Troubleshooting

Electrical Troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Poor wrap.

ES On/Off switch is OFF (O).

Turn ON (I).

 

Gun air pressure too low (ES

Check air pressure to gun;

 

indicator is amber).

minimum 45 psi (0.32 MPa, 3.2

 

 

bar) needed at gun for full voltage.

 

Atomizing air pressure too high.

Decrease.

 

Fluid pressure too high.

Decrease, or replace worn tip.

 

Incorrect distance from gun to part.

Should be 8-12 in. (200-300 mm).

 

Poorly grounded parts.

Resistance must be 1 megohm or

 

 

less. Clean workpiece hangers.

 

Faulty gun resistance.

See

 

 

Test Gun Resistance, page 32.

 

Low fluid resistivity.

See

 

 

Check Fluid Resistivity, page 26.

 

Fluid leaks from the fluid needle

See Fluid Needle Replacement,

 

packings and causes a short.

page 44.

 

Faulty alternator.

See Alternator Removal and

 

 

Replacement, page 46.

ES or Hz indicator is not lit.

ES On/Off switch is OFF (O).

Turn ON (I).

 

No power.

Check power supply, alternator,

 

 

and alternator ribbon cable. See

 

 

Power Supply Removal and

 

 

Replacement, page 45 and

 

 

Alternator Removal and

 

 

Replacement, page 46.

Operator gets mild shock.

Operator not grounded or is near

See Grounding, page 21.

 

ungrounded object.

 

 

Gun not grounded.

See Check Gun Electrical

 

 

Grounding, page 25, and

 

 

Test Gun Resistance, page 32.

Operator gets shock from

Workpiece not grounded.

Resistance must be 1 megohm or

workpiece.

 

less. Clean workpiece hangers.

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Graco 3A2495C Test Gun Resistance, Check Fluid Resistivity, See Alternator Removal, Replacement, Power Supply Removal