Troubleshooting Guide - Coleman Powermate 010-0012CT Manuel D'instructions

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
Gun does not spray Air hose connection at compres-
sor loose
Canister loose
Fluid tube, fluid tip or air caps
loose, clogged or damaged
Air pressure too low
Material is too thick or needs
straining
Fluid control knob closed
Material sags or runs Canister loose
Movement of gun is too slow
Gun held too close to work sur-
face
Spray pattern is distorted Fluid tip partly blocked
Clogged air nozzle
Material is too thick or needs
straining
Gun not held at right angle to
paint surface
Fluid control too heavy
Spray pattern flutters Paint cup or fluid tube loose
Packing dry, worn or loose
Material is too thick or needs
straining
Paint cup is empty
Spray pattern is split Fluid control too lean
Air pressure too high
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Tighten and seal hose fittings with Teflon® tape if
leaks are found.
Tighten canister to gun.
Clean parts with solvent per instructions in the "user
maintenance" section.
Adjust regulated air pressure to 25-50 PSI.
Thin material according to manufacturer's instruc-
tions and strain material using a paint strainer or
cheesecloth.
Adjust fluid control knob.
Thin material according to manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
Move at a moderate pace, parallel to surface.
Keep the gun 6 to 9 inches from the work surface.
Clean fluid tip and nozzle
Clean nozzle
Thin material according to manufacturer's instruc-
tions and strain material using a paint strainer or
cheesecloth.
Hold gun parallel to the paint surface.
Adjust fluid control knob.
Tighten paint cup or fluid tube.
Lubricate and or tighten
Thin material according to manufacturer's instruc-
tions and strain material using a paint strainer or
cheesecloth.
Fill paint cup.
Adjust fluid control knob.
Adjust regulated air pressure to 25-50 PSI.
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