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312001R Airless Sprayers - For portable spray applications of architectural paints and coatings - Models 262800, 262805, 261815, 261820 See page 2 for model and series information including X5 & X7 Models ONLY: Use water-based or min- dispense rate, recommended hose length, guns, and eral spirit-type materials only.
Specifications Specifications This equipment is not intended for use with flammable or combustible materials used in places such as cabinet shops or other “factory”, or fixed locations. If you intend to use this equipment in this type of appli- cation, you must comply with NFPA 33 and OSHA requirements for the use of flammable and combustible materials.
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Warnings Warnings 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 symbol refers to procedure-spe- cific risks. Refer back to these warnings. Additional, product-specific warnings may be found throughout the body of this manual where applicable.
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Warnings WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work area can ignite or explode. To help prevent fire and explosion: • Do not spray flammable or combustible materials near an open flame or sources of ignition such as cigarettes, motors, and electrical equipment.
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Warnings WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING SKIN INJECTION HAZARD • Do not aim the gun at, or spray any person or animal. • Keep hands and other body parts away from the discharge. For example, do not try to stop leaks with any part of the body. •...
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Warnings WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD This equipment must be grounded. Improper grounding, setup, or usage of the system can cause electric shock. • Turn off and disconnect power cord before servicing equipment. • Connect only to grounded electrical outlets. •...
Grounding and Electric Requirements Grounding and Electric Requirements Sprayer must be grounded. Grounding reduces Solvent pails used when flushing: follow local the risk of static and electric shock by providing an code. Use only conductive metal pails, placed on a escape wire for electrical current due to static build grounded surface such as concrete.
Component Identification Component Identification Airless spray gun Dispenses fluid. Power switch Turns sprayer ON and OFF. Increases (clockwise) and decreases (counter-clockwise) fluid pressure in Pressure control knob pump, hose, and spray gun. To select function, align symbol on pressure control knob with setting Setting Indicator indicator, page 14.
Operation Operation Trigger Lock 2. Turn Prime/Spray valve to Always engage the trigger lock when you stop PRIME to relieve pressure. spraying to prevent the gun from being triggered accidentally by hand or if dropped or bumped. ti9346a 3. Hold gun firmly to side of pail.
Setup Setup Prime and Flush Storage Fluid 1. Unscrew tip and guard NOTE: To spray lacquers with the ProX7 or ProX9, assembly from gun. you must purchase lacquer conversion kit 256212, and follow priming procedure for oil-based materi- als. The X5 and X7 units are not intended for lac- quers.
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Setup 1. Make sure the power switch is Allow fluid to flow out of prime tube, into waste OFF and the sprayer is pail, for 30 to 60 seconds. unplugged. 10. Turn power switch OFF. ti2810a 2. Separate prime tube (smaller) ti2810a from suction tube (larger).
Setup Install Tip and Guard on Gun Spraying Techniques Preventing Excessive Tip Wear • Spray should be atomized (evenly distributed, no gaps at edges). Start at low pressure set- ting, increase pressure a little at a time until you 1. Engage trigger lock. see a good spray pattern, without tails.
Setup Getting Started Unclogging Spray Tip Use a piece of scrap cardboard to practice these basic spraying techniques before you begin spray- ing the surface. • Hold gun 12 in. (30 cm) from surface and aim To avoid fluid splashback: straight at surface.
Setup Tip Selection Selecting Tip Hole Size Tips come in a variety of hole sizes for spraying a • Maximum tip hole sizes supported by the range of fluids. Your sprayer includes an 0.015 in sprayer: (0.38 mm) tip for use in most spraying applications. –...
Setup Understanding Tip Number Reversible Tip Selection Chart The last three digits of tip number (i.e.: 221413) Fan Width 12 in. contain information about hole size and fan width Part (305 mm) from on surface when gun is held 12 in. (30.5 cm) from surface Hole Size surface being sprayed.
Shutdown and Cleaning Shutdown and Cleaning Pail Flushing • For short term shutdown periods (overnight to two days) refer to Short Term Storage, page 22. 6. Place prime tube in waste pail. • For flushing after spraying oil-based coatings, use compatible oil-based flushing fluid or min- eral spirits.
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Shutdown and Cleaning NOTE: Step 12 is for returning paint in hose back 13. While continuing to trigger to paint pail. One 50-ft hose holds approximately gun, quickly move gun to 1-quart (1-liter) of paint. redirect spray into waste pail. Continue triggering 12.
Shutdown and Cleaning Power Flush Power flushing is a faster method of flushing. It can 10. Unscrew inlet screen from suction only be used after spraying water-based coatings. tube. Place inlet screen in waste pail. 1. Relieve pressure, page 10. 2.
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Shutdown and Cleaning NOTE: Step 16 is for returning paint in hose back 18. Stop triggering gun. Engage to paint pail. One 50-ft (15-m) hose holds approxi- trigger lock. mately 1-quart (1-liter) of paint. 16. To preserve paint in hose: ti8908a a.
Shutdown and Cleaning ™ 4. Tighten outlet fitting and Cleaning InstaClean Fluid reconnect hose (a) to Filter (ProX Sprayers Only) sprayer. Use two wrenches to tighten The InstaClean Fluid Filter prevents particles from securely. entering paint hose. After each use, remove and clean it to insure peak performance.
Storage Storage Short Term Storage Long Term Storage (up to 2 days) (more than 2 days) Always circulate Pump Armor storage fluid through 1. Relieve pressure, page system after cleaning. Water left in sprayer will cor- rode and damage pump. Follow Shutdown and Cleaning, page 17, or Power Flush Cleaning, page 2.
Storage Stowing Sprayer NOTICE • Before storing sprayer make sure all water is drained out of sprayer and hoses. • Do not allow water to freeze in sprayer or hose. • Do not store sprayer under pressure. 1. Screw inlet screen onto suction tube.
Maintenance and Service Maintenance and Service Tips NOTICE Protect the internal drive parts of this sprayer • Always clean tips with from water. Openings in shroud allow cooling of compatible solvent and mechanical parts and electronics inside. If water brush after spraying. gets into these openings, the sprayer could mal- •...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Check everything in this Troubleshooting Table before you bring the sprayer to a Graco/M AGNUM authorized service center. Problem Cause Solution Power switch is on and sprayer is Pressure is set at zero pressure. Turn pressure control knob clock- plugged in, but motor does not wise to increase pressure setting.
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Pump does not prime. Prime/Spray Valve is in SPRAY Turn Prime/Spray Valve to PRIME position. position (pointing down). Inlet screen is clogged or suction Clean debris off inlet screen and tube is not immersed. make sure suction tube is immersed in fluid.
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Pump cycles but does not build up Pump is not primed. Prime pump. pressure. Inlet screen is clogged . Clean debris off inlet screen and make sure suction tube is immersed in fluid. Suction tube is not immersed in Make sure suction tube is paint.
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Pressure is set at maximum but Reversible spray tip is in Rotate arrow-shaped handle on cannot achieve a good spray UNCLOG position. spray tip so it points forward in pattern. SPRAY position, page 14. Spray tip is too large for sprayer. Select smaller spray tip.
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Fan pattern varies dramatically Pressure control switch is worn Take sprayer to Graco/M AGNUM while spraying. and causing excessive pressure authorized service center. variation. Sprayer does not turn on promptly when resuming spraying. Cannot trigger spray gun. Spray gun trigger lock is locked.
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.