Electrical Troubleshooting

Cause

Solution

Poor wrap-around

The ES ON-OFF lever is in the OFF (O) position.*

Turn the lever to ON (1).

The distance between the gun and work-	Adjust the spraying distance to 8 to 12 inches
piece is incorrect.	(203 to 305 mm)

The parts are poorly grounded.	Clean the workpiece hangers. Check for
	proper grounding on the conveyer or track.
The booth exhaust velocity is too high.	Reduce exhaust velocity within code limits.

The atomizing air pressure is too high.	Reduce the atomizing air pressure.

The fluid pressure is too high.	Reduce the fluid pressure.

The fluid viscosity is not right for electros-	Check with the supplier for proper fluid viscos-
tatic spray.	ity for electrostatic spray.

The fluid resistivity is too low.	Check the fluid resistivity with a paint meter
	and probe.

The turbine alternator is not operating.*

Check if the ES ON-OFF lever is ON (1). Check the air supply to the gun. Check for dirt or moisture in the turbine. See page 28.

	The gun resistance is faulty.	Check the gun resistance. See page 20.

	Fluid leaks from the needle packing and	Clean the needle cavity. Replace the fluid
	causes a short.	needle. See page 26.

	The turbine alternator is faulty.	Be sure the plug is in place on the back of the
		turbine alternator housing. Remove and test
		the turbine alternator. See page 28.
	The KV HI-LO lever is on LO.	Check the lever actuation; replace if needed.

Operator gets a mild shock	The operator is not properly grounded or	Be sure the floor and the operator are properly
	is near an ungrounded object.	grounded. See Ground the System, page 8.

	The gun is not properly grounded.	See Check the Electrical Grounding,
		page 9.

Operator gets a shock when touching the workpiece

The workpiece is not properly grounded.

Clean workpiece hangers. Check for proper grounding on the conveyor or track.

* ES indicator light is not on when the gun is triggered.

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See Check the Electrical Grounding,