Graco 278680, Instructions Manual, Page: 14 / 28

Troubleshooting
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Building circuit breaker opens as
soon as sprayer switch is turned on
CAUTION
Any short in any part of the motor
power circuit will cause the control
circuit to inhibit sprayer operation.
Correctly diagnose and repair all
shorts before checking and replacing
control board.
All electrical wiring for damaged
insulation and all terminals for loose
fit or damage. Also, wires between
pressure control and motor. See
page 20. Repair or replace any damaged
wiring or terminals. Securely
reconnect all wires.
For missing inspection plate gasket,
see page 22, bent terminal forks or
other metal to metal contact points
which case a short. Correct faulty conditions.
Motor control board by performing
control board diagnostics. See page
15. If diagnostics indicate, substitute
with a good board.
NOTICE: Do not perform this check
until motor armature is determined to
be good. A bad motor armature can
burn out a good board.
Replace with a new pressure control
board. See page 22.
Building circuit breaker opens as
soon as sprayer is plugged into outlet
and sprayer is NOT turned on. Basic Electric Problems, page 10 of
Troubleshooting .
Perform necessary procedures.
ON/OFF switch. See page 19. Be
sure sprayer is unplugged!
Disconnect wires from switch. Check
switch with ohmmeter. Reading must
be infinity with ON/OFF switch OFF,
and zero when switch is ON.
Replace ON/OFF switch. See page
19.
For damaged or pinched wires in
pressure control. See page 22. Replace damaged parts. See page
22.
Sprayer quits after sprayer operates
for 5 to 10 minutes. Basic Electric Problems, page 10 of
Troubleshooting .
Perform necessary procedures.
Electrical supply volt meter. Meter
must read:
• 210-255 VAC for 220-240V
models
If voltage is too high, do not operate
sprayer until corrected.
Tightness of pump packing nut. Over
tightening tightens packings on rod,
restricts pump action, and overloads
motor. Loosen packing nut. Check for
leaking around throat. Replace pump
packings, if necessary. See pump
manual.
Type of Problem
What to Check
(if check is OK, go to next)
What to Do
(When check is not OK, refer to this
column)