Graco SDP5, SDM15, SDM5 Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Solution, Do not trigger meter when nozzle

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

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

•When calling for Technical Assistance you may be asked to provide the Software Version that is being used by your meter. Refer to FIG. 10, page 13, item #1 for help determining where this information is shown on your meter.

Problem

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery icon is blinking.

Batteries are low.

Replace batteries, page 29.

 

 

 

 

Batteries are defective.

Replace batteries, page 29.

 

 

 

 

Electronic control is malfunctioning.

Replace the electronic bezel assem-

Display does not activate.

 

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

Adjust contrast. See Adjusting

 

be viewed in work area

Screen Contrast Using LEFT or

 

 

RIGHT ARROWS, page 12.

 

 

 

 

 

1. Relieve pressure, page 9.

 

 

2. Clean or replace filter. Order Fil-

 

Filter is clogged.

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

Slow or no fluid flow.

 

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

Contact your Graco distributor for

 

meter housing.

repair or replacement.

Displayed dispensed amount is not

Unit needs to be calibrated for the

Calibrate the meter for the fluid that is

accurate.

fluid that is being dispensed.

being dispensed. See Calibrate

 

 

Screen, page 16.

Meter leaks from cover/control.

Poor seal at metering cover cham-

Contact your Graco distributor for

 

ber.

repair or replacement.

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Contents Important Safety Instructions List of ModelsModel Number ModelsSDM5 Manual Dispense Electronic Meters Extension DescriptionSDM15 Manual Dispense Electronic Meters Extension Description Nozzle Fluid TypeSDP5 Preset Dispense Electronic Meters SDP15 Preset Dispense Electronic Meters Skin Injection Hazard Fire and Explosion Hazard Mounting Bracket FIG InstallationTypical Installations FIG Drum Mount Bracket FIGInstallation Procedure Pressure Relief ProcedurePre-Installation Procedure GroundingInstalling Meter FIG Installing Tube Extension FIGInstalling Nozzle FIG Way Menu Navigation Button FIG Meter OverviewNavigation and Modes Meter DisplayTo display the Home Screen Setup Mode ScreensPreset Meters Manual MetersMain Screen Features FIG Main Setup Screen FIGDisplaying Setup Screen from an Operation Mode Screen All MetersUnits/Limit Screen FIG Manual Meters Preset MetersAll meters include C E Preset meters also include F G For All MetersFluids Calibrate Screen FIGCalibration Number Choosing a Calibration Factor From the Calibration Table Manual Calibration ProcedureRecalibrating the Meter FIG To attain the most accurate calibrationPreset Meters include D, P and Q Preset Screen FIGFor Preset Meters Only To set Preset amounts FIGBanner Screen FIG Banner Screen Features D and RLanguage Screen Features D, S, and T Language Screen FIGAll Meters Manual Meters Dispensing Fluid and Operation Mode ScreensHome Screen FIG All Meters include Include a DPreset shown To reset counter to zero after a dispenseTo dispense in Manual Mode Manual Dispense FIGPreset Dispense FIG See for terms D LQTS To modify the amount selectedTo dispense in Preset Mode 50 QTSTo display Totals Screen Totals Screen FIGSee for terms F, G, M P Do not trigger meter when nozzle TroubleshootingProblem Cause Solution Troubleshooting Manual Mode only Error CodesError Code Cause Solution ErrService Replacing the BatterySDP5 & SDP15 Meters Only DisassemblyTrip Rod Repair Remove and discard o-ring 5 FIG Cleaning Trip Rod Reassembly Ti11938ab Replace 4 screws A. Torque each to 15-25 inch pounds Qty Part Description SDM5 & SDM15 Manual Meters PartsRef Part Description 18a SDP5 & SDP 15 Preset Meters Parts Part Description Qty34c 34b 24d 24c 31a 24b 24a 24e 24f Nozzle 33 and Extension 20 Kits Nozzle 33 and Extension 20 Kits Part No. Description PSI bar Rating Nozzle 33 KitsThermal Relief Kits Technical Data Graco Extended Metered Dispense Valve Warranty Graco Information

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