Graco Magnum XR5 User Manual

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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Motor is hot and runs Vent holes in shroud are Keep vent holes in shroud clear of obstructions and overspray,
Motor
is
hot
and
runs
intermittently.
Vent
holes
in
shroud
are
plugged, or sprayer is covered.
Keep
vent
holes
in
shroud
clear
of
obstructions
and
overspray,
and keep sprayer open to air.
y
NOTE: This is a thermal
overload condition. Motor will
automatically shut off due to
Extension cord is too long or
not a heavy enough gauge.
Replace extension cord.
automatically shut off due to
excessive heat.
See Startup Hazard After
Thermal Overload on
Unregulated electrical
generator being used has
excessive voltage.
Use electrical generator with a proper voltage regulator.
Sprayer requires a 120V AC, 60 Hz, 1500-Watt generator.
Th
erma
l
O
ver
l
oa
d
on
page 2. Damage can occur if
cause is not corrected.
Sprayer was operated at high
pressure with small tip, which
caused frequent motor starts
and excessive heat build up.
Decrease pressure setting, or increase tip size.
Building circuit breaker opens
after sprayer operates for 5 to
10 minutes
Too many appliances are
plugged in on same circuit.
Free up circuit (unplug things), or use a less busy circuit.
10 minutes.
OR
Building circuit breaker opens
as soon as sprayer is plugged
Extension cord is damaged or
too long or not a heavy enough
gauge.
D Plug in something that you know is working to test extension
cord.
D Replace extension cord.
as
soon
as
sprayer
is
plugged
into outlet, and sprayer is
turned on.
Sprayer power cord is
damaged.
Check for broken insulation or wires. Replace power cord if
damaged.
Fan pattern varies dramatically
while spraying or sprayer does
not turn on promptly when
resuming spraying.
Pressure control switch is worn
and causing excessive
pressure variation.
Return sprayer to Graco authorized service center.
Spray comes out of gun in two
thick streams.
Reversible tip is in UNCLOG
position.
Rotate arrow-shaped handle on tip so it points forward in
SPRAY position.
Paint is coming out of pressure
control switch.
Pressure control switch is
worn.
Return sprayer to Graco authorized service center.
Pressure drain actuates
automatically, relieving
pressure through prime tube.
System is overpressurizing. Return sprayer to Graco authorized service center.
Paint leaks down outside of
pump.
Pump packings are worn. Replace pump packings. See Pump Packings on page 12.
Problem Solution

Graco Magnum XR5 Specifications

General

Brand	Graco
Model	Magnum XR5
Category	Paint Sprayer
Language	English