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For portable spray applications of water-based and oil-based 

non-flammable architectural paints and coatings only.

Not approved for use in explosive atmospheres or hazardous (classified) locations.

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.

3A9014A

EN

Owners Manual

Project Series Paint Sprayers

Summary of Contents for TrueCoat 360

Page 1: ...ngs 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 3A9014A EN Own...

Page 2: ... 68 Conforms to UL 1450 26D280 CAN280 TrueCoat 360 120V Single Speed 2000 psi 13 8 MPa 138 bar 26D281 CAN281 TrueCoat 360 DS 120V Dual Speed 26D282 CAN282 TrueCoat 360 DSP 120V Dual Speed Premium 26D283 CAN283 TrueCoat 360 VSP 120V Variable Speed Premium Visit Our Website graco com HomeOwner Operational Videos graco com HomeEducationCenter Manuals graco com HomeOwnerSupport Parts Online graco com ...

Page 3: ...h harsh cleaners such as chlorine bleach OIL BASED The container label should indicate that the material is COMBUSTIBILE and can be cleaned up with mineral spirits or paint thinner The SDS must indicate that the flash point of the material is above 100 F Your sprayer is compatible with this type of material Use oil based material outdoors or in a well ventilated indoor area with a flow of fresh ai...

Page 4: ...ay Tip Removal 18 Spray Tip Installation 18 Clear Tip Clogs 19 Cup Refills 20 Pause in Spraying 20 Cleanup 21 Fluid Compatibility 21 Static Grounding Instructions Oil Based Materials 21 Cleaning Sprayer 22 Storage 24 Recycling and Disposal 25 End of Product Life 25 Troubleshooting 26 Replacement Parts 30 Single Speed Dual Speed Dual Speed Premium 30 Parts List Single Speed Dual Speed Dual Speed Pr...

Page 5: ...ric shock This product is for use on a nominal 120 V circuit and has a grounding plug similar to the plugs illustrated in the figure below Only connect the product to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug Do not modify the plug provided If it does not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Do not use a 3 to 2 adapter with this product When repair o...

Page 6: ...xtensions cords Do not use a 3 to 2 adapter Stop operation immediately if static sparking occurs or you feel a shock Do not use equipment until you identify and correct the problem 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 Sprayer generates sparks Keep pump assembly in a well ventilate...

Page 7: ...ent is unattended or not in use and before servicing cleaning or removing parts Check parts for signs of damage Replace any damaged parts This system is capable of producing 2000 psi 138 bar 13 8 MPa Use Graco parts or accessories that are rated a minimum of 2000 psi 138 bar 13 8 MPa Verify that all connections are secure before operating the unit Know how to stop the unit and bleed pressure quick...

Page 8: ...r for compatibility TOXIC FLUID OR FUMES HAZARD Toxic fluids or fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on skin inhaled or swallowed Read Safety Data Sheets SDSs 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 protectiv...

Page 9: ...yer A Prime Knob B VacuValveTM C Spray Tip D Speed Control available on select models only E Trigger F FlexLinerTM G Cup Support H Cup Lid J Funnel K Strainer L Strainer s Air Tube M Pump Filter N Spray Tip Guard P Spray Tip Holder Q Power Cord ...

Page 10: ...ion to spray fluid VacuValve The VacuValve is used to evacuate air out of the FlexLiner This is necessary for the sprayer to prime Spray Tip The Spray Tip is the key to airless spray technology High pressure paint pumped through the very small hole in the Spray Tip comes out as a spray The Spray Tip has the ability to be reversed and quickly clear clogs Trigger The Trigger controls the operation o...

Page 11: ...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 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 pac...

Page 12: ...id twist tolock Snap the Strainerintothe Funnel to strain your paint as you fill your cup 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 NOTE If the paint stops draining but you see the cup is not full use a stir stick to scrape the c...

Page 13: ...s 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 d Remove the Funnel and Strainer from the cup and hook on edge of paint can ...

Page 14: ...bly 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 NOTE Tilt the sprayer such that the VacuValve is the highest point so that all air in the FlexLiner can be fully evacuated ...

Page 15: ...PRAY position 4 Point the sprayer into a waste pail and pull the Trigger for 5 seconds to spray out storage fluid To avoid pump damage if the sprayer does not spray after 5 seconds STOP and repeat STARTUP You are now ready to spray NOTE For best results to evacuate all material from the FlexLiner when the material is nearly gone gently squeeze the bottom of the FlexLiner to push the last of the ma...

Page 16: ...st the Spray Tip Guard for the desired vertical or horizontal spraying direction 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 When spraying oil based material use outdoors or i...

Page 17: ...0 12 inches 25 30 cm from surface and aim straight at surface Tilting the sprayer to direct the spray angle causes an uneven finish Flex wrist to keep sprayer pointed straight Fanning sprayer to direct spray at angle causes uneven finish NOTE How fast you move the sprayer will affect spray application If material is pulsating you are moving too fast If material drips you are moving too slow See Tr...

Page 18: ...ray Tip Guard Spray Tip Installation 1 Align Spray Tip locking tab with the locking tab slot in the Spray Tip Guard 2 Push the Spray Tip all the way into the Spray Tip Guard 3 Rotate the Spray Tip to the SPRAY position NOTE Make certain the Spray Tip locking tab is pushed all the way into the slot in the Spray Tip Guard You should not be able to remove the Spray Tip from the Spray Tip Guard when i...

Page 19: ...ghest available setting 4 Point sprayer into waste pail turn Prime Knob forward to SPRAY position Pull Trigger for 5 seconds to clear clog NOTE If Spray Tip is still clogged you may have to repeat steps 1 4 or replace with replacement Spray Tip 5 Turn Prime Knob downward to PRIME position Rotate Spray Tip back to SPRAY position Turn Prime Knob forward to SPRAY position and resume spraying To avoid...

