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Graco EVO Owner's Manual

Graco EVO Owner's Manual

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Owners Manual
3B0283A
EN
EVO™ HVLP Sprayer
Important Safety Instructions
Read all warnings and instructions in this manual, and on the unit, including the power
cord, before using the equipment. Be familiar with the controls and the proper usage
of the equipment. Save these instructions.
For portable spray applications of water-based and oil-based
non-flammable architectural paints and coatings only. For Household Use Only.
Not approved for use in explosive atmospheres or hazardous (classified) locations.

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  • Page 1 Owners Manual 3B0283A EVO™ HVLP Sprayer Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions in this manual, and on the unit, including the power cord, before using the equipment. Be familiar with the controls and the proper usage of the equipment. Save these instructions.

  • Page 2: Before You Spray

    Review Warnings for Important Safety Information Important! Read carefully and practice good safety habits. Operational Videos http://graco.com/HomeEducationCenter Models Model Name Voltage 27F400 120V 27F401 EVO Plus 120V 5023549 Certified to 27F402 EVO Max 120V CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 68 Conforms to UL 1450...

  • Page 3: Important User Information

    Before You Spray Important User Information 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. Please read the information on the material container label to determine if it can be used with your sprayer.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Know Your Sprayer ........8 EVO and EVO Plus ....... . . 8 EVO Max .

  • Page 5: Safety Symbols

    Safety Symbols Safety Symbols The following safety symbols appear throughout this manual and on warning labels. Read the table below to understand what each symbol means. Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning Ground Equipment Electric Shock Hazard Read Manual Equipment Misuse Hazard Ventilate Work Area Fire and Explosion Hazard Wear Personal Protective...

  • Page 6: General Warnings

    General Warnings General Warnings The following warnings apply throughout this manual. Read, understand, and follow the warnings before using this equipment. Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work area can ignite or explode.
  • Page 7 General Warnings EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD Misuse can cause death or serious injury. • Always wear appropriate gloves, eye protection, and a respirator or mask when painting. • Do not operate or spray near children. Keep children away from equipment at all times.

  • Page 8: Know Your Sprayer

    Know Your Sprayer Know Your Sprayer EVO and EVO Plus Suction Tube Turbine Power Cord Vent Cover Trigger Flow Control Knob Union Nut Spray Head Nozzle Air Cap Lock 3B0283A...

  • Page 9: Evo Max

    Know Your Sprayer EVO Max Trigger Turbine Union Nut Vent Cover Nozzle Flow Control Knob Air Cap Spray Head Power Switch Max Cup Handle Lock Hose Suction Tube Power Cord 3B0283A...

  • Page 10: Know Your Controls

    The Air Cap is installed over the Nozzle and is the key to creating the spray pattern. All models come with the wide air cap installed. The narrow Air Cap is included with the EVO Max. The Air Cap produces three fan patterns: vertical, horizontal, and round.

  • Page 11: Setup

    Setup Setup EVO and EVO Plus NOTE: If the paint stops draining, but the Cup is not full, use a stir stick to scrape the captured paint at the bottom of the strainer Unscrew Cup from Spray Head. Make until the paint resumes draining.

  • Page 12: Evo Max

    Setup EVO Max Follow steps 1-3 in setup EVO and EVO Plus, page 11 to prepare the Spray Head. Attach the Hose to the Turbine and the Handle. The Hose will click into place when installed correctly. Attach the Spray Head to the Handle.

  • Page 13: Startup

    Startup Startup Point the sprayer into a waste pail and squeeze the trigger for five to ten seconds. Material will begin to spray. If the sprayer does not spray after five to ten seconds, stop and check that the Cup is tightly secured to the Spray Head.

  • Page 14: Spraying

    Spraying Spraying Air Cap Orientation Use only water-based or oil-based (mineral spirit-type) materials with a flash point greater than 100° F (38° C). 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.

  • Page 15: Change The Nozzle

    Spraying Change the Nozzle The sprayer is shipped with the 3 mm Nozzle Install replacement Nozzle by aligning installed. To change to a smaller Nozzle, the notch in the Nozzle with the ridge on follow the steps below. the Spray Head. Unplug the sprayer to prevent accidental triggering.

