American Power Conversion 68001 warranty Disposal Instructions, Troubleshooting

Notice

Clean the Sprayer IMMEDIATELY after use. Delayed or inadequate cleaning will permanently clog the

Spray Gun. Warranty void if sprayer is not properly cleaned immediately after every use.

Disposal Instructions

Improper disposal of paint is against the law and a health and environmental hazard.

Dispose of paint through local recycling facility. Visit www.earth911.com to find a facility near you.

Troubleshooting

Problem	Possible Causes		Likely Solutions
Decreased output.	Obstructed trigger.		Clean around trigger to ensure movement.
Inconsistent paint flow,	1.	Clogged Spray Tip or	1.	Clean, adjust or replace Spray Tip or Fluid Filter.
blobs and splatters.		damaged/clogged Fluid Filter.
	2.	Contaminated paint.	2.	Remove paint and filter it.
Paint surface is bumpy or	1.	Paint is applied too thick.	1.	Paint must be thinned properly before spraying.
has orange peel texture.	2.	Incorrect paint volume.	2.	Adjust Fluid Control Knob.
	3.	Insufficient air pressure.	3.	Adjust Air Regulator and Air Adjustment Valve.
	4.	Paint gun too far from paint	4.	Hold spray gun closer to surface during spraying.
		surface during spraying.
Paint sags or runs.	1.	Excess thinning of paint.	1.	Recheck paint viscosity.
				Add unmixed paint to thicken mixture.
	2.	Paint applied too thick.	2.	Apply thinner coats, allowing paint
				to get tacky between coats.
	3.	Paint gun too close	3.	Move spray gun further back from paint
		to work surface.		surface when applying paint.
	4.	Uneven or hesitant	4.	Keep spray gun moving during painting.
		motion of spray gun.		Hesitations can cause sags or runs.
	5.	Excess overlapping of	5.	Overlap each stroke to keep the coverage even,
		each spray stroke.		but be aware that you are adding
				coat thickness by overlapping.
Blotchy surface (blushing)	1.	Paint dries too slowly.	1.	Use less thinner or add a drier.
or uneven color.	2.	Uneven paint application.	2.	Start each stroke off the work material
				and overlap each stroke consistently.
	3.	Work material absorbs	3.	Use a conditioner or sealer coat
		paint unevenly.		before applying the finish coat.
Spots on surface	1.	Paint mixture too thin.	1.	Add undiluted paint to thicken mixture.
with light center (fish eyes).	2. Improper primer or		2.	Check manufacturer’s recommendations
		incompatible surface.		for primer or compatible surfaces.
	3.	Surface contamination.	3.	Clean surface thoroughly with
				thinner before applying paint.
Spots on surface with dark	1. Dust or dirt on surface.		1.	Clean surface with compressed air
center (contamination).				or tack cloth before painting.
	2.	Insufficiently sanded.	2.	Sand wood to a sufficiently fine grit before painting.
	3.	Raised grain.	3.	Wipe wood surface with thinner to raise grain,
				then sand with fine grit to knock off “hairs”.
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