Troubleshooting Chart (Continued)
Symptom
Slow material
1.
flow
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Material leak
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10. Cup seal leaking
Spray will not
1.
shut off
2.
3.
4.
Pulsating spray
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Excessive over-
1.
spray
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Spray not uni-
1. Material too thick
form (spitting)
2. Wrong needle/nozzle assembly
3. Cup seal leaking
4. Loose packing
5. Material not properly mixed or im-
Possible Cause(s)
Material too thick
Improper material adjustment
Wrong needle/nozzle
Air filter clogged
Material not properly mixed or im-
properly filtered
Material too cold
Cup or gun damaged
Loose packing
Worn or damaged packing
Worn or damaged cup seal
Loose cup fittings
Loose nozzle
Wrong needle/nozzle assembly
Damaged needle
Loose material control knob
Dirty needle
Packing too tight
Loose material control knob
Missing spring
Cup seal or check valve leaking
Packing improperly adjusted
Loose fittings on cup or gun
Loose retaining ring
Loose nozzle
Damaged air flow ring
Material not properly mixed or im-
properly filtered
Material too thin
Excessive air flow
Wrong needle/nozzle
Gun too far from work surface
Spray blown by wind
Excessive material flow
Material not properly mixed or im-
properly filtered
properly filtered
Operating Instructions & Parts Manual
Corrective Action
1.
Clean material tube, gun and fittings then
thin the material
2.
Adjust material control knob
3.
Refer to material application chart for cor-
rect needle/nozzle
4.
Remove and replace air filter
5.
Strain paint
6.
Raise material temp. to 60°F (15°C)
1.
Check cup gun and replace damaged parts
2.
Adjust packing nut
3.
Remove and replace
4.
Remove and replace
5.
Tighten
6.
Tighten
7.
Refer to material application chart for cor-
rect needle/nozzle
8.
Replace
9.
Properly adjust by turning clockwise
10. Clean and dry before use
1.
Clean or replace needle
2.
Adjust packing nut
3.
Tighten
4.
Install spring
1.
Disassemble and clean
2.
Adjust packing nut or replace packing
3.
Tighten
4.
Tighten
5.
Tighten
6.
Replace
7.
Strain paint
1.
Check material viscosity (add non-thinned
material)
2.
Adjust air flow
3.
Change needle/nozzle assembly
4.
Move gun closer to surface
5.
Shelter area
6.
Adjust material flow control knob
7.
Strain paint
1. Check material viscosity (Thin per instructions)
2. Change to proper needle/nozzle
3. Tighten cup, replace seal or check valve
4. Adjust or replace packing
5. Strain paint
9
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