Compatibility & Key Details for Short Manifold Systems
The Graco 243102 Short Manifold Cap (often sold as a “conversion/filter kit”) is designed for sprayers that use the short/horizontal manifold filter housing. It caps the manifold, secures the filter/support, and helps maintain proper last-chance filtration before the hose and gun.
Compatible Machines
Confirmed for 190ES/210ES; also used on Graco short-manifold families shown below (verify your sprayer’s short/horizontal filter housing before purchase).
- Graco 190ES (Electric Airless)
- Graco 210ES
- Graco ST Series (short manifold)
- Graco STX Series (short manifold)
- Graco Ultra 395 (short manifold versions)
- Graco Ultra 495 (short manifold versions)
- Graco Ultra 595 (short manifold versions)
- Graco 390 (models equipped with short/horizontal manifold)
What It Does
- Secures the manifold’s Easy-Out style filter and support in short/horizontal housings.
- Restores/maintains final filtration to protect the hose and gun from debris.
- Simplifies service when converting machines to the short-manifold filter setup.
Key Details & Inclusions
| Part Number | Graco 243102 (Short Manifold Cap / Conversion Kit) |
| Typical Contents | Cap for short manifold, filter support, and a manifold filter (commonly 60-mesh; mesh may vary by supplier) |
| Manifold Style | Short / Horizontal (a.k.a. “short manifold”) |
| Function | Last-chance filtration before paint enters the hose and spray gun |
| Common Pairing | Easy-Out short manifold filters (e.g., 60/100/200 mesh options to suit material) |
Selection & Fit Notes
- Match your sprayer’s short/horizontal manifold configuration (cap threads and housing depth).
- Choose the mesh size based on material: lower mesh (e.g., 60) for heavier coatings; higher mesh (e.g., 100–200) for thinner materials.
- Always verify against your sprayer’s parts manual or serial-range diagram for exact fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The 243102 is for short/horizontal manifold filter housings. Tall/vertical manifolds use different caps and components.
It is commonly specified for Graco 190ES and 210ES, and used across short-manifold versions of ST/STX and Ultra 395/495/595. Always check your exact model and manifold style.
Use 60-mesh for heavier coatings (primers, latex with larger solids). For thinner materials, consider 100 or 200-mesh. Match the mesh to your spray material and tip size.
It’s typically sold as a conversion/filter kit, which includes the cap, filter support, and one filter. Contents can vary by supplier; review the listing details to confirm.
Clean the manifold cavity, seat the filter and support correctly, lightly lubricate O-rings if present, and hand-start threads to avoid cross-threading. Tighten to manufacturer guidance only.
