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Operation, Parts, Service and Repair

GAP Pro Spray Gun

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EN

For use with non-flammable polyurethane foams. For professional use only.
Not for use in explosive atmospheres.
See page 3 for model information.
3000 psi (20.7 MPa, 207 bar) Maximum Working Fluid Pressure
125 psi (0.86 MPa, 8.6 bar) Maximum Working Air Pressure
Important Safety Instructions

Read all warnings and instructions
in this manual. Save these instructions.

Contents
Gun Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Overall View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Major Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Isocyanate Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Keep A and B Components Separate . . . . . . . . . 8
Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Safety Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Manual Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Air Hose Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Initial Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Daily Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Daily Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Pressure Relief Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Grease Gun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Side Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Mixing Chamber and Gun Block . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
End Cap and Air Piston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
End Cap O-ring and Safety Stop Seal . . . . . . . 19
Trigger/Air Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Air Passage Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
GAP Pro Spray Gun Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
GAP Pro Spray Gun Handle Assembly . . . . . . . 28
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Graco Standard Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Graco Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Gun Models
Part No.

Description

Mix Module

295557

Round Pattern Gun

#00 round

295558

Round Pattern Gun, Recirculating

#00 round

295559

Round Pattern Gun

#01 round

295560

Round Pattern Gun

#02 round

295561

Round Pattern Gun

#03 round

295562

Round Pattern Gun

#04 round

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Warnings

Warnings
The following general warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this
equipment. Additional, more specific warnings may be found throughout the body of this manual
where applicable. Symbols appearing in the body of the manual refer to these general warnings.
When these symbols appear throughout the manual, refer back to these pages for a description
of the specific hazard.

WARNING
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:
• Protective eyewear
• Clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer
• Gloves
• Hearing protection
TOXIC FLUID OR FUMES HAZARD
Toxic fluids or fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on
skin, inhaled, or swallowed.
• Read MSDS’s to know the specific hazards of the fluids you are using.
• Store hazardous fluid in approved containers, and dispose of it according to applicable guidelines.
SKIN INJECTION HAZARD
High-pressure fluid from gun, hose leaks, or ruptured components will pierce skin. This
may look like just a cut, but it is a serious injury that can result in amputation. Get
immediate surgical treatment.
• Do not point gun at anyone or at any part of the body.
• Do not put your hand over the spray tip.
• Do not stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body, glove, or rag.
• Do not spray without tip guard and trigger guard installed.
• Follow Pressure Relief Procedure in this manual, when you stop spraying and
before cleaning, checking, or servicing equipment.
PRESSURIZED EQUIPMENT HAZARD
Fluid from the gun/dispense valve, leaks, or ruptured components can splash in the
eyes or on skin and cause serious injury.
• Follow Pressure Relief Procedure in this manual, when you stop spraying and
before cleaning, checking, or servicing equipment.
• Tighten all fluid connections before operating the equipment.
• Check hoses, tubes, and couplings daily. Replace worn or damaged parts immediately.

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WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work area can ignite or
explode. To help prevent fire and explosion:
• Use equipment only in well ventilated area.
• Eliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights, cigarettes, portable electric
lamps, and plastic drop cloths (potential static arc).
• Keep work area free of debris, including solvent, rags and gasoline.
• Do not plug or unplug power cords, or turn power or light switches on or off when
flammable fumes are present.
• Ground all equipment in the work area. See Grounding instructions.
• Use only grounded hoses.
• Hold gun firmly to side of grounded pail when triggering into pail.
• If there is static sparking or you feel a shock, stop operation immediately. Do not
use equipment until you identify and correct the problem.
• Keep a fire extinguisher in the work area.
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Misuse can cause death or serious injury.
• Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or temperature rating of the lowest
rated system component. See Technical Data in all equipment manuals.
• Use fluids and solvents that are compatible with equipment wetted parts. See Technical Data in all equipment manuals. Read fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warnings. For complete information about your material, request MSDS forms from
distributor or retailer.
• Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately with
genuine Graco/Gusmer replacement parts only.
• Do not alter or modify equipment.
• Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Call your Graco/Gusmer distributor for
information.
• Route hoses and cables away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and
hot surfaces.
• Do not kink or over bend hoses or use hoses to pull equipment.
• Keep children and animals away from work area.
• Comply with all applicable safety regulations.
PRESSURIZED ALUMINUM PARTS HAZARD
Do not use 1,1,1-trichloroethane, methylene chloride, other halogenated hydrocarbon
solvents or fluids containing such solvents in pressurized aluminum equipment. Such
use can cause serious chemical reaction and equipment rupture, and result in death,
serious injury, and property damage.

