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O'Brien 223-635 C series Owner's Manual

Electric airless paint sprayer

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OWNER'S MANUAL
PRO 201
Model 223–635, Series C
3000 psi (210 bar) Maximum Working Pressure
U.S. Patent No. 4,616,982
U.K. Patent No. 2,165,591
Other Foreign Patents Pending
THE O'BRIEN CORPORATION, 450 E. Grand Avenue, So. San Francisco, CA 94080
This manual contains important
warnings and information.
READ AND RETAIN FOR REFERENCE
Electric Airless Paint Sprayer
1/4 Gallon Per Minute, 120 VAC, 60 Hz
COPYRIGHT 1990, GRACO INC.
308–028
Rev D
Supersedes C and PCN D

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL 308–028 Rev D This manual contains important Supersedes C and PCN D warnings and information. READ AND RETAIN FOR REFERENCE PRO 201 Electric Airless Paint Sprayer 1/4 Gallon Per Minute, 120 VAC, 60 Hz Model 223–635, Series C 3000 psi (210 bar) Maximum Working Pressure U.S.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Welcome to Graco’s Painter’s Team Before you use the PRO 201 Sprayer, please read this entire instruction manual. The manual contains important information that will help you operate the sprayer safely and efficiently, and will help you keep the sprayer in top operating condition.
  • Page 3 Sprayer Description Decrease the pressure (counterclockwise). Increase the pressure (clockwise). Openthe valve (counterclockwise). Closethe valve (clockwise). Hydraulic pump Rac IV DripLess tip guard and spray tip Pressure control knob Hydraulic oil fill cap 11 ON/OFF switch 18 Motor 21 Diaphragm 22 Paint pump 27 Strainer 59 Drain tube...
  • Page 4: Warnings

    WARNINGS High Pressure Spray Can Cause Serious Injury. For Professional Use Only. Observe All Warnings. Read and understand all instruction manuals before operating equipment. FLUID INJECTION HAZARD General Safety Diffuser The gun diffuser breaks up spray and reduces the risk of fluid This equipment generates very high fluid pressure.
  • Page 5 EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD General Safety maximum working pressure of any component or accessory used in the system. Misuse of the spray equipment or accessories, such as over pressurizing, modifying parts, using incompatible chemicals Fluid and Solvent Compatibility and fluids, or using worn or damaged parts, can cause them to All chemicals used in the sprayer are chemically compatible rupture and result in fluid injection, splashing in the eyes or the with the wetted parts shown in the Technical Data on the back...
  • Page 6 Avertissement La pulvérisation à haute pression peut causer des blessures très graves. Réservé exclusivement à l’usage professionnel. Observer toutes les consignes de sécurité. Bien lire et bien comprendre tous les manuels d’instructions avant d’utiliser le matériel. RISQUES D’INJECTION A chaque fois que l’on s’arrête de pulvériser, même s’il s’agit d’un Consignes générales de sécurité...
  • Page 7 Ne jamais altére ou modifier une pièce de cet appareil; ceci ris- vail de 3000 lb/po.2 (210 kg/cm2). S’assurer que tous les élé- querait d’entraîner son mauvais fonctionnement. ments du pulvérisateur et ses accessoires sont conçus pour ré- sister à la pression maximum de travail de ce pulvérisateur. Ne Verifier régulièrement tout l’appareil de pulvérisation et ses pas dépasser la pression maximum de travail d’aucun des élé- équipements et réparer ou...
  • Page 8 ADVERTENCIA EL ROCIADO a ALTA PRESIÓN PUEDE CAUSAR GRAVES LESIONES. SOLO PARA USO PROFESIONAL. RESPETE LOS AVISOS DE ADVERTENCIA. Lea y entienda todo el manual de instrucciónes antes de manejar el equipo. PELIGRO DE INYECCION DE FLUIDO Seguridad general Difusor El difusor de la pistola dispersa el chorro pulverizado y reduce Este equipo general un fluido a una presión muy alta.
  • Page 9 PELIGRO POR MAL USO DEL EQUIPO Seguridad general Presion De T rabajo Maxima. Asegurar que todo el equipo pul- verizador y sus accesorios tienen la capacidad para aguantar Cualquier mal uso del equipo pulverizador o los accesorios, tal la presión máxima de trabajo de ningún componente o acceso- como sobre presurización, modificación de piezas, uso de ma- rio de este sistema.
  • Page 10: Setup

    Setup 1. Prepare the paint according to the manufactur- 6. Plug in the sprayer . First be sure the ON/OFF er’s recommendations. switch (11) is OFF and the pressure control (4) is turned fully counterclockwise. Plug the sprayer into a grounded outlet that is at least 20 foot (6 m) away This is probably the most important step from the spray area to reduce the chance of a spark toward trouble-free spraying!
  • Page 11: Startup

