Operation
Interior Texture Sprayer
RTX 650
311767B
For Water-Based Materials Only
Model 254973:
50 psi (3.5 bar) Maximum Fluid Working Pressure
100 psi (7 bar) Maximum Air Input Pressure
Important Safety Instructions
Read all warnings and instructions in this manual.
Save these instructions.
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Model 254973 Shown
Graco Inc. P.O. Box 1441 Minneapolis, MN 55440-1441
Copyright 2006, Graco Inc. is registered to I.S. EN ISO 9001
Conforms to ANSI/UL
standard 1450
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Warnings
Warnings
Electric Shock Hazard
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
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Be sure sprayer is adequately grounded through electrical outlet.
Use only 3-wire, extension cords.
Make sure ground prongs are intact on sprayer and extension cords. Improper installation of
grounding plug will result in a risk of electrical shock, fire or explosion that could cause serious injury
or death.
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Do not operate with cover removed.
parts.
Pressurized Equipment Hazard
Fluid from gun, leaks or ruptured components can splash in the eyes or on skin and cause serious injury.
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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.
Cleaning Solvent Hazard with Plastic Parts
Use only compatible water-based solvents to clean plastic structural or pressure-containing parts. Many
solvents can degrade plastic parts to the point where they could fail. Such failure could cause serious
injury or property damage. See Technical Data on page 14 of this instruction manual and in all other
equipment manuals. Read fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warnings.
Personal Protective Equipment
You must wear appropriate protective equipment when operating, servicing, or when in the operating
area of the equipment to help protect you from serious injury, including eye injury, inhalation of toxic
fumes, burns, and hearing loss. This equipment includes but is not limited to:
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Protective eyewear
Clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer
Gloves
Hearing Protection
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Warnings
CAUTION
Water or material remaining in unit when temperatures are below freezing can damage
motor and/or delay pump startup.
To insure water and material are completely drained out of unit:
1. Remove material line from sprayer.
2. Tip sprayer up as shown.
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Before adding material or starting unit in cold weather, run warm water through pump.
Before adding material to hopper, install burp guard (J). When only a small amount of
material remains in the hopper, the burp guard prevents material from shooting out
when the unit is turned off. This material could splash in the operator’s eyes or on skin,
or into the air.
J
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Component Identification
Component Identification
A
P
N
B
M
C
H
D
E
R
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L
F
G
K
J
Q
3.5 cfm@40 min.
Item
Component
Item
Component
A
B
C
D
E
F
Pump Hose Outlet
J
K
L
Burp Guard
RotoFlex™ II Pump (inside)
ON/OFF Switch
Power Cord (120V, 15 ft)
Material Hopper - 5 gallon
Cord Wrap
Texture Spray Gun (Manual 311777)
Material Hose (20 ft)
M
N
P
Q
R
Material Thickness Gauge
Accessories Bag
Handle
G
H
Air Compressor (Not Supplied by Graco)
Knob
Gun Air Valve
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Preparation
Preparation
Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if
Pressure Relief Procedure
grounding instructions are not completely understood,
or if in doubt as to whether the product is properly
grounded. Do not modify plug provided; if it will not fit
the outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
To reduce risk of injury, follow this procedure
whenever you see this symbol throughout this
manual, Also, perform this procedure whenever
you:
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Stop spraying
Check or repair any part of this system
Install or clean spray nozzle
120V AC Systems
•
This equipment requires a 120V AC, 60 Hz, 15A cir-
cuit with a grounding receptacle. Do not use an
adapter with this product.
1. Turn power switch (K) OFF.
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2. Trigger gun into material hopper.
Extension Cords
•
Use only an extension cord with an undamaged,
3-prong plug.
•
For 25 to 50 ft (7.6 to 15.2 m) cords, use 3-wire, 14
2
AWG (1.5 mm ) minimum.
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For up to 100 ft. (30.48 m) cord, use 3-wire, 12 AWG
2
(2.5 mm ) minimum.
3. Open gun air valve.
Additional Required Equipment
Auxiliary Air Compressor
Minimum Requirements: 3.5 CFM @ 40 psi or 2.5 CFM
@ 90 psi (maximum 100 psi)
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3/8 x 25 ft minimum airline rated @ 120 psi/min
Grounding and Electrical Requirements
This sprayer must be grounded. Grounding reduces the
risk of electrical shock by providing an escape wire for
the electrical current. The sprayer cord includes a
grounding wire with an appropriate grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
Alternate Power - Generator Requirements
3500 W (3.5 kW) minimum
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Setup
Setup
Important
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To increase pump life, turn power off when not spraying.
