Graco Project Painter Plus 257025 User Manual

Troubleshooting
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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.
Take sprayer to authorized service
center.*
Cannot trigger spray gun. Spray gun trigger lock is locked. Rotate trigger safety lever to unlock
trigger lock, page 14.
Paint is coming out of pressure
control switch.
Pressure control switch is worn. Take sprayer to authorized service
center.*
Prime/Spray valve actuates
automatically relieving pressure
through prime tube.
System is over pressurizing. Take sprayer to authorized service
center.*
Paint leaks down outside of pump. Pump packings are worn. Replace sprayer.
Motor is hot and runs intermittently.
Motor automatically shuts off due to
excessive heat. Damage can occur if
cause is not corrected.
Thermal Overload, page 10.
Vent holes in enclosure are plugged
or sprayer is covered.
Keep vent holes clear of obstructions
and overspray and keep sprayer
open to air.
Extension cord is too long or not a
heavy enough gauge.
Replace extension cord. Read
Grounding and Electrical
Requirements, page 10.
Unregulated electrical generator
being used has excessive voltage.
Use electrical generator with a proper
voltage regulator. Sprayer requires
120VAC, 60 Hz, 1500-Watt
generator.
Sprayer was operated at high
pressure with very small tip which
causes 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.
Sprayer electrical cord is damaged. Check broken insulation or wires.
Replace electrical cord if damaged.
Extension cord is damaged or too
long or not a heavy enough gauge.
• Plug in something that you know
is working to test extension cord.
• Replace extension cord.
* The Project Painter Plus is a non-repairable sprayer. Please refer to the
Part List (page 32) for a list of replaceable parts.
Problem Cause Solution

Graco Project Painter Plus 257025 Specifications

General

Brand	Graco
Model	Project Painter Plus 257025
Category	Paint Sprayer
Language	English