Technical Specifications

Troubleshooting
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Problem A: Little or no material flow
Cause Solution
1. Nozzle clogged. Clean.
2. Suction tube clogged. Clean.
3.
Material volume setting turned too low (-). Increase volume setting (+).
4. Suction tube loose. Insert.
5. No pressure build up in container. Tighten container.
6. Air lter clogged. Change.
Problem B: Material leaking
Cause Solution
1. Nozzle loose. Tighten.
2. Nozzle worn. Replace.
3. Nozzle seal worn. Replace.
4. Material build-up on air cap and nozzle Clean.
Problem C: Atomization is too coarse
Cause Solution
1. Viscosity of material too high. Thin.
2. Material volume too large. Decrease volume setting (-).
3. Material volume setting too high (+). Decrease volume setting (-).
4. Pressure setting too low. Increase pressure setting (+).
5. Nozzle clogged. Clean.
6. Air lter clogged. Change.
7. Too little pressure build-up in container. Tighten container.
Problem D: Spray jet pulsates
Cause Solution
1. Material in container running out. Rell.
2. Air lter clogged. Change.
Problem E: Pattern runs or sags
Cause Solution
1. Applying too much material.
Adjust material ow or
increase movement of spray
gun.
Problem F: Too much overspray
Cause Solution
1. Gun too far from spray object. Reduce distance.
2. Too much material applied. Decrease volume setting (-).
Problem G: Pattern is very light and splotchy
Cause Solution
1. Moving the spray gun too fast.
Adjust material ow or
decrease movement of spray
gun.
Have you tried the recommendations above and are
still having problems? In the United States, to speak to
a customer service representative, call our Technical
Service at 1-800-328-8251 Monday through Friday
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