Do not allow material to dry inside pump, hoses, gun or spray system.
To break in new pump run dry for no more than 2 minutes.
4. Connect material hose to gun.
Texture Spraying
1. Connect air hose to user-supplied air compressor &
material hose (G) to material hose outlets.
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5. Install spray nozzle. See Recommended Nozzle
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2. Connect user supplied air hose to gun.
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To break in new pump run dry fro no more than 2
minutes.
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3. Open air valve.
6. Fill material hopper with 1 gallon of water.
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7. Turn power switch (K) ON (leave compressor OFF).
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Setup
11. Continue to trigger gun and spray into waste bucket
until a steady stream of material sprays out of gun.
12. Turn on Air compressor and open gun valve to
desired setting.
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8. Point gun into waste bucket and pull trigger to pump
water through the system. Continue to trigger gun
until material hopper is empty.
9. Install burp guard (J). Caution, page 3.
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13. To achieve uniform spray pattern, adjust air valve
and flow adjustment nut on gun. If you can not
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Fluid flow will be restricted if the material hose is
kinked.
10. Add pre-mixed texture mix to material hopper. See
Mixing Material, page 9.
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Mixing Material
Mixing Material
4. After texture material is thoroughly mixed, gently set
Correct material mixture is essential. The pump
will not operate if the mixture is too thick.
ball end of Material Thickness Gauge on surface of
mixture.
Mix the material in a separate container before
pouring it into hopper.
For an accurate test, be sure gauge is completely
dry and clean every time it is used.
Use Material Thickness Gauge to determine
mixture is thin enough to spray.
5. Observe the ball on the material. When the material
is thin enough to spray the ball will sink completely
into the mixture.
*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.
READY
ADD WATER
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Dry Mix - 40 lb (18 kg) bag.
6. If the ball does not sink completely into the mixture
within 10 seconds, add more water, agitate and try
test again.
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 (18.9-22.7 liters) of clean water as
instructed on the bag instructions.
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.
READY
ADD WATER
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2. Agitate to mix, using a half-inch, variable speed drill
with a mixing paddle, to a smooth, lump-free consis-
tency.
2. Agitate to mix, using a half-inch, variable speed drill
with mixing paddle, to a smooth, lump-free
consistency.
3. After texture material is thoroughly mixed, gently set
ball end of Material Thickness Gauge on surface of
mixture.
For an accurate test, be sure gauge is completely
dry and clean every time it is used.
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4. Observe the ball in material. When the material is
thin enough to spray the ball will sink completely into
the mixture.
3. Allow ceiling texture to set for at least 15 minutes.
Then remix prior to use.
5. If the ball does not sink completely into the mixture
within 10 seconds, add more water, agitate and try
test again.
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SprayTechniques
Spray Techniques
Recommended Nozzle Selection Chart
To Get Less Material
Try one or a combination of these methods:
2
1
Application
Nozzle Size
Air Volume
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Open air valve.
Simulated
Acoustic
6 mm, white (fine to medium)
8 mm, gray (coarse)
medium to
high
medium to
high
low to
medium
Turn gun flow adjustment nut to decrease flow,
counter-clockwise.
Orange peel
6 mm, white
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Use smaller nozzle.
Splatter
coat
6 mm, white
8 mm, gray
To Get More Material
Knockdown
8 mm, gray
low
Try any one or a combination of these methods:
1
2
Control air volume with gun air valve.
For more material volume try a larger nozzle.
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Close air valve.
Turn gun flow adjustment nut to increase flow, clock-
wise.
Adjusting the System
Sufficient fluid output (volume and pressure) and good
atomization is a balance of atomizing air, material
thickness/material flow and nozzle selection. Achieving
the correct balance for your application requires
experimentation to achieve desired results. Keep in
mind these important points when adjusting gun:
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Use thinner material mixture.
Use a larger nozzle.
Preventing Material Surge at Gun Trigger
Pressure will build up in the system when you stop
triggering the gun. To prevent material surge at initial
gun triggering:
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Select proper nozzle for your application. See
Nozzle Selection Chart. Remember, the larger the
nozzle, the heavier the pattern.
