INSTRUCTIONS-PARTS LIST This manual contains important warnings and information. READ AND KEEP FOR REFERENCE. 307–655 Rev. D Supersedes Rev. C INSTRUCTIONS Airless Mastic Pole Gun 3600 psi (252 bar) Maximum Working Pressure Model 218–688, Series A Spray tip not included; order it separately. See page 7. Table of Contents Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Operation .
WARNING INJECTION HAZARD Spray from the gun, hose leaks, or ruptured components can inject fluid into your body and cause an extremely serious injury, including the need for amputation. Splashing fluid in the eyes or on the skin can also cause a serious injury. D Fluid injected into the skin might look like just a cut, but it is a serious injury. Get immediate medical attention. D Do not point the spray gun at anyone or at any part of the body. D Do not put hand or fingers over the spray tip.
WARNING EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD INSTRUCTIONS Equipment misuse can cause the equipment to rupture, malfunction, or start unexpectedly and result in serious injury. D This equipment is for professional use only. D Read all instruction manuals, tags, and labels before operating the equipment. D Use the equipment only for its intended purpose. If you are uncertain about usage, call your Graco distributor. D Do not alter or modify this equipment. Use only genuine Graco parts and accessories.
Installation 5 9 3 7 1 16 A 17 06301 Fig. 1 Reference numbers and letters in parentheses in the text refer to the callouts in the figure drawings and the parts drawing.
Installation 7. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 6. 8. Engage the gun safety ring (20), see Fig. 2, page 6. The following grounding instructions are minimum requirements for a system. Your system may include other equipment or objects which must be grounded. Check your local electrical code for detailed grounding instructions for your area and type of equipment. Your system must be connected to a true earth ground. 9.
Operation Safety Pressure Relief Procedure WARNING WARNING INJECTION HAZARD Remember, this is not an air spray gun. For your safety be sure to read and follow the Warnings on pages 2 and 3 and throughout the text of this instruction manual. Keep the wallet sized warning card 179–960, provided with the gun, with the operator of this equipment at all times. The card contains important treatment information should an injection injury occur. Additional cards are available at no charge from Graco.
Operation Spraying CAUTION WARNING RECOIL HAZARD Due to the very high pressure fluid emitted, a strong recoil action will occur when you open the ON/OFF lever on this gun. If you are unprepared, your hand could be forced back toward your body or you could lose your balance and fall, resulting in serious injury. Grasp the gun grip firmly with one hand, be sure you have good footing, before opening the ON/ OFF lever with your other hand.
Parts 6 1 18 10 5 4 3 8 25 20 3 2 1 12 9 2 13 1 11 7 14 2 15 16 4 17 1 1/2-14 npsm threads 2 Torque to 20–25 ft-lb (27–34 NSm) 3 If replacing the ball valve (8) transfer the serial number to the new valve. 4 Purchase spray tip separately. See Spray Tip Selection Chart, page 7.
Parts Use Only Genuine Graco Parts and Accessories Airless Mastic Pole Gun Model 218–688, Series A Ref. No. Part No. Description 1 2 3 100–015 100–016 100–021 4 100–333 NUT, hex, 1/4–20 LOCKWASHER, 1/2 in. SCREW, cap, hex head, 1/4 npt x 1.0 in. SCREW, cap, hex head, 1/4 npt x 0.5 in.
Technical Data Maximum Working Pressure . . . . . . 3600 psi (252 bar) Wetted Parts . . . . . . Zinc-plated carbon steel, steel, Delrinr, buna-n, copper Delrinr is a registered trademark of the DuPont Company. 10 307-655 Manual Change Summary The manual was revised to eliminate the ball from part no. 218–692 Valve Repair Kit.
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Graco Warranty and Limitation of Liability WARRANTY Graco warrants all equipment listed in this manual which is manufactured by Graco and bearing its name to be free from defects in material and workmanship on the date of sale by an authorized Graco distributor to the original purchaser for use. 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.