Graco SDM5 User Manual

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Relieve pressure, page 9, before you check or repair the meter. Be sure all other valves, controls and pump are 
operating properly.

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When calling for Technical Assistance you may be asked to provide the Software Version that is being used by 
your meter. Refer to F

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. 10, page 13, item #1 for help determining where this information is shown on your 

meter.

Battery icon is blinking.

Batteries are low.

Replace batteries, page 29.

Display does not activate.

Batteries are defective.

Replace batteries, page 29.

Electronic control is malfunctioning.

Replace the electronic bezel assem-
bly. (See Manual Meters Parts page 
36 or Preset Meters Parts page 38 to 
identify which kit is required for your 
meter).

Cannot read display 

Contrast is set too high or too low to 
be viewed in work area

Adjust contrast. See Adjusting 
Screen Contrast Using LEFT or 
RIGHT ARROWS, page 12.

Slow or no fluid flow.

Filter is clogged.

1. Relieve pressure, page 9.

2. Clean or replace filter. Order Fil-

ter Kit 255885.

3. If the problem remains, contact 

your Graco distributor for repair 
or replacement.

Pump pressure is low.

Increase pump pressure.

Twist lock nozzle not fully open.

Aim nozzle into bucket or rag. Fully 
open nozzle. 

Do not trigger meter when nozzle 
is closed! If you do accidentally trig-
ger the meter with the nozzle closed, 
point nozzle into a waste bucket and 
open the nozzle to relieve pressure 
and expel built up fluid.

Shut-off valve is not fully open.

Fully open shut-off valve.

Foreign material is jammed in the 
meter housing.

Contact your Graco distributor for 
repair or replacement.

Displayed dispensed amount is not 
accurate.

Unit needs to be calibrated for the 
fluid that is being dispensed.

Calibrate the meter for the fluid that is 
being dispensed. See Calibrate 
Screen, page 16.

Meter leaks from cover/control.

Poor seal at metering cover cham-
ber.

Contact your Graco distributor for 
repair or replacement.