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Point gun away from surface you are spraying when
you first pull trigger.
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Start sprayer with gun air flow valve completely
open. If needed, slowly close gun air flow until you
get a good spray pattern. Use minimum amount of
air at spray gun to achieve proper spray pattern and
to minimize bounce back.
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When you first start to spray, hold the gun away from
the surface and gradually work your way closer to it.
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Keep gun moving.
+ Test spray pattern on cardboard. Hold gun 18 to
24 in. (45.7 to 60.9 cm) from surface. Use this
spraying distance for most applications.
After you begin spraying, trigger the gun as little as
possible.
For Continuous Spraying
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Air and material flow adjustments are made at the
gun on all units.
Use trigger lock to hold trigger open and reduce fatigue.
+ Opening air valve increases air flow through gun,
which decreases texture material flow through
pump.
Check Material Consistency Periodically
Check and thin material as needed to maintain proper
consistency. The material may thicken as it sits and slow
down production. Agitate periodically.
+ Closing air valve decreases air flow through gun,
which increases texture material flow through pump.
•
Set air compression at a minimum of 25 psi. Addi-
tional air pressure may be needed for thicker materi-
als or when product is applied to ceilings.
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Shutdown and Cleanup
Shutdown and Cleanup
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.
CAUTION
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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.
5. Spray inside material hopper to circulate water
through gun and hose. While circulating water, use
gun to clean material hopper.
Texture Spraying (5 gallon Material Hopper)
When you have finished spraying:
1. Turn sprayer power switch (K) ON (air compressor
can remain OFF).
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6. Spray water into a waste bucket to empty material
hopper.
A soft brush can be used to loosen dried on
material.
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7. Turn sprayer power switch OFF.
8. Turn air compressor ON.
2. Close gun air valve.
9. Open gun air valve to blow out any remaining tex-
ture residue. Flush with water.
CAUTION
If water freezes in unit, damage may occur. Store
system where it will not freeze during cold weather.
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3. Trigger gun into bucket until most of texture mix is
pumped out.
10. Turn air compressor OFF.
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.
4. Fill material hopper with 2-4 gallons of clean water.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Problem
Sprayer won’t run
Cause
Solution
Turn switch on.
Power switch not on
No power at wall outlet
Check outlet by plugging in another
appliance. If appliance does not
work, try another outlet.
Wrong size generator
Use a 3500 watt or larger generator.
Refer to Generator Requirements,
page 6.
Breaker tripped
Air lock
Reset breaker.
Pump won’t pump material
Open air valve on gun.
Mix too thick
Add water to thin material. Use Mate-
rial Thickness Gauge.
Loose fittings
Plugged gun
Check and retighten all fittings.
gun from hose. Clean gun.
Pump hose worn out
Pump cold
Replace hose. Recommended hose
replacement - once every year.
Move pump to warm room and allow
it to warm up or run hot water through
sprayer.
Material runs out of bottom of sprayer Pump hose worn out
Loose fittings
Replace hose.
Check and retighten all fittings.
Open gun air valve.
No air from compressor
Gun air valve closed
Low voltage
Check extension cord length and
gauge. Replace if different than rec-
ommended. Refer to Grounding and
Gun needle plugged
Worn compressor
Clean needle and retry.
Replace compressor. Contact a qual-
ified Graco Service Center.
Lines not connected
Damaged hose
Check all quick disconnect connec-
tions to gun and hoses.
Replace hose.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Solution
Speed of application slow or slower New pump hose not broken in
properly
Run pump dry for no more than 2
minutes.
Material too thick
Nozzle too small
Thin material.
Change nozzles to a larger size. See
Recommended Nozzle Selection
Too much air being used
Partially close gun air valve to reduce
air flow.
Pump hose worn
Replace hose.
Plugged or dirty gun
gun.
Kinked hose
Unkink hose.
Gun adjustment set too low
Increase flow adjustment with flow
adjustment nut.
Too many items on same circuit
Unplug other items from circuit
Extension cord too long or wrong
gauge
Use a different extension cord. Refer
to Grounding and Electric Require-
ments, page 6.
Intermittent flow/sputtering
Hopper connection not tight
Debris in system
Check gasket. TIghten connection.
Clean system.
Quick disconnect does not stay con- Dirty or corroded fitting
nected.
