Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

AL2810

Airless Paint Systems

Troubleshooting Chart Part II

Symptom

Possible Cause(s)

Corrective Action

There is splitting from the

1.

Fluid supply low or empty

1.

Refill supply container.

gun.

2.

Air trapped in fluid pump or

2.

Check for loose hose connections on the siphon assembly.

 

hose

Tighten if needed. Reprime pump.

 

 

 

 

 

Paint leaks into the wet cup.

1.

Packing nut/wet cup is loose

1.

Tighten just enough to stop leakage.

2.

Upper packings worn or

2.

Replace packings.

damaged

3.

Replace piston rod.

3.

Piston rod worn

 

 

Engine operates, but

1.

Pressure setting is too low

1.

Increase pressure.

paint pump does not

2.

Clutch not engaged

2.

See Troubleshooting Part III - Clutch Does Not Engage

cycle

3.

Displacement pump stopped

3.

Service pump.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine and displacement

1.

Pressure setting too low.

1.

Increase pressure.

pump operate, but paint

2.

Tip or gun filter clogged.

2.

Remove tip and/or filter. Clean if necessary.

pressure is too low or

3.

Tip worn.

3.

Replace tip.

none

4.

Fluid displacement pump

4.

Clean filter.

 

filter clogged.

 

 

 

5.

Large pressure drop in fluid

5.

Use a larger diameter hose.

 

hose.

 

 

Displacement pump operates, but output is too low on downstroke on on both strokes

1.Upper check valve ball not seating properl.

2.Lower packings are worn or damaged

1.Service upper check valve.

2.Replace packings.

Clutch does not engage.

See Troubleshooting Part III - Clutch Does Not Engage

 

 

Clutch slips.

Take unit to an authorized Campbell Hausfeld

 

Service Center.

 

 

Engine stops.

Refer to engine manual.

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