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Magnum 261815 Operation

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Summary of 261815

  • Page 1

    Operation x5 ™ , x7 ™ , prox7 ™ & prox9 ™ airless sprayers 312001r en - for portable spray applications of architectural paints and coatings - x5 & x7 models only: use water-based or min- eral spirit-type materials only. Do not use materi- als having flash points lower than 70° f (21° c). This inclu...

  • Page 2: Specifications

    Specifications 2 312001r 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...

  • Page 3: Warnings

    Warnings 312001r 3 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-s...

  • Page 4: Warning

    Warnings 4 312001r 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 electrica...

  • Page 5: Warning

    Warnings 312001r 5 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. • always use the nozzle tip guard. Do not spray without nozzle tip guard in pla...

  • Page 6: Warning

    Warnings 6 312001r 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. • use only 3-wire extension cords. • ...

  • Page 7: Thermal Overload

    Grounding and electric requirements 312001r 7 grounding and electric requirements sprayer must be grounded. Grounding reduces the risk of static and electric shock by providing an escape wire for electrical current due to static build up or in the event of a short circuit. • the 120 vac spray- ers r...

  • Page 8: Component Identification

    Component identification 8 312001r component identification a airless spray gun dispenses fluid. B power switch turns sprayer on and off. C pressure control knob increases (clockwise) and decreases (counter-clockwise) fluid pressure in pump, hose, and spray gun. C1 setting indicator to select functi...

  • Page 9

    Component identification 312001r 9 j e d x b k w f c g l h q r a s t ti9669a ti9667a m ti9368b c1 ti9346a ti9670a f1 u ti9724a ti16978a v (sg2/sg3).

  • Page 10: Operation

    Operation 10 312001r operation trigger lock always engage the trigger lock when you stop spraying to prevent the gun from being triggered accidentally by hand or if dropped or bumped. Pressure relief procedure follow this pressure relief procedure whenever you stop spraying and before cleaning, chec...

  • Page 11: Setup

    Setup 312001r 11 setup 1. Unscrew tip and guard assembly from gun. 2. Uncoil hose and connect one end to gun. Use two wrenches to tighten securely 3. Connect other end of hose to sprayer. Note: if hose is already connected, make sure connections are tight. 4. Turn off power switch. 5. Turn pressure ...

  • Page 12

    Setup 12 312001r 1. Make sure the power switch is off and the sprayer is unplugged. 2. Separate prime tube (smaller) from suction tube (larger). 3. Place prime tube in waste pail. 4. Submerge suction tube in water or flushing solvent. 5. Turn prime/spray valve to prime. 6. Plug sprayer in a grounded...

  • Page 13: Install Tip and Guard On Gun

    Setup 312001r 13 install tip and guard on gun 1. Engage trigger lock. 2. Verify tip and guard parts are assembled in order shown. 3. Screw tip and guard assembly on gun. Tighten retaining nut. Spraying techniques preventing excessive tip wear • spray should be atomized (evenly distributed, no gaps a...

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Setup 14 312001r getting started 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 straight at surface. Tilting gun to direct spray angle causes an uneven finish. • flex wrist to keep gun...

  • Page 15: Tip Selection

    Setup 312001r 15 tip selection selecting tip hole size tips come in a variety of hole sizes for spraying a range of fluids. Your sprayer includes an 0.015 in (0.38 mm) tip for use in most spraying applications. Use the following table to determine the range of recommended tip hole sizes for each flu...

  • Page 16

    Setup 16 312001r 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 held 12 in. (30.5 cm) from surface being sprayed. Reversible tip selection chart example: for an 8 to 10 in. (203 to 254 mm) fan width...

  • Page 17: Shutdown and Cleaning

    Shutdown and cleaning 312001r 17 shutdown and cleaning pail flushing • for short term shutdown periods (overnight to two days) refer to short term storage, page 22. • for flushing after spraying oil-based coatings, use compatible oil-based flushing fluid or min- eral spirits. Read priming and flushi...

  • Page 18

    Shutdown and cleaning 18 312001r note: step 12 is for returning paint in hose back to paint pail. One 50-ft hose holds approximately 1-quart (1-liter) of paint. 12. To preserve paint in hose: a. Point gun into paint pail. B. Unlock gun trigger lock. C. Pull and hold gun trigger. D. Turn prime/spray ...

