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Graco Project Series Owner's Manual

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Owners Manual
Corded Airless
HandHeld Sprayer
Project Series Paint Sprayers
Important Safety Instructions
Read all warnings and instructions in this manual before using the equipment. Be
familiar with the controls and the proper usage of the equipment. Save these
instructions.
Important Medical Information
Read the medical alert card provided with the gun. It contains injection injury
treatment information for a doctor. Keep it with you when operating the equipment.
For portable spray applications of water-based architectural paints and coatings only.
Not approved for use in explosive atmospheres or hazardous (classified) locations.
844-241-9499
3A4702E
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  • Page 1 Owners Manual Corded Airless 3A4702E HandHeld Sprayer Project Series Paint Sprayers Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions in this manual before using the equipment. Be familiar with the controls and the proper usage of the equipment. Save these instructions.

  • Page 2: Before You Spray

    Conforms to UL 1450 17M360 Ultra 230V 0.008 – 0.016 in. FFLPxxx (0.20 – 0.41 mm) 17M362 Ultra 230V 17P255 Ultimate 230V Operating pressure range: 500-2000 psi (35 – 138 bar, 3.5 MPa – 14 MPa) Operational video http://graco.com/hhsupport 3A4702E...

  • Page 3: Important User Information

    Important User Information Thank You for Your Purchase! Congratulations! You have purchased a high-quality paint sprayer made by Graco Inc. This sprayer is designed to provide superior spray performance with water-based and oil-based (mineral spirit-type) architectural paints and coatings. This user information is intended to help you understand the types of materials that can be used with your sprayer.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Graco Standard Warranty ......38 Graco Information ........39...

  • 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 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: • Do not spray or clean with materials having flash points lower than 100°F (38°C). Use only non-flammable or water-based materials, or non-flammable paint thinners.
  • Page 7 Check parts for signs of damage. Replace any damaged parts. • This system is capable of producing 2000 psi (138 bar, 13.8 MPa). Use Graco parts or accessories that are rated a minimum of 2000 psi (138 bar, 13.8 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 VacuValve Spray Tip Power Cord Prime Knob Speed Control Spray Tip Guard Diagnostic Light Cup Lid Strainer FlexLiner Funnel Cup Support Strainer’s Air Tube Pump Filter Trigger 3A4702E...

  • Page 10: Know Your Controls

    Know Your Controls Know Your Controls Prime Knob The Prime Knob directs fluid to either the cup or the Spray Tip. When priming, it is used to purge air from the pump. Your sprayer will not spray with air in the pump. Turn Prime Knob down to PRIME position when priming the sprayer or to relieve system pressure.

  • Page 11: Setup

    Setup Setup Pressure Relief Procedure Sprayer Setup Use only water-based materials. Do not use materials which state “FLAMMABLE” This sprayer builds up an internal on the packaging. For more information pressure of 2000 psi (138 bar, 13.8 MPa) about your material, request a Safety Data during use.
  • Page 12 Setup Firmly tighten the Cup Lid onto the Cup The Strainer’s Air Tube will prevent paint Support to ensure an airtight seal. from overfilling the cup. Fill the cup as follows: NOTE: To ensure an airtight seal, the gasket inside the Cup Lid is lubricated by the factory. Watching the Funnel (not the cup), If lubrication has washed away, apply Seal slowly pour paint into the Funnel.
  • Page 13 Setup Lift up the Strainer and look to Remove the Funnel and Strainer verify you can see crossbars in the from the cup and hook on edge of bottom of the Funnel. If not, the paint can. cup is overfilled. Pour excess paint back into the paint can.

  • Page 14: Startup

    Startup Startup Install the cup onto the sprayer as Prime the pump as follows: follows: Verify Prime Knob is pointed down Verify Pump Filter is installed and to PRIME position. clean. Plug sprayer into a grounded power source. Open the VacuValve cap and gently squeeze the FlexLiner until no more air bubbles appear in the VacuValve.
  • Page 15 Startup Continue to squeeze the FlexLiner Turn Prime Knob forward to SPRAY while pulling the Trigger for 10 position. Verify Spray Tip is forward in seconds. the SPRAY position. Point the sprayer into a waste pail and pull the Trigger for 5 seconds to spray NOTE: This will purge all air from the pump out storage fluid.

  • Page 16: Spraying

    Spraying Spraying Pointing at a piece of scrap cardboard, pull the Trigger to test the spray pattern. If needed, slowly increase the Speed Control to the setting that produces a Use only water-based materials. Do not good spray pattern. use materials which state “FLAMMABLE” NOTE: To minimize overspray, always spray on the packaging.

  • Page 17: Spray Tip Orientation

    Spraying Spray Tip Orientation Spray Pattern Quality A good spray pattern is evenly distributed without voids or runs. Adjust sprayer Speed Control, hand speed, and distance from the wall to get a good spray pattern. To avoid serious injury from skin injection, If tails persist, material may need to be do not put your hand in front of the Spray thinned.

  • Page 18: Aiming Sprayer

    Spraying Triggering Timing • Flex wrist to keep sprayer pointed straight. Fanning sprayer to direct spray at angle causes uneven finish. Pull Trigger after starting stroke. Release Trigger before end of stroke. Sprayer must NOTE: How fast you move the sprayer will be moving when Trigger is pulled and affect spray application.

  • Page 19: Clear Tip Clogs

    Spraying Clear Tip Clogs Point sprayer into waste pail, turn Prime Knob forward to SPRAY position. Pull Trigger for 5 seconds to clear clog. To avoid serious injury from skin injection, do not put your hand in front of the Spray Tip or Spray Tip Guard.

