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Shutdown and Cleaning

312001R

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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 Flushing Storage 
Fluid, page 11.

For flushing after spraying water-based coat-
ings, use water. Read Priming and Flushing 
Storage Fluid, page 11 or Power Flush, page 
19.

1. Relieve pressure, page 10. 

2. Remove tip and guard assembly from gun and 

place in flushing fluid.

3. Lift suction tube and prime tube from paint pail. 

Let them drain into paint pail for a while.

4. Separate prime tube (smaller) 

from suction tube (larger).

5. Place empty waste and 

water or solvent pails 
side by side.

6. Place prime tube in waste 

pail.

7. Submerge suction tube in 

water or flushing solvent.

8. Turn pressure control knob to 

the Prime/Clean setting.

9. Turn power switch ON.

10. Flush until approximately 1/3 of the flushing 

fluid is emptied from the pail.

11. Turn power switch OFF. 

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Summary of Contents for 262800

Page 1: ...st MSDS from distribu tor or retailer Models 262800 262805 261815 261820 See page 2 for model and series information including dispense rate recommended hose length guns and maximum working pressure IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all warnings and instructions in this manual Save these instructions MAGNUM X5 Model 262800 ti11304a Series D MAGNUM X7 Model 262805 ti11305a Series C MAGNUM ProX7 Mo...

Page 2: ...d OSHA requirements for the use of flammable and combustible materials Model Name Series Dispense Rate gpm lpm Hose Length and Diameter Gun Model Maximum Working Pressure PSI MPa bar MAGNUM X5 D 0 27 gpm 1 02 lpm 1 4 in x 25 ft 6 4 mm x 7 5 m SG2 3000 21 207 MAGNUM X7 C 0 31 gpm 1 17 lpm 1 4 in x 25 ft 6 4 mm x 7 5 m SG2 3000 21 207 MAGNUM ProX7 B 0 34 gpm 1 29 lpm 1 4 in X 50 ft 6 4 mm x 15 m SG3...

Page 3: ... cord 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 p...

Page 4: ...ntainers and collection systems are grounded to prevent static discharge 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 Keep spray area well ventilated Keep a good supply of fresh air moving through the area Keep pump assembly in a well ventilated area Do not spray pump assembly Do not s...

Page 5: ...unit and bleed pressure quickly Be thoroughly familiar with the con trols EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD Misuse can cause death or serious injury Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or temperature rating of the lowest rated sys tem component See Technical Data in all equipment manuals Use fluids and solvents that are ...

Page 6: ...during operation To avoid severe burns Do not touch hot fluid or equipment MOVING PARTS HAZARD Moving parts can pinch or amputate fingers and other body parts Keep clear of moving parts Do not operate equipment with protective guards or covers removed Pressurized equipment can start without warning Before checking moving or servicing equipment follow the Pressure Relief Procedure in this manual Di...

Page 7: ...ion cords may reduce sprayer performance Fluid supply container follow local code Solvent pails used when flushing follow local code Use only conductive metal pails placed on a grounded surface such as concrete Do not place the pail on a nonconductive surface such as paper or cardboard which interrupts grounding continuity Grounding the metal pail connect a ground wire to the pail by clamping one ...

Page 8: ...nto pump H Prime tube with diffuser Drains fluid in system during priming and pressure relief J Prime Spray valve In PRIME position pointing down directs fluid to prime tube In SPRAY position pointing forward directs pressurized fluid to paint hose Automatically relieves system pressure in overpressure situations K Autoprime Automatically taps the inlet ball when you turn the sprayer on L Inlet sc...

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: ...e pressure 4 Engage trigger lock NOTE Leave Prime Spray valve in the PRIME position until you are ready to spray again If you suspect the spray tip or hose is clogged or that pressure has not been fully relieved after fol lowing the steps above VERY SLOWLY loosen tip guard retaining nut or hose end coupling to relieve pressure gradually then loosen completely Clear hose or tip obstruction Read Unc...

Page 11: ...Water based Materials When spraying water based materials flush the system thoroughly with water When spraying oil based materials flush the system thoroughly with mineral spirits or com patible oil based flushing solvent To spray water based materials after spray ing oil based materials flush the system thor oughly with water first The water flowing out of prime tube should be clear and solvent f...

