Operation (hydraulic-powered pumps), Warning – Graco HIGH-FLO 220-569 User Manual

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Operation (Hydraulic-Powered Pumps)

Starting and Adjusting the Pump

1. Charge the surge tank, if you are using one. See

the separate instruction manual, 307–707.

2. Open all shutoff valves (D).

3. Turn on the hydraulic power supply.

4. Open the flow control valve (S) all the way.

5. Open the return line shutoff valve

first, then open

the supply line shutoff valve.

6. Open the dispensing valve/spray gun at the last

gun station and keep it open while starting the

pump.

7. Adjust the pressure reducing valve (P) until you

get the desired fluid pressure.

8. When fluid is flowing smoothly from the gun,

release the gun trigger.

9. One at a time, open any other guns in the system

to purge air from the lines.

10. With a gun triggered open (dead-end systems

only) or with the pump running in a circulating

system, count the cycle rate of the pump for one

minute. Close the flow control valve (S) until the

cycle rate drops to below the desired cycle rate.

11. Open the flow control valve (S) slowly until the

cycle rate and fluid pressure return to the desired

level. This method of setting the hydraulic controls

ensures proper pump operation and prevents

pump runaway and damage if the fluid supply runs

dry.

12. Release the gun trigger.

NOTE: In a circulating system, the pump operates

continuously until the power supply is shut off. In a

direct supply system, the pump starts when the gun/

valve is opened, and stops when the gun/valve is

closed. The pump always stops on the downstroke due

to the vented inlet seat (32).

WARNING

COMPONENT RUPTURE HAZARD

To reduce the risk of overpressurizing

your system, which could cause

component rupture and serious injury,

never exceed the specified maximum hydraulic

input pressure to the pump (see Technical Data

on page 46).

Shutdown

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury whenever you

are instructed to relieve pressure, always follow the

Pressure Relief Procedure on page 12.

Relieve the pressure.

Always shut off the supply line shutoff valve

first, and

then the return line shutoff valve. This is to prevent

overpressurizing the motor or its seals.

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