  • Page 19: Power Flush

    Shutdown and cleaning 312001r 19 power flush power flushing is a faster method of flushing. It can only be used after spraying water-based coatings. 1. Relieve pressure, page 10. 2. Remove tip and guard assembly from gun and place in waste pail. 3. Place empty waste and paint pails side by side. 4. ...

  • Page 20

    Shutdown and cleaning 20 312001r note: step 16 is for returning paint in hose back to paint pail. One 50-ft (15-m) hose holds approxi- mately 1-quart (1-liter) of paint. 16. To preserve paint in hose: a. Point gun into paint pail. B. Unlock gun trigger lock. C. Pull and hold gun trigger. D. Turn pri...

  • Page 21: Cleaning Instaclean

    Shutdown and cleaning 312001r 21 cleaning instaclean ™ fluid filter (prox sprayers only) the instaclean fluid filter prevents particles from entering paint hose. After each use, remove and clean it to insure peak performance. 1. Relieve pressure, page 10. 2. A. Disconnect airless spray hose (a) from...

  • Page 22: Storage

    Storage 22 312001r storage short term storage (up to 2 days) 1. Relieve pressure, page 10. 2. Leave suction tube and prime tube in paint pail. 3. Cover paint pail and hoses tightly with plastic wrap. 4. A. Engage trigger lock. B. Leave gun attached to hose. C. If you have not already cleaned them, r...

  • Page 23: Stowing Sprayer

    Storage 312001r 23 stowing sprayer 1. Screw inlet screen onto suction tube. 2. Coil hose. Leave it connected to sprayer. Wrap hose around hose wrap bracket. 3. Secure a plastic bag around suction tube to catch any drips. 4. Store sprayer indoors. Notice • before storing sprayer make sure all water i...

  • Page 24: Maintenance and Service

    Maintenance and service 24 312001r maintenance and service caring for sprayer keep sprayer and all accesso- ries clean and in good working order. To avoid overheating motor, keep vent holes in shroud clear for air flow. Do not cover sprayer while spraying. Paint hoses check hose for damage every tim...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 312001r 25 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 plugged in, but motor does not run, and pump does not cycle. Pressure is set a...

  • Page 26

    Troubleshooting 26 312001r pump does not prime. Prime/spray valve is in spray position. Turn prime/spray valve to prime position (pointing down). Inlet screen is clogged or suction tube is not immersed. Clean debris off inlet screen and make sure suction tube is immersed in fluid. Pump was not prime...

  • Page 27

    Troubleshooting 312001r 27 pump cycles but does not build up pressure. Pump is not primed. Prime pump. Inlet screen is clogged . Clean debris off inlet screen and make sure suction tube is immersed in fluid. Suction tube is not immersed in paint. Make sure suction tube is immersed in paint. Suction ...

  • Page 28

    Troubleshooting 28 312001r pressure is set at maximum but cannot achieve a good spray pattern. Reversible spray tip is in unclog position. Rotate arrow-shaped handle on spray tip so it points forward in spray position, page 14. Spray tip is too large for sprayer. Select smaller spray tip. Spray tip ...

  • Page 29

    Troubleshooting 312001r 29 fan pattern varies dramatically while spraying. Or sprayer does not turn on promptly when resuming spraying. Pressure control switch is worn and causing excessive pressure variation. Take sprayer to graco/m agnum authorized service center. Cannot trigger spray gun. Spray g...

  • Page 30: Technical Data

    Technical data 30 312001r technical data m agnum x5 (series d) m agnum x7 (series c) working pressure range 0-3000 psi (0-21 mpa, 0-207 bar) 0-3000 psi (0-21 mpa, 0-207 bar) electric motor 9.0a (open frame, universal) 9.0a (open frame, universal) operating horsepower 1/2 5/8 maximum delivery (with t...

  • Page 31

    Technical data 312001r 31 m agnum prox7 (series b) m agnum prox9 (series b) working pressure range 0-3000 psi (0-21 mpa, 0-207 bar) electric motor 5.8a (open frame, permanent magnet dc) 9.4a (open frame, permanent magnet dc) operating horsepower 3/4 7/8 maximum delivery (with tip) 0.34 gpm (1.29 lpm...

  • Page 32: Graco Standard Warranty

    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. For patent information, see www.Graco.Com/patents. Original instructions . This manual contains en...