Owners Manual 3A9014C Project Series Paint Sprayers EN Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions in this manual, and on the unit, including the power cord, before using the equipment. Be familiar with the controls and the proper usage of the equipment. Save these instructions. Important Medical Information Read the medical alert card provided with the gun. It contains injection injury treatment information for a doctor. Keep it with you when operating the equipment.
Before You Spray Before You Spray Review Warnings for Important Safety Information Important! Read carefully and practice good safety habits. Operational Videos http://graco.com/HomeEducationCenter Models Model 26D280 CAN280 110474 Certified to CAN/CSA C22.2 No.
Important User Information Important User Information Thank You for Your Purchase! 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. 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Know Your Sprayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 injury that can result in amputation. 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 spray tip guard. Do not spray without spray tip guard in place.
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 A B C D E F G Prime Knob VacuValveTM Spray Tip Speed Control (available on select models only) Trigger FlexLinerTM Cup Support 3A9014C H J K L M N P Q Cup Lid Funnel Strainer Strainer’s Air Tube Pump Filter Spray Tip Guard Spray Tip Holder Power Cord 9
Know Your Controls Know Your Controls Prime Knob The Prime Knob directs fluid to either the cup or the Spray Tip. When priming, it is used to purge air from the pump. Your sprayer will not spray with air in the pump. Turn Prime Knob down to PRIME position when priming the sprayer or to relieve system pressure. Turn Prime Knob forward to SPRAY position to spray fluid. VacuValve The VacuValve is used to evacuate air out of the FlexLiner. This is necessary for the sprayer to prime.
Setup Setup Pressure Relief Procedure Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure whenever you see this symbol. This sprayer builds up an internal pressure of 2000 psi (138 bar, 13.8 MPa) during use. Follow this Pressure Relief Procedure whenever you stop spraying and before cleaning, checking, servicing, or transporting equipment to prevent serious injury. 1. Turn Prime Knob down to PRIME position to relieve pressure.
Setup 2. Firmly tighten the Cup Lid onto the Cup Support to ensure an airtight seal. NOTE: To ensure an airtight seal, the gasket inside the Cup Lid is lubricated by the factory. If lubrication has washed away, apply Seal Lube (included) to the gasket. 4. The Strainer’s Air Tube will prevent paint from overfilling the cup. Fill the cup as follows: a. Watching the Funnel (not the cup), slowly pour paint into the Funnel. When the paint stops draining down, the cup is full.
Setup b. With the Funnel and Strainer still attached to the cup, pour excess paint from the Funnel back into the paint can. c. Lift up the Strainer and look to verify you can see crossbars in the bottom of the Funnel. If not, the cup is overfilled. Pour excess paint back into the paint can. 3A9014C d. Remove the Funnel and Strainer from the cup and hook on edge of paint can.
Startup Startup 1. Install the cup onto the sprayer as follows: a. b. c. Verify Pump Filter is installed and clean. Align VacuValve (on Cup Lid) with Prime Knob (on sprayer). Push cup assembly onto the sprayer, twist to lock. 2. Prime the pump as follows: a. Verify Prime Knob is pointed down to PRIME position. b. Plug sprayer into a grounded power source. c. Open the VacuValve cap and gently squeeze the FlexLiner until no more air bubbles appear in the VacuValve.
Startup d. Continue to squeeze the FlexLiner while pulling the Trigger for 10 seconds. NOTE: This will purge all air from the pump and cup. Paint will not spray out, but will recirculate through the pump and back into the cup. e. When no more air bubbles appear in the VacuValve, release the Trigger and close the VacuValve cap. 3. Turn Prime Knob forward to SPRAY position. Verify Spray Tip is forward in the SPRAY position. 4.
Spraying Spraying Use only water-based or oil-based (mineral spirit-type) materials with a flash point greater than 100° F (38° C). Do not use materials which state “FLAMMABLE” on the packaging. For more information about your material, request a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) from distributor or retailer. Spray Tip Orientation To avoid serious injury from skin injection, do not put your hand in front of the Spray Tip when installing or removing the Spray Tip and Tip Guard.
