Summary of Contents for Graco MAGNUM TRUE AIRLESS X5
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3A4416A 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. Related Manuals Gun: 312830 (SG) ProXChange™ Pump: 3A3172 (ProX only) Quick Guide: 3A4469 English 3A4470 Spanish 3A4471 Portuguese (Portugal) 3A4473 Korean 3A4474 Chinese...
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.
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All parts of the spray system, including the pump, hose assembly, spray gun, and objects in and around the spray area shall be properly grounded to protect against static discharge and sparks. Use Graco conductive or grounded high-pressure airless paint sprayer hoses.
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Check hoses and parts for signs of damage. Replace any damaged hoses or parts. • This system is capable of producing 3000 psi (207 bar, 20.7 MPa). Use Graco replacement parts or accessories that are rated a minimum of 3000 psi (207 bar, 20.7 MPa).
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Warnings ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD This equipment must be grounded. Improper grounding, setup, or usage of the system can cause electric shock. • Turn off and disconnect power cord before servicing equipment. • Connect only to grounded electrical outlets. • Use only 3-wire extension cords. •...
Setup When unpacking sprayer for the first time or after long term storage perform setup procedure. Assemble Your Sprayer Connect Graco airless hose to outlet valve fitting. Use wrench to tighten ti25197a securely. Turn pressure control knob all the way left (counter-clockwise) to lowest set- ting.
Start Up Start Up ti25198b Turn pressure control knob to lowest Pressure Relief Procedure setting. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure whenever you see this symbol. This equipment stays pressurized until pressure is manually relieved. To help ti27493a prevent serious injury from pressurized Put drain tube into a waste pail and turn fluid, such as skin injection or splashed Prime/Spray valve in PRIME position to...
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Start Up If you suspect the spray tip or hose is Turn Prime/Spray valve down to clogged or that pressure has not been PRIME position. fully relieved: VERY SLOWLY loosen the tip guard retaining nut or the hose end coupling to relieve pressure gradually.
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Start Up 11. When sprayer starts pumping, flushing Remove suction tube. Insert pointed fluid and air will be purged from the end of a pencil into the inlet and push sprayer. Allow fluid to flow out of drain up to free inlet valve ball. tube, into waste pail, for 30 to 60 sec- Install suction tube and repeat Flush onds.
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Start Up Remove outlet valve and clean. Make Remove suction tube. Remove inlet certain outlet ball moves free in the valve and clean. Make certain the housing. spring is facing up when the inlet ball and valve are installed. Install outlet valve and repeat Flush Storage Fluid, page 14.
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Start Up Perform a power flush. See Cleanup with Power Flush Adapter, page 23. High-pressure spray is able to inject toxins into the body and cause serious bodily injury. Do not stop leaks with hand or rag. Inspect for leaks. If leaks occur, perform Pressure Relief Procedure, page 13, then tighten all fittings and repeat Start Up.
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Start Up Fill Gun and Hose Trigger gun into waste pail until only paint comes out of the gun. Hold gun against waste pail. Point gun Release trigger. Engage trigger lock. into waste pail. Transfer drain tube to paint pail and clip Disengage trigger lock.
How to Spray How to Spray 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. ti27143a Spray Tip Installation Spray tip must be pushed all the way into the tip guard.
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 1500 psi 500 psi ti5597b...
How to Spray Triggering Gun • A smaller spray tip may be needed. • Material may need to be thinned. If Pull trigger after starting stroke. Release material needs to be thinned follow trigger before end of stroke. Gun must be manufacturer’s recommendations.
Cleanup Cleanup Cleaning the sprayer after each use results in a trouble free start up the next time the sprayer is used. ti27 7 124a Place empty waste and flushing fluid pails side by side. Place suction tube in flushing fluid. Use Cleaning from a Pail water for water based paint and mineral spirits or compatible oil-based flushing...
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Cleanup 14. Turn pressure control knob to the low- est setting. 15. Stop triggering gun. Engage the trigger lock. ti27120a Turn ON/OFF switch to ON position. ti25196b 10. Flush until approximately 1/3 of the flushing fluid is emptied from the pail. 16.
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Cleanup Place suction and drain tube in waste 10. Connect garden hose to suction tube pail. with Power Flush attachment valve. Leave drain tube in waste pail. ti27154a ti27159a 11. Turn ON/OFF switch to ON position. Turn pressure control knob to the 12.
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Cleanup ™ Cleaning InstaClean Fluid Filter (ProX only) The InstaClean Fluid Filter prevents particles from entering paint hose. After each use, remove and clean it to ensure peak ti27151a performance. 17. Turn pressure control knob to the low- Perform Pressure Relief Procedure, est setting.
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Cleanup Clean the Gun Remove spray tip and tip guard and clean with water or flushing fluid and a brush. Clean gun filter with water or flushing fluid and a brush every time you flush the system. Replace gun filter if damaged. ti27494a ti27152a Wipe paint off outside of gun using a soft...
Storage Storage With proper storage, the sprayer will be ready Engage trigger lock. to use the next time it is needed. ti25196b Leave gun attached to hose. Remove tip and guard and clean with Short Term Storage water or flushing fluid and a brush. (up to 2 days) Wipe paint off outside of gun using a soft cloth moistened with water or flush-...
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Storage Turn Prime/Spray valve down to PRIME position. ti27121a ti27120a Leave gun attached to hose. Turn ON/OFF switch to ON position. Remove tip and guard and clean with water or flushing fluid and a brush. Turn pressure control knob clockwise until the pump turns on.
