Campbell Hausfeld HousePainter EZ5000 Series Service manual

Operating Instructions & Parts Manual EZ5000 Series
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BUILT TO LAST
The
HousePainter®
IN423200AV 3/04
© 2004 Campbell Hausfeld/
Scott Fetzer
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Specifications
Motor . . . . . . . 1/4 HP, 120 Volt, 5 Amp
Delivery . . . . . . . 0.2 gallon per minute
Max. Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2500 psi
Refer to product decal for exact
specifications.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
Description
Airless paint sprayers are capable of
spraying a variety of latex and oil-
based paints, as well as stains, preserv-
atives and other non-abrasive finishes.
The coatings that can be sprayed will
vary depending on the sprayer.
Unpacking
After unpacking the unit, inspect care-
fully for any damage that may have
occurred during transit. Make sure to
tighten all connection points before
putting into service. There will be
some lubricant in the sprayer head
from the testing process. Spray a short
burst onto a practice surface after fill-
ing the canister with paint. This will
clear the lubricant without affecting
the paint job or the coating.
General Safety
This manual contains information that
is very important to know and under-
stand. This information is provided for
SAFETY and to PREVENT EQUIPMENT
PROBLEMS. To help recognize this
information, observe the following
symbols.
Danger indicates
an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, WILL result in death or seri-
ous injury.
Warning indicates
a potentially haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided,
COULD result in death or serious injury.
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WARNING
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DANGER
REMINDER: Keep your dated proof of purchase for warranty purposes!
Attach it to this manual or file it for safekeeping.
See Warranty on page 17 for important information about
commercial use of this product.

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General Safety (Cont.)
Caution indicates
a potentially haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided,
MAY result in minor or moderate
injury.
Notice indicates
important infor-
mation that, if not followed, may
cause damage to the equipment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – To
reduce the risk of fire or explosion,
electrical shock and injury to per-
sons, read and understand all
instructions included in this manual.
Be familiar with the controls and
the proper usage of the equipment.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD:
To prevent electrical shock,
observe the following guide-
lines at all times:
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This product must be grounded. In
the event of an electrical short cir-
cuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an
escape wire for the electric current.
This product is equipped with a cord
having a grounding wire with an
appropriate grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an outlet
that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances, as well
as the National Electrical Code (NEC)
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DANGER
NOTICE
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CAUTION
and, in the United States, the
Occupational Safety and Health Act
(OSHA).
Improper installa
tion of the
grounding plug is liable to result in
a risk of electric shock. When repair
or replacement of the cord or plug is
required, do not connect the
grounding wire to either flat blade
terminal. The wire with insulation
having an outer surface that is
green,with or without yellow
stripes, is the grounding wire.
Check with a qualified electrician or
serviceman when the grounding
instructions are not completely
understood, or when in doubt as to
whether the product is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug
provided; if it does not fit the out-
let, have the proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.
This product is for use on a nominal
120-V circuit and has a grounding
plug similar to the plug illustrated
in Figure 1. Only connect the prod-
uct to an outlet having the same
configuration as the plug. Do not
use an adapter with this product.
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WARNING
TEST RESET
Figure 1 - Grounded three-wire
extension cord
Gauge of Cord 18 16 14 12 10 8
Table 1 – Extension Cords for 120V/15 Amp Unit
Length of Cord (ft.) 25-50 50<100 100<150 150<250 250<400 400-500

