Operation, Parts Corded Airless HandHeld Sprayers 3A4433B EN Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Be familiar with the controls and the proper usage of the equipment. Save these instructions. Operational video. http://graco.com/hhsupport ti29707a FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Use only non-flammable or water-based materials, or non-flammable paint thinners. Do not use materials having flash points below 100°F (38°C).
Contents Contents Models – Corded Airless HandHelds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Important User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Know Your Sprayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Models – Corded Airless HandHelds Models – Corded Airless HandHelds Model 17M359 17N162 17N163 Sprayer Name Ultra Ultimate TC Pro Voltage 120V 120V 120V Tip Family FFLPxxx FFLPxxx TCPxxx Tip Size 0.008 – 0.016 in. (0.20 – 0.41 mm) Operating pressure range: 500-2000 psi (35 – 138 bar, 3.
Important User Information Important User Information Thank You for Your Purchase! Before using your sprayer read this Owners Manual for complete instructions on proper use and safety warnings. Congratulations! You have purchased a high-quality paint sprayer made by Graco Inc. This sprayer is designed to provide superior spray performance with water-based and oil-based (mineral spirit-type) architectural paints and coatings.
Warnings Warnings The following warnings are for the setup, use, 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. GROUNDING This product must be grounded.
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: • Sprayer generates sparks. Do not spray or flush with flammable liquids. • Do not spray or clean with materials having a flash point lower than 100° F (38° C). • Use only non-flammable or water-based materials, or non-flammable paint thinners. • Keep spray area well-ventilated. Keep a good supply of fresh air moving through the area.
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 sprayer 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. • Disconnect power when not spraying. • Always use the spray tip guard. Do not spray without spray tip guard in place.
Warnings 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.
Know Your Sprayer Know Your Sprayer N P J PRIME ti29712a SPRAY E D F L T A B C T G A B C D E F G Cup Cover FlexLiner Cup Support VacuValve Cap VacuValve Air Hole VacuValve Reservoir Pump Filter 3A4433B M J K L M N P T K Prime Pump/Spray Knob Power Cord Sprayer Trigger Speed Control, ProControl II Spray Tip.
Start Up Start Up 2. Use only oil-based (non-flammable) or water-based materials, or non-flammable paint thinners. Do not use materials having flash points below 100°F (38°C). Do not use materials which state “FLAMMABLE” on the packaging. For more information about your material, request SDS from distributor or retailer. When spraying oil-based material, use outdoors or in a well-ventilated indoor area with a flow of fresh air. Keep spray area well-ventilated.
Start Up 1. Install FlexLiner in the cup support. 4. The VacuValve is an important part of your new sprayer. It is used to evacuate the air out of the FlexLiner. Open VacuValve cap. ti29721a ti23361a 2. 5. Fill FlexLiner with material. Securely tighten cup cover onto cup support. For proper sprayer operation lid must seal tightly with the cup. Tilt the sprayer so the VacuValve is the highest point, causing any air in the FlexLiner to rise to the VacuValve.
Start Up 7. Plug sprayer into power source. 8. Turn Prime Pump/Spray knob down to Prime Pump position. To fill sprayer with fluid, point sprayer into a waste area and hold the trigger in for 3 – 10 seconds. If sprayer does not spray, try one of the steps below: • Make certain there is only one FlexLiner in cup support. It is possible for two liners to nest tightly together and appear as only one. • Make certain the cup cover is properly threaded to the cup support.
Start Up Refilling FlexLiner If sprayer runs out of paint simply separate the cup support from the cup cover/sprayer and refill the FlexLiner. 1. Unplug sprayer from power source. 2. Separate the cup support from the cup cover/sprayer. Set the sprayer upside down on a flat surface. This will keep the wet paint in the cup cover. ti29742a 3. 3A4433B Follow steps 2 – 12 in Starting a New Job, page 10.
How to Spray How to Spray Speed Control Take a few moments prior to spraying and review these simple tips to ensure your spraying project is a success. NOTE: For proper sprayer operation use only a tip from the same tip family that came with your sprayer. Sprayer Name Tip Family The speed control allows for infinite pressure adjustment. To reduce overspray, always start at lowest speed setting and increase speed to the minimum setting that results in an acceptable spray pattern. Tip Part No.
