Graco Ultra Max 309273 Operating Instructions Manual
Graco Ultra Max 309273 Operating Instructions Manual

Graco Ultra Max 309273 Operating Instructions Manual

Electric airless sprayers 3300 psi (227 bar 22.7 mpa) maximum working pressure

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Ultra Maxt
Electric Airless Sprayers

Operating Instructions

3300 psi (227 bar 22.7 MPa) Maximum Working Pressure
The intent of these instructions is to provide the new painter with a quick and easy reference to
become familiar with airless sprayers. This does not replace the Instruction Manual supplied
with this sprayer. Read and understand the instructions and warnings in that manual.
Important Note: The Graco Standard product line has a wide range of sprayer units that vary
slightly. The basic operations procedures are the same for all sprayers. Some illustrations may
not be applicable to the particular sprayer purchased.
Tools Required:
D Two adjustable wrenches
D Two 5 gallon metal pails
D Grounding wires and clamps for pails
D Pencil
GRACO INC. P.O. BOX 1441 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440–1441
How To Perform:
S Component Identification
S Setup
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S Startup
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SMARTCONTROLt
S Cleanup
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S Trouble Shooting
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S Maintenance
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S Storage
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S Tip Wear
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ECOPYRIGHT 2000, GRACO INC.
Graco Inc. is registered to I.S. EN ISO 9001
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Suggested proper clothing:
D Respirator
D Safety glasses
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Ultra Maxt Electric Airless Sprayers Operating Instructions 3300 psi (227 bar 22.7 MPa) Maximum Working Pressure S Component Identification S Setup S Startup SMARTCONTROLt S Cleanup S Trouble Shooting S Maintenance S Storage S Tip Wear The intent of these instructions is to provide the new painter with a quick and easy reference to become familiar with airless sprayers.
  • Page 2 Fire and explosion hazard: Solvent and paint fumes can ignite or explode. To help prevent a fire and explosion: DUse only in an extremely well ventilated area. DEliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights, cigarettes and static arcs from plastic drop cloths. Do not plug or unplug power cords or turn lights on or off in spray area.
  • Page 3: Component Identification

    Component Identification Digital Display (Not available on all models) Power Switch 15/20A Switch Use 15A if sprayer causes circuit breakers to trip (1095/1595 only) Pressure Control Prime Valve Prime/drain position Paint position AutoClean Valve (Not available on all models) Spray Gun Trigger Safety Contractor II safety OFF safety ON...
  • Page 4 Setup 1. Connect Graco airless hose to sprayer. Tighten securely. 2. Connect other end of hose to gun. 3. Tighten securely. 4. Remove tip guard. 309273...
  • Page 5 5. Check inlet strainer for clogs and debris. 6. Fill throat packing nut with TSL to prevent premature packing wear. Do this each time you spray. Approximate Fill Level 309273...
  • Page 6 7. Turn power OFF. 8. Plug power supply cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 9. Turn prime valve down. 10. Place suction tube and drain tube in grounded metal pail partially filled with flushing fluid. Attach ground wire to pail and to true earth ground. Do 1. –...
  • Page 7 1. Turn prime valve down. Turn pressure control to lowest pressure. 2. Turn power ON. 3. Increase pressure enough to start motor and allow fluid to circulate for 15 sec- onds; turn pressure down, turn prime valve horizontal. 4. Take spray gun trigger safety OFF. 5.
  • Page 8 PAINT FLUSH General Surfaces Tip Recommendations Chart Surfaces Materials Wood Interior Cab- Stain, Sanding inets, Paneling Sealer, Lacquer, Varnish, Shellac Interior Walls or Ceilings Latex, Vinyl, Acrylic Drywall, Plaster Over Hang Primers, Enamels Masonry Latex, Vinyl, Acrylic, Block, Stucco, Concrete Oil Base Alkyds Wood Exterior Exterior Stains,...
  • Page 9 1. Insert SwitchTip. Insert seat and OneSeal. 2. Screw assembly onto gun. Hand tighten. Operation Press SMARTCONTROL button to cycle through PRESSURE – GAL/LTR – TIMER displays DPRESSURE: Fluid pressure at the sprayer DGAL/LTR: Accumulated total of gallons/liters sprayed DTIMER: Duration of AutoClean flush cycle NOTE: The SMARTCONTROL button is not active if pressure is above 200 psi Error Codes...
  • Page 10 Spray Test Pattern heavy edges Clearing Tip Clogs 309273 1. Trigger gun and spray test pattern. Slowly adjust pressure to eliminate heavy edges. Use smaller tip size if pressure adjustment can not eliminate heavy edges. 2. Hold gun perpendicular, 10–12 in. (25–30 cm) from surface.
  • Page 11 Perform AutoClean procedure (Manual 309278) or follow conventional flushing/cleaning procedure that follows: 1. Turn power OFF. 2. Turn pressure to lowest setting. Trigger gun to relieve pressure. 3. Turn prime valve down. 4. Remove filter assembly and assemble gun without filter. Cleanup ti2874a Contractor II...
  • Page 12 FLUSH PAINT FLUSH 309273 5. Remove guard and SwitchTip. 6. Clean filter, guard and SwitchTip in flushing fluid. 7. Remove siphon tube set from paint and place in flushing fluid. Use water for water base paint and mineral spirits for oil base paint. 8.
  • Page 13 9. Turn power ON. 10. Turn prime valve hori- zontal. 11. Hold gun against paint pail. Take trigger safety OFF. Trigger gun until flushing fluid appears. 12. Move gun to flushing pail, hold gun against pail, trigger gun to thoroughly flush system. Release trigger and put trigger safety ON.
  • Page 14 PAINT FLUSH Note: If flushing with water, flush again with mineral spirits or Pump FLUSH 309273 14. Raise siphon tube above flushing fluid and run sprayer for 15 to 30 seconds to drain fluid. Turn power OFF. Armor, but do not repeat 8. or 14. This leaves a protective coating in the system to help prevent freezing or corrosion.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Trouble Shooting TYPE OF PROBLEM WHAT TO CHECK If check is OK, go to next check D Sprayer does not 1. Check if error code is displayed, page 9. respond D Sprayer will not prime 1. Air in paint pump or takes too long to prime 2.
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    Maintenance Daily: Inspect, clean and replace as needed D Manifold filter, gun filter and inlet stainer D Wet cup for leakage, tighten if needed D TSL level D Gun trigger safety D Tip wear, replace if necessary D Electric cord and plug Weekly: D Check tightness of wet cup.

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