Electric Airless Sprayer OWNERS MANUAL X5, X7, ProX17, ProX19, ProX21 3A3208B 3A3208B EN EN FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD X5/X7 Models: • Use only non-flammable or water-based materials, or non-flammable paint thinners. Do not use • materials having flash points lower than 100° F (38° C). This includes, but is not limited to, acetone, xylene, toluene, or naphtha. For more information about your material, request Safety Data Sheet (SDS) from the supplier.
Before You Spray Before You Spray Review Warnings for Important Safety Information Important! Read carefully and practice good safety habits. Review Manual & Watch Videos Scan QR code for Operational Video or go to magnum.graco.com/magop Related Manuals Gun: 312830 (SG) ProXChange™ Pump: 3A3172 (ProX only) Models 3000 psi (207 bar, 20.7 MPa) Maximum Working Pressure VAC Model X5 Stand (Series) 262800 (E) 17K437 (A) X7 110474 Certified to CAN/CSA C22.2 No.
Warnings 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 symbols refer to procedure-specific risks. When these symbols appear in the body of this manual or on warning labels, refer back to these Warnings. Product-specific hazard symbols and warnings not covered in this section may appear throughout the body of this manual where applicable.
Warnings 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: X5/X7 Models: • Do not spray or clean with materials having flash points lower than 100°F (38° C). Use only • • non-flammable or water-based materials, or non-flammable paint thinners. For complete information about your material, request the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) from the material distributor or retailer.
Warnings SKIN INJECTION HAZARD High-pressure spray is able to inject toxins into the body and cause serious bodily injury. In the event that injection occurs, get immediate surgical treatment. • 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 place. • Use Graco nozzle tips.
Warnings PRESSURIZED ALUMINUM PARTS HAZARD Use of fluids that are incompatible with aluminum in pressurized equipment can cause serious chemical reaction and equipment rupture. Failure to follow this warning can result in death, serious injury, or property damage. • Do not use 1,1,1-trichloroethane, methylene chloride, other halogenated hydrocarbon solvents or fluids containing such solvents. • Do not use chlorine bleach. • Many other fluids may contain chemicals that can react with aluminum.
Setup Setup When unpacking sprayer for the first time or after long term storage perform setup procedure. Assemble Your Sprayer 1. Connect Graco airless hose to fluid outlet. Use wrench to tighten securely. ti25197a 6. Turn pressure control knob all the way left (counter-clockwise) to lowest setting. ti27122a 2. Connect other end of hose to gun. ti27493a 7. ti25199a 3. Use two wrenches to tighten securely. If hose is already connected, make sure connections are tight. 4. Engage trigger lock.
Start Up Start Up ti25198b 3. Pressure Relief Procedure Turn pressure control knob to lowest setting. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure whenever you see this symbol. 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 Relief Procedure whenever sprayer is stopped and before sprayer is cleaned or checked, and before equipment is serviced. 1. ti27493a 4.
Start Up 7. If you suspect the spray tip or hose is clogged or that pressure has not been fully relieved: a. b. c. VERY SLOWLY loosen the tip guard retaining nut or the hose end coupling to relieve pressure gradually. Loosen the nut or coupling completely. Clear airless hose or spray tip obstruction. See Clear Tip Clog, page 18. Flush Storage Fluid 6. Turn Prime/Spray valve down to PRIME position. ti27120a 7. Plug power supply cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 8.
Start Up 11. When sprayer starts pumping, flushing solvent and air bubbles will be purged from system. Allow fluid to flow out of drain tube, into waste pail, for 30 to 60 seconds. 12. Turn ON/OFF switch to OFF position. NOTE: Some fluids may prime faster 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.
How to Spray How to Spray ti27143a Spray Tip Installation b. To prevent spray tip leaks make certain spray tip and tip guard are installed properly. 1. Perform Pressure Relief Procedure, page 13. 2. Engage trigger lock. 3. Verify spray tip and tip guard parts are assembled in the order shown. SPRAY TIP TIP GUARD ti27145a RUBBER GASKET/ METAL SEAL c. 4. RETAINING NUT a. Spray tip must be pushed all the way into the tip guard. Turn spray tip to push down.
How to Spray Adjust Pressure Control The pressure control knob allows for infinite pressure adjustment. To reduce overspray, always start at the lowest pressure setting and increase pressure to the minimum setting that results in an acceptable spray pattern. 3000 psi (207 bar, 20.7 MPa) 1500 psi (103 bar, 10.3 MPa) 500 psi (34.5 bar, 3.5 MPa) ti5597b To select function, align symbol on pressure control knob with setting indicator on sprayer.
