Graco Inc 309295L, 244572, 244573, Xs4 AA Spray Pattern Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Solution

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

WARNING

Electric Shock Hazard

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.

WARNING

Skin Injection Hazard

To reduce the risk of a fluid injection injury, always follow the Pressure Relief Proce- dure on page 24 whenever you are instructed to relieve the pressure.

NOTE: Check all possible remedies in the Troubleshoot- ing 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

 

 

 

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 gun operation manual.

 

Worn/damaged tip or air cap holes.

Clean or replace.

Pattern pushed to one side; air cap

Air cap holes plugged.

Clean. See gun operation manual.

gets dirty.

 

 

 

 

 

Tails in pattern.

Air pressure too low.

Open atomizing air adjustment valve.

 

 

 

 

Fluid pressure too low.

Increase.

Fluid buildup on air cap/tip guard.

Air pressure too high.

Decrease.

Fluid pressure too low.

Increase.

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Contents Important Safety Instructions 309295LII 2 G EEx 0.24MJ Smart Model Table of Contents List of Models Skin Injection Hazard Fire, Explosion, and Electric Shock HazardEquipment Misuse Hazard Toxic Fluid HazardHow the Electrostatic AA Spray Gun Works IntroductionGun Overview Standard GunSmart Gun Install the System InstallationVentilate the Spray Booth Flammable or Toxic Vapor HazardHazardous Area Non-Hazardous Area Typical Installation KeyConnect the Exhaust Tube Connect the Air LineElectric Shock Hazard Supply HoseConnect the Fluid Line Filter the FluidSelect a Spray Tip Earth ground. See Check Electrical Grounding GroundingCheck Gun Grounding Check Electrical GroundingCheck Fluid Viscosity Check Fluid ResistivityLow Voltage Adjustment Smart Guns Only Low Voltage AdjustmentOperation Flush the Spray Gun MaintenanceTi1465a Test Gun Resistance Electrical TestsTest Power Supply Resistance Test Power Supply ResistanceTest Barrel Resistance Test Barrel ResistanceTroubleshooting Spray Pattern TroubleshootingProblem Cause Solution Gun Operation Troubleshooting Electrical Troubleshooting Repair Pressure Relief ProcedureTools Needed Prepare the Gun for ServiceTip Guard, Air Cap, and Spray Tip Replace- ment Tip Guard, Air Cap, Spray Tip, or Seat Housing ReplacementRepair Electrode Replacement Electrode ReplacementFluid Filter Removal Fluid Tube ReplacementSpring Cap and Springs Fluid Needle ReplacementBarrel Removal Barrel InstallationPower Supply and Turbine Alternator Power Supply Removal and ReplacementTurbine Alternator Removal and Replacement Atomizing Air Adjustment Valve Atomizing Air Adjustment Valve RepairAir Valve Air Valve RepairES ON/OFF Valve ES ON/OFF Valve RepairPart No 85 kV Electrostatic Gun, Series C items PartsRef. No Atomizing Air Adjustment Valve Ref. No AlternatorRef. No ES ON/OFF Valve AIR CAP Description QtyPlug 53 Ref Adjustment valve 20, and ES ON/OFF valveAIR CAP Assembly SWITCH, ES HI/LO Accessories Air Line AccessoriesFluid Line Accessories Miscellaneous Accessories Gun AccessoriesFan Width at Orifice Size Spray Tip Selection ChartCategory Data Technical DataGraco Standard Warranty Graco InformationToll Free

244572, 309295, 309295L, 244573, Xs4 AA specifications

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