Graco Project Painter Plus, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...pheres or hazardous locations For portable airless spraying of architectural paints and coatings 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 EN FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Use only non flammable or water based materials or non flammable paint...

Page 2: ... carefully and practice good safety habits Review Manual Watch Videos Scan QR code for Operational Video or go to magnum graco com p3op Related Manuals Gun 312830 SG2 Model 2800 psi 193 bar 19 3 MPa Maximum Working Pressure VAC Model 120 USA 257025 110474 Certified to CAN CSA C22 2 No 68 Conforms to UL 1450 ...

Page 3: ...ally fit into one of the following 3 basic categories WATER BASED The container label should indicate that the material can be cleaned up with soap and water Your sprayer is compatible with this type of material Your sprayer is NOT compatible with harsh cleaners such as chlorine bleach OIL BASED The container label should indicate that the material is COMBUSTIBILE and can be cleaned up with minera...

Page 4: ... or plug is required do not connect the grounding wire to either flat blade terminal The wire with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the grounding wire Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman when the grounding instructions are not completely understood or when in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded Do not modify the plug p...

Page 5: ... Connect to a grounded outlet and use grounded extensions cords Do not use a 3 to 2 adapter Do not use a paint or a solvent containing halogenated hydrocarbons Do not spray combustible liquids in a confined area Keep spray area well ventilated Keep a good supply of fresh air moving through the area Sprayer generates sparks Keep pump assembly in a well ventilated area a least 20 feet 6 1 m from the...

Page 6: ...unit Know how to stop the unit and bleed pressure quickly Be thoroughly familiar with the controls EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD Misuse can cause death or serious injury Always wear appropriate gloves eye protection and a respirator or mask when painting Do not operate or spray near children Keep children away from equipment at all times Do not overreach or stand on an unstable support Keep effective fo...

Page 7: ... 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 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Wear appropriate protective equipment when in the work area to help prevent serious injury including eye injury hearing loss inhalation of toxic fumes and burns This protective equipment includes but is not limited...

Page 8: ... Tube E Drain Tube with diffuser G Airless Spray Gun H Reversible Spray Tip J Tip Guard K Gun Trigger Lock L Gun Fluid Inlet Fitting M Gun Fluid Filter inside handle N Pump P Pump Fluid Outlet Fitting airless hose connection Q Airless Hose T Inlet Strainer U Power Cord Model Serial Tag Not Shown located on bottom of unit See Quick Reference page 26 for more information ...

Page 9: ... may fall out when tip guard is removed 6 Turn pressure control knob all the way left counter clockwise to lowest set ting 7 After long term storage check inlet strainer for clogs and debris Strain the Paint Previously opened paint may contain dried paint or other debris To avoid priming prob lems and spray tip clogs it is recommended to strain the paint before using Paint strain ers are available...

Page 10: ...be into a waste pail and lift Prime Spray valve to PRIME position drain 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 This equipment stays pressurized until pressure is manually relieved To help prevent serious injury from pressurized fluid such as skin injection or splashed fluid follow the Pressure Relie...

Page 11: ...d Static Grounding Instructions Oil Based materials page 24 for additional information when using oil based materials 1 Perform Pressure Relief Procedure page 11 2 Make certain ON OFF switch is OFF 3 Separate drain tube smaller from suc tion tube larger 4 Place drain tube in a waste pail 5 Submerge suction tube in a pail par tially filled with water or flushing fluid If spraying oil based material...

Page 12: ...aster if the ON OFF Switch is momentarily turned off so the pump can slow and stop Turn ON OFF switch on and off several times if necessary Fill Gun and Hose 1 Hold gun against waste pail Point gun into waste pail a Disengage trigger lock b Pull and hold gun trigger c Lower Prime Spray valve to SPRAY position d Turn ON OFF switch to ON posi tion 2 Trigger gun into waste pail until only paint comes...

Page 13: ... bly from gun and place in waste pail 3 Lift suction tube and drain tube from paint pail Let paint drain into the pail 4 Separate drain tube smaller from suc tion tube larger 5 Place empty waste and flushing fluid pails side by side 6 Place suction tube in flushing fluid Use water for water based paint and mineral spirits or compatible oil based flushing solvent for oil based paint Place drain tub...

Page 14: ...l flushing fluid dispensed from gun is relatively clear 14 Turn pressure control knob to the low est setting 15 Stop triggering gun Engage the trigger lock 16 Lift Prime Spray valve to PRIME posi tion 17 Turn ON OFF switch to OFF position 18 Clean outlet filter 19 Fill unit with Pump Armor fluid See Long Term Storage page 21 Cleanup with Power Flush Adapter Water based materials only Power flushin...

Page 15: ...tep 15 is for returning paint in hose to paint pail One 50 ft 15 m hose holds approximately 1 quart 1 liter of paint 15 To recover paint in hose point gun into paint pail while holding gun firmly to the pail a Disengage trigger lock b Pull and hold gun trigger c Lower Prime Spray valve to SPRAY position d Turn ON OFF switch to ON position e Continue to hold gun trigger until you see paint diluted ...

Page 16: ...n fluid filter with water or flushing fluid and a brush every time you flush the system Replace gun filter if damaged 2 Remove spray tip and tip guard and clean with water or flushing fluid and a brush 3 Wipe paint off outside of gun using a soft cloth moistened with water or flushing fluid ti25196b ti28251a ti27494a ti27152a ...

Page 17: ...ean with water or flushing fluid and a brush 7 Wipe paint off outside of gun using a soft cloth moistened with water or flush ing fluid Long Term Storage more than 2 days Pump Armor fluid protects the sprayer against freezing and corrosion Before storing sprayer make sure all water is drained out of sprayer Do not allow water to freeze in sprayer Do not store sprayer under pressure Store sprayer i...

Page 18: ...turn ON OFF switch to OFF position 7 Lower Prime Spray valve to SPRAY position to keep storage fluid in sprayer during storage 8 Leave gun attached to hose 9 Remove tip and guard and clean with water or flushing fluid and a brush 10 Wipe paint off outside of gun using a soft cloth moistened with water or flush ing fluid 11 Secure a plastic bag around suction and drain tube to catch any drips ti282...

Page 19: ...pattern which determines the area covered with each stroke Hints Select a fan width best suited to the surface being sprayed Wider fans allow provide better cover age on broad open surfaces Narrower fans provide better control on small confined surfaces Understanding Tip Number The last three digits of tip number i e 221413 contain information about hole size and fan width on surface when gun is h...