3A0248COperationProject Painter Plus- For portable spray applications of architectural paints and coatings - (Specifications, page 9.)If you need addi

Installation 10 3A0248CInstallationGrounding and Electric RequirementsSprayer must be grounded. Grounding reduces the risk of static and electric shoc

Notes3A0248C 11Notes

Component Identification - Project Painter Plus 12 3A0248CComponent Identification - Project Painter PlusA Airless spray gun Dispenses fluid.B Power s

Component Identification - Project Painter Plus3A0248C 13Project Painter Plusti14952aC1MVRQLGDHJBNCSATUXW

Operation 14 3A0248COperationTrigger LockAlways engage the trigger lock when you stop spraying to prevent the gun from being triggered accidentally by

Setup3A0248C 15Setup1. Unscrew tip and guard assembly from gun.2. Uncoil hose and connect one end to gun. Use two wrenches to tighten securely.3. Conn

Setup 16 3A0248CPrime and Flush Storage FluidBefore you use your sprayer for the first time or begin anew spraying project, you need to prime the spra

Setup3A0248C 1711. Transfer suction tube to paint pail and submerge suction tube in paint.12. Turn power switch ON.13. When you see paint coming out o

Setup 18 3A0248CSpraying TechniquesPreventing Excessive Tip Wear• Spray should be atomized (evenly distributed, no gaps at edges). Start at low pressu

Setup3A0248C 19Tip SelectionSelecting Tip Hole SizeTips come in a variety of hole sizes for spraying a range of fluids. Your sprayer includes an 0.015

Warnings 2 3A0248CWarningsThe following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance and repair of this equipment. The exclamation point sy

Getting Started With Basic Techniques 20 3A0248CGetting Started With Basic TechniquesUse a piece of scrap cardboard to practice these basic spraying t

Shutdown and Cleaning3A0248C 21Shutdown and CleaningPail Flushing1. Relieve pressure, page 14. 2. Remove tip and guard assembly from gun and place in

Shutdown and Cleaning 22 3A0248C12. To preserve paint in hose:a. Point gun into paint pail.b. Unlock gun trigger lock. c. Pull and hold gun trigger.d.

Shutdown and Cleaning3A0248C 23Power FlushPower flushing is a faster method of flushing. It can only be used after spraying water-based coatings.1. Re

Shutdown and Cleaning 24 3A0248C16. To preserve paint in hose:a. Point gun into paint pail.b. Unlock gun trigger lock. c. Pull and hold gun trigger.d.

Storage3A0248C 25StorageShort Term Storage (up to 2 days)1. Relieve pressure, page 14. 2. Leave suction tube and prime tube in paint pail.3. Cover pai

Storage 26 3A0248C4. Turn pressure control knob clockwise until the pump turns on.5. When storage fluid comes out of prime tube (5-10 seconds) turn po

Maintenance and Service*3A0248C 27Maintenance and Service*Caring for SprayerKeep sprayer and all accessories clean and in good working order. To avoid

Troubleshooting 28 3A0248CTroubleshootingCheck everything in this Troubleshooting Table before you bring the sprayer to an authorized ser-vice center.

Troubleshooting3A0248C 29Pump does not prime. Inlet valve check ball is stuck. Remove suction tube and place a pencil into the inlet section to dislod

Warnings3A0248C 3FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work area can ignite or explode. To help prevent fire

Troubleshooting 30 3A0248CPressure is set at maximum but cannot achieve a good spray pattern.Reversible spray tip is in UNCLOG position.Rotate arrow-s

Troubleshooting3A0248C 31Fan pattern varies dramatically while spraying.ORSprayer does not turn on promptly when resuming spraying.Pressure control sw

Parts List 32 3A0248CParts ListProject Painter Plus Model (257025)ti14968a12345678Ref. Part DescriptionQty.1 197607 KIT, suction tube 12 243011 GUN, S

Technical Data3A0248C 33Technical DataProject Painter PlusWorking pressure range 0-2800 psi (0-19 MPa, 0-193 bar)Electric motor7.0A (open frame, unive

Notes 34 3A0248CNotes

Notes3A0248C 35Notes

Standard Warranty 36 3A0248CStandard WarrantyGraco warrants all equipment referenced in this document which is manufactured by Graco and bearing its n

Standard Warranty3A0248C 37www.graco.comRevised February 2013

Warnings 4 3A0248CEQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARDMisuse can cause death or serious injury.• Always wear appropriate gloves, eye protection, and a respirator o

Warnings3A0248C 5QUICK START-UP GUIDEWARNINGSETUP1 Remove spray tip and guard from gun.2 Connect hose to gun and sprayer.3 Turn Power Switch OFF. Plug

Warnings 6 3A0248CQUICK START-UP GUIDEPRIMING1 Submerge suction tube in paint. Turn power switch ON, and trigger gun into waste pail. When paint comes

Warnings3A0248C 7QUICK START-UP GUIDEWARNINGSHUTDOWN AND CLEANING - WATER-BASED PAINTS*1 Turn power switch OFF. Place suction tube and drain tube into

Warnings 8 3A0248CQUICK START-UP GUIDESHUTDOWN AND CLEANING - WATER-BASED PAINTS*8 Turn power switch OFF. Remove power flush attachment from suction t

Specifications3A0248C 9SpecificationsThis equipment is not intended for use with flammable or combustible materials used in places such as cabinet sho