Graco Magnum True Airless Project Painter Plus Owner's Manual

Graco Magnum True Airless Project Painter Plus Owner's Manual

Electric airless sprayer

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3A5431B EN
Important Safety Instructions
Read all warnings and instructions in this manual, related manuals, and on the unit. Be familiar
with the controls and the proper usage of the equipment. Save these instructions.
888-541-9788
Magnum Products Operational Videos
http://magnum.graco.com/magop/
http://magnum.graco.com/magop/
For portable spray applications of water-based and oil-based
non-flammable architectural paints and coatings only.
Not approved for use in explosive atmospheres or hazardous locations.

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  • Page 1 Read all warnings and instructions in this manual, related manuals, and on the unit. Be familiar with the controls and the proper usage of the equipment. Save these instructions. 888-541-9788 Magnum Products Operational Videos http://magnum.graco.com/magop/ http://magnum.graco.com/magop/ For portable spray applications of water-based and oil-based non-flammable architectural paints and coatings only.
  • Page 2: Before You Spray

    Before You Spray Before You Spray Review Warnings for Important Safety Information Important! Read carefully and practice good safety habits. Related Manuals Gun: 312830 (SG) Magnum Products Operational Videos Models http://magnum.graco.com/magop/ Maximum Working Model Pressure Stand (Series) Cart (Series) Project Painter...
  • Page 3 Important User Information Important User Information Thank You for Your Purchase! Before using your sprayer read this Owners Manual for complete instructions on proper use and safety warnings. This sprayer is designed to provide superior spray performance with water-based and oil-based (mineral spirit-type) architectural paints and coatings.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Graco Standard Warranty ........
  • Page 5: Warnings

    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.
  • Page 6 Use Graco conductive or grounded high-pressure airless paint sprayer hoses.
  • Page 7 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 8 Warnings PRESSURIZED ALUMINUM PARTS HAZARD Use of fluids that are incompatible with aluminum in pressurized equipment can cause serious chemical reaction and equipment rupture. Failure to follow this warning can result in death, serious injury, or property damage. • Do not use 1,1,1-trichloroethane, methylene chloride, other halogenated hydrocarbon solvents or fluids containing such solvents.
  • Page 9: Know Your Sprayer

    Know Your Sprayer Know Your Sprayer Project Painter Plus Pump Power - ON/OFF Switch Inlet Valve Pressure Control Knob Outlet Valve (airless hose connection) Airless Hose Prime/Spray Valve Inlet Screen Spray Tip Power Cord W Suction Tube Drip Cup Suction Tube Gun Holder Drain Tube (with diffuser) Tip Holder...
  • Page 10: Know Your Sprayer

    Know Your Sprayer Know Your Sprayer X5 and LTS15 Stand Models M Gun Filter (inside handle) Power - ON/OFF Switch Pump Pressure Control Knob Inlet Valve Outlet Valve (airless hose connection) Prime/Spray Valve Airless Hose Spray Tip Inlet Screen Power Cord PushPrime™...
  • Page 11: Know Your Sprayer

    Know Your Sprayer Know Your Sprayer X7 and LTS17 Cart Models M Gun Filter (inside handle) Power - ON/OFF Switch Pump Pressure Control Knob Inlet Valve Outlet Valve (airless hose connection) Prime/Spray Valve Airless Hose Spray Tip Pail Hanger Inlet Screen PushPrime™...
  • Page 12: Know Your Controls

    Know Your Controls Know Your Controls The ON/OFF power switch controls the main power to your sprayer. The Pressure Control knob increases or decreases the pressure and flow of the paint. The Prime/Spray Valve directs the fluid to either the Drain Tube or the hose and gun. It is used to prime the sprayer, which means to evacuate the air out of the pump, hose, and gun.
  • Page 13: Set Up

    Set Up Set Up Assemble Your Sprayer Connect airless hose to airless hose connection (P) on sprayer. Use wrench to tighten securely. Connect the other end of the hose to the gun. Use two wrenches to tighten securely to gun (see image below). If hose is already connected, make sure connections are tight.
  • Page 14: Start Up

