3A6430C EN Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions in this manual, related manuals, and on the unit. Be familiar with the controls and the proper usage of the equipment. Save these instructions. 888-541-9788 http://magnum.graco.com/magop/ Magnum Products Operational Videos http://magnum.graco.com/magop/ For portable spray applications of water-based and oil-based non-flammable architectural paints and coatings only.
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Important User Information Important User Information Thank You for Your Purchase! Before using your sprayer read this Owners Manual for complete instructions on proper use and safety warnings. This sprayer is designed to provide superior spray performance with water-based and oil-based (mineral spirit-type) architectural paints and coatings. This user information is intended to help you understand the types of materials that can be used with your sprayer.
Contents Contents Before You Spray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 symbols refer to procedure-specific risks. When these symbols appear in the body of this manual or on warning labels, 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.
Warnings 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 or clean with materials having flash points lower than 100°F (38° C). Use only non-flammable or water-based materials, or non-flammable paint thinners. For complete information about your material, request the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) from the material distributor or retailer.
Warnings SKIN INJECTION HAZARD High-pressure spray is able to inject toxins into the body and cause serious bodily injury. In the event that injection occurs, get immediate surgical treatment. • 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. • Always use the nozzle tip guard. Do not spray without nozzle tip guard in place. • Use Graco nozzle tips.
Warnings PRESSURIZED ALUMINUM PARTS HAZARD Use of fluids that are incompatible with aluminum in pressurized equipment can cause serious chemical 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. • Do not use chlorine bleach. • Many other fluids may contain chemicals that can react with aluminum.
Know Your Sprayer Know Your Sprayer Project Painter Plus Power - ON/OFF Switch Pressure Control Knob Prime/Spray Valve Spray Tip F G H J K L M Suction Tube Drain Tube (with diffuser) Airless Spray Gun Spray Tip Guard Gun Trigger Lock Gun Fitting Gun Filter (inside handle) 3A6430C EN N O P Q T U W X Y Pump Inlet Valve Outlet Valve (airless hose connection) Airless Hose Inlet Screen Power Cord Suction Tube Drip Cup Gun Holder Tip Holder Model/Serial Tag (Not Shown, located on bottom of unit) See Quick Re
Know Your Sprayer Know Your Sprayer X5 and LTS15 Stand Models Power - ON/OFF Switch Pressure Control Knob Prime/Spray Valve Spray Tip E F G H J K L 10 PushPrime™ Button Suction Tube Drain Tube (with diffuser) Airless Spray Gun Spray Tip Guard Gun Trigger Lock Gun Fitting M N O P Q T U W Gun Filter (inside handle) Pump Inlet Valve Outlet Valve (airless hose connection) Airless Hose Inlet Screen Power Cord Suction Tube Drip Cup Model/Serial Tag (Not shown, located on bottom of unit.
Know Your Sprayer Know Your Sprayer X7 and LTS17 Cart Models Power - ON/OFF Switch Pressure Control Knob Prime/Spray Valve Spray Tip E F G H J K L PushPrime™ Button Suction Tube Drain Tube (with diffuser) Airless Spray Gun Spray Tip Guard Gun Trigger Lock Gun Fitting 3A6430C EN M N O P Q S T U Gun Filter (inside handle) Pump Inlet Valve Outlet Valve (airless hose connection) Airless Hose Pail Hanger Inlet Screen Power Cord Model/Serial Tag (Not shown, located on bottom of unit.
Know Your Controls Know Your Controls The ON/OFF power switch controls the main power to your sprayer. The Pressure Control knob increases or decreases the pressure and flow of the paint. The Prime/Spray Valve directs the fluid to either the Drain Tube or the hose and gun. It is used to prime the sprayer, which means to evacuate the air out of the pump, hose, and gun. Your gun will not spray if there is air in the system.
Set Up Set Up Assemble Your Sprayer 1. Connect airless hose to airless hose connection (P) on sprayer. Use wrench to tighten securely. 2. Connect the other end of the hose to the gun. Use two wrenches to tighten securely to gun (see image below). 3. Assure Spray Tip is properly inserted into the Spray Tip Guard, and the Spray Tip Guard assembly is tightened securely to gun. See Spray Tip Installation, page 21. 4. Perform the Pressure Relief Procedure, page 14.
Start Up Start Up Pressure Relief Procedure 3. Turn pressure control knob to lowest setting. 4. Put Drain Tube into a waste pail and lift Prime/Spray Valve in PRIME position to relieve pressure. 5. Hold the gun firmly to a pail. Point gun into pail. Disengage the trigger lock and trigger the gun to relieve pressure. 6. Engage the trigger lock. 7. If you suspect that pressure has not been fully relieved, see Blockages, page 17. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure whenever you see this symbol.
