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Graco GMAX II 5900HD Operation

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GMAX
II
3900, 5900, 5900HD,
5900 Convertible, 7900
Airless Sprayers
- For Portable Airless Spraying of Architectural Coatings and Paints
3300 psi (22.8 MPa, 228 bar) Maximum Working Pressure
Read warnings and instructions
GMAX ll 3900
248683
248684
248685
248686
GMAX ll 5900
248687
248688
248689
248690
GMAX ll 5900 Convertible
248691
248692
248693
248694
248695
248696
248697
248889
248890
GMAX ll 7900
248700
248701
248702
248703
Graco Inc. P.O. Box 1441 Minneapolis, MN 55440-1441
Copyright 2005, Graco Inc. is registered to I.S. EN ISO 9001
310892 rev.B
310893
309639
310894
309640
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  • Page 1 248889 ✓ ✓ 248890 310893 309639 GMAX ll 7900 ✓ 248700 ✓ 248701 310894 309640 ✓ ✓ 248702 ✓ ✓ 248703 Graco Inc. P.O. Box 1441 Minneapolis, MN 55440-1441 Copyright 2005, Graco Inc. is registered to I.S. EN ISO 9001...
  • Page 2: Manual Conventions

    Manual Conventions Manual Conventions WARNING Hazard Symbol WARNING: a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Warnings in the instructions usually include a symbol indicating the hazard. Read the general Warnings section for additional safety information. CAUTION CAUTION: a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage or...
  • Page 3 Warning Warning The following warnings include general safety information for this equipment. Further product specific warnings may be included in the text where applicable. WARNING 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: •...
  • Page 4 Do not alter or modify equipment. • For professional use only. • Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Call your Graco distributor for information. • Route hoses and cables away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces. •...
  • Page 5 English French German Spanish Italian Engine controls Engine ON/OFF switch Premium Digital Display Pump On/Off Switch Pressure control Prime valve & Filter Suction tube & Inlet Filter ™ Premium AutoClean Pump Drain hose ™ ProConnect Trigger Lock ™ WatchDog switch 310892B...
  • Page 6 Setup Setup Connect appropriate Graco Connect other end of hose to Tighten securely. Remove tip guard. high-pressure hose to gun. sprayer. Tighten securely. 310892B...
  • Page 7 Setup Install clean inlet strainer. Check engine oil level. Add Fill fuel tank. Attach sprayer grounding Fill throat packing nut with SAE 10W-30 (summer) or clamp to earth ground. TSL each time you spray 5W-20 (winter), if neces- and store. sary.
  • Page 8 Setup Convertible Models Change Engine to Motor Disconnect engine power Release tension bar Remove engine; tilt and Install motor; drop in and cord slide back push forward 310892B...
  • Page 9 Setup Convertible Models Change Motor to Engine Look through side vent Secure motor with tension Plug in pressure control holes and ensure drive belt power cord is in motor pulley 310892B...
  • Page 10 Startup Startup Place suction tube and drain Turn prime valve down. Set pump switch OFF tube in grounded metal pail Turn pressure control coun- partially filled with flushing terclockwise to lowest pres- fluid. Attach ground wire to sure. pail and to earth ground. 310892B...
  • Page 11 Startup Start engine Move fuel valve to open Move choke to closed Set throttle to fast Set engine switch to ON 310892B...
  • Page 12 Startup Set pump switch ON. - Pump/clutch is now active - Pull starter rope After engine starts, move Set throttle to desired setting choke to open 310892B...
  • Page 13 Startup Increase pressure enough to Take spray gun trigger safety Hold gun against grounded Inspect fittings for leaks. Do not start pump stroking and allow metal flushing pail. Trigger stop leaks with your hand or a rag! fluid to circulate for 15 sec- gun and increase fluid pres- If leaks occur, turn sprayer OFF onds;...
  • Page 14: Switchtip And Guard Assembly

