AIRLESSCO SP200 Operation Manual

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Page 1 Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions in this manual. Save these instructions. SP200/Mustang 2400 Model: Use water based or mineral-spirit type material only. Do not use materials having flash points lower than 70°F (21°C). This includes, but is not limited to, acetone, xylene, toluene, or naptha.
Page 2 Dispense Rate gpm Hose Length and Model Name Series (lpm) Diameter Gun Model Maximum Working Pressure SP200 0.24 gpm 1/4 in. x 25 ft Mustang 2 2800 psi (19 MPa, 193 bar) Mustang 2400 (0.91 lpm) (6.4 mm x 7.5 m) SP300 0.34 gpm...
Page 3 Warnings Warnings The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. The exclama- tion 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, refer back to these Warnings. Product-specific hazard symbols and warnings not covered in this section may appear throughout the body of this manual where applicable.
Page 4 Use Airlessco conductive or grounded high-pressure airless paint sprayer hoses. • SP200/Mustang 2400 Model: Do not spray or clean with materials having flash points lower than 70° F (21° C). Use water-based material or mineral spirits-type material only. For complete information about your fluid, request the MSDS from the fluid distributor or retailer.
Page 5 • Do not kink or over-bend the hose. • Do not expose the hose to temperatures or to pressures in excess of those specified by Airlessco. • Do not use the hose as a strength member to pull or lift the equipment.
Page 6 Warnings WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING MOVING PARTS HAZARD Moving parts can pinch, cut or amputate fingers and other body parts. • Keep clear of moving parts. • Do not operate equipment with protective guards or covers removed. • Pressurized equipment can start without warning. Before checking, moving, or servicing equipment, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure and disconnect all power sources.
Page 7: Installation
Installation Installation Grounding and Electric Fluid supply container: follow local code. Requirements Solvent pails used when flushing: follow local code. Use only conductive metal pails, placed on a grounded surface such as concrete. Do not place the pail on a nonconductive surface, such as paper or cardboard, which interrupts grounding continuity.
Page 8: Component Identification
Component Identification Component Identification Airless spray gun Dispenses fluid. Power switch Turns sprayer ON and OFF. Pressure control knob Increases (clockwise) and decreases (counter-clockwise) fluid pressure in pump, hose, and spray gun. Pump fluid outlet fitting Threaded connection for paint hose. •...
Page 9 Component Identification Mustang 2 ASM 500 ti15983a 3A0994E...
Page 10: Operation
Operation Operation Pressure Relief Procedure Follow this Pressure Relief Procedure whenever you stop spraying and before cleaning, checking, servicing, Trigger Lock or transporting equipment. Always engage the trigger lock when you stop spraying to prevent the gun from being triggered accidentally by hand or if dropped or bumped.
Page 11: Prime And Flush Storage Fluid
NOTE: To spray lacquers with the SP300 and Mustang 3100, you must purchase lacquer conversion kit 256212, and follow priming procedure for oil-based materials. The SP200 and Mustang 2400 units are not intended for lacquers. ti9714a 2. Uncoil hose and connect one Before you use your sprayer for the first time or begin a end to gun.
Page 12 Setup 2. Separate prime tube (smaller) 10. Turn power switch OFF. from suction tube (larger). ti2810a 11. Transfer suction tube to paint pail and submerge suction tube ti2039a in paint. 3. Place prime tube in waste pail. ti9653a 12. Turn power switch ON. ti9652a 4.
Page 13: Install Tip And Guard On Gun
Setup Install Tip and Guard on Gun Spraying Techniques Preventing Excessive Tip Wear • Spray should be atomized (evenly distributed, no gaps at edges). Start at low pressure setting, 1. Engage trigger lock. increase pressure a little at a time until you see a good spray pattern, without tails.
Page 14: Unclogging Spray Tip
Setup Unclogging Spray Tip To avoid fluid splash back: • Never pull gun trigger when arrow-shaped handle is between SPRAY and UNCLOG positions. • Tip must be pushed all the way into guard. 1. To UNCLOG tip 4. Unlock trig- obstruction, ger lock.
Page 15: Tip Selection
If you need a tip other than the – SP200, Mustang 2400: 0.015 in. (0.38 mm) one supplied, see the Reversible Tip Selection Chart – SP300, Mustang 3100: 0.017 in. (0.43 mm) on page 16.
Page 16: Understanding Tip Number
Setup Understanding Tip Number Reversible Tip Selection Chart The last three digits of tip number (i.e.: 221413) contain Fan Width 12 in. information about hole size and fan width on surface Tip Part (305 mm) from when gun is held 12 in. (30.5 cm) from surface being surface Hole Size sprayed.
