
SECTION 7: SERVICE
Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section if a problem develops with your machine. If you need replacement parts or additional help with a procedure, call our Technical Support at (570)
Troubleshooting
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Tool does not turn | 1. | Control box fuse is blown. | 1. | Replace control box fuse (0.5A, |
on. | 2. | Power source turned OFF at breaker. | 2. | Make sure circuit breaker is turned ON. |
| 3. | Wall fuse/circuit breaker is blown/tripped; | 3. | Troubleshoot/repair source cause of overload; |
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| short in electrical system. |
| replace weak breaker; find/repair electrical short. |
| 4. | ON/OFF switch at fault. | 4. | Replace switch. |
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Poor adhesion. | 1. | Workpiece not properly | 1. | Thoroughly clean workpiece; research/perform |
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| pretreatment recommendations for workpiece |
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| material and powder. |
| 2. | Coating | 2. | Follow powder manufacturer's curing instructions. |
| 3. | Powder coat too thick. | 3. | Reduce powder coat thickness when spraying. |
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Uneven spray | 1. | Blockage in spray gun body/powder cup. | 1. | Disconnect tool from power, ground conducting |
pattern, intermittent |
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powder flow. |
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| thoroughly clean spray gun and powder cup. |
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| 2. | Damp powder. | 2. | Check powder source; replace powder if |
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| 3. | Air pressure low. | 3. | Increase air pressure up to 30 PSI. |
| 4. | Powder flow regulating screw too tight. | 4. | Loosen screw to increase powder flow. |
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Chipping after | 1. | Workpiece not properly cleaned/pre- | 1. | Thoroughly clean workpiece; research/perform |
curing. |
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| pretreatment recommendations for workpiece |
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| material and powder. |
| 2. | Powder coat too thick. | 2. | Reduce powder coat thickness when spraying. |
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Cratering after | 1. | Powder is contaminated. | 1. | Thoroughly clean spray gun/powder cup; replace |
curing. |
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| 2. | Workpiece not properly | 2. | Thoroughly clean workpiece; research/perform |
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| pretreatment recommendations for workpiece |
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| material and powder. |
| 3. | Damp powder. | 3. | Check powder source; replace powder if |
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Off color after | 1. | Oven not properly ventilated. | 1. | Make sure oven is well ventilated during curing. |
curing. | 2. | Incorrect curing time/temperature. | 2. | Follow powder manufacturer's curing instructions. |
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Orange peel. | 1. | Warming up of powder coat is too slow or | 1. | Check curing oven for proper operation; follow |
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| powder manufacturer's curing instructions. |
| 2. | Powder | 2. | Thoroughly clean spray gun/powder cup; replace |
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| powder with new. |
| 3. | Coating too thin. | 3. | Increase coating thickness when spraying. |
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Model T25100 (Mfg. Since 8/12) |