How to Spray Triggering Sprayer 12 in. (30 cm) Pull trigger after starting stroke. Release trigger before end of stroke. Sprayer must be moving when trigger is pulled and released. EVEN FINISH ti30015a Aiming Sprayer THICK Aim sprayer at bottom edge of previous stroke, overlapping each stroke by half. UNEVEN FINISH THIN ti29743a EVEN FINISH ti29745a Rotating the spray tip guard changes the pattern to either the vertical or horizontal orientations.
How to Spray When spraying vertical corners turn spray tip guard to the horizontal orientation and move sprayer up and down. Clear Tip Clog 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. See for Strain the Paint, page 10 for additional information. 1. To unclog spray tip, turn Prime Pump/Spray knob down to Prime Pump position.
How to Spray 4. Aim sprayer at waste area, turn Prime Pump/Spray knob forward to spray position. Pull trigger to clear clog. 5. Turn Prime Pump/Spray knob down to Prime position. Rotate spray tip back to SPRAY position. Turn Prime Pump/Spray knob forward to SPRAY position, and resume spraying. 6. If spray tip is still clogged, you may have to repeat steps 1 – 5, or replace with new spray tip assembly. See Spray Tip Installation, page 23.
Cleanup Cleanup Use only oil-based (non-flammable) or water-based materials, or non-flammable paint thinners. Do not use materials having flash points below 100°F (38°C). Do not use materials which state “FLAMMABLE” on the packaging. For more information about your material, request SDS from distributor or retailer. Clean in a well-ventilated area. Keep a good supply of fresh air moving through the area.
Cleanup 4. You can either dispose of the used FlexLiner and install a new FlexLiner or clean a used FlexLiner. 5. To clean the sprayer, fill FlexLiner approximately half-full with appropriate cleaning fluid (warm water or mineral spirits). 6. Securely tighten cup support with FlexLiner to cup cover/prayer. ti29760b 8. Make certain the Prime Pump/Spray knob is in the Prime Pump position (pointed down). Set speed control to 10. ti29766a 9.
Cleanup 10. Turn Prime Pump/Spray knob forward to SPRAY position. 11. While holding the sprayer upside down point the sprayer into a waste pail. a. With the spray tip in the SPRAY position, pull the trigger for five seconds. Release the trigger. ti29768a 13. Remove cup assembly and discard used fluid. Dispose of used cleaning fluid properly. 14. Replace cleaning fluid and repeat steps 5 – 13 until spray output is clean. ti30231a b.
Cleanup 16. Use a soft cloth to clean the cup support and cup cover. Cleaning VacuValve The VacuValve is an important part of your sprayer and it should be cleaned after every use. 1. Remove VacuValve cap from cup cover and clean it. 2. Clean VacuValve reservoir in lid. 3. Clean VacuValve air hole. If VacuValve air hole becomes clogged, use a paper clip to clean the hole.
Storage Storage 6. With proper storage, the sprayer will be ready to use the next time it is needed. With the sprayer upside-down pour approximately 2 oz. (60 ml) PUMP ARMOR into pump opening. NOTICE Failure to store sprayer with Pump Armor can result in operational problems the next time you spray. Always circulate Pump Armor through the sprayer after cleaning. Water or solvents other than mineral spirits left in the sprayer will corrode and damage the pump.
Common Procedures Common Procedures Spray Tip Installation 4. Screw spray tip and tip guard assembly onto the gun and hand tighten. • Spray tips wear with use and abrasive paint and need periodic replacement. • If the spray pattern is poor, you may have a worn spray tip. Replace spray tip. See Spray Pattern Diagnostics, page 35. To avoid serious injury from skin injection do not put your hand in front of the spray tip when installing or removing the spray tip and tip guard.
Common Procedures 2. Unscrew cup cover from the cup support. 4. Fill FlexLiner with cleaning fluid. See Cleaning Fluid Compatibility, page 27. ti23676a 3. Make certain FlexLiner is in the cup support. ti23383a 5. Securely tighten cup cover onto cup support. ti29719a ti23361a 6. Align VacuValve on cup cover with Prime Pump/Spray knob. Push cup assembly onto sprayer and twist to lock.
Common Procedures 7. Plug sprayer into power source. 8. Make certain the Prime Pump/Spray knob is in the Prime Pump position (pointed down). Set speed control to 10. 9. Turn the sprayer upside down and point the sprayer into a waste pail. Pull the trigger for three seconds. 11. While holding the sprayer upside down point the sprayer into a waste pail. Pull the trigger for three seconds. 10. Turn Prime Pump/Spray knob forward to SPRAY position. Rotate spray tip 180 degrees to UNCLOG position.
