Assembly Instructions

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Quick Guide

RTX5000 & RTX5500

Texture Sprayers

For Water-Based Materials Only. 3A3485A - EN

1. Connect one end of air hose to sprayer air outlet quick connect and to gun air inlet quick

connect.

When auxiliary air is used connect one end of air hose to lower sprayer air outlet quick connect

and to gun air inlet quick connect. Connect auxiliary air source to male coupler on sprayer.

2. Connect one end of material hose to material outlet and the other end to gun material inlet. Firmly

tighten connections.

3. Install spray nozzle. See Nozzle & Disc selection chart in your Operation manual. Pulling trigger

when installing nozzle makes assembly easier.

4. Make sure burp guard is installed.

Read Operation manual 3A3265 for complete instructions and warnings.

Manuals are available by calling Graco at 1-800-690-2894, or at

www.graco.com.

For Technical Assistance call 1.800.543.0339

This Quick Guide is not a substitute for reading and understanding all operation manuals

and warning labels supplied with the equipment. It is important that you read and

understand all warnings and instructions before operating this equipment.

Follow the pressure relief procedure and wear protective equipment including but not

limited to protective eye wear.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

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Summary of content (5 pages)

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Quick Guide RTX5000 & RTX5500 Texture Sprayers For Water-Based Materials Only. 3A3485A - EN Read Operation manual 3A3265 for complete instructions and warnings. Manuals are available by calling Graco at 1-800-690-2894, or at www.graco.com. For Technical Assistance call 1.800.543.0339 This Quick Guide is not a substitute for reading and understanding all operation manuals and warning labels supplied with the equipment.
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PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDURE 1 2 3 ti28603a OPERATION Soft Start/Smart Start™ • Smart Start keeps the sprayer at full operating pressure and allows the sprayer to spray • immediately when the gun is triggered. Soft Start prevents a large “splotch” of material from being discharged from the gun when trigger is pulled after the sprayer has sat idle for a period of time.
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Texture Spraying 1. Wet inside of hose before each use to flush out sediment and prevent texture material from packing out hose. a. Pour one gallon (3.8 liters) of water into the material hopper. b. Open gun air control valve. Turn ON/OFF switch to ON position. Aim gun into hopper and trigger gun to circulate water for a few minutes to wet inside of material hose. c. Trigger gun into waste pail until hopper no longer contains water and all water is removed from hose and pump system. System priming. a.
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MIXING MATERIAL Correct material mixture is essential for a successful project. Drywall Compound • Mix the material with water in a separate container before pouring it into hopper. • Dry Mix: Carefully mix material and water according to manufacturer instructions. • Premix: Follow manufacturers recommendations for mixing. • Use Material Thickness Gauge to determine if mixture is thin enough to spray. Be sure gauge is completely dry and clean every time it is used.
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DO NOT PRINT THIS PAGE -- PRINTING DO NOT PRINT THIS PAGE -- PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS Printing Instructions: 1. Size: 8.5 x 11 folded to 5.5 x 8.5 2. 1.5 mil lam with sealed edge 3. 0.2 inch diameter hole punch in top left corner after folding 4. Stock: 100# Gloss Cvr Part must be RoHS compliant.