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Model 96 HVLP Paint Spray System
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MODEL 96 SPRAY GUN AV-096 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Trouble
Probable Cause
Remedy
Paint Will Not
Flow
1. Blockage in fluid nozzle
2. Loss of air pressure in cup
3. Loose fluid nozzle
4. Paint tube loose, damaged or
clogged
5. Coating is too thick
6. Loose Needle Packing
1. Clean or replace; strain paint
2. Search for air leaks and check cup
gasket
3. Tighten
4. Tighten, replace or clean; strain paint
5. Thin the coating
6. Adjust
packing
Inconsistent
Spray Pattern
(Spits and
Sputters)
1. Running out of paint
2. Loose fluid tube
3. Loss of fluid pressure
4. Loose needle packing
5. Damaged air pressure tube
1. Fill cup or pot, but never the top ¼
2. Tighten
3. Search for air leaks or blockages
4. Adjust
packing
5. Air pressure tube requires replacing or
close inspection
Leakage at
Front of Gun
1. Damaged fluid needle
2. Wrong size fluid needle
3. Dirty fluid nozzle
4. Impurities in paint
5. Loose fluid nozzle
6. Fluid adjustment screwed all the
way out
7. Needle not firmly seated in the
nozzle
8. Packing too tight
1. Replace
2. Replace
3. Clean
4. Strain
paint
5. Tighten
6. Rotate Fluid Control Knob (DT-012) on
rear of gun clockwise
7. Check for nozzle obstruction
8. Loosen and adjust to correct tension
Distorted Spray
Pattern
1. Dirty or damaged air cap
2. Dirty or damaged fluid nozzle or
needle
3. Fluid nozzle partially clogged
4. Fluid nozzle not centered with air
cap
5. Air Cap not seated correctly
1. Clean or replace
2. Clean or replace
3. Clean
4. Replace air cap
5. Re-seat air cap
Summary of Contents for AV-096
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