    Start Up Start Up Pressure Relief Procedure Turn pressure control knob to lowest setting. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure whenever you see this symbol. This equipment stays pressurized until Put Drain Tube into a waste pail and lift pressure is manually relieved. To help Prime/Spray Valve in PRIME position to prevent serious injury from pressurized relieve pressure.
  • Page 15: Flush Storage Fluid

    Start Up Flush Storage Fluid Align setting indicator with the START setting on the pressure control knob. It is important that you flush storage fluid from the sprayer before using it. Make certain ON/OFF switch is OFF. Separate Drain Tube (smaller) from Suction Tube (larger).
  • Page 16: Strain The Paint

    Start Up Strain the Paint Turn ON/OFF switch to ON position. Wait to see paint coming out of Drain Disposable paint strainer bags are used to Tube. remove coarse particles and debris from Turn ON/OFF switch to OFF position. new or previously opened paint or stain, and are available where paint is sold.
  • Page 17: Refilling Paint Pail

    Start Up You are now ready to spray! Release trigger. Engage trigger lock. NOTE: It is normal for the motor to stop once the sprayer is primed and under pressure. If the motor continues to run, the sprayer is not primed.
  • Page 18: Spraying

    Spraying Spraying Start Turn pressure control knob to START Disengage trigger lock. position. Adjust Pressure Control To select a setting, align symbol on pressure control knob with setting indicator on sprayer. For best spray results with lowest overspray, adjust pressure control to “START” setting. If needed, increase Pressure Control Knob setting to minimum setting that results in an acceptable spray pattern.
  • Page 19: Spray Techniques

    Spraying Spray Techniques Triggering Gun Pull trigger after starting stroke. Release Use a piece of scrap cardboard to practice trigger before end of stroke. Gun must be these basic spraying techniques before you moving when trigger is pulled and released. begin spraying the surface.
  • Page 20: Spray Tip And Pressure Selection

    Spraying Spray Tip and Pressure Selection Spray Tips come in a variety of sizes for spraying a range of fluids. Your sprayer includes a Spray Tip for use in most paint spraying applications. See Coatings Chart below to find the correct Spray Tip size for your coating.
  • Page 21: Clear Spray Tip Clog

    Spraying Clear Spray Tip Clog Engage trigger lock. Rotate Spray Tip back to SPRAY position. Disengage trigger lock and continue spraying. SPRAY In the event that particles or debris clog the Spray Tip, the Spray Tip can be reversed to quickly and easily clear particles without disassembling the sprayer.
  • Page 22 Spraying Use Spray Tip to align gasket and seal in the Spray Tip Guard. ti27143a Spray Tip must be pushed all the way into the Spray Tip Guard. Rotate Spray Tip while pushing down. Turn the arrow shaped handle on the Spray Tip forward to the SPRAY position.
  • Page 23: Cleanup

    Cleanup Cleanup Cleaning the sprayer after each use results in Separate Drain Tube (smaller) from a trouble free start up the next time the Suction Tube (larger). sprayer is used. ti27 7 124a • For short term shutdown periods (over- Place empty waste and flushing fluid night to two days), refer to Short Term pails side by side.
  • Page 24 Cleanup Lift Prime/Spray Valve to PRIME posi- pail until flushing fluid dispensed from tion. gun is relatively clear. Turn ON/OFF switch to ON position. 10. Flush until approximately 1/3 of the flushing fluid is emptied from the pail. 14. Turn pressure control knob to the low- 11.
  • Page 25: Cleanup With Power Flush Valve

    Cleanup Cleanup with Power Flush Screw Power Flush Valve (included with sprayer) to garden hose. Close Valve Power Flush Valve. (Water-based materials only) Turn on water. Open Power Flush Valve. Rinse paint off Suction Tube, Power flushing is a faster method of cleanup. Drain Tube and inlet screen.
  • Page 26: Clean The Gun And Gun Filter

