Instructions–Parts List
LOW PRESSURE
306563K
Fluid Regulator
ENG
For accurate, positive control of fluid pressure to one spray gun,
dispensing valve, or atomizing head. For professional use only.
250 psi (18 bar, 1.8 MPa) Maximum Inbound Pressure
Important Safety Instructions
Read all warnings and instructions in this manual.
Save these instructions.
Model 203831 Series H
0–60 psi (0–4 bar, 0–0.4 MPa) Regulated Pressure
Gives positive control of fluid pressures in most normal
direct supply and circulating spray systems.
Model 204500 Series H
0–15 psi (0–1 bar, 0–0.1 MPa) Regulated Pressure
Has a counterbalance spring for positive closure at
extremely low pressures.
Model 204501 Series H
20–160 psi (1.5–11 bar, 0.15–1.1 MPa) Regulated
Pressure
Has a heavier spring for precise control of fluid in the
regulated range.
Model 205425 Series H
0–60 psi (0–4 bar, 0–0.4 MPa) Regulated Pressure
has a large valve for more viscous fluids. Not intended
for use with standard paints and lighter viscosity fluids,
as these fluids lower the sensitivity of this regulator.
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WARNING
SKIN INJECTION HAZARD
Spray from the gun, leaks or ruptured components can inject fluid into your body and cause extremely
serious injury, including the need for amputation. Fluid splashed in the eyes or on the skin can also
cause serious injury.
D Fluid injected into the skin is a serious injury. The injury may look like just a cut, but it is a serious
injury. Get immediate surgical attention.
D Do not stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body, glove or rag.
D Always have the tip guard and the trigger guard on the gun when spraying.
D Check the gun diffuser operation weekly. Refer to the gun manual.
D Be sure the gun trigger safety operates before spraying.
D Lock the gun trigger safety when you stop spraying.
D Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure for your equipment if the spray tip clogs and before clean-
ing, checking or servicing the equipment.
D Tighten all fluid connections before operating the equipment.
D Check the hoses, tubes, and couplings daily. Replace worn or damaged parts immediately. Do not
repair high pressure couplings; you must replace the entire hose.
D Fluid hoses must have spring guards on both ends, to help protect them from rupture caused by
kinks or bends near the couplings.
MOVING PARTS HAZARD
Moving parts can pinch or amputate your fingers.
D Keep clear of all moving parts when starting or operating the pump.
D Before checking or servicing the equipment, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure for your sys-
tem to prevent the equipment from starting unexpectedly.
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WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Improper grounding, poor ventilation, open flames or sparks can cause a hazardous condition and re-
sult in a fire or explosion and serious injury.
D If there is any static sparking or you feel an electric shock while using this equipment, stop spray-
ing immediately. Do not use the equipment until you identify and correct the problem.
D Provide fresh air ventilation to avoid the buildup of flammable fumes from solvents or the fluid
being sprayed.
D Keep the spray area free of debris, including solvent, rags, and gasoline.
D Before operating this equipment, electrically disconnect all equipment in the spray area.
D Before operating this equipment, extinguish all open flames or pilot lights in the spray area.
D Do not smoke in the spray area.
D Do not turn on or off any light switch in the spray area while spraying or while operating if fumes
are present.
D Do not operate a gasoline engine in the spray area.
TOXIC FLUID HAZARD
Hazardous fluid or toxic fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on the skin,
inhaled, or swallowed.
D Know the specific hazards of the fluid you are using.
D Store hazardous fluid in an approved container. Dispose of hazardous fluid according to all local,
state and national guidelines.
D Always wear protective eyewear, gloves, clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid and
solvent manufacturer.
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Installation
KEY
A
B
C
D
E
F
Regulator
Dispensing Unit
Gauge
Regulator Inlet
Regulator Outlet
Air Regulator
Supply Line
C
G
D
H
A
G
H
F
Accessory Outlet
E
B
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Fig. 1
D Mount the regulator in an upright position so that
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
the gauge (C) can be easily read.
D If turning the gauge, reapply sealer to the threads,
and use a wrench on the inlet stud to turn gauge.
Regulator inlet (D) is 3/8 npsm (f) swivel and outlet
(E) is 3/8 npsm (m) rigid.
CAUTION
Before installing the regulator, check the tightness of
the screws (1). Refer to Fig. 3 for the tightening
sequence and the torque value. If the regulator leaks
during operation, check and torque the screws again.
D Connect a fluid hose to regulator outlet (E) and
spray gun. Connect an air atomizing hose to the
spray gun and air regulator (F) See Fig. 1.
In order to prevent damaging the regulator, blow out
and flush the supply line to remove any particles.
