How do I start up my electric Graco Reactor?

Proper system start-up is critical for the safe and effective operation of your electric Graco Reactor. This step-by-step guide contains the information you need to start up your machine.

This step-by-step guide walks you through the start-up of your machine, this document is not replacing the manual, for a full overview of safety instructions please see the manual.

WARNING: To prevent serious injury, only operate Reactor with all covers and shrouds in place.

NOTICE: Proper system setup, startup, and shutdown procedures are critical to electrical equipment reliability. The following procedures ensure steady voltage. Failure to follow these procedures will cause voltage fluctuations that can damage electrical equipment and void the warranty.

1. Check fluid inlet filter screens. Before daily startup, ensure that the fluid inlet screens are clean (See Flush Inlet Strainer Screen, manual page 63).
2. Check ISO lubrication reservoir. Check level and condition of ISO lube daily (See Pump Lubrication System, manual page 64).
3. Use A and B Drum Level Sticks to measure the material level in each drum. If desired, the level can be entered and tracked in the ADM (See Advanced Setup Screens, manual page 34).
4. Check generator fuel level. 
   1. NOTICE Running out of fuel will cause voltage fluctuations that can damage electrical equipment and void the warranty. Do not run out of fuel.
5. Confirm the main power switch is OFF before starting the generator.
6. Ensure the main breaker on the generator is in the off position.
7. Start the generator. Allow it to reach full operating temperature.
8. Turn the main power switch ON. 
   1. The ADM will display the Graco screen until communication and initialization are complete.
9. Switch on the air compressor, air dryer, and breathing air, if included.
10. For the first startup of the new system, load fluid with feed pumps.
    1. Check that all setup steps are complete (See Setup, manual page 27).
    2. If an agitator is used, open the agitator’s air inlet valve.
    3. If you need to circulate fluid through the system to preheat the drum supply (see Circulation Through Reactor, manual page 46). If you need to circulate the material through the heat hose to the gun manifold (see Circulation Through Gun Manifold, manual page 47).
    4. Turn both PRESSURE RELIEF/SPRAY valves (SA, SB) to SPRAY.
    5. Open fluid inlet valves (FV). Check for leaks.
       1. WARNING: Cross-contamination can result in cured material in fluid lines which could cause serious injury or damaged equipment. To prevent cross-contamination:
          1. Never interchange component A and component B wetted parts.
          2. Never use solvent on one side if it has been contaminated from the other side.
          3. Always provide two grounded waste containers to keep component A and component B fluids separate.
    6. Hold gun fluid manifold over two grounded waste containers. Open fluid valves A and B until clean, air-free fluid comes from valves. Close valves.
11. Press the power button to activate ADM.
12. If necessary, set up the ADM in Setup Mode (See Advanced Display Module (ADM) Operation, manual page 31).
13. Preheat the system:
    1. Press the heat to turn on hose heat zone. 
    2. NOTE: In order to run without a fluid temperature sensor in Hose Resistance Mode, a calibration factor must be saved (See Calibration Procedure, manual page 54). 
    3. WARNING: This equipment is used with heated fluid which can cause equipment surfaces to become very hot. To avoid severe burns: 
       1. Do not touch hot fluid or equipment. 
       2. Do not turn on hose heat without fluid in hoses.
       3. Allow equipment to cool completely before touching it.
       4. Wear gloves if the fluid temperature exceeds 110°F (43°C).
       5. WARNING: Thermal expansion can cause overpressurization, resulting in equipment rupture and serious injury, including fluid injection. Do not pressurize the system when preheating the hose. 
    4. If you need to circulate fluid through the system to preheat the drum supply (see Circulation Through Reactor, manual page 46). If you need to circulate the material through the heat hose to the gun manifold (see Circulation Through Gun Manifold, manual page 47).
    5. Wait for the hose to reach setpoint temperature.
    6. NOTE: Hose heat-up time may increase at voltages less than 230 VAC when maximum hose length is used.
    7. Press the heat button to turn on A and B heat zones.

Refer to the manual for further directions: