Operation, Parts Corded Airless HandHeld Sprayers 3A4433C EN Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Be familiar with the controls and the proper usage of the equipment. Save these instructions. Operational video. http://graco.com/hhsupport ti29707a FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Use only non-flammable or water-based materials, or non-flammable paint thinners. Do not use materials having flash points below 100°F (38°C).
Models – Corded Airless HandHelds Models – Corded Airless HandHelds Model 17M359 17N162 17N163 Sprayer Name Ultra Ultimate TC Pro Voltage 120V 120V 120V Tip Family FFLPxxx FFLPxxx TCPxxx Tip Size 0.008 – 0.016 in. (0.20 – 0.41 mm) Operating pressure range: 500-2000 psi (35 – 138 bar, 3.
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. Congratulations! You have purchased a high-quality paint sprayer made by Graco Inc. This sprayer is designed to provide superior spray performance with water-based and oil-based (mineral spirit-type) architectural paints and coatings.
Warnings Warnings The following warnings are for the setup, use, 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. GROUNDING This product must be grounded.
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: • Sprayer generates sparks. Do not spray or flush with flammable liquids. • Do not spray or clean with materials having a flash point lower than 100° F (38° C). • Use only non-flammable or water-based materials, or non-flammable paint thinners. • Keep spray area well-ventilated. Keep a good supply of fresh air moving through the area.
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 sprayer 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. • Disconnect power when not spraying. • Always use the spray tip guard. Do not spray without spray tip guard in place.
Warnings TOXIC FLUID OR FUMES HAZARD Toxic fluids or fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on skin, inhaled, or swallowed. • Read Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) to know the specific hazards of the fluids you are using. • Store hazardous fluid in approved containers, and dispose of it according to applicable guidelines.
Know Your Sprayer Know Your Sprayer N P J PRIME ti29712a SPRAY E D F L T A B C T G A B C D E F G Cup Cover FlexLiner Cup Support VacuValve Cap VacuValve Air Hole VacuValve Reservoir Pump Filter 3A4433C M J K L M N P T K Prime Pump/Spray Knob Power Cord Sprayer Trigger Speed Control, ProControl II Spray Tip.
Start Up Start Up 2. Use only oil-based (non-flammable) or water-based materials, or non-flammable paint thinners. Do not use materials having flash points below 100°F (38°C). Do not use materials which state “FLAMMABLE” on the packaging. For more information about your material, request SDS from distributor or retailer. When spraying oil-based material, use outdoors or in a well-ventilated indoor area with a flow of fresh air. Keep spray area well-ventilated.
Start Up 1. Install FlexLiner in the cup support. 4. The VacuValve is an important part of your new sprayer. It is used to evacuate the air out of the FlexLiner. Open VacuValve cap. ti29721a ti23361a 2. 5. Fill FlexLiner with material. Securely tighten cup cover onto cup support. For proper sprayer operation lid must seal tightly with the cup. Tilt the sprayer so the VacuValve is the highest point, causing any air in the FlexLiner to rise to the VacuValve.
Start Up 7. Plug sprayer into power source. 8. Turn Prime Pump/Spray knob down to Prime Pump position. To fill sprayer with fluid, point sprayer into a waste area and hold the trigger in for 3 – 10 seconds. If sprayer does not spray, try one of the steps below: • Make certain there is only one FlexLiner in cup support. It is possible for two liners to nest tightly together and appear as only one. • Make certain the cup cover is properly threaded to the cup support.
Start Up Refilling FlexLiner If sprayer runs out of paint simply separate the cup support from the cup cover/sprayer and refill the FlexLiner. 1. Unplug sprayer from power source. 2. Separate the cup support from the cup cover/sprayer. Set the sprayer upside down on a flat surface. This will keep the wet paint in the cup cover. ti29742a 3. 3A4433C Follow steps 2 – 12 in Starting a New Job, page 10.
How to Spray How to Spray Speed Control Take a few moments prior to spraying and review these simple tips to ensure your spraying project is a success. NOTE: For proper sprayer operation use only a tip from the same tip family that came with your sprayer. Sprayer Name Tip Family The speed control allows for infinite pressure adjustment. To reduce overspray, always start at lowest speed setting and increase speed to the minimum setting that results in an acceptable spray pattern. Tip Part No.
How to Spray Triggering Sprayer 12 in. (30 cm) Pull trigger after starting stroke. Release trigger before end of stroke. Sprayer must be moving when trigger is pulled and released. EVEN FINISH ti30015a Aiming Sprayer THICK Aim sprayer at bottom edge of previous stroke, overlapping each stroke by half. UNEVEN FINISH THIN ti29743a EVEN FINISH ti29745a Rotating the spray tip guard changes the pattern to either the vertical or horizontal orientations.
How to Spray When spraying vertical corners turn spray tip guard to the horizontal orientation and move sprayer up and down. Clear Tip Clog In the event that particles or debris clog the spray tip, this sprayer is designed with a reversible spray tip that quickly and easily clears the particles without disassembling the sprayer. See for Strain the Paint, page 10 for additional information. 1. To unclog spray tip, turn Prime Pump/Spray knob down to Prime Pump position.
Common Procedures 2. Unscrew cup cover from the cup support. 4. Fill FlexLiner with cleaning fluid. See Cleaning Fluid Compatibility, page 27. ti23676a 3. Make certain FlexLiner is in the cup support. ti23383a 5. Securely tighten cup cover onto cup support. ti29719a ti23361a 6. Align VacuValve on cup cover with Prime Pump/Spray knob. Push cup assembly onto sprayer and twist to lock.
Common Procedures 7. Plug sprayer into power source. 8. Make certain the Prime Pump/Spray knob is in the Prime Pump position (pointed down). Set speed control to 10. 9. Turn the sprayer upside down and point the sprayer into a waste pail. Pull the trigger for three seconds. 11. While holding the sprayer upside down point the sprayer into a waste pail. Pull the trigger for three seconds. 10. Turn Prime Pump/Spray knob forward to SPRAY position. Rotate spray tip 180 degrees to UNCLOG position.
Reference Reference Spray Tip Selection Spray tips come in a variety of hole sizes for spraying a range of fluids. Your sprayer includes a tip for use in most paint spraying applications. Use the coatings table on page 14 to determine the range of recommended tip hole sizes for each fluid type. If you need a tip other than the one supplied, see How to Spray, page 14. NOTE: For proper sprayer operation use only a tip from the same tip family that came with your sprayer.
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All written and visual data contained in this document reflects the latest product information available at the time of publication. Graco reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. Original instructions. This manual contains English. MM 3A4433 Graco Headquarters: Minneapolis International Offices: Belgium, China, Japan, Korea GRACO INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES • P.O. BOX 1441 • MINNEAPOLIS MN 55440-1441 • USA Copyright 2016, Graco Inc.
