Graco 17A226 Use and Care Manual Page 1

For portable spray applications of water-based and oil-based (mineral spirit-type) architectural paints and coatings only.For Household Use Only.Not a

Start Up 10 333394E•Make sure all the air is out of the Flex-Liner and the VacuValve cap is properly closed.•Make certain the Prime Pump/Spray knob is

How to Spray333394E 11How to SprayTake a few moments prior to spraying and re-view these simple tips to ensure your spray-ing project is a success.Dua

How to Spray 12 333394ETriggering SprayerPull trigger after starting stroke. Release trig-ger before end of stroke. Sprayer must bemoving when trigger

Cleanup333394E 13CleanupPressure Relief ProcedureFollow the Pressure Relief Proce-dure whenever you see this symbol.1. Disconnect power (unplug power

Cleanup 14 333394E3. Set the sprayer upside down on a flat surface. This will keep the wet paint in the cup cover. Return excess material to original

Cleanup333394E 1513. Release the trigger. While holding sprayer upside down over a waste pail open the VacuValve cap. Gently squeeze FlexLiner until c

Cleanup 16 333394ECleaning VacuValveThe VacuValve is an important part of yoursprayer and it should be cleaned after everyuse.1. Remove VacuValve cap

Storage333394E 17StoragePump Armor fluid protects the sprayer whilein storage. It helps protect sprayer againstfreezing and corrosion when not in use.

Common Procedures 18 333394ECommon ProceduresInstalling Spray TipsTwo spray tips are available for use with thissprayer. The black tip produces a 12-i

Common Procedures333394E 19Unclogging Spray TipIn the event that particles or debris clog thespray tip, this sprayer is designed with a re-versible sp

Contents 2 333394EContentsImportant User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Impor

Common Procedures 20 333394EFlushing a New SprayerThis sprayer arrives from the factory with asmall amount of test material in the system.It is import

Common Procedures333394E 216. Align VacuValve on cup cover with Prime Pump/Spray knob. Push cup assembly onto sprayer and twist clock-wise to lock.7.

Replacement Parts 22 333394EReplacement PartsModels 16Y385, 16Y386, 17A46681919202413a13b1278511026349181716141522ti23460ati23568a26

Replacement Parts333394E 23Parts List- Models 16Y385, 16Y386, 17A466Ref.If you have this model sprayer OrderPartNumberDescription1 Kit, pump16Y385, 17

Troubleshooting 24 333394ETroubleshootingCheck everything in this Troubleshooting Ta-ble before you bring the sprayer to an autho-rized service center

Troubleshooting333394E 25Sprayer sprays with poor resultsSpray tip is partially clogged. See Unclogging Spray Tip, page 19.Spray tip is not in correc

Troubleshooting 26 333394ESpray Pattern DiagnosticsProblem Cause SolutionSpray pattern is pulsating: Operator is moving too fast while spraying.Slow s

Troubleshooting333394E 27Spray pattern “spits” at the end or beginning:Excess material has accu-mulated on spray tip guard assembly or spray tip is pa

Technical Data 28 333394ETechnical DataHand-Held SprayerU.S. MetricMax Working PressureTrueCoat 360 1200 psi 8.3 MPa, 83 barTrueCoat 360 DS/DSP 1300

Graco Limited Warranty333394E 29Graco Limited WarrantyGraco warrants to the original purchaser that this product will be free from defects in material

Important User Information333394E 3Important User InformationThank You for Your Purchase!Before using your sprayer read this Owners Manual for complet

All written and visual data contained in this document reflects the latest product information available at the time of publication. Graco reserves th

Important Safety Information 4 333394EImportant Safety InformationThe following warnings are for the setup, use, maintenance, and repair of this equip

Important Safety Information333394E 5WARNINGWARNINGFIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDFlammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work area can ignite

Important Safety Information 6 333394EWARNINGWARNINGEQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZZARDMisuse can cause death or serious injury.•Always wear appropriate gloves,

Component Identification333394E 7Component IdentificationABCDEFGHP NLKPrime PumpSprayJMti23339aACup CoverB FlexLinerC Cup SupportD VacuValve CapE Vacu

Start Up 8 333394EStart UpStarting a New JobIf you are using the sprayer for the very firsttime, see Flushing a New Sprayer, page 20.1. Install FlexLi

Start Up333394E 95. Gently squeeze FlexLiner to evacuate air through VacuValve just until you see material in the VacuValve reservoir.NOTE: To evacuat