Reference Reference Spray Tip Selection Spray tips come in a variety of hole sizes for spraying a range of fluids. Your sprayer includes a tip for use in most paint spraying applications. Use the coatings table on page 14 to determine the range of recommended tip hole sizes for each fluid type. If you need a tip other than the one supplied, see How to Spray, page 14. NOTE: For proper sprayer operation use only a tip from the same tip family that came with your sprayer.
Reference Cleaning Fluid Compatibility Oil- or 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 compatible, oil-based flushing solvent. • • • To spray water-based materials after spraying oil-based materials, flush the system thoroughly with water first.
Maintenance Maintenance Routine maintenance is important to ensure proper operation of your sprayer. Activity Interval Inspect pump filter. Daily or each time you spray Inspect enclosure vents for blockage. Daily or each time you spray Inspect pump inlet holes located under pump filter for blockage. Each time the sprayer is cleaned Cleaning Outlet Valves Dirt and debris in the outlet valve assemblies may affect sprayer performance and require cleaning. 1.
Notes Notes 3A4433B 29
Replacement Parts Replacement Parts 12 34 1 2 31 37 3 9 30 4 51 25 2 36 11 7 4b 50 4 37 3 4a 19 29 18 13 14 15 16 ti29777a Ref. 30 Torque Ref. Torque 2 8-10 in-lb (0.9 - 1.1 N•m) 4 55-65 in-lb (6.2 - 7.3 N•m) 3 10-15 in-lb (1.1 - 1.7 N•m) 7 5-7 in-lb (0.6 - 0.
Replacement Parts Parts List Ref. Sprayer Name Part # All All All All All All All All All All All All All All Ultra, Ultimate TC Pro 17P185 17P554 17P555 17P183 1 Description Kit, pump assembly includes 4, 9, 11, 25 Filter. pump, 60 mesh, 3 pack 3 Filter.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Check everything in this Troubleshooting Table before you bring the sprayer to an authorized service center. 844-241-9499 Sprayer Diagnostics Problem Cause Solution Sprayer makes no sound Diagnostic light does not blink when Verify power to the sprayer. when trigger is pulled the spray is first plugged in. Indicates Replace Smartcontrol with no power to the sprayer. enclosure. Diagnostic light blinks once when the Motor has overheated, wait sprayer is first plugged in.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Sprayer makes sound but Sprayer is not primed. no material is sprayed when trigger is pulled Prime the pump. See Starting a New Job, page 10. Make certain there is only one FlexLiner in the cup support. Make certain the cup cover is properly threaded to the cup support. If threads are visible below the cup cover when tight, fully remove and reinstall to the cup support so no threads are visible when tight. Make certain the cup cover is tightened to cup support.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Sprayer sprays with poor Spray tip is partially clogged. results Spray tip is not in correct position See Clear Tip Clog, page 16. Rotate spray tip to SPRAY position. Incorrect spray tip for application of Install different size spray tip. material. See Tip and Pressure Selection, page 14. Spray tip is worn or damaged Replace spray tip. See Spray Tip Installation, page 23. Material being sprayed is aerated Do NOT shake material. Stir the because it was shaken.
Troubleshooting Spray Pattern Diagnostics Problem Spray pattern is uneven: Spray pattern has tails: Spray pattern has dripping/sagging: Spray pattern is too narrow: 3A4433B Cause Operator is moving too fast while spraying. Spray tip is clogged. Solution Slow speed of movement. Unclog spray tip or clean spray tip see Clear Tip Clog, page 16. Material difficult to Increase speed control until atomize. desired pattern is achieved. Hold sprayer farther away from surface. Switch to different spray tip.
Troubleshooting Problem Spray pattern is too wide: Spray pattern “spits” at the beginning or end of pattern: Spray tip continues to drip or ooze material after trigger is released: Cause Solution Sprayer is too far away from target surface. Incorrect spray tip for application of material. Move sprayer closer to surface. Excess material has accumulated on spray tip guard assembly or spray tip is partially clogged. Spray tip not inserted completely into spray tip guard. Spray tip is worn.
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications HandHeld Sprayer Max Working Pressure Maximum Amperage Weight Dimensions: Length Width Height Storage Temperature Range Operating Temperature Range Storage Humidity Range Sound Power Level Power Cord Length Electrical Power Requirement Maximum tip orifice U.S. Metric 2000 psi 3.6 Amps 4.6 lb 14 MPa, 138bar 3.6 Amps 2.1 kg 14.0 in. 36.1 cm 5 in. 12.7 cm 10.5 in. 26.
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