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Overall View

Overall View
Major Components
Safety Stop
A-Manual Valve

A-Screen
Screw

R-Manual
Valve

Spray Tip

R-Screen
Screw
Trigger

FIG. 1. Major Components (shown with round spray tip)

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O-Ring
R-Side Block

Mixing
Chamber
Gun Block
2

Air Cap
Flat Tip
!

Air Seal

Gun Block
Screws

Side Block
Screws
A-Side
Block

FIG. 2. Front End Components (shown with flat spray tip assembly)

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Operation
Grounding
To prevent accidental gun operation, always
disconnect air supply before servicing gun or
anytime gun is not in use.

Isocyanate Hazard
Spraying materials containing isocyanates
creates potentially harmful mists, vapors,
and atomized particulates.

Check your local electrical code and proportioner manual for detailed grounding instructions.
Ground the spray gun through connection to a
Graco-approved grounded fluid supply hose.

Read material manufacturer’s warnings and
material MSDS to know specific hazards
and precautions related to isocyanates.
Prevent inhalation of isocyanate mists,
vapors, and atomized particulates by providing sufficient ventilation in the work area. If
sufficient ventilation is not available, a supplied-air respirator is required for everyone in
the work area.
To prevent contact with isocyanates, appropriate personal protective equipment, including chemically impermeable gloves, boots,
aprons, and goggles, is also required for
everyone in the work area.

Keep A and B Components
Separate
CAUTION
To prevent cross-contamination of the gun’s
wetted parts, do not interchange A component (isocyanate) and B component (resin)
parts. The gun is shipped with the A side on
the left.

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Safety Stop

Manual Valves
Manual valves located on the side blocks control flow of each chemical component to gun.

Always engage safety stop, close both manual valves, and disconnect air before cleaning, maintaining, or repairing gun, or any time
gun is not in use.
The GAP Pro gun has a 2-position safety stop.
When engaged, it prevents accidental triggering of gun. When disengaged, it allows gun to
dispense.
1. To engage the safety stop, push in and
turn the safety stop knob clockwise. See
FIG. 3.

Triggering gun with manual valves closed
may cause crossover if gun ports contain
residual chemical.

Always engage safety stop, close both manual valves, and disconnect air before cleaning, maintaining, or repairing gun, or any time
gun is not in use.
Never open a manual valve unless side block
is secured to gun or exit port is directed into
flush pail.
1. Open manual valves using a 5/16 in. nut
driver; turn manual valves counterclockwise approximately three full turns.

FIG. 3. Engage Safety Stop

2. Close manual valves by turning fully clockwise.
Manual
Valves

2. To disengage the safety stop, push in
and turn the safety stop knob counterclockwise. See FIG. 4.
2
!

Coupling
Blocks

FIG. 4. Disengage Safety Stop
FIG. 5. Manual Valves

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Air Hose Configurations
The GAP Pro Gun has two possible air hose
configurations. In the standard configuration,
the air connection is at the base of the handle.
In the optional configuration, the air connection
is at the rear of the gun.

1. See FIG. 6. Remove air hose from nipple at
base of gun handle.
2. Remove nipple from gun handle.
3. Remove pipe plug from back of gun.
4. Install pipe plug in base of gun handle.
5. Install nipple in back of gun.

Always engage safety stop, close both manual valves, and disconnect air before changing air hose configuration.

