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Owners Manual
Project Series Paint Sprayers
Important Safety Instructions
Read all warnings and instructions in this manual, and on the unit, including the power
cord, before using the equipment. Be familiar with the controls and the proper usage
of the equipment. Save these instructions.
Important Medical Information
Read the medical alert card provided with the gun. It contains injection injury
treatment information for a doctor. Keep it with you when operating the equipment.
For portable spray applications of water-based and oil-based
non-flammable architectural paints and coatings only.
Not approved for use in explosive atmospheres or hazardous (classified) locations.
3A9014A
EN
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- Page 1 Owners Manual 3A9014A Project Series Paint Sprayers Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions in this manual, and on the unit, including the power cord, before using the equipment. Be familiar with the controls and the proper usage of the equipment. Save these instructions. Important Medical Information Read the medical alert card provided with the gun.
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Page 2: Before You Spray
CAN280 26D281 TrueCoat 360 DS 120V Dual Speed CAN281 2000 psi 110474 26D282 Dual Speed 13.8 MPa, 138 bar) TrueCoat 360 DSP 120V Certified to Premium CAN282 CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 68 Variable 26D283 Conforms to TrueCoat 360 VSP 120V Speed... -
Page 3: Important User Information
Important User Information Thank You for Your Purchase! Congratulations! You have purchased a high-quality paint sprayer made by Graco Inc. This sprayer is designed to provide superior spray performance with water-based and oil-based (mineral spirit-type) architectural paints and coatings. This user information is intended to help you understand the types of materials that can be used with your sprayer. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Technical Specifications ......34 Graco Standard Warranty ......35... -
Page 5: Warnings
Warnings Warnings The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. The exclamation point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbols refer to procedure-specific risks. When these symbols appear in the body of this manual or on warning labels, refer back to these Warnings. - Page 6 Warnings 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: • Do not spray or clean with materials having flash points lower than 100°F (38°C). Use only non-flammable or water-based materials, or non-flammable paint thinners.
- Page 7 Check parts for signs of damage. Replace any damaged parts. • This system is capable of producing 2000 psi (138 bar, 13.8 MPa). Use Graco parts or accessories that are rated a minimum of 2000 psi (138 bar, 13.8 MPa).
- Page 8 Warnings PRESSURIZED ALUMINUM PARTS HAZARD Use of fluids that are incompatible with aluminum in pressurized equipment can cause serious chemical reaction and equipment rupture. Failure to follow this warning can result in death, serious injury, or property damage. • Do not use 1,1,1-trichloroethane, methylene chloride, other halogenated hydrocarbon solvents or fluids containing such solvents.
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Page 9: Know Your Sprayer
Know Your Sprayer Know Your Sprayer Cup Lid Prime Knob Funnel VacuValve Strainer Spray Tip Strainer’s Air Tube Speed Control (available on select Pump Filter models only) Spray Tip Guard Trigger Spray Tip Holder FlexLiner Power Cord Cup Support 3A9014A... -
Page 10: Know Your Controls
Know Your Controls Know Your Controls Prime Knob The Prime Knob directs fluid to either the cup or the Spray Tip. When priming, it is used to purge air from the pump. Your sprayer will not spray with air in the pump. Turn Prime Knob down to PRIME position to relieve system pressure. -
Page 11: Setup
Setup Setup Pressure Relief Procedure Cup Fill Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure whenever you see this symbol. Use only water-based or oil-based (mineral spirit-type) materials with a flash point greater than 100° F (38° C). Do not use materials which state “FLAMMABLE”... - Page 12 Setup Firmly tighten the Cup Lid onto the Cup The Strainer’s Air Tube will prevent paint Support to ensure an airtight seal. from overfilling the cup. Fill the cup as follows: NOTE: To ensure an airtight seal, the gasket inside the Cup Lid is lubricated by the factory. Watching the Funnel (not the cup), If lubrication has washed away, apply Seal slowly pour paint into the Funnel.
- Page 13 Setup With the Funnel and Strainer still Remove the Funnel and Strainer attached to the cup, pour excess from the cup and hook on edge of paint from the Funnel back into the paint can. paint can. Lift up the Strainer and look to verify you can see crossbars in the bottom of the Funnel.
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Page 14: Startup
Startup Startup Install the cup onto the sprayer as Prime the pump as follows: follows: Verify Prime Knob is pointed down Verify Pump Filter is installed and to PRIME position. clean. Plug sprayer into a grounded power source. Align VacuValve (on Cup Lid) with Prime Knob (on sprayer). - Page 15 Startup Continue to squeeze the FlexLiner Turn Prime Knob forward to SPRAY while pulling the Trigger for 10 position. Verify Spray Tip is forward in seconds. the SPRAY position. Point the sprayer into a waste pail and pull the Trigger for 5 seconds to spray NOTE: This will purge all air from the pump out storage fluid.
