SPRAY PATTERN TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

WARNING

Installing and servicing this equipment requires access to parts which may cause electrostatic shock or other seri- ous bodily injury if the work is not performed properly. Do not install or service this equipment unless you are trained and qualified.

To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury, including splashing fluid or solvent in the eyes or on the skin, always follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 9 before checking, adjusting, cleaning or repairing the gun or any part of the system.

NOTE: Check all possible remedies in the Troubleshooting Charts before disassembling the gun.

PROBLEM:

CAUSE

SOLUTION

IMPROPER SPRAY

 

 

PATTERN

 

 

Fluttering or spitting spray

Insufficient fluid supply.

Adjust fluid regulator or fill fluid tank.

 

 

 

 

Loose fluid nozzle or damaged

Tighten or replace fluid nozzle.

 

 

 

 

fluid nozzle taper seat.

See page 19.

 

 

 

 

Dirt between fluid nozzle, taper

Clean. See page 11.

 

 

 

 

seat and body.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loose or cracked coupler at

Tighten or repair.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

fluid inlet.

 

 

 

 

 

Loose fluid tube in tank.

Tighten.

 

 

 

 

Fluid build-up on air cap; partially

Clean with soft implement or

 

 

 

 

clogged horn holes. Full air pres-

submerge in suitable solvent and

 

 

 

 

sure from clean horn hole forces

wipe clean. See page 11.

 

 

 

 

fan pattern toward clogged end.

 

 

 

 

 

Bent electrode.

Straighten electrode

 

 

 

 

Damaged fluid nozzle or air

Replace damaged part. See

 

 

 

 

cap holes.

page 19.

 

 

 

 

Fluid build-up on the perimeter

Remove obstruction. Never use

 

 

 

 

of fluid nozzle orifice, or partially

wire or hard instruments. See

 

 

 

 

clogged fluid nozzle orifice

page 11.

 

 

 

 

Bent electrode.

Straighten electrode

 

 

 

 

Too high fan air pressure.

Reduce air pressure or adjust fan

 

 

 

 

 

air adjusting valve.

 

 

 

 

Fluid too thin.

Regulate fluid viscosity.

 

 

 

 

Not enough fluid pressure

Increase fluid pressure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Low fan air pressure

Increase air pressure.

 

 

 

 

Fluid too thick

Regulate fluid viscosity.

 

 

 

 

Too much fluid.

Reduce fluid flow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Streaks

Last coat of fluid applied too wet.

Apply drier finish with multiple

 

 

 

 

 

strokes.

 

 

 

 

Too much air pressure.

Use least air pressure necessary.

 

 

 

 

Insufficient air pressure.

Increase air pressure.

 

 

 

 

Non-uniform spray pattern.

Clean or replace air cap. See

 

 

 

 

 

page 11.

NOTE: Some improper patterns are caused by the improper balance between air and fluid.

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Graco Inc 308-084, 4600SC, 235893 manual Spray Pattern Troubleshooting Chart, Problem Cause Solution Improper Spray Pattern
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308-084, 4600SC, 224-094, 235-894, 235893 specifications

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