6. Connect air hose to nipple and use wrench
to tighten.
Install Pipe Nipple

Air Hose

2

Remove
Pipe Plug

!

Install Pipe Plug
Remove Long Pipe Nipple

FIG. 6. Air Hose Configuration

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Initial Set Up

Daily Start-Up

1. Close both manual valves.

Ensure side blocks are attached to gun, and
proportioning unit is at desired temperature
and pressure.

2. Engage safety stop.
3. Install female quick disconnect fitting on air
hose, which is bundled with fluid supply
hoses.
4. Connect A-isocyanate hose (red-taped) to
fitting on A-side block. Then connect
R-resin hose (blue-taped) to fitting on
R-side block.

1. Connect air supply to gun, page 10.
2. Trigger gun multiple times to ensure proper
mixing chamber movement.
3. Open both manual valves, page 9.
4. Disengage safety stop.
5. Test spray on disposable surface.

A and R side hoses are sized differently to
prevent improper connection.

Daily Shutdown

5. Pressurize A and R chemical hoses and
check for leaks. (See Proportioning Unit
manual.)
6. Check proportioning unit for proper hose
temperature, heater temperature, and pressure. (See Proportioning Unit manual.)
7. Connect air supply hose to gun.
8. Open both manual valves, page 9.
9. Disengage safety stop.
10. Test spray on disposable surface.
11. Proceed with Daily Start-up procedure or
Shutdown procedure as required.

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Follow this procedure when gun is out of
service for any length of time. Daily disassembly of gun for cleaning is not recommended if it has been operating properly.
However, if you remove gun from coupling
block, flush and clean thoroughly.
1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page
12.
2. Shutdown proportioning unit as required.
3. Grease gun, page 12.

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Pressure Relief Procedure

Grease Gun
Do not grease gun if gun will be serviced
following shutdown.

Relieve pressure before cleaning or repairing
gun.
1. Close both manual valves.
2. Engage safety stop.
3. Trigger gun once onto waste area to relieve
fluid pressure in gun front end.
4. Disconnect gun air supply, page 10.

1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page
12.
2. Insert GAP Gun Chamber Lubricant Needle into nozzle of mixing chamber. Dispense a small amount of lubricant into
mixing chamber.
To determine correct amount of lubricant,
remove air cap to view internal chamber
area. When lubricant becomes visible,
stop dispensing.

If fluid in hose and proportioner is still under
pressure, follow Pressure Relief Procedure in
proportioner manual.

3. Connect gun air supply.

To relieve pressure in hose after gun is
removed, place fluid manifold over containers,
facing away from you. Very carefully open
fluid valves. Under high pressure, fluid will
spray sideways from fluid ports.

5. Disconnect gun air supply, page 10.

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4. With safety stop engaged, trigger gun 2 or
3 times to discharge any excess lubricant.

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Repair
2. See FIG. 7. Remove A-side screen screw,
seal, and screen. Inspect for damage.
Thoroughly rinse and dry screen. Hold
screen up to a bright light; mesh must be
free of particles and material buildup.
Replace as necessary. Repeat for R-side.

Shutdown proportioner and allow chemicals
to cool before performing any repair procedures.

3. Alternately loosen side block mounting
screws. Carefully separate side blocks from
gun. Wipe mating surfaces with a rag
soaked in gun cleaner.

Side Blocks

4. Remove check valve retainer/side seal
assembly from A-side block.

1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page
12.
Manual Valve Assembly
Side Block
Screen Screw Seal

Check Valve Assembly

2

Spring
Check Valve Retainer
Side Seal
O-Ring
Screen Screw
Screen
Side Seal Assembly
Swivel Fitting

FIG. 7. Side Block Components

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5. Remove check valve and clean with gun
cleaner. Inspect and replace if damaged.
CAUTION
Clean side seals with a wooden or plastic
scraper or a brass brush. Do not use a pocketknife, razor blade, or any tool that may
scratch surface.
6. Remove side seal and o-ring. Replace if
damaged.
7. Clean all components thoroughly. Use
brass brushes or drill bits to remove residual chemical from the gun block. Thorough
cleaning ensures unrestricted movement of
mixing chamber. Use cotton swabs soaked
in gun cleaner if necessary.

