Product Manual

5.4 Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEM INDICATIONS REMEDY
No air at nozzle Air line hook-up Check compressor, air line, and power.
Safety lock out off Turn safety lock out handle to on position
Hand lever not depressed Check for obstruction under lever.
Regulator setting Adjust regulator setting.
Cylinder on control unit not working Check red and black control tubes for leaks or kinks.
Plugged nozzle Remove nozzle; clean or replace nozzle.
Plugged shut off tube Remove, inspect, clean or replace shut off tube.
Control unit adjustment Control unit adjustment. Bolts too tight; loosen bolts evenly.
Nozzle handle valve Inspect, clean, or replace valve.
No soda at nozzle No soda Add soda to pressure vessel.
Soda contaminated Check for foreign matter or clumped soda.
Air line hook-up Check compressor, air line, and power.
Safety lock out off Turn safety lock out handle to on position
Hand lever not depressed Check for obstruction under lever.
Regulator setting Adjust regulator setting.
Cylinder on control unit not working Check red and black control tubes for leaks or kinks.
Plugged nozzle Remove nozzle; clean or replace nozzle.
Plugged shut off tube Remove, inspect, clean or replace shut off tube.
Plugged restrictor Remove, clean, or replace restrictor.
Control unit adjustment Control unit adjustment. Bolts too tight; loosen bolts evenly.
Nozzle handle valve Inspect, clean, or replace valve.
No water at
nozzles
Water line hook-up Check feed hose or supply valve.
Spray nozzles plugged Check for obstructions, clean or replace.
Spray feed tubes (red ¼”) Check for kinks, leaks or bad connection.
Water ball valve Lever setting or remove and clean valve.
Slow or weak
cleaning
Nozzle angle Soda works best when sprayed at a 45-degree angle.
Low pressure Check regulator setting or settings on compressor. Too many other
tools operating off of compressor.
Low CFM Check regulator and compressor rating.
Nozzle or restrictor size Switch to larger size nozzle and/or restrictor.
Soda/air not
shutting
completely off
Nozzle handle not working Check for obstructions. Handle not fully returned to off position.
Control unit adjustment Turn adjustment bolts clockwise evenly.
Obstructed shut-off tube Remove
Handle valve out of adjustment
shut-off tube, clean or replace.
See detailed diagram and instructions page 23
For further technical assistance, call 1-888-772-3263 and ask for the Soda Blasting Technical
Assistance Group.
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