Page 20: ... Cup Fill page 11 steps 3 and 4 Then follow Startup page 14 instructions to proceed 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 Turn Prime Knob down to PRIME position to relieve system pressure 2 Unplug Power Cord 3 Turn Spray Tip 90 degrees to seal orifice from drying out 4 Ensure sprayer is full...

Page 21: ...aced on a grounded surface such as concrete Do not place pail on a non conductive surface such as paper or cardboard which interrupts grounding continuity 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 di...

Page 22: ...ve Pump Filter Set sprayer on a rag 3 Remove Cup Lid and pour extra paint back into paint can Clean all parts with warm water NOTE Be sure to clean inside the VacuValve reservoir If the VacuValve air hole becomes clogged use a paper clip to clean hole 4 To circulate cleaning fluid fill clean cup assembly half full of cleaning fluid and reattach to sprayer a Verify the Prime Knob is pointed down to...

Page 23: ...side down and trigger into a waste pail for 15 seconds c Turn the Spray Tip to the SPRAY position and trigger into a waste pail for 15 seconds 6 Repeat Cleanup steps as needed until sprayer is clean 7 Turn Prime Knob down to PRIME position 8 Unplug Power Cord 9 Remove Spray Tip from Spray Tip Guard 10 Clean Spray Tip Spray Tip Guard and Pump Filter with warm water and an old toothbrush Reinstall S...

Page 24: ... 2 oz 60 ml Pump Armor included into pump opening 6 Install clean Pump Filter into pump 7 Keep sprayer upside down and attach cup assembly on to the sprayer 8 With the sprayerremainingupside 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 NOTE Do not spray out all fluid Pump is now loaded with Pump Armo...

Page 25: ...elieve system pressure Drain and dispose of fluids according to applicable regulations Refer to the material manufacturer s Safety Data Sheet Remove motors batteries circuit boards LCDs liquid crystal displays and other electronic components Recycle according to applicable regulations Do not dispose of electronic components with household or commercial waste Deliver remaining product to a recyclin...

Page 26: ...likely still an air leak into the cup Try replacing the FlexLiner and VacuValve extra of both included with sprayer Make certain there is only one FlexLiner in the Cup Support Make certain there is no damage to or debris on the top sealing edge of the FlexLiner or Cup Lid gasket Make certain all the air is out of the FlexLiner and the VacuValve cap is properly closed Make certain the cup assembly ...

Page 27: ...or change to different material Material being sprayed is too cold Warm material Paint leaks from sprayer Pump has reached its maximum life Replace pump Paint leaksout of thecup threads Cup not properly seated Verify Cup Lid is tight An under tightenedCupLid will allowair to seep into the FlexLiner and cause a loss of prime Add Seal Lube included to the Cup Lid gasket to ensure an airtight seal Ma...

Page 28: ...red pattern is achieved See Spraying page 16 Incorrect Spray Tip for application of material Install a different size Spray Tip See Reversible Spray Tips page 18 Material may need to be thinned Thin material following paint manufacturer s recommendations Material not compatible with sprayer Change to different material Spray Tip is worn or damaged Replace Spray Tip Spray pattern has dripping saggi...

Page 29: ...r Spray Tip is partially plugged Clean Spray Tip and Spray Tip Guard Clear Spray Tip See Clear Tip Clogs page 19 Spray Tip is not fully inserted into Spray Tip Guard See Spray Tip Installation page 18 Spray Tip is worn or damaged Replace Spray Tip Pump has reached its maximum life Replace pump Problem Cause Solution ti15525a ti15525a ...

Page 30: ...Replacement Parts 30 3A9014A Replacement Parts Single Speed Dual Speed Dual Speed Premium ...

Page 31: ...rt 32 oz cup 15 All 17A226 Kit 32oz FlexLiner 3 pack 16 All 17R821 Kit cup assembly includes 14 qty 1 of ref 15 16a 17 qty 1 of ref 18 16a All 17M879 Plug cup lid not shipped with sprayer not shown 17 All 18F759 Lid cup includes qty 1 of ref 18 18 All 17P712 VacuValve cap 3 pack 19 All 17A227 Kit enclosure includes qty 13 of ref 8 20 All 16Y680 Label USA 22 All 16Y678 Label control 23 All 16Y636 L...

Page 32: ...Replacement Parts 32 3A9014A Replacement Parts Variable Speed Premium ...

Page 33: ...cludes 14 qty 1 of ref 15 16a 17 qty 1 of ref 18 16a All 17M879 Plug cup lid not shipped with sprayer not shown 17 All 18F759 Lid cup includes qty 1 of ref 18 18 All 17P712 VacuValve cap 3 pack 19 All 17A227 Kit enclosure includes qty 13 of ref 8 20 All 16Y680 Label USA 22 All 16Y678 Label control 23 All 16Y636 Label warning and model number side not shown 24 All 18C042 Label brand TrueCoat 360 VS...

Page 34: ... 0 to 45 C Operating Temperature Range 40 to 90 F 4 to 32 C Storage Humidity Range 0 to 95 relative humidity non condensing 0 to 95 relative humidity non condensing Electrical Power Requirement 120 Vac 60 Hz 15A 1 phase Duty Cycle 50 50 Maximum tip orifice 0 015 in 0 38mm Wetted materials on all models stainless steel brass polyethylene carbide nylon polypropylene fluoroelastomer acetal aluminum P...

Page 35: ...f 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 any breach of warranty shall be as set forth above The buyer agrees that no other remedy including but not limited to inciden...

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