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Page 16: Spraying
Spraying Spraying Spray Tip Orientation Use only water-based or oil-based (mineral spirit-type) materials with a To avoid serious injury from skin injection, flash point greater than 100° F (38° C). do not put your hand in front of the Spray Do not use materials which state Tip when installing or removing the Spray “FLAMMABLE”... -
Page 17: Spray Pattern Quality
Spraying Spray Pattern Quality • Flex wrist to keep sprayer pointed straight. Fanning sprayer to direct spray at angle causes uneven finish. A good spray pattern is evenly distributed without voids or runs. Adjust sprayer Speed NOTE: How fast you move the sprayer will Control (if available), hand speed, and distance affect spray application. -
Page 18: Reversible Spray Tips
Spraying Reversible Spray Tips Spray Tip Installation Your sprayer is shipped with wide and Align Spray Tip locking tab with the narrow reversible Spray Tips. locking tab slot in the Spray Tip Guard. • Blue Spray Tips are for spraying Push the Spray Tip all the way into the paint and should be used with the Spray Tip Guard. -
Page 19: Clear Tip Clogs
Spraying Clear Tip Clogs Point sprayer into waste pail, turn Prime Knob forward to SPRAY position. Pull Trigger for 5 seconds to clear clog. To avoid serious injury from skin injection, do not put your hand in front of the Spray Tip when installing or removing the Spray Tip and Tip Guard. -
Page 20: Cup Refills
Spraying Cup Refills Pause in Spraying Turn Prime Knob down to PRIME Paint will dry quickly and cause clogs in the position to relieve system pressure. sprayer. Follow these steps whenever you pause spraying for 5 minutes to 2 hours. Remove cup assembly from sprayer. -
Page 21: Cleanup
Cleanup Cleanup Static Grounding Instructions (Oil-Based Materials) Use only water-based or oil-based (mineral spirit-type) materials with flash point greater than 100° F (38° C). Do not use materials which state “FLAMMABLE” on the packaging. For more information The equipment must be grounded to about your material, request a Safety Data reduce the risk of static sparking and Sheet (SDS) from distributor or retailer. -
Page 22: Cleaning Sprayer
Cleanup Cleaning Sprayer To circulate cleaning fluid, fill clean cup assembly half-full of cleaning fluid and reattach to sprayer. Cleaning your sprayer properly and after every spray job is of the utmost importance! Verify the Prime Knob is pointed Proper care and maintenance will make your down to the PRIME position. - Page 23 Cleanup To spray cleaning fluid, refill cup Turn the Spray Tip to the SPRAY assembly half-full of cleaning fluid and position and trigger into a waste reattach to sprayer. pail for 15 seconds. Turn the Prime Knob forward to SPRAY position and Spray Tip to the UNCLOG position.
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Page 24: Storage
Storage Storage With the sprayer upside down, pour approximately 2 oz. (60 ml) Pump Armor NOTICE (included) into pump opening. Failure to store sprayer with Pump Armor will result in operational problems the next time you spray. Always fill the sprayer with Pump Armor after cleaning. -
Page 25: Recycling And Disposal
Recycling and Disposal Recycling and Disposal End of Product Life • At the end of the product’s useful life, Remove motors, batteries, circuit dismantle and recycle it in a responsible boards, LCDs (liquid crystal displays), manner. and other electronic components. Recycle according to applicable •... -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Check everything in this Troubleshooting Table before you bring the sprayer to an authorized service center. Sprayer Diagnostics Problem Cause Solution Sprayer makes sound Spray Tip is clogged See Clear Tip Clogs, page 19. but no material is Sprayer is not primed Repeat Start Up procedure to sprayed when Trigger is... - Page 27 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Sprayer makes no sound Power supply Make certain the sprayer is when Trigger is pulled plugged into a grounded and functional power source. Motor has overheated Wait 20-30 minutes for motor to cool. Electronic control failure Replace electronic control.
- Page 28 Troubleshooting Spray Pattern Diagnostics Problem Cause Solution Spray pattern is pulsating: Operator is moving too Slow speed of movement. fast while spraying Spray Tip is clogged See Clear Tip Clogs, page 19. Material is difficult to On models with Speed Control, atomize increase speed until desired pattern is achieved.
- Page 29 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Spray pattern “spits” at the end or Excess material has Clean Spray Tip and Spray Tip beginning: accumulated on Spray Tip Guard. Clear Spray Tip. See and Spray Tip Guard, or Clear Tip Clogs, page 19. Spray Tip is partially plugged Spray Tip is not fully...
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Page 30: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Replacement Parts Single Speed, Dual Speed, Dual Speed Premium 3A9014A... -
Page 31: Parts List- Single Speed, Dual Speed, Dual Speed Premium
23 ▲ 16Y636 Label, warning and model number, side (not shown) Single Speed 18C037 Label, brand, TrueCoat 360 Dual Speed Premium 18C038 Label, brand, TrueCoat 360 DSP Dual Speed 18C040 Label, brand, TrueCoat 360 DS 25 ▲ All models 17A198... -
Page 32: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Replacement Parts Variable Speed Premium 3A9014A... -
Page 33: Parts List- Variable Speed Premium
Label, USA 16Y678 Label, control 23 ▲ 16Y636 Label, warning and model number, side (not shown) 18C042 Label, brand, TrueCoat 360 VSP 25 ▲ 17A198 Label, warning, cord (not shown) 18F449 Case, storage Kit, enclosure, variable speed includes sight glass, includes 17F069 13, 29, qty. -
Page 34: Technical Specifications
Max Working Pressure 2000 psi 13.8 MPa, 138 bar Maximum Amperage 2.5 Amps 2.5 Amps Weight TrueCoat 360, 360 DS/DSP 3.5 lb (18 in.cord) 1.6 kg (45 cm cord) TrueCoat 360 VSP 3.75 lb (18 in.cord) 1.7 kg (45 cm cord) Dimensions: Length (All models) 12.50 in. -
Page 35: Graco Standard Warranty
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. - Page 36 All written and visual data contained in this document reflects the latest product information available at the time of publication. Graco reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. Original instructions. This manual contains English. MM 3A9014...