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Operation ™ GMAX II 3900/5900/5900HD/5900 Convertible/7900 TexSpray 5900HD Convertible/7900HD Airless Sprayers - For Portable Airless Spraying of Architectural Coatings and Paints - 3300 psi (22.8 MPa, 228 bar) Maximum Working Pressure IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all warnings and instructions in this manual.
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Warning Warning 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 ap- pear in the body of this manual, refer back to these Warnings. Product-specific hazard symbols and warnings not covered in this section may appear throughout the body of this manual where applicable.
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PRESSURIZED ALUMINUM PARTS HAZARD Use of fluids that are incompatible with aluminum in pressurized equipment can cause serious chemi- cal 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.
Pressure Relief Procedure 1. Lock gun trigger safety. 2. Turn engine ON/OFF switch to OFF. 3. Move pump switch to OFF and turn pressure control knob fully counterclockwise. 4. Unlock trigger safety. Hold metal part of gun firmly to side of grounded metal pail, and trigger gun to relieve pressure.
Setup Convertible Models Only: Change Engine to Motor 1. Disconnect engine power cord. ti5774a 2. Release tension bar. 3. Remove engine; tilt and slide back. ti5776a 4. Install motor; drop in and push forward. ti5777a 5. Look through side vent holes and ensure drive belt is in motor pulley.
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Startup 1. Place suction tube and drain tube in grounded metal pail partially filled with flushing fluid. Attach ground wire to pail and to earth ground. ti14844a 2. Turn prime valve down to DRAIN position. Turn pressure control counterclockwise to lowest pres- sure.
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Startup 8. Hold gun against grounded metal flushing pail. Trig- ger gun and increase fluid pressure slowly until pump runs smoothly. ti13243a Inspect fittings for leaks. Do not stop leaks with your hand or a rag! If leaks occur, turn sprayer OFF immediately.
Clearing Tip Clogs 1. Release trigger, put safety ON. Rotate SwitchTip. Take safety OFF. Trigger gun to clear clog. Never point gun at your hand or into a rag! ti13033a ti10166a 2. Put safety ON. Return SwitchTip to original position. Take safety OFF and continue spraying.
Digital Tracking System Digital Tracking System Operation Main Menu Short press to move to next display. Press and hold (5 seconds) to change units or reset data. 1. Turn pressure to lowest setting. Trigger gun to relieve pressure. Turn prime valve down to DRAIN position.
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Secondary Menu - Stored Data and WatchDog Pump Protection Modes 1. Perform Pressure Relief, steps 1 - 4 if they have not already been done. 2. Turn power switch on while holding DTS button down. ti13605a 3. The sprayer model briefly displays (e.g. 5900), SERIAL NUMBER scrolls past and then serial num- ber (e.g.
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Cleanup Cleanup 1. Perform Pressure Relief Procedure (page 5), steps 1 - 4. Remove siphon tube set from paint and place in flushing fluid. Remove tip guard from gun. ti14844a NOTE: Use water for water-base paint, mineral spirits for oil-base paint, or other solvents recommended by manufacturer.
Graco Standard Warranty Graco warrants all equipment referenced in this document which is manufactured by Graco and bearing its name to be free from defects in material and workmanship on the date of sale to the original purchaser for use. 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.