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Before You Start to PRIME to relieve the pressure. Refer to the Pressure Relief Procedure (page 7) described in the pump manual. Important Safety Information • ALWAYS keep the tip guard in place while spraying. The tip guard provides some protection but is mainly a warning device. • ALWAYS remove the spray tip before flushing or cleaning the system. Read all safety information before operating the equipment.
Before You Start • This product may be used only with water-based materials or materials with a minimum flash point of 70ºF (21ºC) for spraying or cleaning. Do not spray or clean with materials having a flash point less than 70ºF (21ºC), such as solvent based lacquers, enamels, and/or stain blockers. Flash point is the temperature at which a fluid can produce enough vapors to ignite. • Plastic can cause static sparks. Never hang plastic to enclose a spray area.
Before You Start What’s in the Box? The Spray Gun Washer* Spray guard The Paint Crew Hopper Lid Spray Tip Assembly Handle Trigger Lock Saddle seat* Spray tip Inlet Filter Trigger Fill Line Hopper * Saddle seat and washer come pre-assembled inside spray guard PRIME SPRAY Spray Hose Fitting Material Return Tube Spray Hose Handle Hardware l O Spray Hose Outlet Questions? ON/OFF Switch Call Wagner Technical Service 1-800-328-8251 PRIME/SPRAY Knob Inlet Valve Tool Register your product o
Before You Start 2 3 2. Insert handle 3. On each side of the handle install bolt and tighten wing nut over lock washer Assemble Your Wagner Paint Crew Start 1 What you’ll need • Phillips screwdriver • Wrench (2) Note: Do not plug in the power cord until assembly is complete. 5 4 6 5 THREAD 4. Thread one end of spray hose to outlet valve on sprayer English 6 7 TIGHTEN THREAD 5. Tighten with wrench 6.
Using the Wagner Paint Crew Controls and Functions Specifications Spray Hose: The spray hose connects the spray gun to the pump PRIME/SPRAY Knob: The PRIME/SPRAY knob directs material to the material return tube when set to PRIME (figure A) or to spray hose when set to SPRAY (figure B) Spray Gun: The spray gun controls the delivery of material being pumped PRIME ON/OFF Switch: The ON/ OFF switch turns power to sprayer on and off (O=OFF,|=ON) l O Material Return Tube: Fluid is sent back out through
Using the Wagner Paint Crew Important Safety Warning Pressure Relief Procedure* Be careful when handling the spray gun so you don’t accidently spray yourself. The high pressure paint stream could pierce your skin causing serious injury. If an accident happens see detail procedures in the Safety Information section on pages 4-5. See physician immediately and bring this instruction manual.
Using the Wagner Paint Crew 2 1. Load Material 4 FILL TO LINE PUSH T UR N 5 Start 1 What you’ll need • The material you plan to spray • Extension cord • Waste container 6 2. Push tab on filter twice to test inlet valve operation 8 ON 7 l l 3. Fill hopper TIP: If material is old, strain when pouring into hopper to help prevent clogging when spraying 10 12 11 R 6. Remove material return tube from hopper 7. Hold tube over waste container 8 8. Turn power ON 9.
Using the Wagner Paint Crew 2 Start NL OCK 2. Getting Material to Flow Prior to Spraying 3 U SQUEEZE 1 What you’ll need • Scrap material/cardboard • Drop cloths to protect floors and furnishings from overspray Special Note Don’t let the hopper run empty. If the hopper runs empty go to page 8 “Load Material” and page 9 “Getting Material to Flow “ and follow the steps as shown 4 ON 5 2. Unlock spray gun by turning trigger lock down 3. Point spray gun at piece of scrap material/ cardboard.
Using the Wagner Paint Crew 3. Practice Spraying Start Tip: Trigger gun after starting the stroke. Release the trigger before ending the stroke. The spray gun should be moving when the trigger is pulled and released. Overlap each stroke by about 30%. This will ensure an even coating.
Using the Wagner Paint Crew Spray Technique GOOD JOB! Start stroke Pull trigger BAD Move steadily Release trigger End stroke Spray Pattern Overlap Your Strokes GOOD SPRAY PATTERN BAD SPRAY PATTERN: TAILING ! English GOOD JOB! See page 12 Using the Wagner Paint Crew • Practice Spraying 11
Solutions if Experiencing Spray Issues Common Solutions to Spraying Issues Keep material flowing smoothly while spraying Straining material when loading hopper helps minimize clogging If experiencing issues with spray patterns or if material isn’t flowing smoothly follow instructions to clear the following: Spray Tip Inlet Filter Spray Gun Filter If using thicker material the tip may become clogged.
Solutions if Experiencing Spray Issues 2 4 Clear the Spray Tip Start LOC 1 What you’ll need • Scrap material/cardboard l Do not attempt to unclog or clean the tip with your finger. High pressure fluid can cause injection injury. N TUR 3 O OFF Note: If spray tip is difficult to rotate relieve pressure by turning PRIME/SPRAY knob to PRIME and squeeze trigger while pointing at scrap material/cardboard. Release trigger and try rotating spray tip again 2. Release trigger and lock spray gun 3.
