Graco 306518ZAC important safety instructions Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Solution

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure, page 6, before checking or repairing gun.

2. Check all possible problems and causes before dis- assembling gun.

Problem

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

Inadequate air supply pressure or

Increase air supply and/or clear

 

restricted air lines

restriction

 

 

 

 

Closed or clogged valves

Open and/or clear

 

 

 

Pump fails to operate

Clogged fluid lines, hoses, valves,

Relieve pressure. Clear obstruction

etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Damaged air motor

Assess damage and service air

 

motor

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhausted fluid supply

Refill and reprime or flush

 

 

 

Continuous air exhaust

Worn or damaged air motor gasket

Asses wear or damage and service

or seal

air motor

 

 

 

 

 

Exhausted fluid supply

Refill and reprime or flush

Erratic pump operation

 

 

Held open or worn intake valve or

Clear and service

 

 

piston packings

 

 

 

 

 

Pump operates, but output low on

Held open or worn piston packings

Clear and service

upstroke

 

 

 

 

 

Pump operates, but output low on

Held open or worn intake valve

Clear and service

downstroke

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inadequate air supply or restricted

Increase air supply and /or clear

 

air line

restriction

 

 

 

Pump operates, but output low on

Closed or clogged valves

Open and/or clear

 

 

 

Refill fluid supply and reprime pump

both strokes

Exhausted fluid supply

or flush

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clogged fluid lines, hoses, valves,

Relieve pressure. Clear obstruction

 

etc.

 

 

 

 

 

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