Use and Care Guide

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TROUBLESHOOTING
SPRAY PATTERN/PROBLEM
POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION
Improper spray pattern
Improper spray pattern
Intermittent/
sputtering spray
1) Atomization air pressure is
set too high.
1)Reduce atomization air pressure.
2)Open fluid adjustment knob.
3)Partially close pattern adjustment
knob.
2)Material too thin; fluid
adjustment turned in too far.
3)Fan pattern open too far.
1)Atomization air
pressure is set too
low.
2)Material too thick.
3)Fan pattern closed
too far.
1)Material level too low.
2)Container tipped too far.
3)Loose fluid inlet connection.
4)Needle seat loose/damaged.
5)Packing around needle
valve is dried out or loose.
6)Fluid nozzle loosely
installed, or dirt between
nozzle and body.
7)Clogged air vent.
1) Reduce atomization air
pressure.
2) Thin to proper viscosity.
3) Partially open pattern
adjustment knob.
1) Refill.
2) Hold more upright.
3) Tighten.
4) Adjust or replace.
5) Lubricate/tighten.
6) Remove, clean, tighten.
7) Clean vent hole.
Improper spray pattern
Unable to get round
spray
Fan adjustment screw
not seating properly.
Clean or replace.
1)Gun improperly
adjusted.
2)Dirty air cap.
3)Nozzle tip obstructed.
4)Sluggish needle.
1)Re-adjust gun. Follow instructions
carefully.
2)Clean air cap.
3)Clean.
4)Lubricate.