    Cleanup Lower Prime/Spray Valve to 18. Lift Prime/Spray Valve to PRIME posi- SPRAY position (C). tion. Turn ON/OFF switch to ON position 19. Turn ON/OFF switch to OFF position. (D). 20. Follow Short Term Storage or Long Continue to hold gun trigger until Term Storage, page 27.
  • Page 27: Storage

    Storage Storage With proper storage, the sprayer will be ready Engage trigger lock. to use the next time it is needed. ti25196b Leave gun attached to hose. Remove Spray Tip and Spray Tip Guard and clean with water or flushing Short Term Storage fluid and a brush.
  • Page 28 Storage Place drain tube in waste pail. Turn Lower Spray/Prime Valve to SPRAY pressure control to the START position. position for storage. While holding the Suction Tube above the sprayer, pour approximately 2 ounces (1/4 cup) of Pump Armor into Suction Tube and turn Power Switch Turn ON/OFF switch to OFF position.
  • Page 29: Reference

    Reference Reference Static Grounding Instructions (Oil-Based Cleaning Fluid materials) Compatibility The equipment must be grounded to reduce the risk of static sparking and electric shock. An electric or static spark can cause fumes to ignite or explode. An improper ground can cause electric shock. A good ground provides an escape wire for Oil- or Water-Based Materials the electric current.
  • Page 30: Quick Reference

    Reference Quick Reference Page Name Description Power - ON/OFF Switch Turns sprayer ON and OFF. Pressure Control Knob Increases (clockwise) and decreases (counter-clock- wise) fluid pressure in pump, hose, and spray gun. To select function, align symbol on pressure control knob with setting indicator.
  • Page 31: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Routine maintenance is important to ensure proper operation of your sprayer. Storage/Priming Tool Maintenance Activity Inspect motor shroud openings for Perform these steps if you are experiencing blockage every time you spray. difficulty priming your sprayer. Clean/inspect inlet screen and gun filter Perform Pressure Relief Procedure, every time you spray.
  • Page 32 Maintenance Squeeze Pump Armor bottle until Pump Armor flows into the Drain Tube. Remove tool. Replace and tighten child-proof cap for storage. Reinstall the sprayer Suction Tube. Ensure that the tube is snug on the inlet and the clamp is engaged. 3A5431B EN...
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    If not frozen, check for hardened paint in pump. If paint has hardened in pump. If motor does not turn with pump removed, consult a Graco/ Magnum authorized retailer, distributor, or service center. Motor or control is damaged. Consult a Graco/ Magnum authorized retailer, distributor, or service center.
  • Page 34 Inspect Suction Tube connection for cracks or vacuum leaks. Debris in paint causing obstruction. Strain the paint. See Strain the Paint, page 16. Prime/Spray Valve is worn or Take sprayer to Graco/MAGNUM obstructed with debris. authorized service center. 3A5431B EN...
  • Page 35 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Pump is primed, but can not achieve Spray Tip may be partially clogged. See Clear Spray Tip Clog, page 21. good spray pattern. Reversible Spray Tip is in UNCLOG Rotate arrow-shaped handle on Spray position. Tip so it points forward to SPRAY position.
  • Page 36 Choose Spray 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 Graco/M AGNUM spraying. causing excessive pressure variation. authorized service center. Cannot trigger spray gun.
  • Page 37: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Metric Sprayer Maximum fluid working pressure Project Painter Plus 2800 psi 193 bar, 19.3 MPa X5 or LTS15 and X7 or LTS17 3000 psi 207 bar, 20.7 MPa Maximum Delivery Project Painter Plus 0.24 gpm 0.91 lpm X5 or LTS15 0.27 gpm 1.0 lpm...
  • Page 38: 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 39 Graco Information 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. 3A5431B EN...
  • Page 40 Original instructions. This manual contains English. MM 3A5431 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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