Do not use hoses to pull equipment. Route hoses away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces. Do not expose Graco hoses to temperatures above 82 C (180 F) or below –40 C (–40 F). Do not lift pressurized equipment.
WARNING 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. Fluid injected into the skin is a serious injury.
WARNING FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Improper grounding, poor ventilation, open flames or sparks can cause a hazardous condition and result in a fire or explosion and serious injury. If there is any static sparking or you feel an electric shock while using this equipment, stop spray- ing immediately.
Component Function and Identification 7786A Fig. 1 Motor (Under shield shown) DC motor, permanent magnet, totally enclosed, fan cooled Pressure Adjusting Knob Controls fluid outlet pressure ON/OFF Switch Power switch that controls 120 VAC main power to sprayer Drive Assembly Transfers power from DC motor to the displacement pump Fluid Filter Filter of fluid between source and spray gun...
Setup 2. Fill packing nut (D). Fill packing nut full with WARNING Graco Throat Seal Liquid (TSL) (64) supplied. If you supply your own hoses and spray gun, be WARNING sure the hoses are electrically conductive, that the gun has a tip guard, and that each part is rated for...
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Setup Grounding How to use the pressure control The pressure control controls the motor operation so WARNING the sprayer maintains constant fluid pressure at the pump outlet. Turn the pressure control knob fully Improper installation or alteration of the grounding counterclockwise to obtain the minimum setting.
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Setup Pressure Relief Procedure The tip guard alerts you to the risk of injection and helps prevent placing any part of the body close to the spray tip. The tip guard also adjusts the vertical or WARNING horizontal spray pattern. See page 10. The tip guard holds a reversing spray tip.
Startup Use this procedure each time you start the sprayer to 4. Turn pressure knob (E) to minimum setting. help ensure the sprayer is ready to operate and that you start it safely. 5. Disengage gun safety latch. See Fig. 4. NOTE: If this is a first–time startup, flush the sprayer.
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Startup NOTE: Spray patterns will change as tips wear. WARNING Change spray tip if adjusting pressure will not improve spray pattern. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD To reduce static sparking and splashing when priming, be sure the spray tip is not installed on the gun, and hold a metal part of the gun firmly to the side of a grounded metal pail.
Shutdown and Care 6. Flush sprayer at end of each work day and fill it WARNING with mineral spirits to help prevent pump corrosion and freezing. See page 12. INJECTION HAZARD To reduce the risk of serious injury, when 7. For very short shutoff periods, leave suction instructed to relieve pressure, follow the hose in paint, relieve pressure, and clean spray tip.
Flushing When to flush CAUTION Determine material to spray from column 1. Flush with material in column 2. Then follow recommendations in Do not leave water or water-based fluids in sprayer if one of next three columns. it could freeze. Flush water out with mineral spirits. Frozen fluid in sprayer prevents starting and may cause serious damage.
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Flushing 10. Reinstall clean filter screen. WARNING 11. Remove and clean inlet strainer. Wipe paint off FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD suction hose and drain hose. To reduce static sparking and splashing, always remove the spray tip from the gun, and hold a metal part of the gun 12.
Troubleshooting WARNING CAUTION Thaw sprayer if water or water-based paint has INJECTION HAZARD frozen in it, due to exposure to low temperatures, by To reduce the risk of serious injury, when placing it in a warm area. Do not try to start sprayer instructed to relieve pressure, follow the until it has thawed completely or damage to motor Pressure Relief Procedure on page 8.
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Basic Problem Solving TYPE OF WHAT TO CHECK WHAT TO DO PROBLEM If check is OK, go to next check When check is not OK, refer to this column Electrical 4. Check motor brushes for the following: 4. Refer to page 21. (continued) a.
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Intermediate Problem Solving TYPE OF WHAT TO CHECK WHAT TO DO PROBLEM If check is OK, go to next check When check is not OK refer to this column Low Output 1. Check for worn spray tip. 1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure Warning on page 8, then replace tip.
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Intermediate Problem Solving TYPE OF WHAT TO CHECK WHAT TO DO PROBLEM If check is OK, go to next check When check is not OK, refer to this column Low Output 7. Check motor control board (22a) by substituting 7. Replace board. See page 24. with a good board.