10. Check side seal for wear by measuring how
far seal protrudes from side seal assembly
insert. A worn side seal promotes chemical
leakage. Replace side seal if it protrudes
0.065 in. (1.65 mm) or less. In addition,
check seal for scratches, which also promote leakage. See FIG. 9.
11. Inspect check valve assembly for damage
by measuring gap between mating surface
of side block and bottom edge of side seal
assembly insert. If gap measures 0.018 in.
(.46 mm) or less, the check valve assembly
has been crushed due to overtightening
and it must be replaced. See FIG. 9.
.065 in.
(1.65 mm)

8. Repeat steps 4-7 for R-side block.
CAUTION
Do not overtighten check valve retainer.
Tightening more than 1/4 turn can damage
check valve or retainer and cause leaking
when gun is pressurized.

.018 in.
(0.46 mm)

FIG. 9: Side Seal

12. Place spring in check valve retainer.
9. Place check valve assembly in check valve
retainer and thread into side block finger
tight. Use a 1/2 in. wrench to tighten
retainer 1/4 turn and no more. See FIG. 8.

13. Lightly coat o-ring with grease and install
on side seal.
14. Push side seal into the check valve retainer
until o-ring engages detent groove and
remains in place.
15. Install side blocks to gun body with two
mounting screws. Tighten screws alternately and evenly to prevent leakage.



One quarter of a
full turn (max.)

16. Return gun to service. See Daily Start-Up,
page 11.



FIG. 8. Tighten Check Valve Retainer
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Mixing Chamber and Gun
Block

1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page
12.

8. Slide gun block over mixing chamber and
up to gun. Install two mounting screws.
Tighten screws alternately and evenly to
prevent leakage.
9. Install side blocks to gun body with two
mounting screws. Tighten screws alternately and evenly to prevent leakage.
10. Return gun to service. See Daily Start-Up,
page 11.

If your gun has a round pattern spray tip,
skip step 2 and go to step 3.
2. Remove flat tip assembly from end of mix
module.
3. Remove air cap.
4. Use a 5/16 in. nut driver to alternately
loosen side block mounting screws. Carefully separate side blocks from gun. Wipe
mating surfaces with a rag soaked in gun
cleaner.
To repair side blocks, see Side Blocks,
page 13.
5. Remove gun block bolts. Slide gun block
away from gun. Wipe mating surfaces with
a rag soaked in gun cleaner. Clean gun
block with gun cleaner and brass brushes
to remove residual chemical and built-up
material. This ensures unrestricted movement of mixing chamber.
6. Use a 3/16 in. wrench or needle-nose pliers
to hold end of piston shaft while unscrewing
mixing chamber by hand. Clean mixing
chamber with gun cleaner and drill bits.
Inspect for damage and replace if necessary.
7. Hold end of piston shaft with a 3/16 in.
wrench or needle-nose pliers. Screw mixing chamber onto shaft by hand.

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O-Ring
R-Side Block
Mixing Chamber
Gun Block
2

Air Cap
Flat Tip
!

Air Seal

Gun Block
Screws

Side Block
Screws
A-Side Block

FIG. 10. Mixing Chamber and Gun Block

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End Cap and Air Piston

To repair gun block, see Mixing Chamber
and Gun Block, page 15.

1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page
12.
2. Use a 5/16 in. nut driver to alternately
loosen side block mounting screws. Carefully separate side blocks from gun. Wipe
mating surfaces with a rag soaked in gun
cleaner.

4. See FIG. 11. Use a 3/16 in. wrench or needle-nose pliers to hold end of piston shaft
while unscrewing mixing chamber by hand.
To repair mixing chamber, see Mixing
Chamber and Gun Block, page 15.
5. Disengage safety stop.
6. Use a 9/64 in. ball point hex key to remove
socket head screw and clamp from rear of
air cylinder.

