Graco Inc 309298J, 244592, TI1713A, PRO Auto Xs AA Spray Pattern Troubleshooting

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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 repair 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 18 before doing any mainte- nance or service on this gun or system.

Check all possible remedies in the Troubleshooting Chart before disassembling the gun.

Spray Pattern Troubleshooting

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 page 26.

 

Worn/damaged tip or air cap holes.

Clean or replace.

Pattern pushed to one side; air cap

Air cap holes plugged.

Clean. See page 26.

gets dirty.

 

 

 

 

 

Tails in pattern.

Atomization air pressure too low.

Increase atomization air pressure.

 

 

 

 

Fluid pressure too low.

Increase.

Fluid buildup on air cap/tip guard.

Atomization air pressure too high.

Decrease.

Fluid pressure too low.

Increase.

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Contents Instructions/Parts List Important Safety InstructionsSee page 2 for Table of Contents II 2 G EEx 0.24MJTable of Contents Symbols Fire, Explosion, and Electric Shock HazardSkin Injection Hazard Toxic Fluid HazardEquipment Misuse Hazard Gun Features and Options IntroductionHow the Electrostatic AA Spray Gun Works Operating the Spray FunctionKV1 Air KV2 Air Output Voltage kV Changing the kV SettingKV1 and KV2 Switch Settings TI1714A Manifold Back View Manifold MarkingsVentilate the Spray Booth InstallationInstall the System Non-Hazardous Area Manifold Back View Non-Hazardous AreaInstall the Air Line Accessories Install the Fluid Line AccessoriesComponent Rupture Hazard Skin Injection HazardInstall the Gun and Mounting Bracket Mounting BracketConnect the Air and Fluid Lines Manifold ConnectionsElectric Shock Hazard Supply HoseOptional Fiber Optic Cable Connection Fiber Optic FittingGrounding Check Electrical Grounding Check Gun GroundingCheck Fluid Viscosity Install the Fabric CoverCheck Fluid Resistivity Pressure Relief Procedure Operating ChecklistRelief Procedure at left OperationInstall the Spray Tip Select a Spray TipSet the Atomization Fluid Pressure Pressurized Equipment HazardPsi 21 MPa, 210 bar CorrectTurbine Air Air pressure at turbine air hose Hose Length Adjust the ElectrostaticsDynamic Turbine Air Pressures Spraying Triggering the Fluid AloneShutdown Fire and Explosion HazardMaintenance Daily Care and CleaningDo not point the gun up while cleaning it Do not immerse the gun in fluidFire, Explosion, and Electric Shock Hazard Flush the Spray Gun Remove Spray Tip Before FlushingEquipment Needed Clean the Spray GunProcedure Clean the Inline Fluid Filter Check for Fluid Leakage Check for Fluid Leakage Skin Injection HazardElectrical Tests Test Gun ResistanceTest Power Supply Resistance Test Power Supply ResistanceTest Barrel Resistance Test Barrel ResistanceTroubleshooting Spray Pattern TroubleshootingGun Operation Troubleshooting Electrical Troubleshooting See Test Gun Resistance onSee Check Electrical Grounding on 16 and Test Gun ResistancePrepare the Gun for Service RepairInstall the Gun on the Manifold Remove the Gun from the ManifoldTip Guard, Air Cap, Spray Tip, or Seat Housing Replacement Tip Guard, Air Cap, and Spray Tip Replace- mentRepair Electrode Replacement Electrode ReplacementFluid Tube Replacement Fluid Filter RemovalFluid Needle Replacement Not overtightenPiston Repair Piston O-RingsAdjust the Actuator Arm Actuator Arm AdjustmentBarrel Removal Barrel RemovalBarrel Installation Barrel InstallationPower Supply Removal and Replacement Turbine Alternator Removal and Replacement Power SupplyRef. No Alternator Detail PartsPart No PRO Auto Xs AA Electrostatic Gun, Series a Description Qty Plug Spray Tip Selection Chart Fan Width at Orifice SizeAccessories Gun AccessoriesAir Line Accessories Fluid Line AccessoriesSafety Warning Signs Paint ProbeES Display Module Fiber Optic Y CablesAccessories 309298J Technical Data Category DataToll Free Graco Standard WarrantyGraco Information

244592, PRO Auto Xs AA, TI1713A, 309298J specifications

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