Troubleshooting (continued)
Problem |
| Cause |
| Solution |
Sputtering Spray | 1. | Low material level | 1. | Refill |
| 2. | Cup tipped too far | 2. | Hold upright |
| 3. | Clogged Air Vent | 3. | Clean vent hole |
| 4. | Loose fluid inlet connections | 4. | Tighten |
| 5. | Dry or loose fluid needle | 5. | Lubricate and/or tighten |
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| Packing Nut | 6. | Adjust or replace |
| 6. | Loose/damaged fluid tip/seat |
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Will Not Spray | 1. No pressure at gun | 1. | Check air hoses | |
| 2. | Fluid control not open enough | 2. | Open fluid control |
| 3. | Fluid too thick | 3. | Thin fluid or increase pressure |
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Overspray | 1. Improper application speed | 1. | Move moderately and parallel | |
| 2. | Improper distance from | 2. | Adjust distance |
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| 3. | Too much pressure | 3. | Reduce air pressure |
Fluid Tip Leakage | 1. | Dirty tip | 1. | Clean |
| 2. | Tight Packing Nut | 2. | Loosen Packing Nut |
| 3. | Broken fluid needle spring | 3. | Replace |
| 4. | Worn or damaged tip | 4. | Replace tip and/or needle |
Air Leaking from Air Cap | 1. | Dirty air valve/seat | 1. | Clean |
| 2. | Sticking air valve | 2. | Lubricate |
| 3. | Damaged air valve spring | 3. | Replace |
| 4. | Worn/damaged air valve/seat | 4. | Replace |
| 5. | Bent valve stem | 5. | Replace |
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Fluid Leaking from Packing Nut | 1. | Packing Nut loose | 1. | Tighten without restricting |
| 2. | Packing worn or dry | 2. | Replace or lubricate (non- |
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| silicone) |
If the steps above do not solve the problem or if the repairs involved are too
complex, contact a qualified technician.
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