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Be familiar with the controls and the proper usage of the equipment. Save these instructions. Related Manuals: 308491 DutyMax DH/GH230 Gun 334654 Pump 309495 DutyMax GH300 Gun 310812 Electric Motor ti25306a ti25305a Standard Series ProContractor Series Use only genuine Graco replacement parts. The use of non-Graco replacement parts may void warranty.
Models Models DutyMax EH230 Direct Immersion Model: Standard ProContractor 24W941 24W942 DutyMax DH230 Direct Immersion Model: Standard ProContractor 17G592 DutyMax GH230 Direct Immersion Model: Standard ProContractor 120V Motor Kit 120V ETL/CSA/UL Motor Kit 24W943 24W944 ...
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 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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Warnings GROUNDING This product must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This product is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with an appropriate grounding plug.
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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.
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Warnings Internal Combustion Engine Warnings FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work area can ignite or explode. To help prevent fire and explosion: • Use equipment only in well ventilated area. • Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running or hot; shut off engine and let it cool. Fuel is flammable and can ignite or explode if spilled on hot surface.
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Check hoses and parts for signs of damage. Replace any damaged hoses or parts. • This system is capable of producing 3300 psi (22.8 MPa, 228 bar). Use Graco replacement parts or accessories that are rated a minimum of 3300 psi (22.8 MPa, 228 bar).
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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.
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Warnings ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD Rotating parts can cause serious injury. • Keep clear of moving parts. • Do not operate equipment with protective guards or covers removed. • Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry or long hair while operating equipment. • Equipment can start without warning.
Grounding Grounding Grounding Procedure for Grounding Procedure for Gas Engine Electric Motor HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD The equipment must be grounded to This equipment uses high voltage power. reduce the risk of static sparking. Static Improper contact with high voltage sparking can cause fumes to ignite or equipment will cause death or serious explode.
Grounding Power Requirements Always ground a metal pail: connect a ground wire to the pail. Clamp one end to the • pail and the other end to a true earth ground 110-120V units require 100-120 VAC, such as a water pipe. 50/60 Hz, 15A, 1 phase.
Setup Setup Lift belt guard. Remove belt. Tilt engine/motor and remove engine/motor. Change Engine or Motor ti18192a Turn motor OFF and unplug or turn Tilt engine/motor. Install engine/motor. engine to the OFF/STOP position. Install belt. Lower belt guard. Loosen belt guard knob and motor clamp.
Setup Pressure Relief Procedure • Move Diesel throttle lever to STOP. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure whenever you see this • Unplug power cord to electric motor. symbol. Move pump valve to OFF and turn pressure control knob fully counter- clockwise to lowest setting.
Startup (Internal Combustion Models) Startup (Internal Combustion Models) Start a gasoline engine, see step 5. Start a Diesel engine, see step 6. Start gasoline engine: Move fuel valve to open. Place displacement pump in grounded metal pail partially filled with flushing fluid.
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Startup (Internal Combustion Models) Pull starter rope. the full length revealing the RED indicator mark on the rope. ti5263a After engine starts, move choke to open. ti28302a Without releasing the starter rope handle allow the rope to rewind completely. ti5264a Set throttle to desired setting.
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Startup (Internal Combustion Models) Set hydraulic pump valve ON (hydraulic motor is now active). FLUSH ti9687a 11. Inspect for leaks. If leaks occur, turn Increase pressure enough to start sprayer OFF immediately. Perform hydraulic motor stroking and allow fluid Pressure Relief Procedure, page 15. to circulate for 15 seconds;...
Startup (Electric Models) Startup (Electric Models) Plug cord into outlet. For three phase electric motors: If red phase sequence light is on, remove plug from outlet and turn phase sequence screw 180°. Place displacement pump in grounded metal pail partially filled with flushing fluid.
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Startup (Electric Models) Increase pressure enough to start hydraulic motor stroking and allow fluid to circulate for 15 seconds; turn pressure down, turn prime valve horizontal. High-pressure spray is able to inject toxins into the body and cause serious bodily injury.
How to Spray How to Spray Switch Tip and Guard Spray ™ Assembly Spray test pattern. Increase pressure to eliminate heavy edges. Use smaller tip size if pressure adjustment can not eliminate heavy edges. Perform Pressure Relief Procedure, page 15. Engage gun trigger lock.
How to Spray Clear Tip Clogs Release trigger, engage trigger lock. Rotate Switch Tip. Disengage trigger lock. Trigger gun to clear clog. ti25149a Lift and turn pivot lock 90° to unlock hose reel. Pull on hose to remove it from hose reel.
Clean Up Clean Up Perform Pressure Relief Procedure, page 15. Remove Guard and SwitchTip. ti8687a Remove displacement pump from paint and place in flushing fluid. Use water for water-based paint and mineral spirits for oil based paint. ti25161b Hold gun against pail. Disengage trigger lock.
