Page 2 - Warnings; WARNING
Warnings 2 312079A Warnings The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equip-ment. The exclamation point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbols refer to procedure-specific risks. Refer back to these warnings. Additional, product s...
Page 4 - Installation; Thermal Overload
Installation 4 312079A Installation Grounding and Electric Requirements Sprayer must be grounded. Grounding reduces the risk of static and electric shock by providing an escape wire for electrical current due to static build up or in the event of a short circuit. • The 120 Vac sprayers require a 120...
Page 5 - Component Identification; Project Painter 5
Component Identification 312079A 5 Component Identification Project Painter 5 A AllControl ™ • STORAGE: for long term or overnight shutdown and stor-age. • OFF: turns motor off for short term shutdown and relieves system pressure. • PRIME/CLEAN PUMP: turns on motor and directs fluid to prime tube. •...
Page 6 - Bottom view and position for direct immersion mode
Component Identification 6 312079A B C H F G A J D E1 G K N Bottom view and position for direct immersion mode R S T U W L P ti9724a ti9168a V X M ti9305a ti9374a ti9533a ti9301a ti9306a ti9208a ti9338a ti9257a ti9294a E
Page 7 - Getting Started; Pressure Relief Procedure; Trigger Lock
Getting Started 312079A 7 Getting Started Pressure Relief Procedure Follow this Pressure Relief Procedure when you stop spraying and before cleaning, checking, ser-vicing, or transporting equipment. 1. Set AllControl to OFF. Unplug sprayer. 2. Hold gun firmly to the side of a pail. Trigger the gun t...
Page 8 - AllControl
Getting Started 8 312079A AllControl ™ Settings Setup Project Painter 5 can be used as either a hopper or direct immersion sprayer. Hopper Method (Primary Spray Method) 1. Stand sprayer upright to verify the suction tube is securely and properly connected to fitting (a) and hopper elbow (b). If they...
Page 13 - Install Tip and Guard
Getting Started 312079A 13 d. set AllControl to PRIME/CLEAN GUN & HOSE. 11. Continue to trigger into waste pail until you see only paint coming out of gun. 12. Release trigger. Engage trigger lock. 13. Transfer drain tube to paint pail and clip prime tube to suction tube. 14. If spraying, instal...
Page 14 - Spraying Techniques; Preventing Excessive Tip Wear; Adjusting Pressure
Getting Started 14 312079A Spraying Techniques Preventing Excessive Tip Wear • Spray should be atomized (evenly distributed, no gaps at edges). Start at low pressure set-ting, increase pressure a little at a time until you see a good spray pattern, without tails. • Spray at lowest pressure that atom...
Page 15 - Choosing the Correct Tip for the Job; Selecting Tip Hole Size
Getting Started 312079A 15 Choosing the Correct Tip for the Job Consider coating and surface to be sprayed. Make sure you use best tip hole size for that coating and best fan width for that surface. Tip Selection Selecting Tip Hole Size • Tip hole size controls flow rate - the amount of paint that c...
Page 16 - Understanding Tip Number; Reversible Tip Selection Chart; Tip
Getting Started 16 312079A Understanding Tip Number The last three digits of tip number (i.e.: 221413) contain information about hole size and fan width on surface when gun is held 12 in. (30.5 cm) from surface being sprayed. Reversible Tip Selection Chart Example: For an 8 to 10 in. (203 to 254 mm)...
Page 17 - Getting Started With Basic Techniques; Triggering Gun
Getting Started With Basic Techniques 312079A 17 Getting Started With Basic Techniques Use the Practice Spray Board to practice these basic spraying techniques before you begin spraying the surface. • Hold gun 12 in. (30 cm) from surface and aim straight at surface. Tilting gun to direct spray angle...
Page 18 - Rolling; Setup
Rolling 18 312079A Rolling Setup • Before assembling roller, follow Priming instructions, beginning on page 9 for Hopper Method or page 12 for Immersion Method. • After priming, only paint should come out of spray gun. Water in hose line will cause paint to run. 1. Set AllControl to lowest ROLL sett...