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General Safety (Cont.)
Extension Cords:
Use only a 3-wire extension cord
that has a 3-blade grounding plug,
and a 3-slot receptacle that accepts
the plug on the product. Make sure
the extension cord is not damaged.
When using an extension cord, be
sure to use one heavy enough to
carry the current the product draws.
An undersized cord results in a drop
in line voltage and loss of power
and overheating. See Table 1 on
Page 2.
Do not modify any of the electrical
components of this equipment.
To reduce the
risk of fire or
explosion:
• Do not spray flammable or com-
bustible materials near an open
flame or sources of ignition such
as cigarettes, motors and electrical
equipment.
• Paint or solvent flowing through
the equipment is liable to result in
static electricity. Static electricity
creates a risk of fire or explosion
in the presence of paint or solvent
fumes. All parts of the spray sys-
tem, including the pump, hose
assembly, spray gun and objects in
and around the spray area should
be properly grounded to protect
against static discharge and
sparks. Use only conductive or
grounded high-pressure airless
paint sprayer hoses specified by
the manufacturer.
• Verify that all containers and col-
lection systems are grounded to
prevent static discharge.
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WARNING
• Connect to a grounded outlet
and use grounded extension cords.
Do not use a 3 to 2 adapter.
• Do not use a paint or a solvent
containing halogenated hydrocar-
bons as this attacks the aluminum
and increases the risk of bursting.
Examples of improper solvents are
methyl bromine, carbon tetrachlo-
ride and ethyl iodide.
• Keep spray area well-ventilated.
Keep a good supply of fresh air
moving through the area. Keep
pump assembly in a well-ventilat-
ed area. Do not spray pump
assembly.
• Do not smoke in the spray area.
• Do not operate light switches,
engines, or similar spark-produc-
ing products in the spray area.
• Keep area clean and free of
paint or solvent containers, rags
and other flammable materials.
• Know the contents of the paints
and solvents being sprayed. Read
all Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDS) and container labels pro-
vided with the paints and sol-
vents. Follow the paint and solvent
manufacturer’s safety instructions.
• Fire extinguisher equipment shall
be present and working.
• Due to flammability, use caution
when using solvents with flash
points less than 70F (21C) to clean
equipment. Examples of accept-
able cleaning solvents include
water, mineral spirits and lacquer
thinner. Unacceptable cleaning sol-
vents include naphtha, MEK, ace-
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General Safety (Cont.)
To reduce the risk
of skin injection:
• Do not aim the gun at or spray
any person or animal.
• Keep hands and other body
parts away from the discharge. Do
not try to stop leaks with any part
of the body.
• Always use the nozzle tip guard.
Do not spray without nozzle tip
guard in place.
• Only use a nozzle tip specified
by the manufacturer.
• Use caution when cleaning and
changing nozzle tips. If the nozzle
tip clogs while spraying:
 engage the trigger lock (see
Figure 2)
 turn tip insert handle to the
clean position (see Figure 3)
disengage
the trigger
lock and pull
the trigge.
 engage the
trigger lock
and turn the
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WARNING
tip insert handle back to the
spray position
 release the trigger lock and
continue spraying
• Do not leave the unit energized
or under pressure while unattend-
ed. When not in
use, turn the
unit Off (see
Figure 4) and
relieve pressure
by triggering
the gun in a safe
direction. Then
engage the trig-
ger lock.
• High-pressure spray can inject
toxins into the body and cause
serious bodily injury. In the event
that injection occurs, seek medical
attention immediately.
• Check hoses and parts for signs
of damage. Replace any damaged
hoses or parts.
• This system is capable of produc-
ing 3000 psi. Only use replace-
ment parts or accessories that are
specified by the manufacturer and
rated at a minimum of 3000 psi.
• Always engage the trigger lock
when not spraying (see Figure 2).
Verify the trigger lock is function-
ing properly by pulling the trig-
ger. If the trigger lock is function-
ing properly the gun valve will
not spray.
• Verify that all connections are
secure before operating the unit.
• Know how to stop the unit and
bleed pressure quickly. To bleed
pressure quickly either
Figure 3 - Turn
tip insert handle
to clean position
Figure 2 - Engage trigger lock by
rotating lock as shown
Figure 4 - Icon
showing Off
position

Set-Up
TOOLS REQUIRED
 Screwdriver
 Two adjustable wrenches – or
two 3/4” open-end wrenches –
or any combination of the two
types
 Extension cord – see Table 1 on
Page 2.
Remove all components from the
box. Remove the cap from the hose
adapter and attach one end of the
high pressure hose to the sprayer
(see Figure 7). Attach the other end
of the hose to the gun.
PREPARATION
Each sprayer is tested at the factory.
Residual amounts of test fluid will
remain in the pump. If you are using
an oil-based coating (one that
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General Safety (Cont.)
 turn the unit to the Prime
position (see Figure 5) ...OR ...
 turn the unit to the Off posi-
tion (see Figure 6).
Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls.
To reduce the risk
of injury:
• Always wear appropriate gloves,
eye protection, and a respirator or
mask when painting.
• Do not operate or spray near
children. Keep children away from
equipment at all times.
• Do not overreach or stand on an
unstable support. Keep effective
footing and balance at all times.
• Stay alert and watch what you
are doing.
• Do not operate the unit when
fatigued or under the influence of
drugs or alcohol.
• Do not kink or over-bend the
hose.
• Do not expose the hose to tem-
peratures or to pressures in excess
of those specified by the manu-
facturer.
• Do not use the hose to pull or
lift the equipment.
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WARNING
Figure 7 – Attach hose to sprayer
Figure 5 - Icon
showing Prime
position
Figure 6 - Icon
showing Off
position

