“A10 or A16?” Is the question of our twentieth part of the video series “Airless Q&A”. On the Graco Mark VII and Graco Mark X sprayers, there is a black switch labeled A10 and A16 on the side of the SmartControl control unit. A stands for amperes, that is the current. What exactly it has on it and how to adjust the Graco Mark VII and Mark X optimally, you will learn in the video.
What is the 10/16 amp switch on Graco sprayers used for?
The 10/16 amp switch found on 230V Mark VII and Mark X paint sprayers from Graco, allows you to select your current based on your circuit rating. Switch to the lower amp setting when a lower working current is desired.
10 16 amp switch Graco
What is the 15/20 amp switch on Graco sprayers used for?
The 15/20 amp switch found on 120V 1595 and Mark V paint sprayers from Graco, allows you to select your current based on your circuit rating. Switch to the lower amp setting when a lower working current is desired.
15 20 amp switch Graco
Why is there an amp switch?
Standard household power connections are protected in Germany up to 16 amps. If other devices are attached to this circuit, powerful and energy heavy Airless devices such as the Graco Mark VII or Mark X can trigger the fuse. Also, especially in the start phase of the device more power is needed too, which can occasionally trigger the fuse. Some work areas may limit the permitted current used for a particular device. There are also some countries that have restrictions on total current allowed per household. In any of these cases, it may be required to temporarily reduce the current going to the machine.
What to do if the fuse breaks when using my Graco Airless device?
If your fuse breaks, it is possible to adjust the Graco Mark VII and X from 16 to 10 amps. To do this, turn the switch, which is located on the side of the control housing, from A16 to A10. The current is reduced accordingly. the advantage: you can continue working without work Interruption from the fuse breakers. The disadvantage is that the efficiency of the pump is reduced significantly. The capacity per minute decreases, so that material such as plaster can be applied less thick. You may need to use smaller nozzles to accommodate the lower power.
Avoid Accidental A10 Adjustment on the Graco Mark VII & X
Recently we had a case in our workshop, a customer came with a Graco Mark device in our service center. He had noticed a significant loss of power and assumed a damage or a disturbance of his quite new sprayer. After a short test, we found that the amp switch was set to A10 instead of A16 as before. This meant that less power was available, as the customer correctly recognized. Apparently, the switch has been accidentally moved from A16 to A10. Near the switch is the holder for winding up the power cord. Therefore, you should pay attention to the switch when winding the cable. In any case, the setting of the switch should be checked if a loss of power is noted on the Graco Mark VII or Mark X. It is not always a fault of the Airless device, perhaps the ampere switch is just A10.
If you notice a sudden, unexplained loss of performance from the Mark VII or Mark X, check the fuse switch was not accidentally switched!
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