Magnum XR5 User Manual

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Operator’s Quick Guide
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Warnings 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Required Tools and Accessories 2. . . . . . .
System Components 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Priming 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing Tip & Guard 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spraying Techniques 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shutdown and Cleaning 10. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing for Storage 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic Troubleshooting 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
XR Series Airless Sprayers
Contents
All written and visual data contained in this document reflect the latest
product information available at the time of publication. Graco reserves the
right to make changes at any time without notice.
GRACO INC. P.O. BOX 1441 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440–1441
PRINTED IN USA 309203 Rev. C 07/2000
To find your Graco/MAGNUM authorized service center
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This guide is intended as a reference. To prevent injury
and equipment damage and to maximize sprayer
performance and service life, read the enclosed
Operating Instructions before you use this sprayer.
Important Notice

Magnum XR5 Specifications

General

Brand	Magnum
Model	XR5
Category	Paint Sprayer
Language	English

Summary

Important Notice

Required Tools and Accessories

System Components

Setup

Assembling New Sprayer or Setting Up Sprayer that Has Been Stored

Procedures for assembling a new sprayer or setting up a stored one.

Priming

Flushing Out Factory or Storage Fluid and Loading Pump with Water

Steps to flush factory/storage fluid and load the pump with water.

Priming

Flushing Out Water and Loading Pump and Hose with Paint

Steps to flush water and load the pump/hose with paint.

Installing Tip & Guard

Ensuring Correct Tip Setup

Steps to ensure the tip and guard are assembled properly.

Installing Tip & Guard

Screwing Tip & Guard Onto Gun with Tip in SPRAY Position

Attaching the tip and guard assembly to the spray gun.

Spraying Techniques

Adjusting Pressure to Optimum Setting

How to adjust the sprayer's pressure for optimal atomization.

Spraying Techniques

Getting Started with Basic Techniques

Fundamental techniques for holding, triggering, and aiming the spray gun.

Shutdown and Cleaning

Power Flushing After Spraying Water-Base Paint

Steps to flush the sprayer with water.

Shutdown and Cleaning

Power Flushing After Spraying Water-Base Paint

Detailed process for power flushing the sprayer with water.

Shutdown and Cleaning

Power Flushing After Spraying Water-Base Paint

Steps for flushing the sprayer after use.

Shutdown and Cleaning

Power Flushing After Spraying Water-Base Paint

Procedure for flushing the sprayer after spraying water-base paint.

Shutdown and Cleaning

Cleaning Tip & Guard, Inlet Screen, and Gun Filter

Detailed steps for cleaning key sprayer parts.

Shutdown and Cleaning

Cleaning InstaClean Filter

Instructions for removing and cleaning the InstaClean filter.

Shutdown and Cleaning

Replacing Water with Storage Fluid

Procedure for replacing water with storage fluid for pump protection.

Shutdown and Cleaning

Replacing Water with Storage Fluid

Steps to keep storage fluid in the sprayer during storage.

Preparing for Storage

Stowing Sprayer

Steps for properly stowing the airless sprayer for storage.

Basic Troubleshooting