Spray Pattern Quality A good spray pattern is evenly distributed without voids or runs. Adjust sprayer Speed Control (if available), hand speed, and distance from the wall to get a good spray pattern. If tails persist, material may need to be thinned. If material needs to be thinned, follow manufacturers recommendations. Spray Angle Use a piece of scrap cardboard to practice these basic spraying techniques before you begin spraying the surface. • Spraying • Flex wrist to keep sprayer pointed straight.
Spraying Reversible Spray Tips Your sprayer is shipped with wide and narrow reversible Spray Tips. • • Blue Spray Tips are for spraying paint and should be used with the blue Pump Filter. Green Spray Tips are for spraying stain and should be used with the green Pump Filter (green tips and filter are not included with all models). Spray Tip Removal Spray Tip Installation 1. 2. 3. Align Spray Tip locking tab with the locking tab slot in the Spray Tip Guard.
Clear Tip Clogs 4. Spraying Point sprayer into waste pail, turn Prime Knob forward to SPRAY position. Pull Trigger for 5 seconds to clear clog. To avoid serious injury from skin injection, do not put your hand in front of the Spray Tip when installing or removing the Spray Tip and Tip Guard. In the event debris clogs the Spray Tip, the sprayer is designed with a reversible Spray Tip that quickly and easily clears the particles without disassembling the sprayer. 1. 2. 3.
Spraying Cup Refills 1. 2. Turn Prime Knob down to PRIME position to relieve system pressure. Remove cup assembly from sprayer. Remove the Pump Filter and clean debris from the filter screen. Pause in Spraying Paint will dry quickly and cause clogs in the sprayer. Follow these steps whenever you pause spraying for 5 minutes to 2 hours. 1. 2. 3. 3. 20 Unplug Power Cord. Turn Spray Tip 90 degrees to seal orifice from drying out. Reinstall the Pump Filter into the pump. Set sprayer on a rag. 4. 4.
Cleanup Use only water-based or oil-based (mineral spirit-type) materials with flash point greater than 100° F (38° C). Do not use materials which state “FLAMMABLE” on the packaging. For more information about your material, request a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) from distributor or retailer. Clean in a well-ventilated area. Keep a good supply of fresh air moving through the area. To avoid serious injury or damage to equipment, do not expose the sprayer electronics to cleaning fluids.
Cleanup Cleaning Sprayer Cleaning your sprayer properly and after every spray job is of the utmost importance! Proper care and maintenance will make your paint sprayer last and work for you trouble free. 1. 2. Turn Prime Knob down to PRIME position to relieve system pressure. 4. To circulate cleaning fluid, fill clean cup assembly half-full of cleaning fluid and reattach to sprayer. a. b. Set Speed Control to highest setting available. Remove cup assembly from sprayer, and remove Pump Filter.
Cleanup 5. c. To spray cleaning fluid, refill cup assembly half-full of cleaning fluid and reattach to sprayer. a. b. Turn the Prime Knob forward to SPRAY position and Spray Tip to the UNCLOG position. Turn the Spray Tip to the SPRAY position and trigger into a waste pail for 15 seconds. Turn the sprayer upside down and trigger into a waste pail for 15 seconds. 6. 7. 8. 9. Repeat Cleanup steps as needed until sprayer is clean. Turn Prime Knob down to PRIME position. Unplug Power Cord.
Storage Storage NOTICE 5. With the sprayer upside down, pour approximately 2 oz. (60 ml) Pump Armor (included) into pump opening. 6. Install clean Pump Filter into pump. 8. With the sprayer remaining upside down over a waste pail, pull the Trigger until fluid first comes out of the Spray Tip and then immediately let go of the Trigger (approx. 1 second). Failure to store sprayer with Pump ArmorTM will result in operational problems the next time you spray.