Page 12: ...and submerge suction tube in paint 12 Turn power switch ON 13 When you see paint coming out of prime tube a Point gun into waste pail b Unlock gun trigger lock c Pull and hold gun trigger d Turn Prime Spray valve to SPRAY NOTE Some fluids may prime faster if the Power Switch is momentarily turned off so the pump can slow and stop Repeat several times if necessary 14 Continue to trigger gun into wa...

Page 13: ...is needed or the material may need to be thinned Adjust Spray Pressure This sprayer is set up for most airless spraying applications Details on tip selection tip wear coat thickness etc are provided on page 15 NOTE Motor only runs when gun is triggered Sprayer is designed to stop pumping when gun trigger is released Align setting indicator with function symbol on Pressure Control knob page 10 Turn...

Page 14: ...ous stroke overlapping each stroke by half Unclogging Spray Tip To avoid fluid splashback Never pull gun trigger when arrow shaped han dle is between SPRAY and UNCLOG positions Tip must be pushed all the way into guard 1 To UNCLOG tip obstruction engage trigger lock 2 Point arrow shaped handle backward to UNCLOG position 3 Aim gun at piece of scrap or cardboard 4 Unlock trigger lock Pull trig ger ...

Page 15: ... use best tip hole size for that coating and best fan width for that surface Tip Hole Size Tip hole size controls flow rate the amount of paint that comes out of the gun HINTS Use larger tip hole sizes with thicker coatings and smaller tip hole sizes with thinner coatings Maximum tip hole sizes supported by sprayer X5 0 015 in 0 38 mm X7 0 017 in 0 43 mm ProX7 0 017 in 0 43 mm ProX9 0 019 in 0 48 ...

Page 16: ...n width 413 tip has 8 10 in fan width 413 tip has a 0 013 in hole size Last two digits tip hole size in thousands of an inch ti5559a Tip Part No Fan Width 12 in 305 mm from surface Hole Size 221311 6 8 in 152 203 mm 0 011 in 0 28 mm 221411 8 10 in 203 254 mm 0 011 in 0 28 mm 221313 6 8 in 152 203 mm 0 013 in 0 33 mm 221413 8 10 in 203 254 mm 0 013 in 0 33 mm 221415 8 10 in 203 254 mm 0 015 in 0 38...

Page 17: ...page 19 1 Relieve pressure page 10 2 Remove tip and guard assembly from gun and place in flushing fluid 3 Lift suction tube and prime tube from paint pail Let them drain into paint pail for a while 4 Separate prime tube smaller from suction tube larger 5 Place empty waste and water or solvent pails side by side 6 Place prime tube in waste pail 7 Submerge suction tube in water or flushing solvent 8...

Page 18: ...shing fluid starting to come out of gun 13 While continuing to trigger gun quickly move gun to redirect spray into waste pail Continue triggering gun into waste pail until flushing fluid dispensed from gun is relatively clear 14 Stop triggering gun Engage the trigger lock 15 Turn prime spray valve to Prime 16 Turn power switch OFF 17 Clean InstaClean Fluid Filter and gun page 21 18 Fill unit with ...

Page 19: ...ure Control knob to the Prime Clean setting 7 Screw power flush attachment to garden hose Close valve 8 Turn on water Open valve Rinse paint off suction tube prime tube and inlet screen 9 Turn lever to close power flush attachment 10 Unscrew inlet screen from suction tube Place inlet screen in waste pail 11 Connect garden hose to suction tube with Power Flush attachment Leave prime tube in waste p...

Page 20: ...l you see paint diluted with water starting to come out of gun 17 While continuing to trigger gun quickly move gun to redirect spray into waste pail Continue triggering gun into waste pail until water coming out of gun is relatively clear 18 Stop triggering gun Engage trigger lock 19 Turn prime spray valve to Prime 20 Turn power switch OFF 21 Turn off garden hose Close Power Flush attachment 22 Un...

Page 21: ...nd a soft brush a Install closed square end of InstaClean Fluid Filter c in sprayer b Screw outlet fitting b into sprayer 4 Tighten outlet fitting and reconnect hose a to sprayer Use two wrenches to tighten securely Cleaning Gun Clean gun fluid filter d with water or flushing solvent and a brush every time you flush the system Replace gun filter if damaged Remove tip and guard and clean with water...