    Startup SwitchTip and Guard Assembly Place siphon tube in paint Trigger gun again into flush- Put trigger safety ON. Screw assembly onto gun. pail ing fluid pail until paint Insert SwitchTip. Insert Hand tighten. ™ appears. Assemble tip and seat and OneSeal guard, page 14.
  • Page 15: Clearing Tip Clogs

    ti4138a Startup Clearing Tip Clogs Trigger gun and spray test Hold gun perpendicular, Release trigger, put trigger Put trigger safety ON, pattern. Slowly adjust pres- 10-12 in. (25-30 cm) from safety ON. Rotate return SwitchTip to original sure to eliminate heavy surface.
  • Page 16 Startup Premium Operation Main Menu Close cover when spraying to Do startup steps 1. - 3. Start engine, page 11. Note: Information other than protect display Sprayer Model momen- pressure can not be accessed if tarily displays, e. g., system pressure is greater than G5900 = GMax 5900 200 psi (14 bar, 1.4 MPa) or if Pressure display appears.
  • Page 17: Digital Tracking System

    Startup ™ Digital Tracking System (DTS) Short press DTS button to Press and hold to reset to Note: LIFE displays briefly, then Short press DTS button to move to Job Gallons (or zero, or short press DTS the number of gallons sprayed move to AutoClean2 Timer Liters x 10).
  • Page 18 Startup Short press DTS button to return to Pressure 310892B...
  • Page 19: Watchdog ™ Protection System

    Startup ™ WatchDog Protection System Pump stops automatically when material pail is empty. Change Display Units: To Activate: Turn WatchDog switch ON Turn WatchDog switch OFF. Pressure/Volume: Do Startup and WD ON displays. Add material or reprime Press and hold (8 seconds) DTS EMPTY displays/flashes sprayer.
  • Page 20 Startup Secondary Menu - Stored Data and WatchDog Pump Protection Modes Do Startup steps 1. - 3. Start engine, page 11. Press and hold DTS button SERIAL NUM scrolls through Pressure must be at zero. Pressure display appears. and turn pump switch ON. display and a 3 to 5-digit serial Sprayer model momentarily number displays.
  • Page 21 Startup Secondary Menu - Stored Data and WatchDog Pump Protection Modes Short press DTS button Short press DTS button Short press DTS button Short press DTS button and date code displays and part number displays and engine hours displays and LAST ERROR scrolls through display followed by stored error message and error code.
  • Page 22 Startup Secondary Menu - Stored Data and WatchDog Pump Protection Modes Press and hold DTS button Short press DTS button Short press DTS button Press and hold (8 sec- until CLEAR ERROR NO again to move to WatchDog again and SOFTWARE onds) DTS button to move ERROR CODE scrolls mode.
  • Page 23 Startup Secondary Menu - Stored Data and WatchDog Pump Protection Modes Short press DTS button and Short press to return to software revision displays step 3. Turn pump switch OFF at any time to exit stored data mode. 310892B...
  • Page 24 Cleanup Cleanup ti5403a ti5402a ti5402a Pressure Relief Procedure Lock gun trigger safety. Unlock gun trigger safety. Lock gun trigger safety. Remove guard and SwitchTip Set pump switch OFF. Turn pressure to lowest set- Turn prime valve down Turn engine OFF. ting.
  • Page 25 Cleanup Unscrew bowl, remove fil- Clean filter, guard and Remove siphon tube set Turn engine ON and start ter. Assemble without filter. SwitchTip in flushing fluid from paint and place in engine. Clean fliter flushing fluid. Set pump switch ON. Use water for water base Turn prime valve horizontal.
  • Page 26 Cleanup Hold gun against paint pail. Move gun to flushing pail, Turn prime valve down and Raise siphon tube above Take trigger safety OFF. hold gun against pail, trig- allow flushing fluid to circu- flushing fluid and run Turn pressure control up ger gun to thoroughly flush late for approximately 20 sprayer for 15 to 30 sec-...
  • Page 27 Cleanup ti2895a Pump Armor Caution: If flushing with water, Close prime valve. Trigger Install filter into filter bowl. Clean tip, guard and gas- do not leave water in sprayer. gun into flushing pail to Make sure plastic center ket with a soft bristle brush Flush again with mineral spirits, purge fluid from hose.
  • Page 28 Cleanup 310892B...
  • Page 29 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.
  • Page 30 Warranty / Garantie / Garantía / Garanzia / Garantia TO PLACE AN ORDER, contact your Graco distributor, or call 1-800-690-2894 to identify the nearest distributor. All written and visual data contained in this document reflects the latest product information available at the time of publication.