Troubleshooting
Electrical Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Solution
Poor
The ES
Turn the lever to ON (1).
The distance between the gun and work- | Adjust the spraying distance to 8 to 12 inches |
piece is incorrect. | (203 to 305 mm) |
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The parts are poorly grounded. | Clean the workpiece hangers. Check for |
| proper grounding on the conveyer or track. |
The booth exhaust velocity is too high. | Reduce exhaust velocity within code limits. |
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The atomizing air pressure is too high. | Reduce the atomizing air pressure. |
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The fluid pressure is too high. | Reduce the fluid pressure. |
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The fluid viscosity is not right for electros- | Check with the supplier for proper fluid viscos- |
tatic spray. | ity for electrostatic spray. |
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The fluid resistivity is too low. | Check the fluid resistivity with a paint meter |
| and probe. |
The turbine alternator is not operating.*
Check if the ES
| The gun resistance is faulty. | Check the gun resistance. See page 20. |
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| Fluid leaks from the needle packing and | Clean the needle cavity. Replace the fluid |
| causes a short. | needle. See page 26. |
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| The turbine alternator is faulty. | Be sure the plug is in place on the back of the |
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| turbine alternator housing. Remove and test |
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| the turbine alternator. See page 28. |
| The KV | Check the lever actuation; replace if needed. |
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Operator gets a mild shock | The operator is not properly grounded or | Be sure the floor and the operator are properly |
| is near an ungrounded object. | grounded. See Ground the System, page 8. |
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| The gun is not properly grounded. | See Check the Electrical Grounding, |
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Operator gets a shock when touching the workpiece
The workpiece is not properly grounded.
Clean workpiece hangers. Check for proper grounding on the conveyor or track.
* ES indicator light is not on when the gun is triggered.
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