  • Page 16: Spray Pattern Quality

    Spraying Spray Pattern Quality Spray Angle A good spray pattern is evenly distributed Use a piece of scrap cardboard to practice without voids or runs. Adjust sprayer Flow these basic spraying techniques before you Control, hand speed, and distance from the begin spraying the surface.

  • Page 17: Triggering Timing

    Spraying Triggering Timing Cup Refills Pull Trigger after starting stroke. Release Trigger before end of stroke. Sprayer must be moving when Trigger is pulled and released. Use only water-based or oil-based (mineral spirit-type) materials with a flash point greater than 100° F (38° C). Do not use materials which state “FLAMMABLE”...

  • Page 18: Pause In Spraying

    Spraying Pause in Spraying Paint will dry quickly and cause clogs in the sprayer. Follow these steps whenever you pause spraying for five minutes to two hours. Unplug Power Cord. Wipe front of sprayer with a wet rag before resuming spraying. 3B0283A...

  • Page 19: Cleanup

    For more information Remove the Turbine (Handle if using the about your material, request a Safety Data EVO Max) from the Spray Head. Sheet (SDS) from distributor or retailer. Clean in a well-ventilated area. Keep a good supply of fresh air moving through the area.

  • Page 20: Clean The Spray Head

    Cleanup Clean the Spray Head Attach the Power Flush adapter to a faucet or garden hose. Align the Spray Head with the provided Power Flush Unscrew the Union Nut from the Spray adapter and push until it clicks into Head. Remove the Air Cap and Nozzle place.

  • Page 21: Clean Nozzle And Air Cap

    Cleanup Clean Nozzle and Air Cap Turn off the water and detach the Spray Head from the Power Flush adapter by pulling on the collar of the adapter. Using the included cleaning brush, scrub the Nozzles and Air Cap using Using a wet rag, wipe down the Suction warm water until they are free of Tube.

  • Page 22: Repair

    Repair Repair Gasket Replacement Place the new outer gasket over the top of the Suction Tube so that it is centered. Push the inner edge of the If the gaskets becomes damaged the Cup gasket into the channel. Roll the gasket will not be able to seal properly and the so that it is fully seated in the channel.

  • Page 23: Replacing The Inner Gasket

    Repair Replace the Inner Gasket Unplug Power Cord. Starting with a clean Spray Head, see Clean the Sprayer, page 19. Remove the Suction Tube from the Sprayer Head. Remove the damaged inner gasket and dispose of properly. Slide the new inner gasket over the top of the Suction Tube and push down until it is seated in the pocket.

  • Page 24: Storage

    Storage Storage Clean the sprayer and Cup assembly. See Cleanup, page 19. NOTICE When storing the sprayer, leave the Failure to store the sprayer properly will Spray Head detached from the Cup to result in operational problems the next allow parts to dry. time you spray.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Check everything in this Troubleshooting Table before you bring the sprayer to an authorized service center. Sprayer Diagnostics Problem Cause Solution Sprayer makes sound but no Nozzle is clogged See Clear the Nozzle, page 17. material is sprayed when Suction Tube is clogged Remove the Cup from the Spray Trigger is pulled...
  • Page 26 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Spray pattern is very light and Operator is moving too fast Slow speed of movement. splotchy Nozzle is clogged Increase the flow using the Flow Control Knob. Material flow setting too low Increase the Nozzle size, see Spray Nozzle, page 14.

  • Page 27: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Technical Specifications EVO HVLP Sprayer U.S. Metric Weight 2.7 lb. (18 in. cord) 1.2 kg (45 cm cord) EVO Plus 3.2 lb. (18 in. cord) 1.4 kg (45 cm cord) EVO Max 5.3 lb. (18 in. cord) 2.4 kg (45 cm cord)

  • Page 28: Graco Limited Warranty

    1-888-541-9788 or visit us online at www.graco.com. If the claimed defect is verified, Graco will repair or replace the product free of charge. The product will be returned to the original purchaser transportation prepaid. If inspection of the product does not disclose any defect in material or workmanship, repairs will be made at a reasonable charge to you, which charges may include the costs of parts, labor and transportation.

  • Page 29: Graco Information

    Graco Limited 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 1-888-541-9788 to identify the nearest distributor. 3B0283A...
  • Page 30 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 3B0283...

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