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Warning WARNING Fire, Explosion and Electrocution Hazard Improper grounding, poor air ventilation, open flames, or sparks can cause a hazardous condi- tion and result in fire, explosion, or electric shock. • To help prevent these hazards: • Sprayer should be grounded through an elec- trical outlet as follows: - Only use grounded electrical outlets.
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WARNING Pressurized Equipment Hazard To avoid component rupture and injury, do not operate sprayer with components rated less than pressure of sprayer. Sprayer is equipped with a pressure drain that automatically relieves overpressure in the event of a fault condition. This automatic pressure relief may cause splashing fluid.
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WARNING Recoil Hazard Due to the high pressure fluid emitted, a strong recoil action may occur when you trigger the gun. If you are unprepared, your hand could be forced back toward your body or you could lose your balance and fall, resulting in serious injury. Equipment Misuse Hazard Equipment misuse can cause equipment to rup- ture, malfunction, or start unexpectedly and...
Pressure Relief/ Pressure Relief/ WARNING/ Page/ Turn OFF power switch. ti2018a Place prime tube in waste pail. ti2034a Turn Prime/Spray valve to PRIME. QSJNF Brtkog ti2019a Turn pressure control knob left (minimum pressure). ti2020a Trigger gun into bucket to relieve pressure in hose. ti2033a 3Z9478A...
Grounding and Electrical Requirements/ Grounding and Electrical Requirements/ This sprayer requires 220-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz 10A circuit with a grounding receptacle. Never use an outlet that is not grounded. !331.351!W-!61071!I{! 21B! TTROTVRBxceNB WRQXR j BSRcB ti10-a Do not use sprayer if electrical cord has damaged ground prong.
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Grounding and Electrical Requirements/ Do not use an extension cord with damaged ground plug. Recommended extension cords: • 15 m (49.2 ft) 1.0 mm • 30 m (88.4 ft) 1.5 mm • 50 m (164.0 ft) 2.5 mm • 26!n!)5:/3! *!2/1!nn •...
Setup/ Setup/ Turn OFF power switch. ti2018a Connect one end of grounded fluid hose to SG3E/A spray gun. Use a wrench to tighten. !TH4F0B! BuiUgQcB ti2024a Connect other end of hose to sprayer fluid outlet fitting. Use wrench to tighten. Connect other end of hose to sprayer fluid outlet fitting.
Priming/ Priming/ For flushing storage fluid and loading pump and hose with paint. Before priming sprayer, follow Pail Flushing procedure, Steps 1-6, page 24. ! 24 ! !2.7! J 24 BSOXB Turn OFF power switch. ti2018a Submerge suction tube in paint. ti2026a Turn Prime/Spray valve to PRIME.
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Priming/ Turn ON power switch. Align arrow on sprayer and bucket symbol on pressure control knob. ti2028a WARNING/ Page/ When paint, without bubbles, starts to come out of prime tube, trigger gun and turn Prime/Spray valve to SPRAY. When paint comes out of gun, release trigger.
Spraying Techniques/ Spraying Techniques/ WARNING/ Page/ 3, 5. Motor runs only when gun is triggered. Sprayer is designed to stop pumping when gun trigger is released. Pressure Adjustment/ Align arrow on sprayer with spray symbol on pressure control knob. ti2031a Turning knob right (clockwise) increases pressure at gun.
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Spraying Techniques/ Turning knob left (counterclockwise) decreases pressure at gun. ti2020a Getting Started with Basic Techniques/ Hold gun 30 cm (12 in.) from surface and aim straight at sur- face. Tilting gun to direct spray angle causes an uneven finish. !41!dn!)23! UR JSTB ti2035a...
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Spraying Techniques/ Triggering Gun/ Pull trigger after starting stroke, release trigger before end of stroke. Gun must be moving when trigger is pulled and released. ti2037a Aiming Gun/ Aim tip of gun at edge of previous stroke to overlap each stroke by half.
Cleanup/ Cleanup/ Power Flush - Quick Cleaning/ B - B For flushing water-based fluids only. Turn Prime/Spray valve to PRIME. QSJNF Brtkog ti2019a Separate prime tube from suction tube. ti2039a Unscrew inlet screen from suction tube. ti2040a Place prime tube in waste pail. ti2034a 3Z9478A...
