TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
A. The sprayer does not start.
B.The sprayer starts but does not draw in paint when the PRIME/SPRAY knob is set to
PRIME.
C.The sprayer draws up paint but the pressure drops when the gun is triggered.
D.The PRIME/SPRAY valve is on SPRAY and there is flow through the return tube.
CAUSE
1.The sprayer is not plugged in.
2.The ON/OFF switch is set to OFF.
3.The sprayer was turned off while still under pressure.
4.No voltage is coming from the wall plug.
5.The extension cord is damaged or has too low a capacity.
6.A fuse is blown in the sprayer.
7.There is a problem with the motor.
1.The unit will not prime properly or has lost prime.
2.The paint bucket is empty or the suction tube is not totally immersed in the paint.
3.The suction set is clogged.
4.The suction tube is loose at the inlet valve.
5.The inlet or outlet valve is stuck.
6.The inlet valve is worn or damaged.
7.The PRIME/SPRAY valve is plugged.
1.The spray tip is worn.
2.The suction set screen is clogged.
3.The gun or spray tip filter is plugged.
4.The paint is too heavy or coarse.
5.The outlet valve assembly is dirty or worn.
6.The inlet valve assembly is damaged or worn.
1. The PRIME/SPRAY valve is dirty or worn.
SOLUTION
1.Plug the sprayer in.
2.Turn the ON/OFF switch to ON.
3.Turn pressure control knob to maximum setting (+), or relieve pressure by turning the PRIME/SPRAY valve to PRIME.
4.Properly test the power supply voltage.
5.Replace the extension cord.
6.Take sprayer to Wagner Authorized Service Center.
7.Take sprayer to Wagner Authorized Service Center.
1.Try to prime the unit again.
2.Refill the bucket or immerse the suction tube in paint.
3.Clean the suction set.
4.Clean the tube connection and tighten it securely.
5.Clean the inlet and outlet valves and replace any worn parts.* Inlet may be stuck from old paint. Insert pusher stem to release
6.Replace the inlet valve.*
7.Take sprayer to Wagner Authorized Service Center.
1.Replace the spray tip with a new tip.**
2.Clean the suction set screen.
3.Clean or replace the proper filter. Always keep extra filters on hand.
4.Thin or strain the paint.
5.Clean or replace the outlet valve assembly.*
6.Replace the inlet valve.*
1. Take sprayer to Wagner Authorized Service Center.
E. The spray gun leaks. | 1. | Internal parts of the gun are worn | 1. | Take the sprayer to a Wagner Authorized Service |
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F. The tip assembly leaks. | 1. | The tip was assembled incorrectly. | 1. | Check the tip assembly and assemble properly. |
| 2. | A seal is worn. | 2. | Replace the seal.* |
G. The spray gun will not spray. | 1. | The spray tip or the gun filter is plugged. | 1. | Clean the spray tip or gun filter. |
| 2. | The spray tip is in the CLEAN position. | 2. | Put the tip in the SPRAY position. |
H. The paint pattern is tailing. | 1. | The pressure is set too low. | 1. | Increase the pressure. |
| 2. | The gun, the tip, or the suction filter | 2. | Clean the filters. |
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| 3. | The suction tube is loose at the inlet valve. | 3. | Tighten the suction tube fitting. |
| 4. | The tip is worn. | 4. | Replace the spray tip. |
| 5. | The paint is too thick. | 5. | Thin the paint. |
| 6. | Pressure loss. | 6. | Refer to Causes and Solutions for problem C. |
*Special repair kits with instructions are available for these procedures. Refer to the Maintenance (page 13) section of this manual for a list of the kits and their part numbers.
**Additional parts are available for this procedure. Refer to the Accessories (page 13) section of this manual for a list of the parts and their part numbers.
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