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Graco 3A4442B Operation Manual

Graco 3A4442B Operation Manual

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Operation, Parts
APX Electric Texture
Sprayers
For portable airless spraying of water-based materials only.
For professional use only.
Not approved for use in explosive atmosphere or hazardous locations.
Models: APX 6200 and APX 8200
See page 2 for model information, including maximum working pressure and approvals.
Important Safety Instructions
Read all warnings and instructions in this manual and related manuals.
Be familiar with the controls and the proper usage of the equipment.
Save these instructions.
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Pump – 332922
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  • Page 1 Operation, Parts APX Electric Texture 3A4442B Sprayers For portable airless spraying of water-based materials only. For professional use only. Not approved for use in explosive atmosphere or hazardous locations. Models: APX 6200 and APX 8200 See page 2 for model information, including maximum working pressure and approvals.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Graco Standard Warranty ........

  • Page 3: Warnings

    Make sure your extension cord is not damaged. If an extension cord is necessary use 12 AWG (2.5mm ) minimum to carry the current that the product draws. • An undersized cord results in a drop in line voltage and loss of power and overheating. 3A4442B...
  • Page 4 Check hoses and parts for signs of damage. Replace any damaged hoses or parts. • This system is capable of producing 3000 psi (207 bar, 20.7 MPa). Use Graco replacement parts or accessories that are rated a minimum of 3000 psi (207 bar, 20.7 MPa).
  • Page 5 Do not kink or over-bend the material or air hose. • Do not expose the hose to temperatures or to pressures in excess of those specified by Graco. • Do not use the hose as a strength member to pull or lift the equipment.
  • Page 6 This protective equipment includes but is not limited to: • Protective eyewear, and hearing protection. • Respirators, protective clothing, and gloves as recommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer. 3A4442B...

  • Page 7: Component Identification

    C Pressure Control N Hopper Strainer D VIBRA-FLO™ ON/OFF Switch P Trigger Lock E VIBRA-FLO Control R Hose F Power Cord S Bag Roller (Optional) G Drain Tube Model/Serial Tag (Located on H Prime / Spray Valve bottom) Pump 3A4442B...

  • Page 8: Preparation

    Carefully mix texture material and water necessary, use a 3-wire, 12 AWG (2.5 mm according to manufacturer instructions minimum. on bag. NOTE: Lighter gauge or longer extension cords may reduce sprayer performance. Generator Requirements 5 GAL 5000 W (5 kW) minimum. ti2496c 3A4442B...
  • Page 9 PREMIX into the sprayer hopper. NOTICE ti2493b Failure to make certain that all dry powder is throughly mixed may cause tip or pump Agitate to mix with mixing paddle, to a clogging. smooth, lump-free consistency. 3A4442B...

  • Page 10: Pressure Relief Procedure

    VERY SLOWLY loosen the tip guard retaining nut or the hose end coupling to relieve pressure gradually. Loosen the nut or coupling completely. Clear hose or tip obstruction. ti29972a 3A4442B...

  • Page 11: Setup

    Use wrenches to tighten securely. debris from entering the pump. Connect whip hose (if applicable) and Fill throat packing nut with Graco TSL to gun to other end of hose. Apply thread prevent premature packing wear. Do this sealant and tighten securely.
  • Page 12 Trigger gun and flush until clean. 14. Turn ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. ti29979a 15. Engage trigger lock. Bag roller handle can be removed to avoid 16. Sprayer is now ready to startup and damage when transporting sprayer. spray. 3A4442B...

