Operation and Parts Texture Gun & Hopper 309584H - For Water-Based Materials Only Model 245924 Series A, B, and C 100 psi (7 bar, 0.7 MPa) Maximum Working Air Pressure 60 psi (4.1 bar, 0.41 MPa) Maximum Working Fluid Pressure Read warnings and instructions. Related Manuals 309585 309586 ti2620a ti 2445b Graco Inc. P.O. Box 1441 Minneapolis, MN 55440-1441 www.graco.
WARNINGS Equipment Misuse Hazard Equipment misuse can cause equipment to rupture, malfunction, or start unexpectedly and cause serious injury. • Before operating this equipment, read all manuals, tags, and labels including material labels and instructions. • Do not expose system to rain. Always store system indoors. • Do not alter or modify equipment. • Do not spray cementcious materials. • Do not exceed maximum working pressure of lowest rated component in your system. • Check equipment daily.
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 E F F G P N A H M B D J ti2441b Identifier 4 K Component C Description A Air Valve Adjusts air to material mix ratio. B Flow Adjustment Nut Sets needle position. C Trigger Engages 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 Basic Operation 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. . ti2449 ti2699b It is easier to remove plug if you first trigger gun. 6. Install spray nozzle, page 7. 2. Align notched opening in base of hopper to raised notch on hopper port of gun body.
Mixing Material Mixing Material Correct material mixture is essential to achieve the desired finish. Mix the material in a separate container before pouring it into hopper. 3. Allow ceiling texture to set for at least 15 minutes. Then remix prior to use. Dry Mix - 40 lb (18 kg) bag. For best results do not use partial bags of material. ti2497a 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. 1. Slowly add one 40 lb.
Spray Techniques Spray Techniques Recommended Nozzle Selection Chart Application Nozzle Size2 Air Volume1 Simulated Acoustic 6 mm, white medium to high • • (fine to medium) • 8 mm, gray (coarse) Orange peel Splatter coat Knockdown 4 mm, beige 6 mm, white 6 mm, white 8 mm, gray 8 mm, gray 12 mm, black medium to high • low to medium low When adjusting flow nut, release trigger, then adjust. If adjusting while triggered, needle will turn but provide no adjustment.
Cleanup Cleanup When you have finished spraying 1. Shut off compressor. Disconnect air line from gun. 2. Drain remaining material into a bucket until most of the texture material is out of hopper. 6. Connect air line to gun. Turn on compressor. Open gun air valve, forcing air through tip to clear out any remaining material. 7. Disconnect compressor. Be sure to keep air passages in needle clean and free of material. 3. Fill hopper with clean water.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Material will not flow from hopper • Material too thick. • Thin material • Not enough air • Open gun air valve more • Gun adjustment set too low • Increase trigger travel • Nozzle too small • Increase nozzle size • Gun is plugged • Clean gun • Not enough material in hopper.
Parts Parts Ref No. 1 2 2a 2b 2c 3 13 5 12 6 2b 11 2c 3a 3c 3e 3b 9 11 3d 10 Trigger and Gun Body Kit 249640 must be ordered to replace series A or series B Trigger or Gun Body. 3f 1 8 10 Technical Data Air Consumption Weight 2a 4 (a-b-c-d) 3a 3b 3c 3d 3e 3f 4 4a 4b 4c 4d 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Qty. Part No.
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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.