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Clean Up Move gun to waste pail, hold gun against Engage trigger lock. Remove filters from pail, trigger gun to thoroughly flush gun and sprayer, if installed. Clean and system. Release trigger and engage inspect. Reinstall filters. trigger lock. ti15018a ti8692a 10.
Keep TSL in nut to help OF OPERATION: Replace hydraulic oil and prevent fluid buildup on piston rod and filter with Graco hydraulic oil 169236 (5 premature wear of packings and pump gallon/20 liter) or 207428 (1 gallon/3.8 liter) corrosion.
Hydraulic fluid too low Shut off sprayer. Add fluid*. See page 16 Belt worn or broken or off Replace. Hydraulic pump worn or Bring sprayer to Graco damaged distributor for repair Dried paint seized paint pump Service pump. See manual 334654 Hydraulic motor not shifting Set pump valve OFF.
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Power switch is not ON Turn power switch ON Tripped circuit breaker Check circuit breaker at power source. Reset motor switch *Check hydraulic fluid level often. Do no allow it to become too low. Use only Graco hydraulic fluid, page 16. 334606E...
Standard Series Pump Standard Series Loosen jam nut. Unscrew pump. Pump Removal See pump manual 334654 for pump repair. Flush pump. Installation Perform Pressure Relief Procedure, page 15. Remove strainer and paint hose. NOTICE If pump jam nut loosens during operation, the threads of the bearing housing and drive train will be damaged.
Push retaining ring into groove. Removal See pump manual 334654 for pump repair. Flush pump. Perform Pressure Relief Procedure, page 15. Fill packing nut with Graco TSL. ti18418a Remove paint hose fitting and paint hose from pump fitting. ti8828a 334606E...
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ProContractor Series Pump Slide coupler cover up to fully expose rod Open clamp. couplers. ti8833a ti8829a Remove pump from unit. Remove rod couplers. ti8832a ti8830a Remove pin. Installation If needed, place pump rod in adjustment casting and pull pump to extend rod. ti8831a NOTE: Support pump with your hand before opening t-handle.
DutyMax EH/GH230/300 Standard Series DutyMax EH/GH230/300 Standard Series Parts ti25305a 334606E...
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DutyMax EH/GH230/300 Standard Series GH230/300 Standard Series Frame and Belt Guard Parts Ref. Torque Ref. Torque Inflate tires to 25-35 psi 120-130 in-lb (13.6 - 14.7 N•m) (1.7-2.4 bar) ti25332a 334606E...
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DutyMax EH/GH230/300 Standard Series Parts List Ref. Part Description Qty. Ref. Part Description Qty. 17D046 LABEL, brand, side 101354 PIN, spring, straight (EH300DI) 260212 SCREW, hex washer hd, 17D048 LABEL, brand, side thd form (GH300DI) 112827 BUTTON, snap 24M397 HANDLE, cart 114271 STRAP, retaining 24M086 RAIL, belt guard, assy...
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215-235 in-lb (24.3 - 26.6 N•m) 58-62 in-lb (6.6 - 7.0 N•m) 119a ti25479a Ref. Part Description Qty. Ref. Part Description Qty. 15B804 LABEL, Graco 110963 SCREW, cap, flange 162 189930 LABEL, warning head 110996 NUT, hex, flange head 114653 SCREW, cap, flange head 246214...
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DutyMax EH/GH230/300 Standard Series DutyMax GH230DI Gasoline Engine Parts Ref. Torque Ref. Torque 120-130 in-lb (13.6 - 14.7 N•m) Apply Loctite 242 58-62 in-lb (6.6 - 7.0 N•m) 119a 119a ti25480a Ref. Part Description Qty. Ref. Part Description Qty. 248944 KIT, gas engine 6.5 hp 100023 WASHER, flat...
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DutyMax EH/GH230/300 Standard Series DutyMax EH300DI Electric Motor Parts Ref. Torque Ref. Torque 25-30 in-lb (2.9 - 3.4 N•m) Apply Loctite 242 215-235 in-lb (24.3 - 26.6 N•m) 58-62 in-lb (6.6 - 7.0 N•m) 119a ti18618a Ref. Part Description Qty. Ref.
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DutyMax EH/GH230/300 Standard Series DutyMax GH300DI Gasoline Engine Parts Ref. Torque Ref. Torque 120-130 in-lb (13.6 - 14.7 N•m) 58-62 in-lb (6.6 - 7.0 N•m) Apply Loctite 242 119a ti25499a Ref. Part Description Qty. Ref. Part Description Qty. 119a 803900 ENGINE, gasoline, 9.0 100132 WASHER, flat...
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DutyMax DH230/EH/GH230/300 DH230/EH/GH230/300 Frame and Belt Guard Parts Ref. Torque Ref. Torque Inflate tires to 25-35 psi 120-130 in-lb (13.6 - 14.7 N•m) (1.7-2.4 bar) ti25333a 334606E...