Set-Up (Cont.)
cleans up with something other
than water), you should flush the
system with the cleaning fluid rec-
ommended by the coating manufac-
turer. To flush the system, follow the
instructions for priming – see Page
8. Allow the sprayer to run in the
prime position until you see clear
cleaning fluid coming through the
bypass tube. Also perform this pro-
cedure after the unit has been
stored with a storage fluid such as
Pump Protector.
When Painting Outside
It is best not to spray outside on a
windy day. The sprayer creates a
fine mist of coating and some of the
mist can be carried in the wind onto
cars, shrubbery, etc. To protect your-
self from overspray, use a respirator
and safety glasses.
Painting Houses, Garages, Etc.
Move or cover any object or planti-
ng that could be damaged. Use
newspaper (taped in place) or plas-
tic sheeting to protect windows,
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light fixtures, etc. that are not to be
painted the same color as the struc-
ture. For best results, remove any
hinges or fixtures – it may prove less
time consuming than covering them.
Painting Fences
Move or cover any object or planting
that could be damaged. Remove or
cover hinges, handles or other hard-
ware that you don’t want to paint.
When Painting Inside
To protect yourself from overspray,
use a respirator and safety glasses.
Protect the areas outside of the
room being painted by hanging
plastic sheeting in the doorways.
Floors, Ceilings, Walls
Spraying is extremely efficient when
tackling items such as floors or pop-
corn ceilings. Use tape and newspa-
per or plastic sheeting to protect
windows, light fixtures, etc. that are
not to be painted the same color.
Wear protective shoes, not open
shoes like sandals. Be careful not to
accidentally spray feet.
Figure 8 – Cover plantings that could
be damaged
Figure 9 – Using the 24” Spray Wand
accessory

After priming as usual, turn the One
Touch Control to
the roller position
(see Figure 12) and
roll away.
Doors
Your airless
sprayer gives a
beautiful, brush-free finish on all
kinds of doors: entry doors, cabinet
doors, louvered doors, etc. Take the
doors outside or to a well-ventilated
area in a basement or garage.
Protect the surrounding area with a
drop cloth. For efficiency, arrange
the doors so you can paint the sides
as well as the front or back surface. To
achieve a good spray pattern, use the
lowest pressure setting on your
sprayer.
Step 1 – Priming
Place both the suction and bypass
tubes in the coating container (see
Figure 13). Use the 1-gallon set of
tubes for 1-gallon paint containers,
and the 5-gallon set for 5-gallon paint
containers. Turn the One Touch
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Set-Up (Cont.)
To extend your reach for floors and
ceilings, consider using the 24”
Spray Wand accessory, which attach-
es between the gun and tip. For
floors, it angles the tip away from
your feet, while allowing a comfort-
able spraying position for your arm
and back. For ceilings, it keeps the
spray from being directly overhead
and gives you an extra 2’ that may
eliminate the need for a ladder.
More on Walls
If you aren’t comfortable spraying
interior walls, consider using the
Roller accessory. To use this accessory,
remove the spray tip from the gun
and attach the roller (see Figure 10).
Figure 12 - Icon
showing Roller
position
Figure 11 – Using roller attachment
Figure 10 – Attaching roller
Figure 13 – Suction and bypass tubes

