ASM Zip-Spray-n-Roll B Series Use and care manual

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Operation, Repair, and Parts 309420L
2800 psi (193 bar, 19 MPa) Maximum Working Pressure*
Model 233792, Series B
* The best operating pressure is the lowest pressure that provides an even paint supply to the roller and
typically does not exceed 300 psi (2.1 MPa, 21 bar).
Also Includes: Combo Gun and Pressure Roller
D24 in. (61 cm) Maxipole Extension
D1/4 in. x 25 ft hose
D9 in. (23 cm) roller frame
D1/2 in. (13 mm) nap roller cover
– For portable spray application of architectural paints and coatings –
Use water based or mineral spirit–type material
only. Do not use materials having flash points
lower than 70_(21_). For information about
your material request MSDS from distributor or
retailer.
Important Safety Instructions
Read all warnings and instructions in this
manual. Save these instructions.

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Table of Contents
Warnings 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grounding and Electrical Requirements 5. . . . . . . . . . .
Pressure Relief 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Component Identification 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rolling Techniques 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ceilings, Woodwork and Walls 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleanup 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Repair Information 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic Troubleshooting 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Advanced Troubleshooting 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Kits 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Motor Diagnostics 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control Board Diagnostics 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pump Diagnostics 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pump Service 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Data 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ASM Standard Warranty 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Specifications
This equipment is not intended for use with flammable or combustible materials used in places such as
cabinet shops or other “factory” or fixed locations. If you intend to use this equipment in this type of
application, you must comply with NFPA 33 and OSHA requirements for the use of flammable and
combustible materials.
The following are general warnings related to the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equipment.
Additional, more specific warnings may be found throughout the body of this manual where applicable. Symbols
appearing in the body of the manual refer to these general warnings. When these symbols appear throughout the
manual, refer back to these pages for a description of the specific hazard.
WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work area can ignite or explode. To help
prevent fire and explosion:
DUse equipment only in well ventilated area.
DEliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights, cigarettes, portable electric lamps, and plastic
drop clothes (potential static arc).
DSprayer generates sparks. When flammable liquid is used in or near sprayer or for flushing or
cleaning, keep sprayer at least 20 ft (6 m) away from explosive vapors.
DKeep work area free of debris, including solvent, rags and gasoline.
DDo not plug or unplug power cords or turn lights on or off when flammable fumes are present.
DGround equipment and conductive objects in work area. Read Grounding instructions.
DIf there is static sparking or you feel a shock, stop operating immediately. Do not use equipment
until you identify and correct the problem.
DKeep a fire extinguisher in the work area.
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
Improper grounding, setup, or usage of the system can cause electric shock.
DTurn off and disconnect power cord before servicing equipment.
DUse only grounded electrical outlets
DUse only 3–wire extension cords.
DEnsure ground prongs are intact on sprayer and extension cords.
DDo not expose to rain. Store indoors.
PRESSURIZED ALUMINUM PARTS HAZARD
Do not use 1,1,1-trichloroethane, methylene chloride, other halogenated hydrocarbon solvents or
fluids containing such solvents in this equipment. Such use could result in a serious chemical reaction,
with the possibility of explosion, which could cause death, serious injury and/or substantial property
damage.

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WARNING
SKIN INJECTION HAZARD
High pressure fluid from gun, hose leaks, or ruptured components will pierce skin. This may look like
just a cut, but it is a serious injury that can result in amputation. Get immediate surgical treatment.
DDo not point gun at anyone or any part of the body.
DDo not put your hand over the spray tip.
DDo not stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body, glove, or rag.
DEngage trigger lock when not spraying.
DFollow Pressure Relief Procedure in this manual, when you stop spraying and before cleaning,
checking or servicing equipment.
INSTRUCTIONS
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Misuse can cause death or serious injury.
DDo not exceed the maximum working pressure or temperature rating of the lowest rated system
component. Read Technical Data in all equipment manuals.
DUse fluids and solvents that are compatible with equipment wetted parts. Read Technical Data in
all equipment manuals. Read fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warnings. For complete information
about your material, request MSDS from distributor or retailer.
DCheck equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately with genuine ASM
replacement parts only.
DDo not alter or modify equipment.
DUse equipment only for its intended purpose. Call your Graco distributor for information.
DRoute hoses and cables away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts and hot surfaces.
DDo not kink or over bend hoses or use hoses to pull equipment.
DKeep children and animals away from work area.
DDo not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
DComply with all applicable safety regulations.
TOXIC FLUID HAZARD
Toxic fluid or fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on skin, inhaled, or
swallowed.
DRead MSDS’s to know the specific hazards of the fluids you are using.
DStore hazardous fluid in approved containers and dispose of it according to all applicable guide-
lines.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
You must wear appropriate protective equipment when operating, servicing, or when in the operating
area of the equipment to help protect you from serious injury, including eye injury, inhalation of toxic
fumes, burns, and hearing loss. This equipment includes, but is not limited to:
DProtective eye wear.
DClothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer.
DGloves.
DHearing protection.