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Cleanup/ Screw Power Flush attachment (included with sprayer) onto garden hose. Close Power Flush valve. ti2041a Connect garden hose and Power Flush attachment onto suc- tion tube. Turn on garden hose. ti2042a Turn ON power switch. Align arrow on sprayer to bucket sym- bol on pressure control knob.
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Cleanup/ Aim gun in waste pail. Trigger gun. ti2027a WARNING/ Page/ Turn Prime/Spray valve to SPRAY. TQSBZ rQuB Burtc{ ti2044a Trigger gun for 2-3 minutes, until somewhat clear water flows out of roller frame. !3.4! BTOU ti20 33a Turn Prime/Spray valve to PRIME. QSJNF Brtkog ti2019a...
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Cleanup/ Let water flow through sprayer, into waste pail, for 30 seconds. !41! ti2045a Turn OFF power switch. ti2018a Close Power Flush valve. Turn off garden hose. ti2046a Unscrew Power Flush attachment from suction hose. ti2047a 3Z9478A...
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Cleanup/ Pail Flushing/ For flushing non-waterbased fluids or if garden hose is not accessible. Engage gun trigger safety. ti2048a Turn OFF power switch. Turn Prime/Spray valve to PRIME. QSJNF PBrQuB Brtkog ti2018a ti2019a Place prime tube in waste pail. Submerge suction tube in water or compatible solvent for non-water based material.
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Cleanup/ While pump continues to stroke, remove trigger safety. Trigger gun into paint pail. Turn Prime/Spray valve to SPRAY. Con- tinue to trigger gun until flushing fluid comes out of gun. Release trigger. TQSBZ ti2051a rQuB Burtc{ To minimize splashing, aim gun at inside wall of empty waste pail. B B B Move gun to waste pail.
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Cleanup/ !TH4F0B! Cleaning SG3E/A gun filter/ uiUgQcB Relieve pressure, page 9. ! 9 ! ti2053 Engage gun trigger safety. ti2048a Unscrew hose. ti2007 Remove filter and clean it in compatible solvent. ti2055a Do not soak entire gun in solvent. Prolonged exposure to solvent can ruin packings. Insert filter.
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Cleanup/ Filling sprayer with storage fluid/ WARNING/ Page/ 3, 5. Always pump storage fluid through pump system after cleaning. Water left in sprayer will corrode sprayer and damage pump. Remove inlet strainer. Place suction tube in storage fluid bottle and prime tube in waste pail. ti2057a Turn Prime/Spray valve to PRIME.
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Cleanup/ Turn pressure control knob all the way left (counterclockwise) to minimum pressure. ti2020a Turn ON power switch. ti2028a1 Align arrow on sprayer with roller symbol on pressure control knob. ti2058a 3Z9478A...
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Cleanup/ When storage fluid comes out of prime tube (5-10 seconds) turn OFF power switch. 6.21! BWOSR ti2059a Turn Prime/Spray valve to SPRAY to keep storage fluid in sprayer during storage. TQSBZ rQuB Burtc{ ti2044a 3Z9478A...
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Cleanup/ Selecting the Right Tip/ Tip Hole Size/ Spray should be atomized (evenly distributed, no gaps or edges). Start at a low pressure setting, increase pressure a lit- tle at a time until paint atomizes. Fluid flow rate is controlled by tip hole size. The best tip hole size for fluid you are spraying is determined by type of coating and type of surface you are spraying.
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Cleanup/ Use small tip hole size when spraying thinner coatings. Tips wear and enlarge when you spray. Starting with a tip hole size smaller than the maximum will allow you to spray within rated flow capacity. To prevent excessive wear, spray at low- est pressure that atomizes paint.
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Cleanup/ Tip Hole Size COATINGS/ oil-based lacquers interior latex exterior enamels primers and acrylics and stains paint latex paint paints (diameter based on area of elliptical orifice) 0.011 in. (0.28 mm) 0.013 in. (0.33 mm) 0.015 in. (0.38 mm) 0.017 in. (0.43 mm) 0.019 in.
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Cleanup/ Tip Number/ The last three digits of tip number (example 286413) contain information about hole size and fan width when gun is held 30.5 cm (12 in.) from surface being sprayed. !397524 !41/6!dn!)23! \BTZXVSUK BURPWB BJSTB Reversible Tip Selection Table/ Tip Part Number Fan Width ( 305 mm (12 in.) from surface Hole Size...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Pump will not prime Prime/Spray valve set at SPRAY. Turn Prime/Spray valve to PRIME. Inlet screen clogged. Clean debris off inlet screen. HINT: Suction tube is not immersed. Reposition suction tube in bottom of paint pail. Inlet valve check ball stuck.