  • Page 13: Start Up

    10. Turn pressure control to lowest 00:15 pressure. ti29980a Turn ON/OFF switch to the ON position. ti29983a Turn prime valve horizontal to SPRAY position. Disengage trigger lock. ti29981a Turn VIBRA-FLO ON/OFF switch to the ON position. ti29240a ti29982a 3A4442B...
  • Page 14 If the shaker is making excessive noise turn the VIBRA-FLO knob to a lower setting. Depending upon the supply voltage the shaker may not operate if the VIBRA-FLO is set too low. Turn prime valve forward to SPRAY position. 3A4442B...
  • Page 15 VIBRA-FLO knob to a lower Turn bag roller handle the opposite setting. Depending upon the supply direction to remove empty bag from the voltage the shaker may not operate if the roller. VIBRA-FLO is set too low. 3A4442B...
  • Page 16 If the armature and coil is replaced or needs adjustment, use a feeler gauge to adjust shaker gap. Set gap to 0.042 – 0.052 inch (1.06 – 1.32 mm). ti30153a ti30151a ti30154a ti30152a ti30155a 3A4442B...

  • Page 17: Operation

    SPRAY TIP RUBBER GASKET/METAL SEAL TIP GUARD RETAINING ti29243a ti29241a Screw spray tip and tip guard assembly Use spray tip to align gasket and onto the gun and tighten. seal in the tip guard. ti29244a ti29242a 3A4442B...

  • Page 18: Clear Tip Clog

    “wet” by placing in water or wrapping with a wet cloth. This reduces the potential of the material drying in the gun causing pack-out of the gun. ti29247a 3A4442B...

  • Page 19: Digital Tracking System

    Short press to move to next display. Press and hold (5 seconds) to change units or reset ti30005a data. Turn ON/OFF switch to the ON position. Pressure display appears. Dashes will not appear unless pressure is less than 200 psi (14 bar, 1,4 MPa). ti22719a 3A4442B...
  • Page 20 Lifetime Gallons (or liters x 10). NOTE: LIFE scrolls briefly, then the number of gallons sprayed above 400 psi (28 bar, 2.8 MPa) displays. ti22876b Job Gallons Short press DTS button to move to Job Gallons (or liters x 10). ti22718b ti22717b 3A4442B...
  • Page 21 Short press to move to SOFTWARE REV. ti29981a Short press DTS button. MOTOR ID RESISTOR scrolls by and model code SERIAL NUMBER scrolls past and then number (see below). serial number (e.g. 00001) displays. Motor ID Number Models APX 6200 APX 8200 ti22720b 3A4442B...
  • Page 22 Turn prime valve forward to SPRAY position. Trigger gun into flushing pail to Increase pressure to 1/2. Hold gun purge fluid from hose. against pail. Disengage trigger lock. Trigger gun until flushing fluid appears. ti30009a ti30007a 3A4442B...
  • Page 23 Pump Armor, to leave a protective ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. coating to prevent freezing or corrosion. ti30010a 10. Turn prime valve down DRAIN position. Unplug sprayer. ti30012a 12. Wipe sprayer, hose and gun with a rag soaked in water. ti29977a ti30013a 3A4442B...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    (Prime valve not leaking.) Hopper seal leaking Make certain hopper outlet clamps are tight and flange 0-ring is in place. Material is too thick for proper Thin material VIBRA-FLO shaker operation Material not flowing into pump Increase VIBRA-FLO setting or thin material 3A4442B...
  • Page 25 Cycle pump as slowly as possible during priming. Tip is partially clogged Clear tip; see operation manual. Fluid supply is low or empty Refill fluid supply. Prime pump; see pump manual. Check fluid supply often to prevent running pump dry. 3A4442B...
  • Page 26 Shaker coil is defective Replace shaker coil. VIBRA-FLO shaker is too loud Adjust shaker speed. Turn shaker adjustment knob to a lower setting. Coil contacting armature block Use feeler gauge to adjust shaker gap. See VIBRA-FLO Shaker Adjustment, page 15. 3A4442B...
  • Page 27 ON again (this ensures sprayer is in normal run mode). Problem What to Check How to check Sprayer does not run at all See flow chart, page 35. Display is blank Control board status light never light 3A4442B...
  • Page 28 1/2 turn clockwise. If sprayer does not run properly, set sprayer to OFF and go to next step. 7.Install new transducer. Connect power, set sprayer ON and control knob 1/2 turn clockwise. Replace control board if sprayer does not run properly. 3A4442B...
  • Page 29 Sprayer does not run at all Check voltage supply to the 1.Set sprayer to OFF and disconnect power to sprayer. sprayer (control board is detecting Display shows CODE 4 a multiple voltage surges). 2.Locate a good voltage supply to prevent damage to electronics. 3A4442B...
  • Page 30 1 & 3 and 2 & 3. Pin 4 (the green wire) is not used in this test. If all spin test is positive, continue to step 6. Green Blue Red Black STEP 1: STEP 2: STEP 3: 3A4442B...
  • Page 31 7.Check Motor Thermal Switch: board, or motor amp draw is Unplug thermal wires. Set meter to excessive. ohms. Meter should read the proper resistance for each unit (see table below). ti13140a Resistance Table: APX 6200 6.2k ohms APX 8200 10.0k ohms 3A4442B...
  • Page 32 1.Set sprayer to OFF and disconnect power to sprayer. sprayer (incoming voltage too low Display shows CODE 08 for sprayer operation) 2.Remove other equipment that uses the same circuit. 3.Locate a good voltage supply to avoid damage to electronics. 3A4442B...
  • Page 33 Check the connections. Control 1.Turn power OFF. is not receiving a motor position 2.Disconnect motor position sensor Digital display shows CODE 16 sensor signal and inspect for damage at connectors. ti18685a 3.Reconnect sensor. 4.Turn power ON. If code continues, replace motor. 3A4442B...
  • Page 34 Sprayer does not run at all Check voltage supply to the 1.Set sprayer to OFF and disconnect power to sprayer. sprayer (plugged into wrong Display shows CODE 17 voltage) 2.Locate a good voltage supply to avoid damage to electronics. 3A4442B...
  • Page 35 The motor has a wires? defective thermal device. Connect a test transducer to the See Step 4. Does board. Does the the motor run? motor run? Replace Replace the potentiometer. control board. Replace the transducer. ti29217a 3A4442B...
  • Page 36 NOTE: Motor should be cool during reading. ti29216a Sprayer Will Not Shut Off Remove control box cover so the control board status light can be viewed if Perform Pressure Relief Procedure, available. page 10. Leave prime valve open and ON/OFF switch OFF. 3A4442B...
  • Page 37 ON. Does sprayer reach or further trouble shooting procedures exceed its maximum pressure? Unplug the transducer from control Replace the control board. board. Does motor stop running? Bad transducer. Replace and test with a new one. ti29218a 3A4442B...