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DThe sprayer requires a 120V AC, 60 Hz, 15A circuit
with grounding receptacle. Never use an outlet that is
not grounded or an adapter.
DDo not use the sprayer if the electrical cord has a damaged
ground prong. Only use an extension cord with an undamaged,
3–prong plug.
DRecommended extension cords for use with this sprayer:
D25 ft (7.6 m) 18 AWG
D50 ft (15.2 m) 16 AWG
D100 ft (30.5 m) 14 AWG
D150 ft. (45.7 m) 12 AWG
Smaller gauge or longer extension cords may reduce sprayer
performance.
Grounding and Electric Requirements
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DGround sprayer gun through connection to a
properly grounded fluid hose and pump.
DGround fluid supply container. Follow local code.
The sprayer must be grounded. Grounding reduces the risk of static and
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electrical current due to
static build up or in the event of a short circuit.
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Grounding and Electric Requirements
DGround solvent pails used when flushing. Follow local code. Use
only conductive, metal pails, placed on a grounded surface such as
concrete. Do not place the pail on a non–conductive surface such
as paper or cardboard, which interrupts the grounding continuity.
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DGround the metal pail by connecting a ground wire to the
pail by clamping one end to pail and the other end to
ground such as as water pipe.
DMaintain grounding continuity when flushing or
relieving pressure by holding metal part of spray gun
firmly to side of a grounded metal pail, then trigger gun.
Thermal Overload
DMotor has a thermal overload switch
to shut itself down if overheated.
To reduce risk of injury from motor staring
unexpectedly when it cools, always turn power
switch OFF if motor shuts down.

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1. Turn power switch OFF and unplug power cord.
2. Turn Spray–Prime/Drain valve to PRIME/
DRAIN to relieve pressure.
Pressure Relief Procedure
3. Turn pressure to lowest setting. Hold metal
part of gun firmly to a grounded metal pail.
Trigger gun to relieve pressure.
4. Engage trigger lock.
DLeave Spray–Prime/Drain valve in PRIME/
DRAIN position until you are ready to spray
again.
DIf you suspect the spray tip is clogged or
that pressure has not been fully relieved
after following the above steps, VERY
SLOWLY loosen tip guard retaining nut or
hose end coupling to relieve pressure
gradually. Then loosen completely. Clear
hose or tip obstruction.
PRIME
PRIME

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Combo Gun
Power Switch
Pressure Control Knob
Component Identification
Suction Tube
Inlet Screen
Spray/Prime Valve
Prime/drain position
Paint position
Prime Tube
Pressure Roller
Fluid Outlet Fitting

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1. Turn power switch OFF.
2. Connect one end of grounded fluid hose to
Combo Gun. Use a wrench to tighten.
Setup
3. Connect other end of hose to sprayer
fluid outlet fitting. Use a wrench to
tighten.
4. Turn pressure control knob all the way left
(counterclockwise) to minimum pressure.
NOTE: The Combo Gun can be used
as an airless spray gun for small jobs
by attaching a Super Zip Base and tip.
For larger jobs the sprayer can be
used for airless spraying by attaching
an airless spray gun rated at 2800 psi
(193 bar, 19 MPa) Maximum Working
Pressure or higher.

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1. Turn Spray/Prime valve to PRIME.
2. Separate prime tube (smaller) from suction
tube (larger).
Priming – Oil–based or Water–based Materials
3. Place prime tube in waste pail.
4. If spraying oil–based materials, submerge suc-
tion tube in mineral spirits or compatible oil–
based cleaning solution.
If spraying water–based materials, submerge
suction tube in water.
prime
tube
suction
tube
WASTE
Mineral Spirits WATER
OR
PRIME
5. Plug sprayer into grounded outlet.
6. Point gun into waste pail.
WASTE

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Priming – Oil–based or Water–based Materials
7. Turn power switch ON.
8. Turn up pressure control knob until
pump starts.
30 to 60
seconds WASTE
9. Allow fluid to flow out of prime tube, into
waste pail, for 30 to 60 seconds.
10. Turn power switch OFF.
11. Submerge suction tube in paint.
12. Turn power switch ON.
PAINT

