Instruction manual

ManualsBrandsWAGNER ManualsPaint Sprayer0278712C

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

The sprayer does not start up.

Cause

1. The sprayer isnot plugged in. 1.

2. The ON/OFF switch is set to OFF. 2.

3. A fuse is blown in the sprayer. 3.

4. Low or no voltage is coming from the 4.

wall plug.

5. The sprayer was turned offwhile still 5.

under pressure.

6. The extension cord is damaged or has 6.

too low a capacity.

7. The thermal overload on the sprayer is 7.

tripped.

8. There is a problem with the motor. 8.

Remedy

Plug the sprayer in.

Turn the ON/OFF switch to ON.

Replace the blown fuse with the proper

replacement.

Properly test the power supply voltage.

Turn the PRIME/SPRAY knob to

PRIME.

Replace the extension cord.

Allow the motor to cool and move the

sprayer to a cooler spot.

Take the sprayer to a Wagner Autho-

rized Service Center.

The sprayer starts up but does not draw in

paint when the PRIME/SPRAY knob is set

to PRIME.

1. The unit will not prime properly or has 1. Try to prime the unit again.

lost prime.

2. The paint bucket is empty or the suction 2. immerse the suction tube in paint.

tube is not totally immersed in the paint.

3. The suction filter is clogged. 3. Clean the suction set filter.

4. The suction tube is loose at the inlet 4. Clean the tube connection and tighten it

valve, securely.

5. The inlet valve is stuck. 5. Clean the inlet valve.

6. The outlet valve is stuck. 6. Clean the outlet valve and replace any

worn parts.

7. The PRIME/SPRAY valve is plugged. 7. Take the sprayer to a Wagner Autho-

rized Service Center.

8. The inlet valve is worn or damage. 8. Replace the inlet valve.

9. There is a problem with the diaphragm. 9. Take the sprayer to a Wagner Autho-

rized Service Center.

10. The hydraulic oil level is low or empty. 10. Take the sprayer to a Wagner Autho-

rized Service Center.

The sprayer draws up paint but the pressure

drops when the gun is triggered.

1. The spray tip is worn. 1. Replace the spray tip with a new tip.

2. The suction set filter is clogged. 2. Clean the suction set filter.

3. The gun or spray tip filter is plugged. 3. Clean or replace the proper filter.

Always keep extra filters on hand.

4. The paint is too heavy or coarse. 4. Thin or strain the paint.

5. The outlet valve assembly is dirty or 5. Clean or replace the outlet valve

worn. assembly.

6. The inlet valve assembly is damaged or 6. Replace the inlet valve.

worn.

The spray gun will not shut off. 1. The inlet or outlet valve ball or ball seat 1. Take the sprayer to a Wagner Autho-

is worn. rized Service Center.

2. Foreign matter or paint has built up 2. Take the sprayer to a Wagner Autho-

between the bail and the seat. rized Service Center.

The spray gun leaks. 1. internal parts of the gun are worn or 1. Take the sprayer to a Wagner Autho-

dirty, rized Service Center.

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.

The spray gun will not spray. 1. The spray tip, the gun filter or the tip 1. Clean the spray tip, gun filter or tip filter.

filter is plugged.

2. The spray tip is in the CLEAN position. 2. Put the tip in the SPRAY position.

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 is 2. Clean the filters.

plugged.

3. The suction tube is loose at the inlet 3.

valve.

4. The tip is worn. 4.

5. The paint is too thick. 5.

Tighten the suction tube fitting.

Replace the spray tip.

Thin the paint.

The thermal overload tripped and shut off the

sprayer.

1. The motor overheated.

2. The extension cord is too long or is too

small a gauge.

3. Paint has built up on the motor.

4. The motor was started while the sprayer

was under pressure.

5. The sprayer was sitting in the hot sun.

1. Allow to cool for 30 minutes.

2. Allow to cool for 30 minutes and replace

the extension cord with a shorter

extension or a thicker gauge cord.

3. Clean the paint from the motor.

4. Restart the sprayer in the PRIME mode.

5. Move the sprayer out of the sun.

NOTE: When the PRIME SPRAY valve is on SPRAY (F _) and there is flow through the return tube, remove the PRIME/SPRAY valve

and clean or replace IT,

NOTE: The electric motor should always be kept clean and dry, Paint acts as an insulator, Too much paint on the motor will cause the

motor to overheat,