How to Spray Triggering Gun • Pull trigger after starting stroke. Release trigger before end of stroke. Gun must be moving when trigger is pulled and released. Clear Tip Clog Material may need to be thinned. If material needs to be thinned follow manufacturer’s recommendations. In the event that particles or debris clog the spray tip, this sprayer is designed with a reversible spray tip that quickly and easily clears the particles without disassembling the sprayer.
Cleanup Cleanup Cleaning the sprayer after each use results in a trouble free start up the next time the sprayer is used. 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 tube in waste pail. 7. Turn pressure control knob to the Prime/Clean setting.
Cleanup 11. Turn ON/OFF switch to OFF position. NOTE: Step 12 is for returning paint in hose to paint pail. One 50 ft (15 m) hose holds approximately 1 quart (1 liter) of paint. 12. To recover paint in hose, point gun into paint pail while holding gun firmly to the pail. a. b. c. d. e. A Disengage trigger lock. Pull and hold gun trigger. Turn Prime/Spray valve horizontal to SPRAY position. Turn ON/OFF switch to ON position.
Cleanup 6. Turn pressure control knob to the Prime/Clean setting. 11. Turn ON/OFF switch to ON position. 12. Open Power Flush attachment valve. 13. Circulate water through sprayer, into waste pail, for 20 seconds. 14. Turn ON/OFF switch to OFF position. ti27135a NOTE: Step 15 is for returning paint in hose to paint pail. One 50 ft (15 m) hose holds approximately 1 quart (1 liter) of paint. 7. 15. To recover paint in hose, point gun into paint pail while holding gun firmly to the pail.
Cleanup 6. ti25196b 19. Turn Prime/Spray valve down to PRIME position. a. Install closed (square) end of InstaClean Fluid Filter (C) in sprayer. b. Screw outlet fitting (B) into sprayer. Tighten outlet fitting and reconnect hose (A) to sprayer. Use two wrench to tighten securely. ti27122a ti27120a 20. Turn ON/OFF switch to OFF position. Clean the Gun 1. Cleaning InstaClean™ Fluid Filter (ProX only) Clean gun fluid filter with water or flushing fluid and a brush every time you flush the system.
Storage Storage With proper storage, the sprayer will be ready to use the next time it is needed. 4. Engage trigger lock. ti25196b Short Term Storage (up to 2 days) 1. Perform Pressure Relief Procedure, page 13. 2. Leave suction tube and drain tube in paint pail. 5. Leave gun attached to hose. 6. Remove tip and guard and clean with water or flushing fluid and a brush. 7. Wipe paint off outside of gun using a soft cloth moistened with water or flushing fluid.
Storage 3. Turn Prime/Spray valve down to PRIME position. 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 flushing fluid. ti27120a 4. Turn ON/OFF switch to ON position. 5. Turn pressure control knob clockwise until the pump turns on. 6. When storage fluid comes out of drain tube (5-10 seconds) turn ON/OFF switch to OFF position. 7.
Maintenance Maintenance Routine maintenance is important to ensure proper operation of your sprayer. Activity Interval Inspect motor shroud openings for blockage. Daily or each time you spray Inspect/clean InstaClean filter (ProX only), fluid inlet strainer, Daily or each time you spray and gun filter. NOTICE Protect the internal drive parts of this sprayer from water. Openings in shroud allow cooling of mechanical parts and electronics inside.
Maintenance 4. Slide pump assembly off the mounting pins. Inlet Valve Removal An integrated tool is included in the frame to remove the inlet valve assembly from the pump. If you suspect that the inlet valve is clogged or stuck, remove the valve assembly and clean or replace. 1. Remove suction tube or hopper from sprayer. 2. Insert pump inlet into frame and loosen the inlet valve. Remove inlet valve.
Maintenance Pump Installation 1. b. Slide pump assembly onto the mounting pins. 2. Push on pump rod to slide pump assembly back on to mounting pins. Swing easy access door closed while pushing the entire door towards the inlet end of the pump. 1 2 3 ti27036a a. Move pump rod up or down until cap is level with the opening in the yoke. ti27478a 3. Install hopper if it was removed and any hoses removed earlier. 4. Plug sprayer into power source.