Start Up Flush Storage Fluid 7. Align setting indicator with the START setting on the pressure control knob. It is important that you flush storage fluid from the sprayer before using it. 1. Make certain ON/OFF switch is OFF. 2. Separate Drain Tube (smaller) from Suction Tube (larger). Place Drain Tube in a waste pail. 3. Submerge Suction Tube into pail filled with water if spraying water-based material, or mineral spirits if spraying oil-based material. 8. Turn ON/OFF switch to ON position. 4.
Start Up Strain the Paint Disposable paint strainer bags are used to remove coarse particles and debris from new or previously opened paint or stain, and are available where paint is sold. To avoid priming problems and Spray Tip clogs it is recommended to strain all paints and stains before spraying. Stretch a disposable paint strainer bag over a clean pail and pour the paint through the strainer. 2. Turn ON/OFF switch to ON position. 3. Wait to see paint coming out of Drain Tube. 4.
Start Up 4. Release trigger. Engage trigger lock. Refilling Paint Pail When the paint pail runs low and the gun stops spraying, refill the paint pail and repeat the Fill Pump (Prime Pump) procedure, then the Fill Gun and Hose procedure. You are now ready to spray! High-pressure spray is able to inject toxins into the body and cause serious bodily injury. Do not stop leaks with hand or rag. NOTE: It is normal for the motor to stop once the sprayer is primed and under pressure.
Spraying Spraying Start 1. Turn pressure control knob to START position. 2. Disengage trigger lock. Adjust Pressure Control To select a setting, align symbol on pressure control knob with setting indicator on sprayer. 1. For best spray results with lowest overspray, adjust pressure control to “START” setting. 2. Test the spray pattern on a test area or piece of cardboard. 3. If needed, increase Pressure Control Knob setting to minimum setting that results in an acceptable spray pattern.
Spraying Spray Techniques Triggering Gun Use a piece of scrap cardboard to practice these basic spraying techniques before you begin spraying the surface. Pull trigger after starting stroke. Release trigger before end of stroke. Gun must be moving when trigger is pulled and released. • Hold gun 12 in. (30 cm) from surface and aim straight at surface. Tilting gun to direct spray angle causes an uneven finish. • Flex wrist to keep gun pointed straight.
Spraying Spray Tip and Pressure Selection Spray Tips come in a variety of sizes for spraying a wide range of materials. Your sprayer includes a 515 Spray Tip for use with most paints on large surfaces such as walls and ceilings. If you are spraying stain or need a different spray fan width, refer to the Spray Tip chart below to select the best Spray Tip for your project. Additional Spray Tip sizes are available where paint sprayers are sold. 1.
Spraying Clear Spray Tip Clog 2. Engage trigger lock. Rotate Spray Tip back to SPRAY position. Disengage trigger lock and continue spraying. SPRAY In the event that particles or debris clog the Spray Tip, the Spray Tip can be reversed to quickly and easily clear particles without disassembling the sprayer. See Strain the Paint, page 16 for additional information. 1. Engage trigger lock. Rotate Spray Tip to UNCLOG position.
Spraying a. Use Spray Tip to align gasket and seal in the Spray Tip Guard. c. 4. b. 22 Turn the arrow shaped handle on the Spray Tip forward to the SPRAY position. Screw Spray Tip Guard assembly onto the gun and tighten. Spray Tip must be pushed all the way into the Spray Tip Guard. Rotate Spray Tip while pushing down.
Cleanup Cleanup Cleaning the sprayer after each use results in a trouble free start up the next time the sprayer is used. • • For short term shutdown periods (overnight to two days), refer to Short Term Storage, page 27. For cleanup after using water-based materials only (by use of a garden hose), refer to Cleanup with Power Flush Valve (Water-based materials only), page 25. • For cleanup from pails, refer to Cleaning from a Pail, below.
Cleanup 8. Lift Prime/Spray Valve to PRIME position. e. Continue to hold gun trigger until you see paint diluted with flushing fluid starting to come out of gun. 13. While continuing to trigger gun, quickly move gun to redirect spray into waste pail. Continue triggering gun into waste pail until flushing fluid dispensed from gun is relatively clear. 9. Turn ON/OFF switch to ON position. 10. Flush until approximately 1/3 of the flushing fluid is emptied from the pail. 11.
Cleanup Cleanup with Power Flush Valve (Water-based materials only) 7. Screw Power Flush Valve (included with sprayer) to garden hose. Close Power Flush Valve. 8. Turn on water. Open Power Flush Valve. Rinse paint off Suction Tube, Drain Tube and inlet screen. Close Power Flush Valve. 9. Unscrew inlet screen from Suction Tube. Place inlet screen in waste pail. Connect garden hose to Power Flush Valve on Suction Tube. Leave Drain Tube in waste pail. Power flushing is a faster method of cleanup.
Cleanup c. d. e. Lower Prime/Spray Valve to SPRAY position (C). Turn ON/OFF switch to ON position (D). Continue to hold gun trigger until you see paint diluted with flushing fluid starting to come out of gun. 15. While continuing to trigger gun, quickly move gun to redirect spray into waste pail. Continue triggering gun into waste pail until flushing fluid dispensed from gun is relatively clear. 16. Turn pressure control knob to the lowest setting. 17. Stop triggering gun. Engage the trigger lock.