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Pump cycles but pressure does Pump not primed. Prime pump, page 15. not build up. Inlet screen clogged. Clean debris off inlet screen Suction tube not immersed. Reposition suction tube in bottom of paint pail. Paint pail empty. Refill paint pail and reprime sprayer.
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Sprayed paint runs down wall or Going on too thick. Move gun faster. sags. Use tip with smaller hole size. Use tip with wider fan. Move gun away from surface. Sprayed paint is not covering. Going on too thin. Move gun slower.
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Paint leaks down outside of pump. Worn pump packings. Replace pump packings, page 51. Paint comes out of pressure Worn pressure control knob. Return sprayer to Graco/M authorized service AGNUM control knob. center. Pressure drain actuates System is overpressuring.
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Maintenance/ Maintenance/ CAUTION/ Openings in shroud provide air for cooling mechanical parts and electronics inside. If water gets in these openings sprayer could malfunction or be permanently damaged. Caring for Sprayer/ Clean sprayer and accessories thoroughly after each use. ent Holes Do not cover vent holes or shroud while spraying.
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Maintenance/ InstaClean Fluid Filter/ JotubDmfbo! / keB The InstaClean fluid filter (E) self-cleans during pressure relief. Embedded particles may require manual cleaning. JotubDmfbo! keB Remove pump fluid outlet fitting (D) to remove and check InstaClean filter. Replace if damaged. !JotubDmfbo! BkeB To activate InstaClean fluid filter system sprayer must be under pressure.
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Maintenance/ Gun Fluid Filter/ Clean gun fluid filter with compatible solvent and brush every time you flush system. Replace when damaged. Paint Hoses/ Check hose for damage every time you spray. Do not attempt to clean or repair hose if hose jacket or fittings are damaged. Do not use hoses shorter than 7.6 m (25 ft).
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Maintenance/ Drive Train Lubrication/ Regrease gear every time pump packings are replaced or every 100 hours of operation. !211! BSRR Tips/ Always clean tips with compatible solvent and brush after spraying. Tip life: 57 liters (15 gallons) - 227 liters (60 gallons)* !.!338! \BWYB BJSWB...
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Maintenance/ Pump Check Valves/ Storing in water, inadequate flushing or ingested debris can cause either of the two check valves to malfunction. If pump does not prime after 30 seconds, try to loosen check balls by tapping inlet valve with small wrench as the sprayer is stroking.
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Maintenance/ HINT: To verify inlet valve ball is sticking, unscrew valves from pump and check them. If sprayer continues to cycle (motor and pump run) after you release gun trigger, pump valves may be obstructed or worn. Valve repair kits are available from Graco/M authorized AGNUM service centers.
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Maintenance/ Pump Packings/ When pump packings wear, paint will begin to leak down outside of pump. Replace pump packings at first sign of leaking or additional damage could occur. Pump repair kits are available from Graco/M authorized AGNUM service centers. !Hsbdp0N BHOVN i Qo...
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Technical Data/ Technical Data/ Maximum fluid working pressure - sprayer 207 bar, 21 MPa (3000 psi) Sprayer inlet size 3/4 in. internal thread (standard garden hose) 405! UQVB Sprayer outlet size 1/4 npsm external thread 205!OQTN! SQVBB 1/4 npsm Roller valve fluid inlet size/ Electric motor 7/8 hp 6.5 Amp, permanent magnet, open frame motor 809!
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Technical Data/ Inlet Screen on Suction Tube 450 micron (35 mesh) 561! !)46! Maximum material temperature 50°C (120°F) Electrical power requirement 220-240V AC 50/60 Hz, 1 phase, 10A !331.351W 61071!I{-! -!21B TTROTVRxBceBWRQXRBjNB NBSRBc Sound data* SG3E/A spray gun TH4F0B! LBuiUgQcB Sound pressure leve/ 78 dB(A) Sound power level/...
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Graco Standard Warranty/Hsbdp! /i B Graco Standard Warranty/ Hsbdp! / i B Graco warrants all equipment referenced in this document which is manufactured by Graco and bearing its name to be free from defects in material and workmanship on the date of sale by an authorized Graco distributor to the original purchaser for use. 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.
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