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Graco Tradeworks 150 Operation Manual

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Tradeworks
Tradeworks
- For portable spray applications of architectural paints and coatings -
(Specifications, page 10.)
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. See
page 10 for model and series information
including dispense rate, recommended
hose length, guns, and maximum working
pressure.
Tradeworks Project Painter
Model: 826610
™
Project Painter,
™
150 and Tradeworks
™
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
•
Use only non-flammable or water-based materi-
als, or non-flammable paint thinners. Do not use
materials having flash points lower than 100°F
(38°C). This includes, but is not limited to, ace-
tone, xylene, toluene, and naphtha. For more
information about your material, request Safety
Data Sheet (SDS) from the supplier.
•
Spraying flammable or combustible materials in
a factory or fixed location must comply with
NFPA 33 and OSHA 1910.94(c) requirements in
the USA and with all similar local regulations in
other countries.
Tradeworks 150
Model: 826620
Visit our website:
http://tradeworkssprayers.com
313381L
170
Tradeworks 170
Model: 826630
ti12937a
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  • Page 1 NFPA 33 and OSHA 1910.94(c) requirements in the USA and with all similar local regulations in other countries. Tradeworks 170 Model: 826630 Tradeworks Project Painter Tradeworks 150 Model: 826610 Model: 826620 ti12937a...

  • Page 2: Grounding Instructions

    Warnings Warnings The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance and repair of this equipment. The exclamation point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbol refers to procedure-specific risks. Refer back to these warnings. Additional, product-specific warnings may be found throughout the body of this manual where appli- cable.
  • Page 3 All parts of the spray system, including the pump, hose assembly, spray gun, and objects in and around the spray area shall be properly grounded to protect against static discharge and sparks. Use Graco conductive or grounded high-pressure airless paint sprayer hoses.
  • Page 4 Do not kink or over-bend the 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 5 Warnings WARNING WARNING WARNING MOVING PARTS HAZARD Moving parts can pinch 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 equip- ment, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure in this manual.

  • Page 6: Setup

    Warnings QUICK START-UP GUIDE WARNING WARNING WARNING SETUP Turn Power Switch OFF. Plug sprayer into Connect hose to gun and sprayer. Remove spray tip and guard from gun. grounded outlet. FLUSHING 150/170 WASTE Project Painter Turn Pressure Control Knob left (counterclock- Turn Spray/Prime valve to PRIME.

  • Page 7: Spraying

    Warnings QUICK START-UP GUIDE PRIMING WASTE WASTE PAINT Project Painter 150/170 Submerge suction tube in paint. Turn power switch ON, and trigger gun into waste pail. When When paint comes out of gun, release trigger. Transfer drain tube to paint pail. paint comes out of drain tube, turn Prime/Spray Pump will build up pressure, and motor will valve to SPRAY.

  • Page 8: Shutdown/Cleaning

    Warnings QUICK START-UP GUIDE WARNING WARNING WARNING SHUTDOWN AND CLEANING - WATER-BASED PAINTS* WASTE 150/170 Project Painter With the trigger safety ON, remove tip and guard Thread Power Flush attachment onto gar- Turn Power Switch OFF. Place suction tube and den hose.
  • Page 9 WASTE 150/170 Project Painter Submerge suction tube and drain tube in storage fluid. Always use Graco Pump Armor or mineral Turn Pressure Control Knob to right spirits/paint thinner for storage fluid. Turn Spray/Prime valve to PRIME. Turn Power Switch ON.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications This equipment is not intended for use with flammable or combustible materials used in places such as cabinet shops or other “factory”, or fixed locations. If you intend to use this equipment in this type of application, you must comply with NFPA 33 and OSHA requirements for the use of flammable and combustible materials.

  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation Installation Grounding and Electric Requirements Fluid supply container: follow local code. 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 12: Component Identification - Tradeworks Project Painter

    Component Identification - Tradeworks Project Painter Component Identification - Tradeworks Project Painter Airless spray gun Dispenses fluid. Power switch Turns sprayer ON and OFF. Increases (clockwise) and decreases (counter-clockwise) fluid pressure in pump, Pressure control knob hose, and spray gun. To select function, align symbol on pressure control knob with setting C1 Setting Indicator indicator, page 16.
  • Page 13 Component Identification - Tradeworks Project Painter Tradeworks Project Painter ti13768a 313381L...
  • Page 14 Component Identification - Tradeworks 150 and 170 Component Identification - Tradeworks 150 and 170 Airless spray gun Dispenses fluid. Power switch Turns sprayer ON and OFF. Increases (clockwise) and decreases (counter-clockwise) fluid pressure in pump, Pressure control knob hose, and spray gun.
  • Page 15 Component Identification - Tradeworks 150 and 170 Tradeworks 150 and Tradeworks 170 ti12939a 313381L...

  • Page 16: Operation

    Operation Operation 2. Turn Prime/Spray valve to PRIME to relieve pres- sure. ti13961a Trigger Lock ti12941a Always engage the trigger lock when you stop spraying 150/170 Project Painter to prevent the gun from being triggered accidentally by hand or if dropped or bumped. 3.
  • Page 17 Setup Setup 1. Unscrew tip and guard assembly from gun. If hose is already connected, make sure connections are tight. 4. Turn OFF power switch. ti12960a 2. Uncoil hose and connect one end to gun. Use two wrenches to tighten securely. ti2810a 5.

