Graco GMAX 258731 Operation Manual

Airless sprayers

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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
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GMAX 3900
Model
Hi-Boy
Premium
Standard
(QuikReel)
248683
248684
249335
258731
258736
GMAX 5900
Model
Hi-Boy
Premium
Standard
(QuikReel)
248687
248688
258732
258737
TexSpray 5900 HD
Model
Hi-Boy
Premium
Standard
(QuikReel)
258734
GMAX 7900
Model
Hi-Boy
Premium
Standard
(QuikReel)
248700
248701
258733
258738
GMAX 7900
Model
Hi-Boy
Premium
Standard
(QuikReel)
258735
Hi-Boy
Lo-Boy
Lo-Boy
Premium
Standard
(QuikReel)
Hi-Boy
Lo-Boy
Lo-Boy
Premium
Standard
(QuikReel)
Hi-Boy
Lo-Boy
Lo-Boy
Premium
Standard
(QuikReel)
Hi-Boy
Lo-Boy
Lo-Boy
Premium
Standard
(QuikReel)
Hi-Boy
Lo-Boy
Lo-Boy
Premium
Standard
(QuikReel)
3A0242A
ENG
ti114916a
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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4: Component Identification

    Component Identification Component Identification Engine ON/OFF Switch Premium Digital Display ™ WatchDog Switch Pump On/Off Switch Pressure Control Prime Valve Suction Tube Inlet Filter Strainer Pump ™ ProConnect Drain Hose Trigger Lock Engine Controls Hose Reel ti14980a 3A0242A...
  • Page 5: Pressure Relief Procedure

    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.
  • Page 6: Convertible Models Only

    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.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9: Clearing Tip Clogs

    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.
  • Page 10: Digital Tracking System

    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.
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13 Notes Notes 3A0242A...
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  • Page 16: Graco Standard Warranty

    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.

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