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DutyMax DH230/EH/GH230/300 Parts List Ref. Part Description Qty. Ref. Part Description Qty. 17D044 LABEL, brand, side 16D576 LABEL, made in USA with (GH230DI) global component 17D046 LABEL, brand, side 110963 SCREW, cap, flange head (EH300DI) 260212 SCREW, hex washer hd, 17D048 LABEL, brand, side thd form (GH300DI)
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215-235 in-lb (24.3 - 26.6 N•m) 55-62 in-lb (6.7 - 7.0N•m) 119a ti25479a Ref. Part Description Qty. Ref. Part Description Qty. 15B804 LABEL, Graco 110963 SCREW, cap, flange 162 189930 LABEL, warning head 110996 NUT, hex, flange head 114653 SCREW, cap, flange head 246214...
Technical Data Technical Data DutyMax EH230DI Standard Series Metric Maximum fluid working pressure 3300 psi 22.8 MPa, 228 bar Hydraulic reservoir capacity 1.25 gallons 4.75 liters Motor 2.2 kW 3.0 HP Voltage, Amperage Frequency Phase 220 VAC, 15.0 A 220 VAC, 15.0 A, 50 Hz, 1 phase 50 Hz, 1 phase Maximum tip size...
Technical Data DutyMax EH300DI Standard Series Metric Maximum fluid working pressure 3300 psi 22.8 MPa, 228 bar Hydraulic reservoir capacity 1.25 gallons 4.75 liters Motor 5.5 kW 7.5 HP Voltage, Amperage Frequency Phase 400 VAC, 11.0 A 400 VAC, 11.0 A, 50 Hz, 3 phase 50 Hz, 3 phase Maximum tip size...
Technical Data DutyMax GH230 Standard Series Metric Maximum fluid working pressure 3300 psi 22.8 MPa, 228 bar Hydraulic reservoir capacity 1.25 gallons 4.75 liters Maximum hydraulic pressure 1855 psi 12.8 MPa,128 bar Engine 200 cc (6.5 HP) Maximum tip size 0.053 Maximum free-flow delivery 2.35 gpm...
Technical Data DutyMax GH300 Standard Series Metric Maximum fluid working pressure 3300 psi 22.8 MPa, 228 bar Hydraulic reservoir capacity 1.25 gallons 4.75 liters Maximum hydraulic pressure 1855 psi 12.8 MPa,128 bar Engine 270 cc (9.0 HP) Maximum tip size 0.057 Maximum free-flow delivery 3.0 gpm...
Technical Data DutyMax EH230DI ProContractor Series Metric Maximum fluid working pressure 3300 psi 22.8 MPa, 228 bar Hydraulic reservoir capacity 1.25 gallons 4.75 liters Engine 2.2 kW 3.0 HP Voltage, Amperage Frequency Phase 220 VAC, 15.0 A 220 VAC, 15.0 A, 50 Hz, 1 phase 50 Hz, 1 phase Maximum tip size...
Technical Data DutyMax EH300DI ProContractor Series Metric Maximum fluid working pressure 3300 psi 22.8 MPa, 228 bar Hydraulic reservoir capacity 1.25 gallons 4.75 liters Engine 5.5 kW 7.5 HP Voltage, Amperage Frequency Phase 400 VAC, 11.0 A 400 VAC, 11.0 A, 50 Hz, 3 phase 50 Hz, 3 phase Maximum tip size...
Technical Data DutyMax DH230/GH230 ProContractor Series Metric Maximum fluid working pressure 3300 psi 22.8 MPa, 228 bar Hydraulic reservoir capacity 1.25 gallons 4.75 liters Maximum hydraulic pressure 1855 psi 12.8 MPa,128 bar Engine DH230 350 cc (6.7 HP) GH230 200 cc (6.5 HP) Maximum tip size 0.053 Maximum free-flow delivery...
Technical Data DutyMax GH300 ProContractor Series Metric Maximum fluid working pressure 3300 psi 22.8 MPa, 228 bar Hydraulic reservoir capacity 1.25 gallons 4.75 liters Maximum hydraulic pressure 1855 psi 12.8 MPa,128 bar Engine 270 cc (9.0 HP) Maximum tip size 0.057 Maximum free-flow delivery 3.0 gpm...
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Technical Data GH230/300 OEM 24W299 Hydraulic Return, Hydraulic 37º flare, Inlet, 37º flare, 1.813 in. 3/4-16 UNF-2A 3/4-16 UNF-2A (46.05 mm) 2.25 in. (57.15 mm) 2.25 in. (57.15 mm) 1.813 in. (46.05 mm) 1.813 in. 3/4 - 14 (46.05 mm) NPT Male Mounting Screw (4), Socket Cap Screw 1in.
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.
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. All written and visual data contained in this document reflects the latest product information available at the time of publication.
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