Earlex HV4900, Manual

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11) TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION REQUIRED
The paint drips onto the item being painted Paint too diluted Add undiluted paint
Paint output too high Reduce the paint output by adjusting the screw
(8)
Moving too slowly Increase speed of application
Gun trigger held for too long Release trigger sooner
Gun too close Increase the distance between the gun and the
work surface
Paint is too thin or irregular Paint too diluted Add undiluted paint
Paint output too low Increase the paint output by adjusting the screw
(8)
Moving too fast Reduce speed of application
Gun clogged Clean the gun
Gun too far away Move the gun closer to the work surface
No paint being released Paint too thick Add thinner
Fluid tip clogged Clean the fluid tip
Feed tube clogged Clean feed tube
Air hose split Replace air hose
Grainy paint Filter the paint
Container almost empty Refill container
Gun at an angle Check that the feed tube is pointing towards the
paint (11)
Air inlet blocked Check the condition of the filter and clean if nec-
essary (16)
Paint leaking from the gland nut (9) in front of
the trigger Gland seal(10) not attached or the wrong way
round or not tight enough.
Reattach the gland seal (10) and retighten gland
nut. Over time the gland seal (10) will wear and need
adjusting
To check the gland nut is correctly fitted you will
need a small adjustable spanner. Pull the trigger
(17) back and gradually tighten the gland but by
turning it in a clockwise direction until the needle
is not free to move when the trigger is released.
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