    Startup CAUTION 4. Place the paint pump assembly into a properly pre- pared 5 gallon pail of paint. The wallet sized warning card provided with the gun should be kept with the operator at all times. The card contains important information on reducing the risk of 5.
  • Page 12 Startup CAUTION 7. Release the trigger safety lever and trigger the gun onto a piece of paper to check the spray pattern. Ad- Never start the electric motor with the inlet valve re- just the pressure setting to obtain the best atomiza- moved to avoid damaging the diaphragm.
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Maintenance CAUTION Thorough flushing and proper maintenance are Decrease the pressure (counterclockwise). essential to keep the sprayer working properly and avoid costly damage to the sprayer or the ob - Increase the pressure (clockwise). ject being sprayed. Open (counterclockwise). Diaphragm Failure: Always replace the diaphragm Close (clockwise).
  • Page 14 Maintenance Lubricate the Inlet Valve. See Fig. 9. 5. Plug in the sprayer . Turn the pressure control fully counterclockwise (no pressure). T urn on the 1. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 11. sprayer and let it run for two minutes to fill the hydrau- Remove the inlet screen.
  • Page 15: Application Methods

    Application Methods The best way to control the rate of coverage is with the Always hold the gun perpendicular to the surface and keep the gun at an even 12 to 14 inch (300 to 356 mm) gun tip size. A small tip orifice applies less paint. A larger from the surface you are spraying.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting WARNING NOTE: If your sprayer is not operating well, or will not op- erate at all, check for obvious problems first. Follow the To reduce the risk of serious injury, including fluid in- Startup procedure exactly (see page 1 1). Then if the jection, always follow the Pressure Relief Proce- sprayer won’t start, use the T roubleshooting Chart for dure Warning on page 11 before checking or repair-...
  • Page 17 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Sprayer starts but will not suck paint Paint supply empty Refill and prime pump Inlet screen clogged Clean Inlet valve stuck or damaged See page 18 Outlet valve stuck See page 18 Air trapped in hydraulic system See page 18, Diaphragm, step 9 Hydraulic oil level low or empty See page 14...
  • Page 18 Service Repairs, other than those for which instructions are given 7. The last coil on one end of the spring is turned in. below, should be performed by a trained and qualified re- Place this end over the stud in the plug (28d). Install pair agency.
  • Page 19 Service 7. Lubricate the screws (25) and then install and torque 8. Check the hydraulic oil level and add Graco-ap- them to 170–200 in–lb (19–23 N.m). proved oil as necessary until the level is 1 inch (25 mm) from the top of the plate. See Fig. 11. 9.
  • Page 20 Parts Model 223–635, Series C, with a hose and a gun. Lubricate the threads. Torque to 40–45 in–lb (54–60 N.m). Torque to 130–140 in–lb (15–16 N.m). Apply PTFE PTFE PTFE tape to the top and bottom threads. See Detail A, page 22. Torque to 70–90 in–lb (8–10 N.m).
  • Page 21 Parts Model 223–635, Series C, with a hose and a gun. Ref. Part No. Description Qty. Includes items 1 to 102 180–650 GASKET, housing NOTE: The part numbers and drawings for items 10 to 107–518 BEARING, ball 12, 15, 18a, 20 to 26 and 28 are shown on page 22. 107–519 SEAL, shaft Ref.
  • Page 22 Parts Ref. Part No. Description Qty. DETAIL B 105–659 TOGGLE BOOT The starter switch 105–679 SWITCH, toggle is located in this 105–774 PLATE, switch, ON/OFF box. 106–013 STRAIN RELIEF BUSHING 110–900 .STARTER SWITCH 180–406 HOUSING, diaphragm 218–727 DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLY 224–624 PUMP HOUSING KIT Includes 22a, 22b BLACK...
  • Page 23 Manual Change Summary Assembly Part Part No. Part Name Changed Status 223–635 108–143 Strainer Sprayer 218–798 Strainer 218–732 Outlet valve 236–954 Outlet valve Delete 107–521 Spring Delete 101–701 Ball 112–619 Spring 112–618 Ball The complete old and new outlet check valves are inter- changeable.
  • Page 24: The Graco Warranty And Disclaimers

    Technical Data Graco Phone Numbers Power Requirements ....120 VAC, 60 Hz, 1 Phase, 15 AMP minimum Pressure Operating Range ....0–3000 psi TO PLACE AN ORDER , contact your Graco distrib- (0 –...