Page 17: Getting Started With Basic Techniques
Getting Started With Basic Techniques Getting Started With Basic Techniques Triggering Gun Use a piece of scrap cardboard to practice these basic spraying techniques before you begin spray- Pull trigger after starting stroke. Release trigger before ing the surface. end of stroke. Gun must be moving when trigger is •...
Page 18: Shutdown And Cleaning
Shutdown and Cleaning Shutdown and Cleaning Pail Flushing 6. Place prime tube in waste pail. • For short term shutdown periods (overnight to two days) refer to Short Term Storage, page 23. • For flushing after spraying oil-based coatings, use compatible oil-based flushing fluid or mineral spirits.
Page 19 Shutdown and Cleaning NOTE: Step 12 is for returning paint in hose back to 13. While continuing to trigger paint pail. One 50-ft hose holds approximately 1-quart gun, quickly move gun to (1-liter) of paint. redirect spray into waste pail. Continue triggering gun 12.
Page 20: Power Flush
Shutdown and Cleaning Power Flush 10. Unscrew inlet screen from suction tube. Place inlet screen in waste pail. Power flushing is a faster method of flushing. It can only be used after spraying water-based coatings. 1. Relieve pressure, page 10. ti2040a 11.
Page 21 Shutdown and Cleaning NOTE: Step 16 is for returning paint in hose back to 19. Turn prime/spray valve to paint pail. One 50-ft (15-m) hose holds approximately Prime. 1-quart (1-liter) of paint. 16. To preserve paint in hose: ti9346a a. Point gun into 20.
Page 22: Cleaning Gun
Shutdown and Cleaning ™ Cleaning Gun Cleaning InstaClean Fluid Filter (SP300, Mustang 3100 • Clean gun fluid fil- ter (d) with water Only) or flushing solvent and a brush every The InstaClean Fluid Filter prevents particles from time you flush the entering paint hose.
Page 23: Short-Term Storage
Storage Storage Short Term Storage Long Term Storage (more than 2 days) (up to 2 days) • Always circulate PumpLife storage fluid through sys- 1. Relieve pressure, page 10. tem after cleaning. Water left in sprayer will corrode 2. Leave suction tube and prime and damage pump.
Page 24: Stowing Sprayer
Storage Stowing Sprayer 3. Secure a plastic bag around NOTICE suction tube to catch any drips. To prevent damage to the sprayer: • Make sure all water is drained out of sprayer and hoses before storing. 4. Store sprayer indoors. •...
Page 25: Maintenance And Service
• Replace pump packings at first sign of leaking or addi- tional damage could occur. • Purchase a pump repair kit and install according to instructions provided with kit. ti9356a • Consult an Graco/Airlessco authorized service center. 3A0994E...
Page 26: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Check everything in this Troubleshooting Table before you bring the sprayer to a Graco/Airlessco authorized service center. Problem Cause Solution Power switch is on and sprayer is Pressure is set at zero pressure. Turn pressure control knob clock- plugged in, but motor does not run, wise to increase pressure setting.
Page 27 ™ Easy-Access door. Unscrew outlet valve with a 3/4 in. socket. Remove and clean assembly. SP200 and Mustang 2400: Remove outlet fitting and clean out- let check ball. Suction tube is leaking. Tighten suction tube connection. Inspect for cracks or vacuum leaks.
Page 28 Inspect for cracks or vacuum leaks. If cracked or damaged, replace suc- tion tube. Prime/Spray Valve is worn or Take sprayer to Graco/Airlessco obstructed with debris. authorized service center. Pump check ball is stuck. Read Pump does not prime sec- tion in Troubleshooting.
Page 29 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Pressure is set at maximum but Reversible spray tip is in UNCLOG Rotate arrow-shaped handle on cannot achieve a good spray pat- position. spray tip so it points forward in tern. SPRAY position, page 14. Spray tip is too large for sprayer. Select smaller spray tip.
Page 30 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Fan pattern varies dramatically Pressure control switch is worn and Take sprayer to Graco/Airlessco while spraying. causing excessive pressure varia- authorized service center. tion. Sprayer does not turn on promptly when resuming spraying. Cannot trigger spray gun.
Page 31: Technical Data
Technical Data Technical Data SP200, Mustang 2400 Electrical Power Requirements ....120 Vac, 60 Hz, 15A, 1 phase Working Pressure Range......
Page 32 Technical Data SP300, Mustang 3100 Electrical Power Requirements ....120 Vac, 60 Hz, 15A, 1 phase Working Pressure Range ..... . . 0 - 3000 psi (0-21 MPa, 0-207 bar) Generator required .
Page 33 Notes Notes 3A0994E...
Page 34: Airlessco Standard Warranty
With the exception of any special, extended, or limited warranty published by Airlessco, Airlessco will, for a period of twelve months from the date of sale, repair or replace any part of the equipment determined by Airlessco to be defective.

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