Page 22: ...er or flushing sol vent Long Term Storage more than 2 days Always circulate Pump Armor storage fluid through system after cleaning Water left in sprayer will cor rode and damage pump Follow Shutdown and Cleaning page 17 or Power Flush Cleaning page 19 1 Place suction tube in Pump Armor storage fluid bottle and prime tube in waste pail 2 Turn Prime Spray valve to PRIME 3 Turn power switch ON 4 Turn...

Page 23: ...r 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 is drained out of sprayer and hoses Do not allow water to freeze in sprayer or hose Do not store sprayer under pressure ti9433a ti9366b ti5552a ...

Page 24: ...ps may require replacement after 15 gal lons 57 liters or they may last through 60 gal lons 227 liters depend ing on abrasiveness of paint Do not spray with worn tip Pump Packings When pump packings wear paint will begin to leak down outside of pump Replace pump packings at first sign of leaking or addi tional damage could occur Purchase a pump repair kit and install according to instructions prov...

Page 25: ... building circuit breaker or replace fuse Extension cord is damaged Replace extension cord Read Grounding and Electric Require ments page 7 Sprayer electric cord is damaged Check for broken insulation or wires Replace electric cord if damaged Paint and or water is frozen or hardened in pump Unplug sprayer from outlet If fro zen do NOT try to start sprayer until it is completely thawed or you may d...

Page 26: ...en for tap in pump If you do not hear tap AutoPrime is dam aged Take sprayer to Graco MAG NUM authorized service center Inlet valve check ball or seat is dirty Remove inlet fitting Clean or replace ball and seat Outlet valve check ball is stuck ProX7 and ProX9 Insert screw driver in slot and remove Easy Access door page 8 Unscrew outlet valve with a 3 4 in socket Remove and clean assembly X5 and X...

Page 27: ...bstructed with debris Take sprayer to Graco MAGNUM authorized service center Pump check ball is stuck Read Pump does not prime sec tion in Troubleshooting page 26 Pump cycles but paint only drib bles or spurts when spray gun is triggered Pressure is set too low Slowly turn Pressure Control Knob clockwise to increase pres sure setting which will turn motor on to build pressure Spray tip is clogged ...

Page 28: ... clogging valve Check for worn pump valves a Prime sprayer with paint b Trigger gun momentarily When trigger is released pump should cycle momentarily and stop If pump continues to cycle pump valves may be worn c Remove valves and check for debris Material is too thick Thin material Hose is too long if extra section is added Remove section of hose Spray gun stopped spraying Suction tube is leaking...

Page 29: ...ube System is over pressurizing Take sprayer to Graco MAGNUM authorized service center Paint leaks down outside of pump Pump packings are worn Replace pump packings Motor is hot and runs intermit tently Motor automatically shuts off due to excessive heat Dam age can occur if cause is not cor rected See Thermal Overload page 7 Vent holes in enclosure are plugged or sprayer is covered Keep vent hole...

Page 30: ...9 cm Height N A 29 2 in 74 2 cm Power cord 18 AWG 3 wire 6 ft 1 8 m Fluid inlet fitting 3 4 in internal thread standard garden hose thread Fluid outlet fitting 1 4 NPSM external thread Inlet screen on suction tube 35 mesh 450 micron Wetted parts pump hose stainless steel brass leather ultra high molecular weight polyethylene UHMWPE carbide nylon aluminum PVC polypropylene fluroelastomer Wetted par...

Page 31: ...m Fluid inlet fitting 3 4 in internal thread standard garden hose thread Fluid outlet fitting 1 4 NPSM external thread Inlet screen on suction tube 35 mesh 450 micron Wetted parts pump hose stainless steel brass leather ultra high molecular weight polyethylene UHMWPE carbide nylon aluminum PVC polypropylene fluroelastomer Wetted parts gun aluminum brass carbide nylon plated steel stainless steel U...

Page 32: ...sclose any defect in material or workmanship repairs will be made at a reasonable charge which charges may include the costs of parts labor and transportation THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Graco s sole obligation and buyer s sole remedy for...

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