Storage Storage With proper storage, the sprayer will be ready to use the next time it is needed. 4. Engage trigger lock. ti25196b 5. Leave gun attached to hose. 6. Remove Spray Tip and Spray Tip Guard and clean with water or flushing fluid and a brush. 7. Wipe paint off outside of gun using a soft cloth moistened with water or flushing fluid. Short Term Storage (up to 2 days) 1. Disconnect power (unplug power cord). Perform Pressure Relief Procedure, page 14. 2.
Storage 7. Screw Inlet Screen back to Suction Tube. Ensure that spray gun and hose stay attached to sprayer. While holding the Suction Tube above the sprayer, pour approximately 2 ounces (1/4 cup) of Pump Armor into Suction Tube and turn Power Switch ON. 8. Lower Spray/Prime Valve to SPRAY position for storage. When Pump Armor is flushed through the sprayer and out the Drain Tube, turn Power Switch OFF. Replace and tighten child-proof cap for storage. 9. Turn ON/OFF switch to OFF position.
Reference Reference Cleaning Fluid Compatibility Static Grounding Instructions (Oil-Based Materials) The equipment must be grounded to reduce the risk of static sparking. Static sparking can cause fumes to ignite or explode. Grounding provides an escape wire for the electric current. Oil- or Water-Based Materials • • When spraying water-based materials, flush the system thoroughly with water.
Reference Quick Reference Page 10 Name Power - ON/OFF Switch Pressure Control Knob Prime/Spray Valve Spray Tip E PushPrimeTM Button F G Suction Tube Drain Tube H J K L M Airless Spray Gun Spray Tip Guard Gun Trigger Lock Gun Fitting Gun Filter (inside handle) N Pump O P Inlet Valve Outlet Valve (airless hose connection) Airless Hose Pail Hanger Inlet Screen Power Cord Suction Tube Drip Cup Power Flush Valve Q S T U W 30 Description Turns sprayer ON and OFF.
Maintenance Maintenance Routine maintenance is important to ensure proper operation of your sprayer. Maintenance Activity 1. 2. Inspect motor shroud openings for blockage every time you spray. Clean/inspect inlet screen and gun filter every time you spray. Replace if the filter cannot be cleaned or is damaged. Storage/Priming Tool Perform these steps if you are experiencing difficulty priming your sprayer. 1. Perform Pressure Relief Procedure, page 14. 2. Remove Pump Armor bottle cap.
Maintenance 4. Squeeze Pump Armor bottle until Pump Armor flows into the Drain Tube. 5. Remove tool. Replace and tighten child-proof cap for storage. 32 6. Reinstall the sprayer Suction Tube. Ensure that the tube is snug on the inlet and the clamp is engaged.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 3. Check everything in this Troubleshooting Table before you bring the sprayer to an authorized service center. Have a Question? Call Us Toll-Free: 1-888-541-9788 1. 2. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 14, before checking or repairing. Solutions at the beginning of each problem listed are the most common. Problem Motor does not run: (verify sprayer is plugged in, and ON/OFF switch is on) 3A6430C EN or visit us at: www.magnum.graco.
Troubleshooting Problem Sprayer runs, but pump does not prime or looses prime while in use. (Pump cycles but does not pull paint into Suction Tube or build pressure.) Cause Solution Prime/Spray Valve is in SPRAY position. Turn Prime/Spray Valve down to PRIME position until paint exits Drain Tube. Inlet screen is clogged or Suction Tube is not completely immersed in paint. Clean debris off inlet screen and make sure Suction Tube is completely immersed in paint.
Troubleshooting Problem Pump is primed, but can not achieve good spray pattern. Spray gun stopped spraying while trigger is pulled. Cause Solution Spray Tip may be partially clogged. See Clear Spray Tip Clog, page 21. Reversible Spray Tip is in UNCLOG position. Rotate arrow-shaped handle on Spray Tip so it points forward to SPRAY position. See page 21. Debris in paint causing obstruction. Strain the paint. See Clear Spray Tip Clog, page 21. Pressure is set too low.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause When paint is sprayed, it runs down the wall or sags. Material is going on too thick. Solution Move gun faster. Choose a Spray Tip with smaller hole size. Choose Spray Tip with wider fan. Make sure gun is far enough from surface. When paint is sprayed, coverage is inadequate. Material is going on too thin. Move gun slower. Choose Spray Tip with larger hole size. Choose Spray Tip with narrower fan. Make sure gun is close enough to surface.
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications US Metric 2800 psi 3000 psi 193 bar, 19.3 MPa 207 bar, 20.7 MPa 0.24 gpm 0.27 gpm 0.31 gpm 0.91 lpm 1.0 lpm 1.2 lpm 0.015 in. 0.017 in. 1/4 in. 0.38 mm 0.43 mm 1/4 in.
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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