Reference Reference Understanding Tip Number The last three digits of tip number (i.e.: 286413) contain information about hole size Spray Tip Selection and fan width on surface when gun is held 12 in. (30.5 cm) from surface being sprayed. Selecting Tip Size First digit when doubled 413 tip has Spray tips come in a variety of hole sizes for...
Reference Cleaning Fluid Static Grounding Compatibility Instructions (Oil-Based materials) The equipment must be grounded to reduce the risk of static sparking and electric shock. An electric or static spark can cause fumes to ignite or explode. An Oil- or Water-Based Materials improper ground can cause electric shock.
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Reference Always ground a metal pail: connect a To maintain ground continuity when ground wire to the pail. Clamp one end to the sprayer is flushed or pressure is relieved: pail and the other end to a true earth ground hold metal part of spray gun firmly to the side of a grounded metal pail, then trigger the gun.
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Reference Quick Reference Page 10 Name Description Prime/Spray Valve • In PRIME position directs fluid to drain tube. • In SPRAY position directs pressurized fluid to paint hose. • Automatically relieves system pressure in overpressure situations. PushPrime Button Taps the inlet ball when pushed to loosen it. Pressure Control Knob Increases (clockwise) and decreases (counter-clockwise) fluid pressure in pump, hose, and spray gun.
Replace if worn or damaged. Always replace inlet and outlet valves every second time the pump kit is replaced. • See ProXChange Pump (ProX only), page 50 or consult a Graco/M AGNUM authorized retailer, distributor, or ser- vice center. ti27463a 3A4416A...
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Maintenance Slide pump assembly off the mounting Clean any debris and dried paint from pins. the cavity and replace the ball and spring. Tighten inlet valve to pump using integrated tool on the frame. Pump Installation Slide pump assembly onto the mounting pins.
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Maintenance Swing easy access door closed while Install hose, suction tube, and drain pushing the entire door down. tube. Plug sprayer into power source. NOTE: Door must be fully closed and latched before sprayer will operate. ti27478a 3A4416A...
If not frozen, check for hardened paint in pump. If paint has hardened in pump. See page 33. If motor does not turn with pump removed, consult a Graco/ Magnum authorized retailer, distributor, or service center. Motor or control is damaged.
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Outlet valve ball is stuck. Unscrew outlet valve, remove, and clean assembly, see page 15. Debris in paint. Strain the paint. See page 12. Prime/Spray valve is worn or Take sprayer to Graco/MAGNUM obstructed with debris. authorized service center. 3A4416A...
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Pump is primed, but can not achieve Spray tip may be partially clogged. Clear spray tip clog. See page 21. good spray pattern. Reversible spray tip is in UNCLOG Rotate arrow-shaped handle on spray position. tip so it points forward to SPRAY position.
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Choose spray tip with narrower fan. Make sure gun is close enough to surface. Fan pattern varies dramatically while Pressure control switch is worn and Take sprayer to Graco/M AGNUM spraying. causing excessive pressure variation. authorized service center. Cannot trigger spray gun.
ProX21: 17H216, 17H217 Cart Sprayer Parts ProX21: 17H216, 17H217 Cart Sprayer Parts Ref. Torque 30-35 in-lb (3.5-4.0 N•m) 110-120 in-lb (12 -14 N•m) See page 50. ti30536a 3A4416A...
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ProX21: 17H216, 17H217 Cart Sprayer Parts 17H216, 17H217 Cart Sprayer Parts List Part Description Ref. Qty. Part Description Ref. Qty. 17J871 TUBE, suction, intake KIT, repair, motor includes 26a 47, 49, 50 includes 1a 51, 52 17K684 120V, Model 17H216 26a 17L281 TUBE, suction Series A...
Wiring Diagrams Wiring Diagrams X5/X7 120V: BLACK ON/OFF SWITCH WHITE GREEN BLACK PRESSURE SWITCH WHITE MOTOR ti14050a X5/X7 230V: POWER CORD ON/OFF SWITCH CONTROL BOARD GROUND SCREW PRESSURE SWITCH EMI FILTER MOTOR ti22433a 3A4416A...
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Metric Sprayer Maximum fluid working pressure 3000 psi 207 bar, 20.7 MPa Maximum Delivery 0.27 gpm 1.0 lpm 0.31 gpm 1.2 lpm ProX17 0.34 gpm 1.3 lpm ProX19 0.38 gpm 1.4 lpm ProX21 0.47 gpm 1.8 lpm Maximum Tip Size 0.015 in.
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Technical Specifications Metric Width 12.4 in. 31.5 cm 15.3 in. 38.9 cm ProX17 Stand 13.2 in. 33.5 cm ProX17 Cart 15.2 in. 38.6 cm ProX19 Cart 17.2 in. 43.7 cm ProX21 Cart 20.6 in. 52.3 cm Weight 16.5 lb. 7.5 kg 26.5 lb.
Graco’s written recommendations. This warranty does not cover, and Graco shall not be liable for general wear and tear, or any malfunction, damage or wear caused by faulty installation, misapplication, abrasion, corrosion, inadequate or improper maintenance, negligence, accident, tampering, or substitution of non-Graco component parts.
For the latest information about Graco products, visit www.graco.com. For patent information, see www.graco.com/patents. TO PLACE AN ORDER, contact your Graco distributor or call 1-800-690-2894 to identify the nearest distributor. All written and visual data contained in this document reflects the latest product information available at the time of publication.
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