Graco X5 - Manual

Component Identification 312001G 7 Component Identification A Airless spray gun Dispenses fluid. B Power switch Turns sprayer ON and OFF. C Pressure control knob Increases (clockwise) and decreases (counter-clockwise) fluid pressure in pump, hose, and spray gun. C1 Setting Indicator To select functi...

Operation 312001G 9 Operation Trigger Lock Always engage the trigger lock when you stop spraying to prevent the gun from being triggered accidentally by hand or if dropped or bumped. Pressure Relief Procedure Follow this Pressure Relief Procedure whenever you stop spraying and before cleaning, check...

Setup 10 312001G Setup 1. Unscrew tip and guard assembly from gun. 2. Uncoil hose and connect one end to gun. Use two wrenches to tighten securely 3. Connect other end of hose to sprayer. 4. Turn OFF power switch. 5. Turn Pressure Control Knob all the way left (counter-clockwise) to minimum pressure...

Setup 12 312001G Install Tip and Guard on Gun 1. Engage trigger lock. 2. Verify tip and guard parts are assembled in order shown. 3. Screw tip and guard assembly on gun. Tighten retaining nut. Spraying Techniques Preventing Excessive Tip Wear • Spray should be atomized (evenly distributed, no gaps a...

Setup 312001G 13 Unclogging Spray Tip To avoid fluid splashback:• Never pull gun trigger when arrow-shaped han-dle is between SPRAY and UNCLOG positions. • Tip must be pushed all the way into guard. 1. To UNCLOG tip obstruction, engage trigger lock. 2. Point arrow-shaped handle backward to UNCLOG po...

Setup 14 312001G Tip Selection Selecting Tip Hole Size Tips come in a variety of hole sizes for spraying a range of fluids. Your sprayer includes an 0.015 in (0.38 mm) tip for use in most spraying applications. Use the following table to determine the range of recommended tip hole sizes for each flu...

Setup 312001G 15 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) fanwidth ...

Getting Started With Basic Techniques 16 312001G Getting Started With Basic Techniques Use a piece of scrap cardboard to practice these basic spraying techniques before you begin spray-ing the surface. • Hold gun 12 in. (30 cm) from surface and aim straight at surface. Tilting gun to direct spray an...

Shutdown and Cleaning 312001G 17 Shutdown and Cleaning Pail Flushing 1. Relieve pressure, page 9. 2. Remove tip and guard assembly from gun and place in flushing fluid. 3. Lift suction tube and prime tube from paint pail. Let them drain into paint pail for a while. 4. Separate prime tube (smaller) f...

Shutdown and Cleaning 312001G 19 Power Flush Power flushing is a faster method of flushing. It can only be used after spraying water-based coatings. 1. Relieve pressure, page 9. 2. Remove tip and guard assembly from gun and place in waste pail. 3. Place empty waste and paint pails side by side. 4. L...

Shutdown and Cleaning 312001G 21 Cleaning InstaClean ™ Fluid Filter (ProX Sprayers Only) The InstaClean Fluid Filter prevents particles from entering paint hose. After each use, remove and clean it to insure peak performance. 1. Relieve pressure, page 9. 2. a. Disconnect airless spray hose (a) from ...

Storage 22 312001G Storage Short Term Storage (up to 2 days) 1. Relieve pressure, page 9. 2. Leave suction tube and prime tube in paint pail. 3. Cover paint pail and hoses tightly with plastic wrap. 4. a. Engage trigger lock. b. Leave gun attached to hose. c. If you have not already cleaned them, re...

Storage 312001G 23 Stowing Sprayer 1. Screw inlet screen onto suction tube. 2. Coil hose. Leave it connected to sprayer. Wrap hose around hose wrap bracket. 3. Secure a plastic bag around suction tube to catch any drips. 4. Store sprayer indoors. Fold-n-Store Storage The sprayer cart can be folded f...

Storage 24 312001G Unfolding the Sprayer (ProX Sprayers Only) 1. If folded for compact, shelf storage, unfold handle (a) and align as shown. 2. Tighten wingnuts (b). 3. Remove suction tube from hook (c) in the back of the sprayer. 4. Grasp cart handle securely with one hand. With the other hand lift...

Maintenance and Service 312001G 25 Maintenance and Service Caring for Sprayer Keep sprayer and all accesso-ries 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...

Troubleshooting 26 312001G Troubleshooting Check everything in this Troubleshooting Table before you bring the sprayer to a Graco/M AGNUM authorized service center. Problem Cause Solution Power switch is on and sprayer is plugged in, but motor does not run, and pump does not cycle. Pressure is set a...

Technical Data 312001G 31 Technical Data M AGNUM X5 M AGNUM X7 Working pressure range 0-2800 psi (0-19 MPa, 0-193 bar) 0-3000 psi (0-21 MPa, 0-207 bar) Electric motor 6.0A (open frame, universal) 6.0A (open frame, universal) Operating horsepower 1/2 5/8 Maximum delivery (with tip) 0.24 gpm (0.91 lpm...

Graco Standard Warranty 34 312001G 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...