Friday, March 20, 2009

Fusion CS Gun Update

Designed with an innovative liquid purge design, the new Fusion CS Gun is different than traditional air-purge or mechanical purge guns. "End-users are realizing that the new gun is radically different than anything they've every used before," says Graco's Nick Pagano, "and they're learning to modify their spraying and maintenance techniques in order to get the best results from their Fusion CS gun," he says.

A new reference guide called "Getting the Best Results from your Fusion CS Spray Gun" has been developed and will be included with all Fusion CS guns. The guide gives detailed recommendation on how to best use and maintain Fusion CS guns, and includes details on how to resolve most common issues. A Spanish version of the guide is also available in pdf format.

Graco has also provided information, helpful hints and FAQ's online at the Product Knowledge Exchange (PKE). To use Graco's PKE, visit www.graco.com, choose Tech Support, and search by keywords "Fusion CS."

Try Before You Buy
With the Try Before You Buy program, contractors can try the Graco Fusion CS gun free with a risk-free, 60-day trial. If it doesn't live up to expectations, Graco will take it back, no questions asked. Distributors receive 90-day dating and an extra five percent discount. Promotional period: March 1 to May 31, 2009.

New Fusion CS Parts and Accessories
In addition, Graco is pleased to announce that several new repair kits are now available based on customer requests. These parts were previously only available as part of larger assembled kits.

257424 Dosing piston with O-rings
257426 Variable flow O-ring Kit, pack of 6
257428 Check valve housing (resin), pack of 10
257427 Check valve housing (ISO), pack of 10
257420 Check ball, pack of 10
257419 Check valve spring, pack of 10
257421 Check valve retainer, pack of 10
256923 Side seal springs, pack of 10

Graco adds Reactor H-50 Foam Proportioner to line-up

Gets the job done faster on high-volume applications
Graco recently introduced a new high-output proportioner for applying spray polyurethane foam. Designed especially for high-volume applications such as large commercial projects or roofing applications, the new hydraulic Graco Reactor H-50 Foam Proportioner delivers up to 50 pounds (22.6 kg) of foam per minute – allowing contractors to spray more product in less time.

“Larger pumps on the machine drive higher flow rates,” says Nick Pagano, product marketing manager for foam and polyurea equipment at Graco. “The new Graco H-50 will have 140 size pumps installed for high-output users who need to work faster and accomplish more in a day.”

The Graco H-50 foam proportioner is available separately or as a package. The package units include a Fusion® gun, spray hose and whip hose. Download the H-50 flyer.

Manual Updates
Please note the changes to the Reactor H-50 manual:
  • A table of specifications has been added to page 3
  • Pages 20 and 21 now have electrical requirements

For more information, visit www.graco.com.

Congress approves insulation tax credit

The 2009 economic stimulus bill includes an extension and expansion of the existing federal tax credit for installed insulation. The federal tax credit for installing insulation in 2009 is 30 percent (previously 10 percent) of the purchase price up to a $1500 tax credit for 2009. So a consumer can save as much as $1500 from the purchase price when adding insulation to their existing home. For more information, visit ICAA's website at www.insulate.org or the U.S. Department of Energy at www.energy.gov/taxbreaks.htm.

Distributor Training Schedule

For distributors of Graco Foam & Polyurea Equipment

The extensive four-day Reactor training includes:
  • Component lab: teardown and reassembly of all major components
  • Electrical lab: controls, operation and troubleshooting
  • Spray lab: install, setup and spray
  • Choosing the right equipment, feed systems, material conditioning, set up, operation, basic maintenance, troubleshooting for sales and technical personnel

Upcoming training dates:
  • 05-11-2009 - 05-14-2009 Graco Technical Center, Minneapolis, MN
  • 06-08-2009 - 06-11-2009 Graco Technical Center, Minneapolis, MN
  • 08-03-2009 - 08-06-2009 Graco Technical Center, Minneapolis, MN
  • 08-31-2009 - 09-03-2009 Graco Technical Center, Minneapolis, MN
  • 11-09-2009 - 11-12-2009 Graco Technical Center, Minneapolis, MN
  • 12-07-2009 - 12-10-2009 Graco Technical Center, Minneapolis, MN

To register, complete the Distributor registration form found on GEDI, and email to kolesen@graco.com or fax to 612-623-6580.

Product Literature

"Getting the Best Results from your Fusion CS Spray Gun" Download the English version or the Spanish version.

The Graco Coatings and Foam Equipment line card has been updated to included Guardian A-5 and A-6 proportioners, plus P2 and Probler guns. Distributors may order part number 337488D from GEDI.

Graco Reactor H-50 flyer is available in digital format only. Download the H-50 flyer.

Manual Updates

Download the latest version of the Reactor H-50 manual:

Upcoming Shows and Events

If you're going to any of the following shows, be sure to visit the Graco booth!
  • Windpower 2009 - Chicago, IL; May 4-7 Booth 5321