Graco 17N163 - User Manual

Warnings 3A4702E 5 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...

Know Your Sprayer 3A4702E 9 Know Your Sprayer A Spray Tip B Prime Knob C Spray Tip Guard D Cup Lid E FlexLiner TM F Cup Support G Pump Filter H VacuValve TM J Power Cord K Speed Control L Diagnostic Light M Strainer N Funnel P Strainer’s Air Tube R Trigger

Know Your Controls 10 3A4702E Know Your Controls Prime Knob The Prime Knob directs fluid to either the cup or the Spray Tip. When priming, it is used to purge air from the pump. Your sprayer will not spray with air in the pump.Turn Prime Knob down to PRIME position when priming the sprayer or to rel...

Setup 3A4702E 11 Setup Pressure Relief Procedure 1. Turn Prime Knob down to PRIME position to relieve pressure. Sprayer Setup 1. Insert one FlexLiner into the Cup Support. NOTE: Verify there is no damage to the top sealing edge of the FlexLiner, such as a crease or fold. If damaged it will leak air ...

Startup 14 3A4702E Startup 1. Install the cup onto the sprayer as follows:a. Verify Pump Filter is installed and clean. b. Align VacuValve (on Cup Lid) with Prime Knob (on sprayer). c. Push cup assembly onto the sprayer, twist to lock. 2. Prime the pump as follows: a. Verify Prime Knob is pointed do...

Startup 3A4702E 15 d. Continue to squeeze the FlexLiner while pulling the Trigger for 10 seconds. NOTE: This will purge all air from the pump and cup. Paint will not spray out, but will recirculate through the pump and back into the cup. e. When no more air bubbles appear in the VacuValve, release t...

Spraying 16 3A4702E Spraying 1. Set Speed Control to lowest setting. 2. Pointing at a piece of scrap cardboard, pull the Trigger to test the spray pattern. 3. If needed, slowly increase the Speed Control to the setting that produces a good spray pattern. NOTE: To minimize overspray, always spray at ...

Spraying 3A4702E 17 Spray Tip Orientation Adjust the Spray Tip Guard for the desired vertical or horizontal spraying direction. Spray Pattern Quality A good spray pattern is evenly distributed without voids or runs. Adjust sprayer Speed Control, hand speed, and distance from the wall to get a good s...

Spraying 18 3A4702E • 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 Trou...

Spraying 3A4702E 19 Clear Tip Clogs In the event debris clogs the Spray Tip, the sprayer is designed with a reversible Spray Tip that quickly and easily clears the particles without disassembling the sprayer.1. Perform Pressure Relief Procedure , page 11. 2. Reverse Spray Tip to UNCLOG position. 3. ...

Spraying 20 3A4702E Spray Tip Installation To prevent Spray Tip leaks, make certain Spray Tip and Spray Tip Guard are installed properly.1. Perform Pressure Relief Procedure , page 11. 2. Unplug the Power Cord.3. Use Spray Tip (A) to insert seal (B) into Spray Tip Guard (C). 4. Insert Spray Tip. Spr...

Spraying 3A4702E 21 Cup Refills 1. Perform Pressure Relief Procedure , page 11. 2. Remove cup assembly from sprayer. Remove the Pump Filter and clean debris from the filter screen. 3. Reinstall the Pump Filter into the pump. Set sprayer on a rag. 4. Refill the cup following Sprayer Setup , page 11, ...

Cleanup 22 3A4702E Cleanup Cleaning Sprayer Cleaning your sprayer properly and after every spray job is of the utmost importance! Proper care and maintenance will make your paint sprayer last and work for you trouble free.1. Perform Pressure Relief Procedure , page 11. 2. Remove cup assembly from sp...

Storage 24 3A4702E Storage Pump Armor fluid protects the sprayer while in storage. It helps protect sprayer against startup issues on next use. • Do not store the sprayer full of water. • Do not allow water to freeze in sprayer. • Do not store sprayer under pressure. • Store sprayer indoors in a coo...

Reference 3A4702E 25 Reference Cleaning Fluid Compatibility Water-Based Materials • When spraying water-based materials, flush the system thoroughly with water. • To spray water-based materials, flush the system thoroughly with water first. The water flowing out of tip should be clear and clean befo...

Maintenance 26 3A4702E Maintenance Routine maintenance is important to ensure proper operation of your sprayer. Cleaning Outlet Valves Dirt and debris in the outlet valve assemblies may affect sprayer performance and require cleaning. Perform these steps ONLY if the sprayer is not working and other ...

Recycling and Disposal 3A4702E 27 Recycling and Disposal End of Product Life At the end of the product’s useful life, dismantle and recycle it in a responsible manner. • Perform Pressure Relief Procedure , page 11. • Drain and dispose of fluids according to applicable regulations. Refer to the mater...

Troubleshooting 28 3A4702E Troubleshooting Check everything in this Troubleshooting Table before you bring the sprayer to an authorized service center. Sprayer Diagnostics 844-241-9499 Problem Cause Solution Sprayer makes no sound when Trigger is pulled Diagnostic Light does not blink when the spray...

Troubleshooting 3A4702E 31 Spray Pattern Diagnostics Problem Cause Solution Spray pattern is pulsating: Operator is moving too fast while spraying Slow speed of movement. Spray Tip is clogged See Clear Tip Clogs , page 19. Material is difficult to atomize On models with Speed Control, increase speed...

Replacement Parts 34 3A4702E Replacement Parts Ref. Torque Ref. Torque 10 in-lb (1.1 N•m) 55-65 in-lb (6.2 - 7.3 N•m) 8-10 in-lb (0.9 - 1.1 N•m) 5-7 in-lb (0.6 - 0.8 N•m) 10-15 in-lb (1.1 - 1.7 N•m) 1 2 3 4 7 1 4 2 7 3

Replacement Parts 3A4702E 35 Parts List Ref. Sprayer Name Part # Description 1 All 17P185 Kit, pump assembly includes 4, 9, 11, 25 3 All 17P554 Filter. pump, 60 mesh, 3 pack All 17P555 Filter. pump, 100 mesh, 3 pack 4 All 17P183 Kit, outlet valve repair includes 3 of 4a, 2 of 4b, 2 of 50, 1 of 51 4a...

Technical Specifications 36 3A4702E Technical Specifications HandHeld Sprayer U.S. Metric Max Working Pressure 2000 psi 14 MPa, 138bar Maximum Amperage 3.6 Amps 3.6 Amps Weight 4.6 lb 2.1 kg Dimensions: Length 14.0 in. 36.1 cm Width 5 in. 12.7 cm Height 10.5 in. 26.7 cm Storage Temperature Range ◆ ❖...

Graco Standard Warranty 38 3A4702E Graco Standard Warranty Graco warrants all equipment referenced in this document which is manufactured by Graco and bearing its name to be free from defects in material and workmanship on the date of sale to the original purchaser for use. With the exception of any...

Graco Information 3A4702E 39 Graco Information 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 1-888-541-9788 to identify the nearest distributor.