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Priming – Oil–based or Water–based Materials
13. When paint starts to come out of prime
tube, pull and hold gun trigger, and turn
Spray/Prime valve to SPRAY.
When paint comes out of gun, release
trigger.
pull and hold trigger
paint
WASTE
Release trigger
SPRAY
prime
tube
suction
tube
14. Attach prime tube to suction tube
Pump Check Valves
Storing pump in water, inadequate flushing, or
ingested debris can cause either of the pump’s
two check valves to malfunction. If the pump
does not prime after 30 seconds, try to jar the
check balls loose by tapping the inlet valve with
a small wrench as the sprayer is on and running.
HINT: To determine if the inlet valve ball is sticking, unscrew inlet valve from pump and check it.
If sprayer continues to cycle (motor and pump run) after you release gun trigger, the pump valves may be
obstructed or worn. If they are worn, Valve Repair Kits are available. Consult an authorized service
center.
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CAUTION: Excessive shock will fracture or cause
other damage to the pump.
NOTE: Motor stopping indicates pump and
hose are primed with paint.

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Priming – Preparing to Spray Oil–Based Materials After Spraying Water–Based Materials
1. Turn Spray/Prime valve to PRIME.
PRIME
2. Separate prime tube (smaller) from suction
tube (larger).
3. Place prime tube in waste pail.
4. Submerge suction tube in mineral spirits.
prime
tube
suction
tube
WASTE
Mineral Spirits
5. Plug sprayer into grounded outlet.
6. Point Gun into waste pail.
WASTE
NOTE: To spray water–based materials after spraying oil–based materials, follow the procedure outlined below,
using water instead of mineral spirits to flush system.

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Priming – Preparing to Spray Oil–Based Materials After Spraying Water–Based Materials
7. Turn power switch ON.
8. Turn up pressure control knob until
pump starts.
30 to 60
seconds WASTE
9. Allow fluid to flow out of prime tube, into
waste pail, for 30 to 60 seconds.
10. Turn power switch OFF.
11. Submerge suction tube in paint.
PAINT

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Priming – Preparing to Spray Oil–Based Materials After Spraying Water–Based Materials
12. Turn power switch ON.
13. When paint starts to come out of prime tube,
pull and hold gun trigger, and turn Spray/Prime
valve to SPRAY.
When paint comes out of gun, release trigger.
14. Attach prime tube to suction tube
pull and hold trigger
paint
WASTE
Release trigger
SPRAY
prime
tube
suction
tube
NOTE: Motor stopping indicates pump and
hose are primed with paint.
NOTE: If pump does not prime after 30 seconds see Pump Check Valves, page 7

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1. Engage the Combo Gun safety latch.
Operation
NOTE: Trigger the Combo Gun briefly only
when you need more paint. Determine how
often you must trigger the gun to maintain
an even paint supply to the roller.
2. Firmly tighten pressure roller to extension.
3. Attach pressure roller assembly to Combo Gun.
NOTE: To create a tight seal, you may need to use
a wrench to tighten.
4. Turn pressure control knob to roller symbol.
5. Disengage Combo Gun safety latch. Trigger
Combo Gun and roll the surface until paint
comes to roller.

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Operation
6. Increase pump pressure only if triggering
Combo Gun cannot supply enough paint
for your rolling speed.
7. Whenever you stop painting, relieve
pressure, page 7, and elevate roller
end of extension tube to prevent
paint from draining out.
Flush the pump, Combo Gun and
pressure roller immediately after
each use to prevent paint from drying
in the pressure roller and damaging
it. Cleanup page 20.

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Rolling Techniques
1. Rolling vertically, roll out the letter “M”.
2. Cross roll, horizontally, to spread the paint.
3. Finish with light vertical strokes until the
entire area has been evenly covered.

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Ceilings, Woodwork and Walls
1. Ceilings: Using a paint brush, apply a
starting row of paint approximately the
width of your brush where the walls and
ceiling meet.
2. With the roller, apply paint to the ceiling,
working the short way of the room and
applying as wide a strip as possible.
1. Woodwork & Walls: Using a brush, paint
woodwork first. Apply a starting row of
paint approximately the width of the paint
brush around the woodwork and where
the walls meet the ceiling.
2. With the roller, apply paint to the walls, follow-
ing the Roller Techniques described on page
18.

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Cleanup
1. Relieve the pressure. Turn power switch OFF,
page 7.
2. Remove roller cover and diffuser from roller frame
as follows:
a. Using your thumb, slide clip down and release
end caps, diffuser, and roller cover into a pail.
b. Remove roller cover from diffuser.
Leave the roller assembly attached to Combo Gun for this procedure.
c. Pull end caps off diffuser.