  • Page 38: Apx Cart Parts

    Torque Ref. Torque 70-80 in-lb (7.9 - 9.0 N•m) 200-230 in-lb (22.6 - 26 N•m) 25-30 ft-lb (33.9 - 40.1 N•m) 30-35 in-lb (3.4 - 3.9 N•m) 22-28 in-lb (2.5 - 3.2 N•m) 170-190 in-lb (19.2 - 21.5 N•m) 3A4442B...
  • Page 39 WASHER, flat Portuguese 116038 WASHER, wave 17A134 English, Chinese, spring Korean 234188 CLAMP, quick 17F690 Dutch, German, release Italian 113817 BUMPER 113677 BUSHING Replacement Danger and Warning labels, 551786 SCREW, cap, tags, and cards are available at no cost. stainless 3A4442B...

  • Page 40: Apx Pump And Motor Parts

    48 50 26 ref ti30594a Ref. Torque Ref. Torque 190-210 in-lb (21.5 - 23.7 N•m) 9-11 in-lb (1.1 - 1.2 N•m) 25-30 ft-lb (33.9 - 40.1 N•m) 90-110 in-lb (10.2 - 12.4 N•m) 22-28 in-lb (2.5 - 3.2 N•m) 3A4442B...
  • Page 41 LABEL, torque 16X209 APX 8200 110831 PACKING, o-ring ROD, connecting 245820 KIT, accessory, gun 16X964 APX 6200 17N982 HOSE, cpld, 1/2” x 15’ 24V086 APX 8200 17N984 HOSE, cpld, 5/8” x 50’ 17P815 TUBE, intake 90° 158491 FITTING, nipple 3A4442B...

