GUN OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

Leakage from fluid pack-

Worn needle packing.

Replace packing assembly. See page 21.

ing nut.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air leakage from front of

Air valve not seating properly.

Clean, service. See page 24.

gun.

Air stem packing too tight.

Loosen packing. See page 24.

 

 

 

Fluid leakage from

Electrode worn or damaged.

Replace electrode. See page 18.

front of gun.

Worn fluid seat.

Replace fluid nozzle and/or electrode.

 

 

See page 18.

 

Fluid packing too tight.

Adjust packing screw. See page 20.

 

Loose fluid nozzle.

Tighten fluid nozzle. See page 10.

 

Fluid adjusting screw not set correctly.

Adjust screw.

 

 

 

ªOrangePeelº finish.

Insufficient air pressure.

Increase, use least air pressure needed

 

 

for good results.

 

Fluid poorly mixed or filtered.

Remix or refilter fluid.

 

Improper thinner being used.

Use proper thinner.

 

 

 

 

Excessive spray fog.

Too much air pressure.

Reduce,use least air pressure needed

 

 

for good results.

 

Fluid thinned too much.

Properly thin fluid.

 

 

 

 

No fluid sprays from

Fluid low.

Check, add if necessary.

gun.

Damaged air cap.

Replace air cap. See page 10.

 

Dirty or clogged fluid nozzle.

Clean fluid nozzle. See page 11.

 

Damaged fluid nozzle.

Check, replace fluid nozzle. See page 10.

 

 

 

 

Equipment covered

Exhaust air flow insufficient or not directed

Check for proper CFM, check baffles and

with fluid.

properly.

direction of air flow.

 

 

 

 

Improper distance between gun and

Adjust distance to 203±305 mm (8±12 in.).

 

work piece.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dirty air cap.

Misalignment between air cap and

Remove and clean air cap and fluid nozzle

 

fluid nozzle.

as described in Maintenance Section under

 

 

Clean the Air Cap and Fluid Nozzle,

 

 

then reinstall them.

 

 

 

 

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Graco Inc PRO4000, 307-638, 218-026 manual GUN Operation Troubleshooting Chart, Problem Cause Solution