User Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Problem A: Little or no material ow 1. Nozzle clogged.
2. Suction tube clogged.
3. Material ow setting too low.
4. Suction tube loose.
5. No pressure build up in container.
6. Air lter clogged.
7. Spray material too thick.
8. Nozzle seal missing or worn.
1. Clean.
2. Clean.
3. Increase material ow setting.
4. Remove and replace as tightly as possible.
5. Tighten container.
6. Change
7. Thin*.
8. Replace (extras provided).
Problem B: Material leaking 1. Nozzle loose.
2. Nozzle worn.
3. Nozzle seal missing or worn.
4. Material build-up on air cap and nozzle
1. Tighten.
2. Replace.
3. Replace (extras provided).
4. Clean.
Problem C: Spray pattern too thick, runs
and sags
1. Material ow setting too high.
2. Air power setting too low.
3. Applying too much material.
4. Nozzle clogged.
5. Air lter clogged.
6. Too little pressure build-up in container.
7. Spray material too thick.
1. Decrease material ow setting.
2. Increase air power setting.
3. Adjust material ow or increase
movement of spray gun.
4. Clean.
5. Change.
6. Tighten container.
7. Thin*.
Problem D: Spray jet pulsates 1. Material in container running out.
2. Air lter clogged.
1. Rell.
2. Change.
Problem E: Too much overspray 1. Gun too far from spray object.
2. Air power setting too high.
1. Reduce distance (3”-8” is ideal).
2. Decrease air power setting.
Problem F: Pattern is very light and
splotchy
1. Moving the spray gun too fast.
2. Material ow setting too low.
3. Air power setting too high.
1. Adjust material ow or decrease
movement of spray gun.
2. Increase material ow setting.
3. Decrease air power setting.
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*Only thin the material as a last resort to improve spray performance. Optimal
spray performance should be acheived simply by adjusting the various controls
on the unit.
This unit contains no servicable electrical parts. Do not attempt to service
yourself. Store indoors with the cord stored inside the Power Box.
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. See www.wagnerspraytech.com in the “Contact Us” section for
Technical Service hours.