  • Page 18: Prime And Flush Storage Fluid

    Setup Prime and Flush Storage Fluid 3. Place prime tube in waste pail. These units are not intended for lacquers. Before you use your sprayer for the first time or begin a new spraying project, you need to prime the sprayer and flush the storage fluid out of the sprayer.

  • Page 19: Install Tip And Guard On Gun

    Setup 11. Transfer suction tube to paint pail and submerge 16. Transfer prime tube to paint pail and clip prime tube suction tube in paint. to suction tube. • Motor stopping indicates pump and hose are primed with paint. • If motor continues to run the sprayer is not properly primed.

  • Page 20: Spraying Techniques

    Setup Spraying Techniques Unclogging Spray Tip Preventing Excessive Tip Wear • Spray should be atomized (evenly distributed, no gaps at edges). Start at low pressure setting, increase pressure a little at a time until you see a To avoid fluid splashback: good spray pattern, without tails.

  • Page 21: Tip Selection

    Setup Tip Selection Selecting Tip Hole Size Tips come in a variety of hole sizes for spraying a range HINTS: of fluids. Your sprayer includes an 0.015 in (0.38 mm) tip for use in most spraying applications. Use the follow- •...

  • Page 22: Getting Started With Basic Techniques

    Getting Started With Basic Techniques Getting Started With Basic Techniques Use a piece of scrap cardboard to practice these basic spraying techniques before you begin spraying the sur- face. • Hold gun 12 in. (30 cm) from surface and aim straight at surface.

  • Page 23: 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 • For flushing after spraying oil-based coatings, use compatible oil-based flushing fluid or min- eral spirits.
  • Page 24 Shutdown and Cleaning 13. While continuing to trigger gun, quickly move gun to Step 12 is for returning paint in hose back to paint redirect spray into waste pail. Continue triggering pail. One 50-ft hose holds approximately 1-quart gun into waste pail until flushing fluid dispensed (1-liter) of paint.

  • Page 25: Power Flush

    Shutdown and Cleaning Power Flush Power flushing is a faster method of flushing. It can only 10. Unscrew inlet screen from suction tube. Place inlet be used after spraying water-based coatings. screen in waste pail. 1. Relieve pressure, page 16. 2.

  • Page 26: Cleaning Gun

    Shutdown and Cleaning 19. Turn prime/spray valve to Prime. Step 16 is for returning paint in hose back to paint pail. One 50-ft (15-m) hose holds approximately 1-quart (1-liter) of paint. ti13961a ti12941a 16. To preserve paint in hose: a. Point gun into paint pail. 150/170 Project Painter 20.

  • Page 27: Short-Term Storage

    Storage Storage d. Wipe paint off outside of gun using a soft cloth Short Term Storage moistened with water or flushing solvent. (up to 2 days) Long Term Storage (more than 2 days) 1. Relieve pressure, page 16. 2. Leave suction tube and prime tube in paint pail. •...

  • Page 28: Stowing Sprayer

    Storage 4. Turn pressure control knob clockwise until the pump 1. Screw inlet screen onto turns on. suction tube. ti12949a 5. When storage fluid comes out of prime tube (5-10 ti9433a seconds) turn power switch OFF. 2. Coil hose. Leave it con- nected to sprayer.

  • Page 29: Maintenance And Service

    Maintenance and Service Maintenance and Service Tips NOTICE Protect the internal drive parts of this sprayer • Always clean tips with com- from water. Openings in shroud allow cooling of patible solvent and brush mechanical parts and electronics inside. If water after spraying.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Check everything in this Troubleshooting Table before you bring the sprayer to an authorized ser- vice 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 wise to increase pressure setting.
  • Page 31 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Pump does not prime. Prime/Spray Valve is in SPRAY Turn Prime/Spray Valve to position. PRIME position (pointing down). Inlet screen is clogged or suction Clean debris off inlet screen and tube is not immersed. make sure suction tube is immersed in fluid.
  • Page 32 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Pump cycles, but paint only drib- Pressure is set too low. Slowly turn Pressure Control bles or spurts when spray gun is Knob clockwise to increase pres- triggered. sure setting which will turn motor on to build pressure. Spray tip is clogged.
  • Page 33 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution When paint is sprayed, coverage is Coat is going on too thin. Move gun slower. inadequate. Choose tip with larger hole size. Choose tip with narrower fan. Make sure gun is close enough to surface. Fan pattern varies dramatically while Pressure control switch is worn and Take sprayer to an authorized ser- spraying.

  • Page 34: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data Project Painter Tradeworks 150 Tradeworks 170 Working pressure range 0-2800 psi 0-3000 psi 0-3000 psi (0-19 MPa, 0-193 bar) (0-21 MPa, 0-207 bar) (0-21 MPa, 0-207 bar) Electric motor 7.0A 9.0A 9.0A (open frame, universal) (open frame, universal)
  • Page 35 Notes Notes 313381L...

  • Page 36: Graco Standard Warranty

    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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