Page 19 - Rolling Techniques; Ceilings, Walls and Woodwork
Rolling 312079A 19 Rolling Techniques 1. Rolling vertically, roll out the letter “M”. 2. Cross roll, horizontally, to spread paint. 3. Finish with light, vertical strokes until the entire area has been covered evenly. Ceilings, Walls and Woodwork 1. Ceilings: Using a paint brush, apply a starting ro...
Page 21 - CAUTION
Shutdown & Cleaning - After Hopper Method Applications 312079A 21 13. To preserve paint in hose: a. Add enough water or cleaning solvent to refill hopper. Point gun into paint pail. b. Unlock gun trigger lock. c. Pull and hold gun trigger. d. Turn AllControl to PRIME/CLEAN GUN & HOSE. Contin...
Page 22 - Power Flush
Shutdown & Cleaning - After Hopper Method Applications 22 312079A Power Flush Power flushing is a faster method of flushing. It can only be used after spraying water-based coatings. 1. Relieve pressure, page 7. 2. If you used a spray gun, remove tip and guard assembly from gun and place in flush...
Page 24 - Pail Flushing
Shutdown & Cleaning - After Direct Immersion Method Applications 24 312079A Shutdown & Cleaning - After Direct Immersion Method Applications Pail Flushing 1. Relieve pressure, page 7. 2. If you used a spray gun, remove tip and guard assembly from gun and place in flushing fluid. If you used ...
Page 26 - OPEN
Shutdown & Cleaning - After Direct Immersion Method Applications 26 312079A Power Flush Power flushing is a faster method of flushing. It can only be used after spraying water-based coatings. 1. Relieve pressure, page 7. 2. If you used a spray gun, remove tip and guard assembly from gun and plac...
Page 28 - Cleaning Roller
Shutdown & Cleaning - After Direct Immersion Method Applications 28 312079A Cleaning Roller 1. Relieve Pressure, page 7. 2. Remove roller cover (a) and core (b) from roller frame (c) as follows:a. Using your thumb, press clip (d) to release roller. b. Remove cap (e) from core (b). It may be nece...
Page 29 - Storage; Short Term Storage
Storage 312079A 29 Storage Short Term Storage (up to 2 days) 1. Turn AllControl to OFF. Pause 2-3 seconds to allow pressure to be relieved, then turn to STORAGE. 2. Engage trigger lock. 3. Leave gun attached to hose. 4. Remove tip and guard and clean with water or flushing solvent. A soft brush can ...
Page 30 - Stowing Sprayer
Storage 30 312079A Stowing Sprayer 1. Use inlet screen handle to install inlet screen into hopper. 2. Coil hose and leave it connected to sprayer. 3. If not already secured to hopper, clip prime tube to side of hopper. 4. Replace cover on hopper and return handle to normal position. NOTE: Handle doe...
Page 31 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 312079A 31 Troubleshooting Check everything in this Troubleshooting Table before you bring the sprayer to a Graco/M AGNUM autho- rized service center. Problem Cause Solution Power is on and sprayer is plugged in, but motor does not run, and pump does not cycle. AllControl is set at z...
Page 34 - Maintenance and Service; Caring for Sprayer; Paint Hoses; Pump Packings
Maintenance and Service 34 312079A Maintenance and Service Caring for Sprayer Keep sprayer and all accessories clean and in good working order. To avoid overheating motor, keep vent holes in shroud clear for air flow. Do not cover sprayer while spraying. Paint Hoses Check hose for damage every time ...
Page 35 - Technical Data
Technical Data 312079A 35 Technical Data Working pressure range 0-2800 psi (0-19 MPa, 0 -193 bar)Electric motor 6.3 AMP (open frame, universal) Operating horsepower 3/8 Maximum delivery (with tip) 0.24 gpm (0.91 lpm) Paint hose 1/4 in. x 25 ft (6.4 mm x 7.5 m) Maximum tip hole size 0.015 in. (0.38 m...
Page 36 - Graco Standard Warranty; TO PLACE AN ORDER or to identify the nearest Graco/M; distributor, contact us at
Graco Standard Warranty 36 312079A 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...