Troubleshooting

 

 

 

Problem

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fan pattern varies dramatically

Pressure control switch is worn

Take sprayer to Graco/MAGNUM

while spraying.

and causing excessive pressure

authorized service center.

OR

variation.

 

 

 

Sprayer does not turn on promptly

 

 

when resuming spraying.

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot trigger spray gun.

Spray gun trigger lock is locked.

Rotate trigger safety lever to

 

 

unlock trigger lock, page 10.

 

 

 

Paint is coming out of pressure

Pressure control switch is worn.

Take sprayer to Graco/MAGNUM

control switch.

 

authorized service center.

 

 

 

Prime/Spray valve actuates

System is over pressurizing.

Take sprayer to Graco/MAGNUM

automatically relieving pressure

 

authorized service center.

through prime tube.

 

 

 

 

 

Paint leaks down outside of pump.

Pump packings are worn.

Replace pump packings.

 

 

 

Motor is hot and runs intermit-

Vent holes in enclosure are

Keep vent holes clear of

tently. Motor automatically shuts

plugged or sprayer is covered.

obstructions and overspray and

off due to excessive heat. Dam-

 

keep sprayer open to air.

age can occur if cause is not cor-

 

 

Extension cord is too long or not a

Replace extension cord. Read

rected.

heavy enough gauge.

Grounding and Electrical

See Thermal Overload, page 7.

 

Requirements, page 7.

 

Unregulated electrical generator

Use electrical generator with a

 

being used has excessive voltage.

proper voltage regulator. Sprayer

 

 

requires 120VAC, 60 Hz,

 

 

1500-Watt generator.

 

 

 

312001R

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Image 29
Graco 312001R important safety instructions See Thermal Overload