I.C.T.C. Holdings Corporation 3000 owner manual Spray Material Leaks AT Prime Valve Stem

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TROUBLESHOOTING

SITUATION

POSSIBLE CAUSE (REMEDY)

SPRAY MATERIAL LEAKS AT PRIME VALVE STEM

1.Prime valve stem packings (ref# 38 or 39) defective. (replace damaged packings following detailed instructions on page 25.

SPRAY MATERIAL LEAKS OUT PRIME VALVE HOSE WITH VALVE CLOSED

1.Prime not closed tightly. (tighten valve handle (ref# 43) further)

2.Prime valve worn. ( install prime valve repair kit, (ref# 47). See page 25 for detailed instructions.)

SPRAY PATTERN IS SPOTTY OR UNEVEN

1.Pressure is too low. (increase pressure slowly until problem is corrected ).

2.Spray material too thick. (thin as recommended by material manufacturer).

3.Plugged siphon screen, siphon tube, gun filter or a combination. (inspect and clean or replace as required).

4.Plugged tip. (remove and clean tip).

5.Pump malfunctioning or unsuitable for the material. (refer to other areas of troubleshooting guide and check material requirements vs the model 3000’s output abilities).

SPRAY PATTERN LEAVES LINES OR FINGERS

1Pressure too low. (increase pressure slowly until problem is corrected).

2Worn tip. (replace tip).

3Tip too small for spray material. (change to larger tip or increase pressure. See material manufacturers recommendations).

EXCESSIVE OVERSPRAY OR FOGGING

1.Pressure too high. (reduce pressure as required).

2.Material too thin. (follow material manufacturers recommendations re-thinning).

3.Tip too large. (reduce tip size).

4.Improper application technique. (refer to proper application techniques on page 10-11).

5.Too windy. (wait for wind to let up).

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Contents Airless Spray Equipment R.O. Warranty Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions Always AlwaysOperating Instructions R.O. Airless Spray PaintingRead this Manual Thoroughly Setting UP to Spray Flushing the Unit AT Shutdown Or Color Change Special Storage InstructionsSpecial Notes and Instructions Airless Spray Painting Suggestions and Technique For Excellent RESULTS, Read and Practice These TechniquesPoor Good Tailing Good Pattern Fog, Over Spray Orifice Size Spray TIP ReplacementTIP Size For Application FAN WidthGPM Coatings Filter Orifice Viscosity Mesh SizeTroubleshooting Hydraulic Intake Valve REF# 62 Paint Intake Valve Assembly REF#Hydraulic Outgo Valve REF# 73, 4-27C Paint Outgo Valve REF# 22, 4-11A Prime Valve REF# 34, 4-606 NEWPressure Test Situation No PRESSURE, Blue Hydraulic Fluid in Paint Puddle of OIL Appearing Under Sprayer During Operation Sprayer does not Prime with Paint Spray Material Leaks AT Prime Valve Stem Replacement of Intake Seat Tools or Supplies RequiredOutgo Valve Special NotesBleed Valve Repair Kit Installation Repair of Bleed ValveDiaphragm Replacement Pressure Control Valve Piston Repairs Piston Repairs Accessories Assy Parts ListDescription QTY KITDiaphragm Assembly JAM NUT, 3/8 NCHydraulic Parts Drive Parts Model Parts Schematic Model Schematic R.O. Industries 2719 Lake City WAY BURNABY, B.C Canada
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