Clean thoroughly. Soak in oil. Apply a
few drops of light oil.
Gun will not shut off
Worn nozzle or needle
worn parts.
Debris in needle passage
Fluid leaking at Flow Adjustment Nut Damaged seal
seal.
Fluid leaking out of either plug
Needle adjustment won’t adjust
Missing or damaged o-rings
o-rings.
Gun damaged
Dirty threads
Replace gun.
Clean threads.
Put nozzle on gun.
Nozzle not on gun
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TechnicalData
Technical Data
Main Unit Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Vac, 60 Hz, 15A, 1 phase
Maximum Fluid Working Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 psi, (3.5 bar)
Maximum Air Working Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 psi (7.0 bar)
Compressor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Universal motor thermally protected, oil-less
Compressor (Not Supplied) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 @ 40 psi minimum
Generator (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3500 W minimum
Electric Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Permanent Magnet DC-5A
Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 AWG, 3-wire, 15 ft
Material Hopper Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 gallons
Maximum Delivery with Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.65 gpm
TX 65 Dimensions and Weight
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 in. (482 mm) with handle
Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 in. (305 mm)
Height (no handle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 in. (508 mm)
Weight (includes hoses or gun) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 lb (14.9 kg)
Wetted Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . brass, aluminum, plastic
Sound Data (less compressor)
Sound Pressure Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/A
Sound Power Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/A
Storage Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35°F - 160°F (1.6°C - 71°C)
Operating Temperature Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40°F - 115°F (4°C - 46°C)
Gun:
Maximum Fluid Working Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 psi (3.5 bar)
Maximum Air Working Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 psi (8.75 bar)
CFM Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 - 11 CFM
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 lb (500 g)
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Notes
Notes
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GracoWarranty
Graco 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. This warranty applies only when the equipment is installed, operated and maintained in accordance with Graco’s written
recommendations.
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 by an authorized Graco distributor 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. This warranty applies only when the equipment is installed, operated and maintained in
accordance with Graco’s written recommendations.
This warranty does not cover, and Graco shall not be liable for general wear and tear, or any malfunction, damage or wear caused by faulty
installation, misapplication, abrasion, corrosion, inadequate or improper maintenance, negligence, accident, tampering, or substitution of
non-Graco component parts. Nor shall Graco be liable for malfunction, damage or wear caused by the incompatibility of Graco equipment with
structures, accessories, equipment or materials not supplied by Graco, or the improper design, manufacture, installation, operation or
maintenance of structures, accessories, equipment or materials not supplied by Graco.
This warranty is conditioned upon the prepaid return of the equipment claimed to be defective to an authorized Graco distributor for verification of
the claimed defect. If the claimed defect is verified, Graco will repair or replace free of charge any defective parts. The equipment will be returned
to the original purchaser transportation prepaid. If inspection of the equipment does not disclose any defect in material or workmanship, repairs will
be made at a reasonable charge, which charges may include the costs of parts, labor, and transportation.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE, AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Graco’s sole obligation and buyer’s sole remedy for any breach of warranty shall be as set forth above. The buyer agrees that no other remedy
(including, but not limited to, incidental or consequential damages for lost profits, lost sales, injury to person or property, or any other incidental or
consequential loss) shall be available. Any action for breach of warranty must be brought within two (2) years of the date of sale.
GRACO MAKES NO WARRANTY, AND DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IN CONNECTION WITH ACCESSORIES, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS OR COMPONENTS SOLD BUT NOT
MANUFACTURED BY GRACO. These items sold, but not manufactured by Graco (such as electric motors, switches, hose, etc.), are subject to
the warranty, if any, of their manufacturer. Graco will provide purchaser with reasonable assistance in making any claim for breach of these
warranties.
In no event will Graco be liable for indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages resulting from Graco supplying equipment hereunder, or
the furnishing, performance, or use of any products or other goods sold hereto, whether due to a breach of contract, breach of warranty, the
negligence of Graco, or otherwise.
TO PLACE AN ORDER OR FOR SERVICE, contact your Graco distributor,
or call 1-800-690-2894 to identify the nearest distributor.
All written and visual data contained in this document reflects the latest product information available at the time of publication.
Graco reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
This manual contains English: MM 311767
Sales Offices: Minneapolis
International Offices: Belgium, Korea, China, Japan
PRINTED IN USA 2007
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