Ultra Maxt
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Electric Airless Sprayers
Operating Instructions
3300 psi (227 bar 22.7 MPa) Maximum Working Pressure
How To Perform:
Rev. D
S Component Identification 3. . . . . . .
S Setup 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S Startup 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S SMARTCONTROLt 9. . . . . . . . . . .
S Cleanup 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S Trouble Shooting 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S Maintenance 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S Storage 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S Tip Wear 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The intent of these instructions is to provide the new painter with a quick and easy reference to
become familiar with airless sprayers. This does not replace the Instruction Manual supplied
with this sprayer. Read and understand the instructions and warnings in that manual.
Important Note: The Graco Standard product line has a wide range of sprayer units that vary
slightly. The basic operations procedures are the same for all sprayers. Some illustrations may
not be applicable to the particular sprayer purchased.
Tools Required:
D Two adjustable wrenches
D Two 5 gallon metal pails
D Grounding wires and clamps for pails
D Pencil
Suggested proper clothing:
D Respirator
D Safety glasses
GRACO INC. P.O. BOX 1441 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440–1441
ECOPYRIGHT 2000, GRACO INC.
Graco Inc. is registered to I.S. EN ISO 9001
WARNING
Fire and explosion hazard: Solvent and paint fumes can
ignite or explode.
To help prevent a fire and explosion:
DUse only in an extremely well ventilated area.
DEliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights, cigarettes
and static arcs from plastic drop cloths. Do not plug or
unplug power cords or turn lights on or off in spray area.
DGround Sprayer, object being sprayed, paint and solvent
pails.
DHold gun firmly to side of grounded pail when triggering into
pail.
DUse only conductive airless paint hose.
DDo not use 1,1,1-trichloroethane, methylene chloride, other
halogenated hydrocarbon solvents or fluids containing such
solvents in pressurized aluminum equipment. Such use
could result in a chemical reaction, with the possibility of
explosion.
DTo reduce risk of electric shock, use grounded outlet
only. Shut OFF and unplug when repairing.
Fluid injection and high pressure hazard: High pressure
spray or leaks can inject fluid into the body.
To help prevent injection, always:
DEngage trigger safety latch when not spraying.
DKeep clear of nozzle and leaks.
DNever spray without a tip guard.
DDo PRESSURE RELIEF if you stop spraying or begin
servicing sprayer.
DDo not use components rated less than sprayer Maximum
Working Pressure.
DNever allow children to use this unit.
If high pressure fluid pierces your skin, the injury might
look like “just a cut”. But it is a serious wound! Get immediate
medical attention.
PRESSURE RELIEF – Do this when cleaning, repairing or shuting down sprayer
1. Turn pressure to lowest setting.
Turn power OFF.
Unplug sprayer.
2. Trigger gun to relieve pressure.
3. Put drain tube in pail.
Turn prime valve down.
WASTE
RESÍDUOS
À JETER
DESECHO
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Digital Display
(Not available on all models)
Power Switch
Component Identification
15/20A Switch
Use 15A if sprayer
causes circuit
breakers to trip
(1095/1595 only)
Pressure Control
Prime Valve
Filter
Drain Tube
Note:Unclip drain
tube for best filter
drainage
Suction Tube
Prime/drain position
Paint position
AutoClean Valve
(Not available on all models)
Spray Gun Trigger Safety
Put trigger safety ON
when not spraying.
Contractor II
safety OFF
safety ON
Contractor
Take trigger safety OFF
before triggering gun.
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Setup
1. Connect Graco airless hose to sprayer.
Tighten securely.
2. Connect other end of hose to gun.
3. Tighten securely.
4. Remove tip guard.
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5. Check inlet strainer for clogs and debris.
Approximate Fill Level
6. Fill throat packing nut with TSL to prevent
premature packing wear.
Do this each time you spray.
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