Advanced Troubleshooting
General Problem: Low or Fluctuating Output
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Pump cycles, but output is low | See Basic Troubleshooting, |
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or surging | page 9. |
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| Worn or obstructed pump | Check for worn pump valves as follows: |
| valves | 1. Prime sprayer with paint. |
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| 2. Trigger spray gun momentarily. |
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| 3. When spray gun trigger is released pump |
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| should cycle momentarily and stop. |
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| 4. If pump continues to cycle, pump valves |
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| may be worn or obstructed. |
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| 5. Pump Service, page 20. |
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| Prime/Spray valve is leaking | Check Prime/Spray valve for debris trapped on |
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| seat and for worn parts. Torque to 21 N•m (185 |
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| Prime/Spray Drain Valve Kit, page 18. |
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| Voltage from electrical outlet is | Check voltage of outlet. Meter must read |
| too low. Low voltages reduce | V AC. |
| sprayer performance. | Reset building circuit breaker or replace building |
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| fuse. |
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| Repair electrical outlet or try another outlet. |
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| Extension cord is too long or | Replace extension cord. |
| not heavy enough gauge | Grounding and Electrical Requirements, page |
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| Leads from motor or pressure | Be sure terminals are centered and firmly |
| switch to control board are | connected. Inspect for pinched wiring and wiring |
| damaged, loose, pinched, or | insulation and terminals for signs of overheating. |
| overheated | Replace any loose terminals or damaged wiring. |
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| Securely reconnect terminals. |
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| Motor brushes are worn | Check length of BOTH brushes (brushes to not |
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| wear evenly on both sides of the motor). Brush |
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| length must be 6.4mm (0.25 in). If brushes are |
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| worn replace motor using Motor Kit, page 18. |
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| Motor brush springs are broken | If springs are broken replace motor using Motor |
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| Kit, page 18. |
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| Motor brushes are binding in | Clean brush holders. Remove carbon dust with |
| brush holders | small cleaning brush. |
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| Motor stops before sprayer | Replace pressure control using Pressure Control |
| reaches correct pressure (stall | Switch Kit, page 18. |
| pressure is too low) |
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| Motor armature shorted | Check for shorts using armature tester (growler) |
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| or perform spin test, Motor Diagnostics, page |
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| 19. If shorts are evident, replace motor using |
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| Motor Kit, page 18. |
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