D To mount the regulator in a circulating system
supply line (G), install an accessory outlet (H). One
outlet (H) and air regulator (F) are required for each
spray gun. The accessory outlet (Part No. 204819)
may be ordered separately.
D Install regulator (A) in fluid supply line as close as
possible to spray gun or dispensing valve (B) for
easy operator control.
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Operation
CLEANING THE REGULATOR
WARNING
Note: Flush the regulator every four weeks, or as
To reduce the risk of component rupture, which
can cause a fire or explosion and result in
serious bodily injury, including splashing in the
eyes, never exceed 250 psi (18 bar, 1.8 MPa)
Maximum Inbound Fluid Pressure to this regula-
tor.
necessary for the amount and type of use.
1. Clear regulator of paint or other fluid by blowing
back fluid through the gun and hose.
2. Shut off supply pump and relieve line pressure by
opening back pressure regulator or other by-pass
valve.
CAUTION
Do not pressure test the regulator with air; use
solvent. Air may cause leaks between the fluid seals
and result in fluid leaks during normal operation.
3. Open regulator valve by screwing the threaded
portion of key (25) as far as possible into the cap.
See Fig. 2.
4. Loosen air cap ring of spray gun three turns, hold
a rag firmly over the end of the cap and trigger the
gun. Air will force fluid back through the gun, hose
and regulator.
If the rest of the system must be pressure tested
with air, loop past the regulator during the test.
1. Insert hex end of key (25) in adjusting screw (20)
and turn counterclockwise until spring tension is
relieved. See Figs 2 and 3.
5. After blow-back, remove the adjusting key (25)
Note: Do not use the threaded end of key (25) to
adjust pressure.
2. Start pump and open shutoff valve of outlet (H) to
admit fluid to regulator. Turn key (25) clockwise
until desired fluid pressure shows on gauge.
6. Flush regulator until clean.
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CAUTION
Do not exceed the Regulated Pressure specification
of your regulator. Pressures higher than specified
can damage the gauge.
Blow Back Position
Fig. 2
Regulating Position
Note: When reducing pressure, relieve pressure in gun
and supply line to ensure a correct gauge reading.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Solution
No pressure regulation
Fluid leaks under cap
Damaged diaphragm
Loose cap, worn gasket
Replace diaphragm (31).
Tighten screws (1), replace gasket
(32).
Damaged diaphragm
Loose cap
Replace diaphragm (31).
Tighten screws (1).
Pressure creeps above setting
Pressure drops below setting
Worn gasket
Replace gasket (32).
Replace diaphragm (31).
Damaged diaphragm
Worn or held open fluid valve
Flush regulator, replace fluid
valves (26 & 27) if worn excessively.
Loose cap
Tighten screws (1).
Replace gasket (32).
Worn gasket
Blocked fluid supply line or valve
Flush supply line and valve,
service if necessary.
Using regulator beyond capacity
Do not use regulator beyond its rated
capacity.
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Service
Regulator Disassembly
See TOP VIEW for tightening sequence.
1
Lubricate with oil.
Shut off pump, close shutoff valve and relieve pressure
in regulator by triggering the spray gun. Remove the
regulator from the system.
2
3
Lubricate with grease.
Torque to 20 ft-lb (27 NSm).
Hanger must be parallel
to diaphragm holes.
Torque to 120–130 in-lb
(13.6–14.7 NSm).
4
5
6
1. Using the hex end of key (25), adjust screw (20) all
the way counterclockwise to relieve regulator
spring tension.
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2. Remove outlet bushing (15) and counter-balance
spring (29) (Model 204500 only) from the body.
3. Unscrew valve stem (27) from diaphragm hanger
(28) with adjusting key. See Fig. 3.
25
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4. Remove screws (1), regulator cap (17), spring
adjusting screw (20), spring (13), and spring
cap (30) (Model 204500 only).
28
5. Lift diaphragm (31) and hanger from body. Disas-
semble the hanger and diaphragm only if dam-
aged.
17
3
20
6. Unscrew valve seat (26) from body with a 9/16”
socket wrench. See Fig. 3.
1
1
6
12
13 3
32
7. Thoroughly inspect all parts and inspect for wear
or damage, replacing as necessary.
30
CAUTION
Use special care in handling the valve stem and seat
to avoid damaging the hard carbide parts.
27
Regulator Reassembly
2
31
Reassemble regulator in reverse order of Disassem-
bly. When inserting the diaphragm and hanger, be
sure that all surfaces are clean and smooth. Any dirt or
roughness could damage the diaphragm.
26
28
15
Note: Hold hanger (28) and valve stem (27) in place
with a finger so that the valve stem is correctly lined up
with the valve seat (26).