Recycling and Disposal Recycling and Disposal End of Product Life At the end of the product’s useful life, dismantle and recycle it in a responsible manner. • • • • Turn Prime Knob down to PRIME position to relieve system pressure. Drain and dispose of fluids according to applicable regulations. Refer to the material manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet. 3A9014C • Remove motors, batteries, circuit boards, LCDs (liquid crystal displays), and other electronic components.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Check everything in this Troubleshooting Table before you bring the sprayer to an authorized service center. Sprayer Diagnostics Problem Sprayer makes sound but no material is sprayed when Trigger is pulled Cause Spray Tip is clogged Sprayer is not primed Pump Filter is plugged Prime Knob is in PRIME position Spray Tip is not in SPRAY position No or low material in FlexLiner 26 Solution See Clear Tip Clogs, page 19.
Troubleshooting Problem Sprayer makes no sound when Trigger is pulled Sprayer sprays with poor results Paint leaks from sprayer Paint leaks out of the cup threads 3A9014C Cause Power supply Solution Make certain the sprayer is plugged into a grounded and functional power source. Motor has overheated Wait 20-30 minutes for motor to cool. Electronic control failure Replace electronic control. Spray Tip is partially clogged See Clear Tip Clogs, page 19.
Troubleshooting Spray Pattern Diagnostics Problem Spray pattern is pulsating: Cause Operator is moving too fast while spraying Spray Tip is clogged Material is difficult to atomize ti15524a Sprayer is too far from target surface Incorrect Spray Tip for application of material Spray pattern has tails: Speed Control is set too low ti15526a Incorrect Spray Tip for application of material Material may need to be thinned Spray pattern has dripping/sagging: Material not compatible with sprayer Spray Tip
Troubleshooting Problem Spray pattern “spits” at the end or beginning: ti15525a ti15525a 3A9014C Cause Excess material has accumulated on Spray Tip and Spray Tip Guard, or Spray Tip is partially plugged Spray Tip is not fully inserted into Spray Tip Guard Spray Tip is worn or damaged Pump has reached its maximum life Solution Clean Spray Tip and Spray Tip Guard. Clear Spray Tip. See Clear Tip Clogs, page 19. See Spray Tip Installation, page 18. Replace Spray Tip. Replace pump.
Replacement Parts Replacement Parts Single Speed, Dual Speed, Dual Speed Premium 30 3A9014C
Replacement Parts Parts List- Single Speed, Dual Speed, Dual Speed Premium Ref. 1 2 3 Sprayer Name Description Complete pump assembly includes 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 O-ring Filter, pump, paint All Filter, pump, stain 5 All O-ring 6 All Prime Pump/Spray valve includes qty. 1 of ref. 5 7 All Kit, Prime Pump/Spray knob includes qty. 1 of ref. 8 8 All Screw, T-15 (torque 8-10 in-lb / 0.9-1.
Replacement Parts Replacement Parts Variable Speed Premium 32 3A9014C
Replacement Parts Parts List- Variable Speed Premium Ref. 1 2 Sprayer Name Description Complete pump assembly includes 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 O-ring Filter, pump, paint 3 All Filter, pump, stain 5 All O-ring 6 All Prime Pump/Spray valve includes qty. 1 of ref. 5 7 All Kit, Prime Pump/Spray knob includes qty. 1 of ref. 8 8 All Screw, T-15 (torque 8-10 in-lb / 0.9-1.
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications TrueCoat 360 Max Working Pressure Maximum Amperage Weight TrueCoat 360, 360 DS/DSP TrueCoat 360 VSP Dimensions: Length (All models) Width (All models) Height 360, 360 DS/DSP Height 360 VSP Storage Temperature Range ◆❖ Operating Temperature Range ✓ Storage Humidity Range Electrical Power Requirement Duty Cycle Maximum tip orifice Wetted materials on all models: U.S. Metric 2000 psi 2.5 Amps 13.8 MPa, 138 bar 3.5 lb (18 in.cord) 3.75 lb (18 in.cord) 1.
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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