To repair side blocks, see Side Blocks,
page 13.
3. Use a 5/16 in. nut driver to remove gun
block mounting screws. Slide gun block
away from gun. Wipe mating surfaces with
a rag soaked in gun cleaner. Be sure to
retain o-ring located between gun block
and mounting flange.

7. Use a retaining ring pliers to remove retaining ring. Ring retains end cap position in air
cylinder.

Piston Assembly
Piston Spring

Mixing Chamber

End Cap/Safety
Stop Assembly

Socket Head
Cap Screw
Retaining Ring

Cylinder

Clamp

FIG. 11. End Cap and Piston Assembly

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Removing safety stop and end cap
requires some force because o-ring is
tightly compressed.
8. Pull safety stop until it and attached end
cap come free from air cylinder. Be sure to
retain piston spring, located inside cylinder.
9. Inspect end cap o-ring and remove if damaged. Lightly coat new o-ring with Lubriplate grease and install on end cap.
10. Pull piston assembly out of air cylinder.
11. See FIG. 12. Remove retaining ring and
slide piston shaft out from the back of piston.
12. Inspect shaft and piston o-rings and
replace if damaged. Lightly coat new
o-rings with Lubriplate grease before
installing.
13. Slide piston shaft into the back of piston,
being careful not to damage shaft o-rings.
Secure with retaining ring.

14. Install piston assembly into the air cylinder.
See FIG. 11.

Be sure to insert retaining ring completely into
groove so end cap will remain in air cylinder
when gun is pressurized. Keep clear of end
cap when reapplying air pressure or triggering gun after reassembly in case of improper
retaining ring installation
15. Center piston spring over raised portion of
piston. Align raised portion of end cap with
inside diameter of piston spring. Insert end
cap into air cylinder. Press end cap until it
moves past the undercut groove in air cylinder, which is where retaining ring nests.
Maintain pressure on end cap, ensure
groove remains visible, and install retaining
ring using retaining ring pliers.
16. Reinstall socket head screw and cylinder
clamp in rear of air cylinder.
17. Hold end of piston shaft with a 3/16 in.
wrench or needle-nose pliers. Screw the
mixing chamber onto shaft by hand.

Piston Shaft

18. Slide gun block over mixing chamber and
up to gun. Install two mounting screws.
Tighten screws alternately and evenly to
prevent leakage.

Retaining Ring

Piston Shaft
O-Rings
Piston

19. Install side blocks to gun body with two
mounting screws. Tighten screws alternately and evenly to prevent leakage.
20. Return gun to service. See Daily Start-Up,
page 11.

Piston O-Ring

FIG. 12. Piston Assembly

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End Cap O-ring and Safety
Stop Seal

3. Remove socket head screw and clamp
from rear of air cylinder.
4. See FIG. 13. Use a retaining ring pliers to
remove retaining ring. Ring retains end cap
position in air cylinder.

1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page
12.
2. Use a 5/16 in. nut driver to alternately
loosen side block mounting screws. Carefully separate side blocks from gun. Wipe
mating surfaces with a rag soaked in gun
cleaner.
To repair side blocks, see Side Blocks,
page 13.

Removing safety stop and end cap
requires some force because o-ring is
tightly compressed.
5. Pull safety stop until it and attached end
cap come free from air cylinder. Be sure to
retain piston spring, which is located inside
cylinder.
6. Inspect end cap o-ring and replace if damaged. Lightly coat new o-ring with Lubriplate grease and install on end cap.

End Cap/Safety
Stop Assembly

Retaining Ring

Cylinder Clamp
Socket Head
Cap Screw

FIG. 13. End Cap Assembly

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7. See FIG. 14. Use a 5/64 in. hex key to
loosen two setscrews on stop knob. Slide
knob off shaft of stop pin. Retain shaft
spring. Pull stop pin out of end cap.
8. Remove u-cup seal from end cap and
replace if damaged. Lightly coat new seal
with Lubriplate grease before installing;
u-cup lips must face the air cylinder.
9. Insert stop pin into end cap. Slide shaft
spring and stop knob onto shaft of stop pin.
Use a 5/64 in. hex key to install two set
screws in stop knob. Ensure knob set
screws are aligned to flats on stop pin and
tighten securely.

