Operation Texture Gun & Hopper 311776B - For Water-Based Materials and Indoor Use Only - Models 245924 Series D 125 psi (8.75 bar, 0.875 MPa) Maximum Working Air Pressure 70 psi (4.9 bar, 0.49 MPa) Maximum Working Fluid Pressure Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions in this manual. Save these instructions. Related Manuals 311777 ti8525a Graco Inc. P.O. Box 1441 Minneapolis, MN 55440-1441 Copyright 2006, Graco Inc. is registered to I.S.
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 Warnings Pressurized Equipment Hazard Fluid from gun, leaks or ruptured components can splash in the eyes or on skin and cause serious injury. • Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 3 when you stop spraying and before cleaning, checking or servicing. • Do not point spray gun at anyone; put hand, fingers or rag over nozzle, or stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body, glove, or rag. • Wear protective clothing, gloves, and eyewear.
Component Identification Component Identification Model 245924 E F F ti8526a G P N H B D J K A M C Identifier 4 Component Description A Air Valve Adjusts air to material mix ratio. B Flow Adjustment Nut Sets needle position. C Trigger Engages material flow/shuts off material flow. D Trigger Lock Holds trigger open to assist operator during long jobs. E Material Fill Opening Where mixed material is loaded into hopper.
Basic Operation for Hopper Gun Setup Basic Operation for Hopper Gun Setup Hopper Installation 4. Fasten clamp. 1. The Hose Plug must be securely fastened to bottom of gun when using the Hopper. Gun Plug must be removed from top of gun. 5. Connect air hose to gun. ti8534a ti8537a 6. Install spray nozzle, page 7. It is easier to remove plug if gun is triggered. 2. Align notched opening in base of hopper to raised notch on hopper port of gun body. ti8535a 7. Fill hopper with texture mix.
Mixing Material Mixing Material Correct material mixture is essential to achieve the desired finish. 2. Agitate to mix, using a half-inch, variable speed drill with mixing paddle, to a smooth, lump-free consistency. Mix the material in a separate container before pouring it into hopper. Dry Mix - 40 lb (18 kg) bag. For best results do not use partial bags of material. 1. Slowly add one 40 lb. (18 kg) bag of texture material to 5-6 gallons (18.9-22.
Spray Techniques Spray Techniques Recommended Nozzle Selection Chart Application Nozzle Size2 Simulated Acoustic 6 mm, white (fine to medium) 8 mm, gray (coarse) 4 mm, beige 6 mm, white 6 mm, white 8 mm, gray 8 mm, gray 12 mm, black Orange peel Splatter coat Knockdown 1 2 Air Volume1 medium to high medium to high low to medium low Control air volume with gun air valve. For more material volume try a larger nozzle. • When adjusting flow nut, release trigger, then adjust.
Cleanup Cleanup Once you have finished spraying, follow these steps to clean your gun and hopper. 1. Shut off compressor. 8. Turn on compressor. 9. Open gun air valve, forcing air through tip to clear out any remaining material. 2. Disconnect air line from gun. ti8528a 10. Disconnect compressor. ti8568a 3. Drain remaining material into a bucket until most of the texture material is out of hopper. 4. Fill hopper with clean water. Remove nozzle from gun and allow water to flow through and out of gun.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Material will not flow from hopper Pattern too fine. Pattern too course.
Graco Standard Warranty Graco Standard 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.