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Intermediate Problem Solving TYPE OF WHAT TO CHECK WHAT TO DO PROBLEM If check is OK, go to next check When check is not OK, refer to this column Spray Pattern 3. Check pressure adjustment potentiometer (77) by Variations replacing it with a new one. (continued) (continued) 4.
General Repair Information 3. Route wires carefully and avoid pinching any WARNING wires between covers. INJECTION HAZARD CAUTION To reduce the risk of serious injury, when instructed to relieve pressure, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 8. Improper wire routing can result in poor sprayer performance or damage to the pressure transducer.
Motor Test Armature Short Circuit Test WARNING 1. Remove fan cover (B). See Fig.12. INJECTION HAZARD To reduce the risk of serious injury, when 2. Spin motor fan by hand. If there are no shorts, the instructed to relieve pressure, follow the motor will coast two or three revolutions before Pressure Relief Procedure on page 8.
Motor Brushes NOTE: Replace brushes when worn to about 12.5 mm Repeat for other side. (0.5 in.). Always check both brushes. Brush Repair Kit Test brushes. 236–967 is available for motor brush repair. a. Remove pump connecting rod pin (14). NOTE: Replacement brushes may last only half as WARNING long as the original ones.
5. Model 824–130. Remove suction tube (43). Un- 4. Tighten packing nut (202) enough to stop leakage, screw drain tube (84) from displacement pump but no tighter. Fill packing nut full with Graco TSL. nipple (36). Push plug (201) into packing nut.
Motor 9. Remove four screws (75) and lift motor off cart WARNING (70). INJECTION HAZARD 10. Align new motor with cart and reinstall screws (75). To reduce the risk of serious injury, when 11. Assemble drive housing to motor. Follow steps 9 instructed to relieve pressure, follow the to 15 on page 26.
Motor Control Board Motor control board removal 5. Remove four screws and motor control board WARNING (22a). INJECTION HAZARD 6. Install new motor control board (22a) with four To reduce the risk of serious injury, when screws. Reconnect all wires and secure heat sink instructed to relieve pressure, follow the (22) to junction box (20).
Power Supply Cord 3. Disconnect power supply cord leads (30), including WARNING green wire to grounding screw (78). See Fig. 13. INJECTION HAZARD 4. Loosen strain relief bushing (29). Remove power To reduce the risk of serious injury, when supply cord (30). instructed to relieve pressure, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 8.
Drive Housing, Connecting Rod, Crankshaft 7. Tap lower rear of drive housing (2) with a plastic WARNING mallet to loosen motor. Pull drive housing straight off motor. INJECTION HAZARD To reduce the risk of serious injury, when 8. Remove and inspect crankshaft (5) and connecting instructed to relieve pressure, follow the rod (12).
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Drive Housing, Connecting Rod, Crankshaft 4, 3 Note: Filter not shown 7845A Torque to 80 in-lb (9 N m) Fig. 23 7742A...
Pressure Transducer NOTE: See Fig. 23 and 24 for this procedure. 2. Pass a spacer (68) over harness connector (A) and down into position at bottom of transducer (67). NOTE: The pressure transducer (67) cannot be re- paired or adjusted. If it malfunctions, replace it. 3.
Pressure Transducer Seal Installation 4. Lightly grease or oil transducer (67) and install pump (18). See page 22. 1. Lightly coat cleaned packing recess in manifold with a light grease or oil. 2. Heat seal (69) in hot water for several minutes. CAUTION Excess pressure from the probes or fingernails will damage the packing and cause subsequent leakage.
Drain Valve Repair WARNING 1. Unscrew spring retainer from valve body. Remove INJECTION HAZARD spring, washers and stem/ball. Clean any debris To reduce the risk of serious injury, when from ball or seat area. instructed to relieve pressure, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 8.
English, order one of the following labels to apply to your sprayer. The drawing below shows the best place- ment of these labels for good visibility. Order the labels directly from Graco, free of charge: 1–800–328–0211 Apply other language here French 187–784...
Graco’s written recommendations. This warranty does not cover, and Graco shall not be liable for general wear and tear, or any malfunction, damage or wear caused by faulty installation, misapplication, abrasion, corrosion, inadequate or improper maintenance, negligence, accident, tampering, or sub- stitution of non–Graco component parts.