Stop Knob
Stop Spring

Be sure to insert retaining ring completely into
groove to ensure end cap remains in air cylinder when gun is pressurized. Keep clear of
end cap when reapplying air pressure or triggering gun after reassembly in case of
improper retaining ring installation
10. Center piston spring over raised portion of
piston. Align raised portion of end cap with
inside diameter of piston spring. Insert end
cap into air cylinder. Press end cap until it
moves past undercut groove in air cylinder,
which is where retaining ring nests. Maintain pressure on end cap, ensure groove
remains visible, and install retaining ring
using retaining ring pliers. See FIG. 13.
11. Reinstall socket head screw and cylinder
clamp in rear of air cylinder.

End Cap

12. Install side blocks to gun body with two
mounting screws. Tighten screws alternately and evenly to prevent leakage.

Stop Pin
Set Screws
Cup Seal

13. Return gun to service. See Daily Start-Up,
page 11.

End Cap O-Ring

FIG. 14. Safety Stop Assembly

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Trigger/Air Valve

seat until valve liner and seat are pushed
out of valve cavity.
10. Inspect the four o-rings on valve liner and
replace if necessary. Apply Lubriplate
grease liberally to o-rings before installing.

1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page
12.
2. Use a 5/16 in. nut driver to alternately
loosen side block mounting screws. Carefully separate side blocks from gun. Wipe
mating surfaces with a rag soaked in gun
cleaner.
To repair side blocks, see Side Blocks,
page 13.
3. If gun is configured with air inlet at base of
handle (standard), remove 1/8 npt pipe
plug at rear of gun.
If gun is configured with air inlet at rear,
remove air hose and nipple.
4. Remove screw and locknut holding trigger
lever in place. Remove trigger lever.
5. Remove valve retainer hex nut, which holds
brass valve spool in place.
6. Carefully grip end of valve spool with a pliers and remove it. Valve spring, which fits
into spool, will come out with it. Be careful
not to lose spring.
7. Inspect spool o-rings and replace if damaged. Liberally coat new o-rings with Lubriplate grease before installing.
8. Remove 1/16 npt pipe plug from deep in
port at rear of gun.

11. Ensure that valve cavity is free of debris.
Apply a thin film of Lubriplate grease inside
cavity.
12. Slide spring seat into cavity, tapered end
first. Ensure it bottoms out in cavity.
13. There will be some resistance from the
o-rings when installing valve liner. Push
valve liner into cavity until 2 or 3 of the cavity’s internal threads are visible.
Threads allow engagement with valve
retainer nut, which aligns valve liner and
spool to proper depth.
14. Apply a small amount of thread sealant to
1/16 npt pipe plug and reinstall. This seals
threads to prevent air leaks.
15. Reinstall 1/8 npt pipe plug, or nipple and air
hose, at rear of gun.
16. Ensure that valve spring is in place, and
insert valve spool into valve liner. Screw in
valve retainer nut until snug. Do not overtighten.
17. Reinstall trigger lever, screw, and locknut.
18. Install side blocks to gun body with two
mounting screws. Tighten screws alternately and evenly to prevent leakage.
19. Return gun to service. See Daily Start-Up,
page 11.

9. Brass spring seat is visible inside port at
rear of gun. Use a 1/4 in. diameter (maximum) punch and hammer to gently tap

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Optional Air Hose and Nipple

1/8 in. Pipe
Plug
1/16 in.
Pipe Plug

Spring
Seat
Valve Liner
O-Rings
Valve Spool

Valve Spring
Lock Nut
Valve Retainer Nut

Trigger Mounting Screw
Trigger Lever

FIG. 15. Trigger/Air Valve Assembly

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Air Passage Diagrams
Use thread sealant when reinstalling any
threaded components. In addition, reinstall
all set screws flush to outside surface of
gun handle.

