Operating Instructions and Assembly Instructions

Troubleshooting Chart (Continued)

Symptom

Possible Cause(s)

Corrective Action

 

 

 

Pump primes and builds pressure, but does not maintain pressure once trigger is pulled

21.Clogged Suction Filter

21.Remove Suction Filter and clean. Also, refer to Maintenance

 

section

22.Suction Assembly loose and/or

22.Remove Suction Assembly, clean sealing surfaces and

sealing surfaces are dirty at Inlet

reassemble

Valve

 

23.Paint thick due to cold weather. This problem usually occurs with Latex based coatings

24.Inlet Valve and/or Outlet Valve are worn

23.Do not paint Latex coatings in temperatures less than 50°F (10°C). Refer to paint manufactures minimum painting temperature recommendations

24.Replace valves. Also, refer to Maintenance section

Gun will not shut-off

25.Trash caught in Gun Valve

25.Clean or replace Gun valve. Also, refer to Gun Maintenance

 

 

section. This is a very rare occurrence, and will not occur if filters

 

 

are properly maintained

 

26.Worn Gun Valve

26.Replace Gun valve. Also, refer to Gun Maintenance section

 

27.Dried paint under gun actuator

27.Remove 1/4” nut and gun actuator at rear of gun. Remove

 

 

dried paint from around needle and back of actuator. Replace

 

 

actuator and 1/4” nut. Set gun trigger position with trigger

 

 

lock in locked orientation (tabs horizontal) by the following

 

 

instructions: With one hand holding trigger softly against

 

 

lock, use a 1/4” nut driver to turn nut in until trigger starts to

 

 

come off the lock, then back off the nut (counterclockwise) 1/2

 

 

turn. Pulling the trigger must not open the gun valve when

 

 

trigger lock is activated. You should be able to get the actuator

 

 

to wiggle slightly with your finger while holding the trigger

 

 

against the locked trigger lock.

 

 

 

After moving equipment or

28.Suction assembly loose or

28.Tighten suction assembly onto inlet valve. Re-prime sprayer. If

adding paint to bucket, unit

damaged

problem is not remedied, consult Technical Support

will not prime or spray

 

 

Oil in Paint

29.Pump was not flushed prior to

 

use

29.Flush unit prior to use (See preparation section).

Fluid leaks

30.Loose connection

30.Clean sealing surface and reassemble per assembly instructions

 

31.Contaminated sealing surface

31.Consult technical support

 

32.Damaged component

32.Consult technical support

 

 

 

Symptoms not listed or

33.Possible product quality issue.

33.Call technical support at 1-800-626-4401

unsuccessful in resolving issue

(We would greatly appreciate

 

 

your assistance in continuous

 

 

product quality improvement)

 

 

 

 

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