Campbell Hausfeld MXS3000 Troubleshooting Chart, Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action

Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom	Possible Cause(s)		Corrective Action
Low or no air pressure at tool	1.	Regulator set incorrectly	1.	Reset regulator
	2.	Pinched hose	2.	Straighten hose
	3.	Dirty compressor filter	3.	Clean or replace filter
Material not blasting from gun	1.	Clogged material hose	1.	Lower the pressure below 40 psi.
				Firmly hold the gun tip flat against
				the ground and pull the trigger to
				force the material back out of the
				material hose
	2.	Buildup around jet	2.	Remove nozzle and clean around jet
	3.	Damp or heavy material	3.	Replace with dry abrasive. (Damp
				material can be dried and reused)
	4.	Water in air supply	4.	Drain compressor tank and install
				water separator, See “Moisture in
				Compressed Air” box
Gun will not shut off - trigger	Damaged o-rings in air valve		Remove and replace o-rings
stuck

Sputtering - low vacuum	1.	Worn jet and/or nozzle
	2.	Abrasive buildup around jet/nozzle

1.Replace jet and/or nozzle

2.Remove nozzle and jet and clean. Make sure the threads are clean before re-assembling

Sputtering - air/abrasive leaks at	1.	Loose nozzle or jet	1.	Tighten nozzle or jet
nozzle/jet area	2.	Damaged o-ring	2.	Replace o-ring
Sputtering - vacuum leak	1.	Loose material hose	1.	Tighten material hose
	2.	Damaged o-ring	2.	Replace o-ring
Sputtering - particle clogging	Hose connector hole is covered		Uncover hose connector hole

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