.250 dia.

.3125 dia.
.375 dia.

1.858 dia.

.687 dia.

1.750 dia.

.3125 dia.

8-32 UNC-GH3 TAP

1/8 in. drill

1/8 in. drill
5/32 in. drill

8-32 UNC-2B TAP

FIG. 16: Air Cylinder Air Passages

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1/8 in. drill
10-32 UNC-2B TAP
1/8 in. drill

5/32 in. drill
1/8 in. drill
10-32 UNC-2B TAP

5/32 in. drill
10-32 UNC-2B TAP

5/32 in. drill
1/8 in. drill
10-32 UNC-2B TAP
5/32 in. drill (3)
10-32 UNC-2B TAP

5/32 in. drill

1/2 in. dia.
5/8-18 UNC-2B TAP

1/8 in. NPT TAP
1/16 in. NPT TAP
5/32 in. drill

1/8 in. drill
1/8 NPT TAP

FIG. 17: Handle Air Passages

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Notes

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Parts
GAP Pro Spray Gun Assembly
9
16

1

19

31

2

18

22

13

15

14
26

27
29

1

7

23
11

Round Spray

12

8
28
28

33

29

20

34
32

21

9

23
26

2
14

!

35

31

27

15
13

3, 42

6

16

17
19

2

4

5

10

FIG. 18: GAP Pro Final Assembly

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GAP Pro Spray Gun Assembly
Ref.
No. Part No.
1
117634
2
117635
3
15B772
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

295596
295597
296964
115719
296963
296970
103656
296952
296960
296953
296957
296959
296939

17
18
19

296940
296941
296942

Description
Qty.
FITTING, R-swivel
1
FITTING, A-swivel
1
HOSE, air; 1/4 npt (fbe) x
1
23 in. (584 mm)
PLUG, coupler
1
COUPLER
1
BOLT, side block (pack of 2)
O-RING, fluoroelastomer
1
BOLT, gun block (pack of 2)
VALVE ASSEMBLY, manual 2
NIPPLE, hex; brass; 1/8 npt 1
BLOCK, gun
1
HANDLE, gun
1
CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY 2
RETAINER, check valve
2
SPRING (pack of 2)
SCREEN; 80 mesh
(pack of 10)
SCREW, screen, A-side
1
SCREW, screen, R-side
1
SEAL, screw, screen
(pack of 2)

Ref.
No. Part No.
20 295693
21 296965
22 296966
23 248128

Description
Qty.
PLUG, seal, flush; 1/16 npt
2
BLOCK, A-side
1
BLOCK, R-side
1
O-RING, side seal
2
(pack of 6)

SEAL, side
2

MIXING CHAMBER
1

SEAL, air
1

CAP, air
1

FITTING, straight
4

PLUG or ELBOW
2

TOOL, cleanout
1

TOOL, cleanout
1
100030 Fitting
1

26
27
28
29
30
31
40
41
42

 See Table 1 for part numbers by model.

Table 1: Round Pattern Guns, Parts by Model Number
Round Pattern Gun Model No.
Ref.
No.

295557

295558

295559

295560

295561

295562

(00 Round)

(00 Recirc)

(01 Round)

(02 Round)

(03 Round)

(04 Round)

26
27
28
29
31
40
41

296956
296846†
296946
296951
295662
118369
296289

296956
296846†
296946
296951
112307
118369
296289

296956
296847†
296946
296951
295662
296293
296296

296956
296848†
296946
296951
295662
118369
296297

296956
296849†
296946
296951
295662
296296
296302

296956
296850†
296946
296487
295662
296297
296490

 This model uses qty. 2 each of items 1 and 2.
 Kit includes qty. 2 each of items 23 and 26.
† Kit includes (1) 27, (1) 28, and cleanout tools 40 and 41.
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GAP Pro Spray Gun Handle Assembly
70

