. The pump
will not operate if the mixture is too thick.
will not operate if the mixture is too thick.
Mix the material in a separate container before
pouring it into hopper.
pouring it into hopper.
Use Material Thickness Gauge to determine
mixture is thin enough to spray.
mixture is thin enough to spray.
*The Material Thickness Gauge will only
determine if the material is thin enough to pass
through the pump. For some applications or for
higher speed spraying, your mixture may need to
be thinner.
determine if the material is thin enough to pass
through the pump. For some applications or for
higher speed spraying, your mixture may need to
be thinner.
For best results do not use partial bags of
material.
material.
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For an accurate test, be sure gauge is completely
dry and clean every time it is used.
dry and clean every time it is used.
For an accurate test, be sure gauge is completely
dry and clean every time it is used.
dry and clean every time it is used.
ADD WATER
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ADD WATER
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