Trouble Shooting, Problem Cause Remedy

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Problem	Cause	Remedy
Sprayer does not start up.	Sprayer not plugged in.	Plug in.
	ON/OFF switch OFF.	Flip switch to ON.
	Blown fuse in circuit.	Replace fuse.
	No voltage or low voltage	Test power supply voltage.
	at wall plug.
	Unit turned off under pressure.	Turn Prime/Spray Knob to Prime position.
	Damaged motor cord or	Replace extension cord.
	extension cord, or capacity too low.
	Thermal overload tripped	Allow motor to cool,move to a shady spot.
	Motor problem.	Take to Wagner Authorized Service Center.

Sprayer starts up but does not	Unit will not prime or has lost	Reprime Unit.
Sprayer starts up but does not	prime.
draw in paint. (Make sure prime/	No paint. Suction tube not	Immerse suction tube in paint.
spray knob is in prime position.)	No paint. Suction tube not	Immerse suction tube in paint.
spray knob is in prime position.)	totally immersed in paint.
	totally immersed in paint.
	Suction set filter clogged.	Clean filter.
	Hopper screen clogged	Clean screen.
	Suction tube loose at inlet valve.	Clean connection and tighten.
	Inlet valve stuck.	Clean inlet valve.
	Outlet valve stuck.	Clean outlet valve.
		Replace any worn parts.
	Prime spray valve plugged	Take to Wagner Authorized Service Center.
	or dirty.
	Inlet valve worn or damaged.	Clean or replace.
	Diaphragm problem.	Take to Wagner Authorized Service Center.
	Hydraulic oil level low or empty.	Take to Wagner Authorized Service Center.

Sprayer draws up paint but	Worn spray tip	Replace with new tip.
Sprayer draws up paint but	Suction set filter clogged.	Clean filter.
drops away when gun is	Suction set filter clogged.	Clean filter.
opened.	Optional hopper screen clogged.	Clean screen.
	Gun or spray tip filter plugged.	Clean or replace filter. Keep extra filters
		on hand.
	Paint too heavy or coarse.	Thin or strain paint.
	Dirty or worn outlet valve assembly.	Clean or replace.
	Inlet valve worn or damaged.	Replace valve.

NOTE: When priming valve is on Spray B and there is flow through the return tube, remove the priming valve and clean or replace.

NOTE: The electric motor should always be kept clean and dry. Paint acts as an insulator, therefore too much paint on the motor will cause the motor to overheat.