SPRAY GUN

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

The paint drips onto item being painted

Paint is too thin or irregular

No paint being released

Too much paint in an area

Application

CAUSE

ACTION REQUIRED

Paint too diluted

Add undiluted paint

Paint output too high

Reduce the paint output by adjusting the Paint Flow Adjuster (9)

 

 

Moving too slowly

Increase speed of application

 

 

Spray Trigger held for too long

Release Trigger sooner

 

 

Spray Gun too close

Increase the distance between the Spray Gun and the work

 

surface

 

 

Paint too diluted

Add undiluted paint

Paint output too low

Increase the paint output by adjusting the Paint Flow Adjuster (9)

 

 

Moving too fast

Reduce speed of application

 

 

Spray Gun clogged

Clean the Spray Gun

 

 

Spray Gun too far away

Move the Spray Gun closer to the work surface

 

 

Paint too thick

Add thinner

Fluid Tip clogged

Clean the Fluid Tip (5)

 

 

Pick-up Tube clogged

Clean Pick-up Tube (11)

 

 

Air Hose split

Replace air Hose (13)

Grainy paint

Filter the paint

 

 

Paint Container almost empty

Refill Paint Container (12)

Spray Gun at an angle

Check that the Pick-up Tube (11) is pointing towards the paint

 

 

Air inlet blocked

Check the condition of the Filter (14) and clean if necessary

 

 

You move your wrist

Move your forearm instead

 

 

Either too much or not enough paint

Use the Paint Flow Adjuster (9) to control the flow

 

 

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Earlex HV3900, HV3500, HV2900 instruction manual Spray GUN, Troubleshooting

HV3900, HV3500, HV2900 specifications

The Earlex HV2900, HV3500, and HV3900 are a range of high-performance spray painting systems designed for professional painters, DIY enthusiasts, and hobbyists alike. Each model offers unique features, technologies, and characteristics, catering to a variety of spraying needs and project requirements.

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