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Step 1 – Priming (Cont.)
Control to the Prime position (see
Figure 14). After a
few seconds, the
coating will come
up the suction tube
and then out the
bypass tube.
Initially, there will
be air bubbles in
the paint coming
out of the bypass tube. When you no
longer see bubbles, turn the One
Touch Control to the Spray position
(see Figure 15). If you have any diffi-
culty priming, please see the sugges-
tions in the Troubleshooting chart
beginning on page 13.
Step 2 – Using Your
HousePainter
Setting The Pressure
A range of pressure
settings on the
HousePainter gives
you the flexibility to
meet any painting
challenge. Use the
lowest pressure set-
ting (see Figure 16)
for thin materials
such as water seals
and polyurethanes.
The highest pres-
sure setting (see
Figure 17) is used
for heavier coatings
like latex paint.
The best way to
determine the proper setting for your
job is to begin with the pressure on
the lowest setting and spray on a prac-
tice surface. Turn the pressure up
gradually and continue to spray test
swatches after each adjustment until
you no longer see ‘tails’ in the spray
pattern (see Figure 18). Using this
method to determine the proper pres-
sure setting will provide the best spray
pattern while minimizing overspray as
Figure 16 - Icon
showing Lowest
Pressure position
Figure 17 - Icon
showing Highest
Pressure position
Figure 14 - Icon
showing Prime
position
2
Figure 15 - Icon showing Spray posi-
tion
Figure 18 – Good spray pattern
shown in white area of top picture.
Bad spray pattern – ‘tails’ – shown in
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Step 2 – Using Your
HousePainter (Cont.)
much as possible. If you still have
‘tails’ at the highest pressure setting,
or if you have any other pattern prob-
lems, please see the suggestions in the
Troubleshooting chart beginning on
page 13.
Spraying
Position yourself so the spray tip is
10” – 12” from the surface being
sprayed. It is important to keep your
knuckles pointed at that surface to
make sure you only spray the intended
surface.
Begin moving the gun, then pull the
trigger. Hold the trigger throughout a
comfortable range of motion and
release the trigger prior to changing
direction or ending the stroke. In other
words, try not to activate or release
the trigger when your arm is not in
motion. You will get a build up of
paint at any point where the gun is
spraying without your arm being in
motion.
Rolling
If you use either of the roller acces-
sories available, remove the spray tip
base from the spray gun. Screw the
roller attachment onto the spray gun
(see Figure 10).
Prime the sprayer as described on Page
8. When bubbles are no longer visible
in the bypass tube, turn the One Touch
Control to the Roller icon (see Figure
12). Use the gun trigger to load the
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Figure 19 – Paint beginning to dot
roller cover
12”
Holding Spray Gun
Thin Coat Thin Coat
Heavy
Coat
Over-
spray Over-
spray
Result of Flexing Wrist While Spraying
INCORRECT
Approx.
10-12”
Start
Stroke
Pull
Trigger Release
Trigger
End
Stroke
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Step 2 – Using Your
HousePainter (Cont.)
roller with paint. When paint begins
to dot the roller cover (see Figure 19)
continue to hold the trigger and begin
rolling the wall . When the roller cover
is saturated, release the trigger and
continue rolling the surface. Only
depress the trigger when the roller
cover needs more paint.
The paint saved with this system is
approximately 1/3 of the amount a
manual roller uses. You also save time
and energy by eliminating the bend-
ing required when using a roller pan.
Refer to the roller instructions for
cleaning procedures.
Step 3 – Cleaning &
Storage
Cleaning the HousePainter is very sim-
ple. It is basically just following the
same procedure with water or solvent
that you have just done with the coat-
ing. To speed the process, place the
bypass tube in a waste bucket so you
do not contaminate the cleaning fluid.
Use whatever material the paint man-
ufacturer recommends for cleaning.
For overnight storage, submerge the
gun in a bucket of the appropriate
cleaning fluid (see Figure 20). Leave
the suction and bypass tubes in the
bucket of coating. Cover the tubes and
bucket with a damp towel, or if using
latex paint, pour a very thin layer of
water over top of paint. Stir water into
paint the next morning.
Coatings That Clean Up With Water.
When you are finished painting, turn
the One Touch Control knob to the
prime position (see Figure 14). Lift the
suction tube above the paint level and
allow any residual coating to flow into
the coating container from the bypass
tube. When there is little to no paint
coming out of the bypass tube, turn
the sprayer off.
Place the suction tube in a bucket of
warm water. If you use a waste bucket,
place the bypass tube in it. If not, the
bypass tube should also go into the
bucket of warm
water. Turn the One
Touch Control to
the clean pump
position (see Figure
21).
If using a waste
bucket, allow the
sprayer to run in this
mode until water is no longer coming
out of the bypass tube. If a waste
bucket is not being used, allow the
water to circulate for about 5 minutes.
Repeat this process at least once, or
until you see clear water coming out
of the bypass tube. Make sure to turn
the HousePainter off when
Figure 21 - Icon
showing Clean
Pump position
Figure 20– Submerge gun in bucket
of appropriate cleaning fluid