Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Installing and servicing this equipment requires access to parts which may cause an electric shock or other serious injury if the work is not performed properly. Do not install or service this equipment unless you are trained and qualified.
To reduce the risk of a skin injection injury, always follow the Pressure Relief Procedure, page 27, whenever you are instructed to relieve the pressure.
NOTE: Check all possible remedies in the Troubleshooting Chart before disassembling the gun.
Spray Pattern Troubleshooting
NOTE: Some spray pattern problems are caused by the improper balance between air and fluid.
Problem | Cause | Solution |
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Fluttering or spitting spray. | No fluid. | Refill supply. |
| Air in fluid supply. | Check fluid source. Refill. |
Irregular pattern. | Fluid buildup; partially plugged tip. | Clean. See |
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| Clean the Gun Daily, page 29. |
| Worn/damaged tip or air cap holes. | Clean or replace. |
Pattern pushed to one side; air | Air cap holes plugged. | Clean. See |
cap gets dirty. |
| Clean the Gun Daily, page 29. |
Tails in pattern. | Air pressure too low. | Open atomizing air adjustment |
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| valve. |
| Fluid pressure too low. | Increase. |
Fluid buildup on air cap/tip guard. Air pressure too high. | Decrease. |
Fluid pressure too low. | Increase. |
Air cap holes plugged. | Clean. See |
| Clean the Gun Daily, page 29. |
3A2495C | 35 |