Troubleshooting
Gun Operation Troubleshooting
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Excessive spray fog. | Atomizing air pressure too high. | Close atomizing air valve some, or |
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| decrease air pressure as low as pos- |
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| sible; minimum 40 psi (0.28 MPa, 2.8 |
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| bar) needed at gun for full voltage. |
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| Fluid too thin. | Increase viscosity. |
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“Orange Peel” finish. | Atomizing air pressure too low. | Open atomizing air valve more or |
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| increase gun air inlet pressure; use |
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| lowest air pressure necessary. |
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| Spray tip is too large. | Use smaller tip. See page 48. |
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| Poorly mixed or filtered fluid. | Remix or refilter fluid. |
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| Fluid too thick. | Reduce viscosity. |
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Fluid leaks from the fluid packing | Worn fluid needle packings or shaft. | Replace fluid needle assembly (26); |
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| see page 31. |
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Air leaks from the front of the gun | Air valve (21) is not seating properly. | Clean and service air valve; see |
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| page 36. |
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Fluid leakage from the front of the | Worn or damaged fluid needle ball. | Replace fluid needle (26); see page |
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| Worn fluid seat housing (2). | Replace seat housing; see page 27. |
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| Loose spray tip (3). | Tighten retaining ring (27); see page |
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| 27. |
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| Damaged tip seal (3a). | Replace; see page 27. |
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Gun does not spray | Low fluid supply. | Add fluid if necessary. |
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| Damaged spray tip (3). | Replace; see page 27. |
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| Dirty or clogged spray tip (3). | Clean; see gun operation manual. |
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| Damaged fluid needle (26). | Replace; see page 31. |
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Dirty air cap | Damaged or plugged air cap (9). | Clean air cap; see gun operation |
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