P This manual contains important Supersedes M warnings and information. and PCN P READ AND KEEP FOR REFERENCE. INSTRUCTIONS HIGH PRESSURE AIR-ASSISTED AIRLESS Model AA 2000. Spray Gun 950 psi (66 bar) Maximum Working Fluid Pressure 100 psi (7 bar) Maximum Working Air Pressure Part Number 217–292, Series C Includes spray tip of choice. U.S. Patent Nos. 3,843,052; 4,386,739 United Kingdom Patent No. 2 111 406 B Patented 1984 Canada Brevete 1984 French Patent No. 82–21202 Foreign Patents Pending Table of Contents Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Spray Tip and Air Cap Selection Charts . . . . . . . . . . 18 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Graco Phone Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 GRACO INC. P.O. BOX 1441 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440–1441 COPYRIGHT 1982, GRACO INC. Graco Inc. is registered to I.S. EN ISO 9001 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. . Fluid injected into the skin might look like just a cut, but it is a serious injury. Get immediate medical attention. . Do not point the spray gun at anyone or at any part of the body. . Do not put hand or fingers over the spray tip. . Do not stop or deflect fluid leaks with your hand, body, glove, or rag. . Do not “blow back” fluid; this is not an air spray gun. . Check the gun diffuser operation weekly. . Be sure the gun trigger safety operates before spraying. . Lock the gun trigger safety when you stop spraying. . Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 7 whenever you: are instructed to relieve pressure; stop spraying; clean, check, or service the equipment; or install or clean the spray tip. . Tighten all the fluid connections before operating the equipment. . Check the hoses, tubes, and couplings daily. Replace worn, damaged, or loose parts immediately. Permanently coupled hoses cannot be repaired; replace the entire hose. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Improper grounding, poor air ventilation, open flames, or sparks can cause a hazardous condition and result in fire or explosion and serious injury. . Ground the equipment and the object being sprayed. See Ground the System on page 6. . Provide fresh air ventilation to avoid the buildup of flammable fumes from solvent or the fluid being sprayed. . Extinguish all the open flames or pilot lights in the spray area. . Electrically disconnect all the equipment in the spray area. . Keep the spray area free of debris, including solvent, rags, and gasoline. . Do not turn on or off any light switch in the spray area while operating or if fumes are present. . Do not smoke in the spray area. . Do not operate a gasoline engine in the spray area. . If there is any static sparking while using the equipment, stop spraying immediately. Identify and correct the problem. . WARNING INSTRUCTIONS EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD Equipment misuse can cause the equipment to rupture, malfunction, or start unexpectedly and result in serious injury. . This equipment is for professional use only. . Read all instruction manuals, tags, and labels before operating the equipment. . Use the equipment only for its intended purpose. If you are uncertain about usage, call your Graco distributor. . Do not alter or modify this equipment. Use only genuine Graco parts and accessories. . Check the equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately. . Do not exceed the maximum working pressure of the lowest rated system component. This equipment has a 950 psi (66 bar) maximum working pressure at 100 psi (7 bar) maximum incoming air pressure. . Route the hoses away from the traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces. Do not expose Graco hoses to temperatures above 180F (82C) or below –40F (–40C). . Do not use the hoses to pull the equipment. . Fluid hoses must have spring guards on both ends to protect them from rupture caused by kinks or bends near the couplings. . Use fluids or solvents that are compatible with the equipment wetted parts. See the Technical Data section of all the equipment manuals. Read the fluid...