  • Page 42: Apx Control And Manifold Parts

    10-15 in-lb (1.1 - 1.7 N•m) 190-210 in-lb (21.5 - 23.7 N•m) 30-35 in-lb (3.4 - 3.9 N•m) 100-120 in-lb (11.3 - 13.6 N•m) 9-11 in-lb (1.1 - 1.2 N•m) 25-30 ft-lb (33.9 - 40.1 N•m) 35-45 ft-lb (47.5 - 61.1 N•m) 3A4442B...
  • Page 43 121249 LOCK, cord 16Y788 LABEL, blank 24V030 KIT, repair, coil filter, 121889 O-ring APX8200 includes CORD, power 16M836 APX 6200, 16U215 SCREW, Phillips PH Multicord, 121249 RETAINER, plug Model 17N343, adapter 17N347 16M834 APX 6200, CEE 7/7 Model 17N345 3A4442B...

  • Page 44: Apx Vibra-Flo Shaker Parts

    110755 WASHER, flat 17N609 PLATE, shaker 17P261 CLAMP, loop, 17N607 BRACKET, mounting, cushioned armature 100527 WASHER, flat 17N608 COIL, electromagnetic, 17P658 GUARD, shaker 230V 17P396 LABEL, branding, 17N606 BLOCK, armature shaker 111800 SCREW, cap, HH 113161 SCREW, flange, HH 3A4442B...

  • Page 45: Apx Vibra-Flo Shaker Control Parts

    17P188 CORD, set shaker 119775 NUT, panel 17R471 INSULATOR, box 17R346 LABEL, control, shaker 195429 SWITCH, toggle 17P082 WIRE, jumper, brown, 117625 NUT, locking not shown 123812 PLUG, hole 17S013 CONTROL, shaker, 195428 BOOT, toggle complete 17J017 LABEL includes 1 –16 3A4442B...

  • Page 46: Wiring Diagrams

    GREEN/GROUND POWER PLUG ti30615a Shaker Control Box WIRING DIAGRAM - SHAKER CONTROL BOX POTENTIOMETER CONTROL BOARD JUMPER WIRE GREEN TOGGLE TO SHAKER BLUE BROWN SWITCH COIL BLUE JUNCTION CORD BROWN TO CONTROL BOX POWER GREEN ENCLOSURE GROUND SCREWS ti30651a 3A4442B...
  • Page 47 Notes Notes 3A4442B...

  • Page 48: Technical Specifications

    Wetted materials on all models zinc- and nickel-plated carbon steel, nylon, stainless steel, PTFE, Acetal, leather, UHMWPE, aluminum, tungsten carbide, PEEK, brass, hard chrome Notes * Sound pressure measured 3 feet (1 meter) from equipment. Sound power measured per ISO-3744. 3A4442B...
  • Page 49 Wetted materials on all models zinc- and nickel-plated carbon steel, nylon, stainless steel, PTFE, Acetal, leather, UHMWPE, aluminum, tungsten carbide, PEEK, brass, hard chrome Notes * Sound pressure measured 3 feet (1 meter) from equipment. Sound power measured per ISO-3744. 3A4442B...

  • Page 50: Graco Standard Warranty

    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 substitution of non-Graco component parts.

  • Page 51: Graco Information

    Graco Standard Warranty Graco Information For the latest information about Graco products, visit www.graco.com. For patent information, see www.graco.com/patents. TO PLACE AN ORDER, contact your Graco distributor or call 1-800-690-2894 to identify the nearest distributor. 3A4442B...
  • Page 52 Original instructions. This manual contains English. MM 3A4442 Graco Headquarters: Minneapolis International Offices: Belgium, China, Japan, Korea GRACO INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES • P.O. BOX 1441 • MINNEAPOLIS MN 55440-1441 • USA Copyright 2017, Graco Inc. All Graco manufacturing locations are registered to ISO 9001. www.graco.com...

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