77
66

75

76
51
78

79

84

62

82
55

85

63

57
81
59
52

65

67

53
57
74

64

57

56

57
72

83

68
71
73
60

86

80
61

58
54
69

FIG. 19: GAP Pro Handle Assembly

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GAP Pro Spray Gun Handle Assembly
Ref.
No. Part No.
51 295435
52 295422
53 296537
54 106245
55 296536
56 295662
57 C20988
58 112085
59 103337
60 C02032
61 295692
62 116624
63 102279
64 296971
65 296535
66 108103
67 168518
68 295695
69 295671

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Description
SEAL, u-cup
RING, retaining
SCREW, cap, socket hd
SCREW, cap, socket hd
SCREW, set; socket hd
PLUG, pipe
O-RING
O-RING
O-RING
NUT
TRIGGER
SCREW, set; socket hd
SCREW, set; socket hd
SPRING
CLAMP, cylinder
O-RING
O-RING
SCREW, cap; button hd
SCREW, trigger

Qty.
1
1
1
2
1
1
6
4
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1

Ref.
No. Part No.
70 296538
71 296866
72 296527
73 296867
74 295434
75 295436
76 296529
77 296530
78 296526
79 295416
80 296961
81 296531
82 296937
83 295693
84 296962
85 114054
86 295665

Description
RING, retaining
LINER, valve
SPOOL, valve
NUT, retainer, valve
SEAT, spring
SPRING
CAP, end
KNOB
PIN, stop
SPRING, piston
HANDLE, gun
PISTON
SHAFT, piston
PLUG, pipe
CYLINDER, air
O-RING
NIPPLE

Qty.
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

 Included in Handle Seal Repair Kit 296938
(purchase separately).

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Accessories
Tool kit 296968 for GAP Pro spray gun.

Pour Package (296983) Components

Grease syringe 296382; syringe filled with
grease for gun maintenance.

Includes:
Pour fitting
Polyflow tubing (3/8 in.
diameter x 1 ft. length)

Gun Wand Kit
Kit 296984; extends GAP spray gun front-end
21 in.

297078
296165

1
1

27 (flat mix chamber required)
28

29
(flat air cap required)

FIG. 20: Pour Package Components

Mixing Chamber Cleanout Drills

30

Round Mixing
Chamber (27)

Mixing Chamber
Nozzle Cleanout Drill

Mixing Chamber
Port Cleanout Drill

296846

118369

296289

296847

296296

296293

296848

296297

118369

296849

296302

296296

296850

296490

296297

296851

296491

296302

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Technical Data
Category
Maximum Fluid Working Pressure
Minimum Air Inlet Pressure
Maximum Air Inlet Pressure
Maximum Output (flow rate)
Air Inlet Size
A Component (ISO) Inlet Size
R Component (Resin) Inlet Size
Length
Height
Width
Weight
Wetted Parts

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3000 psi (20.7 MPa, 207 bar)
100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar)
125 psi (0.9 MPa, 9 bar)
40 lb/min (18 kg/min)
1/8 npt
-5 JIC; 1/2-20 UNF
-6 JIC; 9/16-18 UNF
7 in. (17.8 cm)
7.25 in. (18.4 cm)
4.4 in. (11.2 cm)
2.34 lb (1.06 kg)
Stainless steel, carbon steel, brass, nylon,
acetal, PTFE, aluminum

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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. 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.
FOR GRACO CANADA CUSTOMERS
The Parties acknowledge that they have required that the present document, as well as all documents, notices and legal proceedings entered into,
given or instituted pursuant hereto or relating directly or indirectly hereto, be drawn up in English. Les parties reconnaissent avoir convenu que la
rédaction du présente document sera en Anglais, ainsi que tous documents, avis et procédures judiciaires exécutés, donnés ou intentés, à la suite
de ou en rapport, directement ou indirectement, avec les procédures concernées.

Graco Information
For the latest information about Graco products, visit www.graco.com.
TO PLACE AN ORDER, contact your Graco distributor or call to identify the nearest distributor.
Phone: 612-623-6921 or Toll Free: 1-800-328-0211, Fax: 612-378-3505

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