29
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The hanger should be in line with one set of holes and
the nut should be torqued to 20 ft-lb (27 NSm). Turn the
valve stem snugly against the seat and then back off
1/2 turn on model 204500 and 3/4 turn on other mod-
els to set valve clearance. When installing the
cap (17), line up finger of spring adjusting nut (12) with
the groove in the cap (17) . Torque the six screws (1)
evenly to 120–130 in-lb (13.6–14.7 NSm) three times
consecutively, in the order shown in the TOP VIEW, to
compensate for diaphragm relaxation. See Fig. 3.
3
2
4
Gauge
1
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TOP VIEW
6
Fig. 3
Note: If further service is needed, see notes on lu-
brication, thread sealant, and torque values in Fig. 4.
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Parts
1
2
3
4
5
See torque sequence in Fig. 3.
Lubricate with grease.
side down.
PTFE
Apply sealant to threads.
Torque to 70–80 in-lb (8–9 NSm).
Lubricate with oil.
21
9
6
7
Torque to 30–35 ft-lb (41–47 NSm)
6
3
31
25
17
33*
1 1
4 *5
32*
28*
27*
11
34
2 4
3
20
16
14
12
13
4
2
5
26
29
2 30
*7
22*
10
7
15
19
4
4
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Fig. 4
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Parts
Ref
No.
Ref
Part No.
Description
Qty.
No.
Part No.
Description
Qty.
1
2
3
4
101682
101754
101971
101972
187875
SCREW, soc hd cap; 1/4–20 x 5/8
PLUG, pipe; hex soc; 3/8 npt
RACE, thrust; adjusting nut
BEARING, needle thrust
GAUGE, fluid pressure; 0–30 psi
(0–2 bar) (Model 204500 only)
GAUGE, fluid pressure; 0–200 psi
(0–13 bar) (Model 204501 only)
GAUGE, fluid pressure; 0–60 psi
(0–4 bar) (Models 205425 &
203831 only)
GASKET, copper
SEAL, o-ring; thiokol
NUT, lock; diaphragm
TUBE, gauge mounting
NUT, spring adjusting
SPRING, flat compression (Models
203831 & 205425 only)
SPRING, helical compression (Model
204500 only)
SPRING, helical compression (Model
204501 only)
6
1
1
1
17
19
20
21*
22*
25
171194
162485
164863
164864
171198
204522
204523
CAP, regulator
ADAPTER; 3/8 npt x 3/8 npsm
SCREW, adjusting
PLATE, diaphragm
GASKET, acetal
KEY, regulating (removable)
SEAT, valve (Models 203831 &
204501 only)
SEAT, valve (Model 204500 only)
SEAT, valve (Model 205425 only)
STEM, valve (Model 204500 only)
STEM, valve (Models 204501 &
203831 only)
STEM, valve (Model 205425 only)
HANGER, diaphragm
SPRING, helical compression (Model
204500 only)
CAP, spring (Model 204500 only)
DIAPHRAGM
GASKET; cellulose fiber
GASKET; cellulose fiber
WASHER, plain
1
1
1
1
1
1
5*
1
1
101180
101176
26*
1
1
1
1
206523
212030
206920
204524
1
1
1
1
1
1
27*
7*
9*
10
11
12
13
150670
157277
160741
160745
161349
161351
1
1
1
205183
206921
153996
28*
29
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
30
31*
32*
33*
34
*
166618
172193
171912
171913
171193
166617
160034
161889
1
1
14
UNION 45_ swivel; 3/8 npt(m) x
Recommended “tool box” spare parts. Keep on hand to
reduce down time.
3/8 npsm(f)
1
1
1
15
16
161357
161358
BUSHING, fluid outlet
BODY, regulator
Dimensions
5.5” (140 mm)
Weight:
Model 204500: 4 lb (1.7 kg)
Model 203831: 5 lb (2.3 kg)
Model 204501: 5 lb (2.3 kg)
Model 205425: 5 lb (2.3 kg)
Model 204500:
11.25” (285.8 mm)
Models 203831,
204501, & 205425
9.75” (247.7 mm)
.62” (15.8 mm)
3/8 NPSM (M) OUTLET
3/8 NPSM (F) INLET
Fig. 5
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The Graco Warranty and Disclaimers
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Graco warrants all equipment listed in this manual which is manufactured by Graco and bearing its name to be free from defects
in material and workmanship on the date of sale by an authorized Graco distributor to the original purchaser for use. 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 defec-
tive. This warranty applies only when the equipment is installed, operated and maintained in accordance with Graco’s written rec-
ommendations.
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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
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