Tips if Experiencing Spray Issues 3 Clean the Inlet Filter Start important: Never clean filter by poking with sharp object. The sprayer can be heavy when filled with spraying material. Make sure to lift with your legs and not your back in order to reduce the risk of injury. HANDLE HANDLE 1 What you’ll need • Original material container • Warm, soapy water for latex material • Mineral spirits for oil based materials 4 2 Perform Pressure Relief Procedure Page 7 3.
Tips if Experiencing Spray Issues 3 Clean the Spray Gun Filter Start important: Never clean filter by poking with sharp object. 1 What you’ll need • Wrench • Warm, soapy water for latex material • Mineral spirits for oil based materials • Replacement spray gun filter (if necessary) 5 5. Remove filter from housing English 4 2 PULL Perform Pressure Relief Procedure Page 7 3. Pull trigger guard to separate from filter housing 4. Unscrew filter housing using a wrench 6 7 8 9 6.
Cleanup and Storage 2 Instructions are for latex material only Shut Down and Short Term Storage or Note: If using oil based material follow instructions for Cleanup and Storage on page 18 This procedure should be used when taking a short term break or when ending your project for the day.
Cleanup and Storage 2 Startup from Short Term Storage Start OR 1 What you’ll need • Stir stick 2. Remove spray gun from plastic bag or from bucket of water 3 4 Page 9 3. If water was added during shut down stir water into material English Cleanup and Storage • Startup from Short-Term Storage 4.
Cleanup and Storage 2 Start or • NEVER use gasoline to clean sprayer 1 What you’ll need • Warm, soapy water if using latex material • Mineral spirits if using oilbased material • Waste container Follow these steps whenever cleaning with mineral spirits: • If spraying or cleaning with oil-based materials, the spray gun must be grounded while preparing the spray hose or cleaning. • Ground the gun by holding it against the edge of a metal container while purging.
Cleanup and Storage 2 3 2. Rinse hopper with appropriate cleaning solution 3. Remove inlet filter and clean with appropriate cleaning solution. Replace inlet filter in hopper INLET FILTER Clean the Hopper MINERAL SPIRITS Start or 1 What you’ll need • Warm, soapy water • Mineral spirits if using oilbased material • Rags Do not allow any fluid to drip onto the motor housing. 5 7 9 11 T UR N 4 6 2-3 MINUTES 8 10 ON l OFF 4.
Cleanup and Storage 2 Clean Spray Gun Components 3 4 Perform Pressure Relief Procedure HOUSEHOLD OIL Page 7 Filter Start 1 What you’ll need • Soft bristled brush • Light household oil • Warm, soapy water if using latex material • Mineral spirits for oil based material • Wrench 5 3. Pull trigger guard to separate from filter housing and unscrew housing using a wrench 6 4. Remove filter from spray gun 7 8 9 7. Install gun filter tapered-end first. Reassemble spray gun 8.
Cleanup and Storage 2 3 INLET FILTER Long Term Storage OIL HOUSEHOLD OIL Start HOUSEHOLD OIL 1 What you’ll need • Light household oil • Rags 2. Remove inlet filter 4 3. Pour approximately 2 ounces of light household oil into inlet valve 5 6 7 REPLACE l l ON OFF O O 5 SECONDS 4. Cover outlet valve with a rag. Turn power ON. Let run for 5 seconds English 5. Turn power OFF 6. Replace inlet filter Cleanup and Storage • Long Term Storage 7.
Troubleshooting Before servicing, always release system pressure by following Pressure Relief Procedure (page 7). Fix Spraying Problems Problem A: The sprayer does not start 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Troubleshooting Problem D: The PRIME/SPRAY knob is set to SPRAY and there is flow through the material return tube 1. Cause The PRIME/SPRAY valve is dirty or worn Solution Take sprayer to Wagner Authorized Service Center Problem E: The spray gun leaks 1. 2. Cause Gun filter housing is loose Internal parts of spray gun are worn or dirty Solution Tighten handle Take sprayer to Wagner Authorized Service Center Problem F: The spray tip assembly leaks 1. 2.
Troubleshooting Replacing Outlet Valve Cleaning or Replacing Inlet Valve Replacement of the outlet valve may be necessary if spray performance remains poor after following steps in the Fix Spraying Problems section. Replacement valves can be ordered by calling the customer service number found on page 2 Cleaning or replacing the inlet valve may be necessary if spray performance remains poor after following steps in the Fix Spraying Problems section.
Parts List • Liste de pièces • Lista de piezas Parts and Accessories • Pièces et Accessoires • Piezas y Accesorios Sprayer • Pulvérisateur • Rociador 1 2 7 9 3 8 4 5 Item Article Articulo Part No. No de piéce Pieza No.
Warranty • Garantie • Garantía Limited Warranty for Your Paint Crew 770 Limited Warranty AIRLESS PAINT SPRAY EQUIPMENT GARANTIE LIMITÉE MATÉRIEL DE PULVÉRISATION DE PEINTURE SANS AIR GARANTÍA LIMITADA EQUIPO DE ATOMIZACIÓN DE PINTURA SIN AIRE This warranty does not cover damage resulting from improper use, accidents, user’s negligence or normal wear. This warranty does not cover any defects or damages caused by service or repair performed by anyone other than a Wagner Authorized Service Center.