  • Page 20: Spray Tip Installation

    Spraying Spray Tip Installation Insert Spray Tip. Spray Tip must be pushed all the way into the Spray Tip Guard. To avoid serious injury from skin injection do not put your hand in front of the Spray Tip when installing or removing the Spray Tip and Spray Tip Guard.

  • Page 21: Cup Refills

    Spraying Cup Refills Reinstall the Pump Filter into the pump. Set sprayer on a rag. Use only water-based materials. Do not use materials which state “FLAMMABLE” on the packaging. For more information about your material, request a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) from distributor or retailer. Keep spray area well-ventilated.

  • Page 22: Cleanup

    Do not store solvents free. other than mineral spirits in sprayer. Always flush with Graco Pump Armor prior to Perform Pressure Relief Procedure, storage. page 11. Remove cup assembly from sprayer, and remove Pump Filter.
  • Page 23 Cleanup To circulate cleaning fluid, fill clean cup Turn the sprayer upside down and assembly half-full of cleaning fluid and trigger into a waste pail for 15 reattach to sprayer. seconds. Verify the Prime Knob is pointed down to the PRIME position. Set Speed Control to highest setting.

  • Page 24: Storage

    Storage Storage With the sprayer upside down, pour approximately 2 oz. (60 ml) Pump Armor NOTICE (included in some models) into pump Failure to store sprayer with Pump opening. Armor will result in operational problems the next time you spray. Always fill the sprayer with Pump Armor after cleaning.

  • Page 25: Reference

    Reference Reference Cleaning Fluid Compatibility Water-Based Materials • When spraying water-based materials, flush the system thoroughly with water. • To spray water-based materials, flush the system thoroughly with water first. The water flowing out of tip should be clear and clean before you begin spraying the water-based material.

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Routine maintenance is important to ensure proper operation of your sprayer. Move sprayer to a well-ventilated area and away from flammable or combustible materials, including paints and solvents. Activity Interval Inspect Pump Filter. Daily or each time you spray Inspect enclosure vents for blockage.

  • Page 27: Recycling And Disposal

    Recycling and Disposal Recycling and Disposal End of Product Life End of Life Disposal At the end of the product’s useful life, If the pumping system is in a condition that dismantle and recycle it in a responsible it can no longer operate, the pump should be manner.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 844-241-9499 Check everything in this Troubleshooting Table before you bring the sprayer to an authorized service center. Sprayer Diagnostics Problem Cause Solution Sprayer makes no sound Diagnostic Light does not blink Verify power to the sprayer. when Trigger is pulled when the spray is first plugged in.
  • Page 29 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Sprayer makes sound Sprayer is not primed. Prime the pump. See Startup, but no material is page 14. sprayed when Trigger is Make certain there is only one pulled FlexLiner in the Cup Support. Make certain the cup cover is properly threaded to the Cup Support.
  • Page 30 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Sprayer sprays with poor Spray Tip is partially clogged. See Clear Tip Clogs, page 19. results Spray Tip is not in correct position Rotate Spray Tip to SPRAY position. Incorrect Spray Tip for application of Install different size Spray Tip. material.
  • Page 31 Troubleshooting Spray Pattern Diagnostics Problem Cause Solution Spray pattern is pulsating: Operator is moving too Slow speed of movement. fast while spraying Spray Tip is clogged See Clear Tip Clogs, page 19. Material is difficult to On models with Speed Control, atomize increase speed until desired pattern is achieved.
  • Page 32 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Spray pattern “spits” at the end or Excess material has Clean Spray Tip and Spray Tip beginning: accumulated on Spray Tip Guard. Clear Spray Tip. See and Spray Tip Guard, or Clear Tip Clogs, page 19. Spray Tip is partially plugged Spray Tip is not fully...
  • Page 33 Notes Notes 3A4702E...

  • Page 34: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Replacement Parts Ref. Torque Ref. Torque 10 in-lb (1.1 N•m) 55-65 in-lb (6.2 - 7.3 N•m) 8-10 in-lb (0.9 - 1.1 N•m) 5-7 in-lb (0.6 - 0.8 N•m) 10-15 in-lb (1.1 - 1.7 N•m) 3A4702E...

  • Page 35: Parts List

    Replacement Parts Parts List Ref. Sprayer Name Part # Description 17P185 Kit, pump assembly includes 4, 9, 11, 25 17P554 Filter. pump, 60 mesh, 3 pack 17P555 Filter. pump, 100 mesh, 3 pack 17P183 Kit, outlet valve repair includes 3 of 4a, 2 of 4b, 2 of 50, 1 of 51 Outlet valve assembly Outlet valve plug 17P098...

  • Page 36: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Technical Specifications HandHeld Sprayer U.S. Metric Max Working Pressure 2000 psi 14 MPa, 138bar Maximum Amperage 3.6 Amps 3.6 Amps Weight 4.6 lb 2.1 kg Dimensions: Length 14.0 in. 36.1 cm Width 5 in. 12.7 cm Height 10.5 in. 26.7 cm 32°...
  • Page 37 Notes Notes 3A4702E...

  • Page 38: 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. This warranty applies only when the equipment is installed, operated and maintained in accordance with Graco’s written recommendations.

  • Page 39: Graco Information

    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 1-888-541-9788 to identify the nearest distributor. 3A4702E...
  • Page 40 All written and visual data contained in this document reflects the latest product information available at the time of publication. Graco reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. Original instructions. This manual contains English. MM 3A4702...

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