Be familiar with the controls and the proper usage of the equipment. Save these instructions. Scan QR code or click on link for operational video. http://graco.com/tc360opvid ti24623a WARNING Use only water-based materials. Do not use materials which state “FLAMMABLE”...
Before using your sprayer read this Owners Manual for complete instructions on proper use and safety warnings. 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 architectural paints and coatings.
General Power Tool Safety Information General Power Tool Safety Information WARNING WARNING Personal Safety Read all safety warnings and all instructions. • Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating Failure to follow the warnings and instructions a power tool.
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General Power Tool Safety Information WARNING Power Tool Use and Care • Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Sprayer Safety Information Sprayer Safety Information The following warnings are for the setup, use, 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.
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Sprayer Safety Information WARNING WARNING FIRE AND EXPLOSION SKIN INJECTION HAZARD HAZARD High-pressure spray is able to inject toxins into the body and Flammable fumes, such as cause serious bodily injury. In solvent and paint fumes, in work the event that injection occurs, area can ignite or explode.
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Sprayer Safety Information WARNING WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD PRESSURIZED ALUMINUM PARTS HAZARD This equipment must be grounded. Improper grounding, setup, or usage Use of fluids that are incompatible of the system can cause electric with aluminum in pressurized shock. equipment can cause serious chemical reaction and equipment •...
Component Identification Component Identification Prime Pump Spray ti26060a Sprayer Trigger Cup Cover Dual Speed Control, HIGH/LOW FlexLiner Switch (DS and DSP models only) Cup Support Spray Tip, Black (12-inch pattern) VacuValve Cap Spray Tip, Gray (4-inch pattern) VacuValve Air Hole Spray Tip Guard VacuValve Reservoir Variable Speed Control (VSP models...
Start Up Start Up Fill FlexLiner with material. Securely tighten cup cover onto cup support. Tighten so the arrow on the cup cover is within range of the indicator on the cup support. Use only water-based materials. Do not use materials which state “FLAMMABLE” on the packaging.
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Start Up The VacuValve is an important part of Plug sprayer into power source. your new sprayer. It is used to evacuate Turn Prime Pump/Spray knob down to the air out of the FlexLiner. Open Prime Pump position. To fill sprayer with VacuValve cap.
Start Up 10. Make certain spray tip is in the spray • Make certain the Prime Pump/Spray position. knob is in the Spray position. Spray SPRAY UNCLOG ti23290a 11. You are now ready to spray. ti23288a NOTE: For best results; to evacuate all material from the FlexLiner when the material •...
How to Spray How to Spray Spray Techniques Take a few moments prior to spraying and review these simple tips to ensure your spraying project is a success. Use a piece of scrap cardboard to practice these basic spraying techniques before you Dual Speed Control begin spraying the surface.
How to Spray EVEN FINISH ti23376a Aiming Sprayer Aim sprayer at bottom edge of previous stroke, overlapping each stroke by half. THIN THICK THIN ti23375a Triggering Sprayer Pull trigger after starting stroke. Release ti23378a trigger before end of stroke. Sprayer must be moving when trigger is pulled and released.
How to Spray Spray Pattern Quality If you see pulsations in the pattern, try the following; A good spray pattern is evenly distributed as • On the dual speed models turn the dual it hits the surface. If tails persist, material may speed control to HIGH need to be thinned.
Cleanup Cleanup Disconnect power (unplug power cord). Turn Prime Pump/Spray Knob down to PRIME PUMP position to relieve pressure. Use only water-based materials. Do not use materials which state “FLAMMABLE” on the packaging. For more information Prime Pump about your material, request SDS from distributor or retailer.
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Cleanup Set the sprayer upside down on a flat Make certain the Prime Pump/Spray surface. This will keep the wet paint in knob is in the Prime Pump position the cup cover. Return excess material to (pointed down). On models with a dual original container.
Cleanup 16. Use a soft cloth to clean the cup support and cup cover. ti23372a NOTICE ti23389a The spray tip guard is permanently 13. Remove cup assembly and discard used attached to the sprayer. Removal for fluid. Dispose of used cleaning fluid cleaning is not necessary and will result in properly.
Storage Storage NOTICE Failure to store sprayer with Pump Armor will result in operational problems the next time you spray. Always circulate Pump Armor through the sprayer after cleaning. Water left in the sprayer will corrode and damage the pump. ti23707b Pump Armor fluid protects the sprayer while in storage.
Common Procedures Common Procedures Installing Spray Tips Pull the spray tip straight out of the spray tip guard. Install Spray Tip While holding the spray tip 90 degrees from either the SPRAY or UNCLOG Do not put your hand in front of the spray position, align spray tip locking tab with tip.
Common Procedures Unclogging Spray Tip In the event that particles or debris clog the spray tip, this sprayer is designed with a ti23359a reversible spray tip that quickly and easily clears the particles without disassembling the Variable speed models: sprayer. Set speed control to 10.
Common Procedures Flushing a New Sprayer This sprayer arrives from the factory with a small amount of test material in the system. It is important that you flush this material from the sprayer before using it for the first time. Remove cup assembly from the sprayer by turning counter clockwise and pulling down.
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Common Procedures Align VacuValve on cup cover with Prime Pump/Spray knob. Push cup assembly onto sprayer and twist to lock. ti23258b ti23389a 11. While holding the sprayer upside down Plug sprayer into power source. point the sprayer into a waste pail. Pull Make certain the Prime Pump/Spray the trigger for three seconds.
Replacement Parts Parts List- Models 16Y391, 16Y392 Order If you have this Ref. Part Description model sprayer Number Kit, pump 16Y391 17A217 Complete pump assembly includes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 16Y391 17A218 Pump housing includes 2, 3, 5 16Y392 17B415 Complete pump assembly includes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 16Y392...
Replacement Parts Parts List- Model 17F329 Order If you have this Ref. Part Description model sprayer Number Kit, pump 17F329 17B415 Complete pump assembly includes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 17F329 17B416 Pump housing includes 2, 3, 5 All models 16Y425 O-ring All models...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Check everything in this Troubleshooting Table before you bring the sprayer to an authorized service center. ti26063a Sprayer Diagnostics Problem Cause Solution Sprayer makes no sound Power supply. Verify power to sprayer. when trigger is pulled Motor has overheated. Wait 20-30 minutes for motor to cool.
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Speed control switch is set too low. On models with a dual speed Sprayer makes sound control switch, set speed control but no material is switch to HIGH. On variable sprayed when trigger is speed models, increase speed pulled (contd) until unit sprays.
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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. Unclog spray tip or clean spray tip see Unclogging Spray Tip, page 21. Material difficult to On models with dual speed atomize.
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Spray pattern is too narrow: Sprayer is too close to Move sprayer away from target surface. surface 10 in. (25 cm) Incorrect spray tip for Install different size spray tip. application of material. See Installing Spray Tips, ti15523a page 20.
1-888-541-9788 or visit us online at www.graco.com. If the claimed defect is verified, Graco will repair or replace the product free of charge. The product will be returned to the original purchaser transportation prepaid. If inspection of the product does not disclose any defect in material or workmanship, repairs will be made at a reasonable charge to you, which charges may include the costs of parts, labor and transportation.
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Original instructions. This manual contains English. MM 334179 Graco Headquarters: Minneapolis International Offices: Belgium, China, Japan, Korea GRACO INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES • P.O. BOX 1441 • MINNEAPOLIS MN 55440-1441 • USA Copyright 2014, Graco Inc. All Graco manufacturing locations are registered to ISO 9001. www.graco.com...