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Troubleshooting 

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333013B

Spray Pattern Troubleshooting

NOTE: 

Some spray pattern problems are caused by the improper balance between air and fluid.

Problem

Cause

Solution

Fluttering or spitting spray.

No fluid.

Refill supply.

Air in fluid supply.

Check fluid source. Refill.

Irregular pattern.

Fluid buildup; partially plugged tip.

Clean. See page 27.

Worn/damaged tip or air cap holes.

Clean or replace.

Pattern pushed to one side; air cap 
gets dirty.

Air cap holes plugged.

Clean. See page 27.

Tails in pattern.

Atomization air pressure too low.

Increase atomization air pressure.

Fluid pressure too low.

Increase.

Fluid buildup on air cap/tip guard.

Atomization air pressure too high.

Decrease.

Fluid pressure too low.

Increase.

Plugged or damaged air cap hole

Clean, see page 27.

Summary of Contents for 333013B

Page 1: ...of Liquid Mixtures ASTM D4206 Materials which cannot be ignited in any mixture with air by an energy source of less than 500 mJ For professional use only 100 psi 0 7 MPa 7 bar Maximum Air Inlet Press...

Page 2: ...ne 25 Shutdown 25 Maintenance 26 Daily Care and Cleaning Checklist 26 Flushing 26 Clean Outside of Gun 27 Clean the Spray Gun 27 Check for Fluid Leakage 28 Clean the cabinet 28 Electrical Tests 29 Tes...

Page 3: ...d for use with fluids that meet the following condition Material does not sustain burning in accordance with the Standard Test Method for Sustained Burning of Liquid Mixtures ASTM D4206 Models Complia...

Page 4: ...on system that are charged to high voltage must be contained within an isolation enclosure that prevents personnel from making contact with the high voltage components before the system voltage is dis...

Page 5: ...un air supply to prevent operation unless ventilating fans are on Only use non flammable solvents when flushing or cleaning equipment Always turn the electrostatics off when flushing cleaning or servi...

Page 6: ...serious injury Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or temperature rating of the lowest rated system component S...

Page 7: ...ly turbine The air spins the turbine which then provides electrical power to the internal high voltage power supply The fluid is charged by the spray gun electrode The charged fluid is attracted to th...

Page 8: ...ly non flammable fluids as defined above can be sprayed with the system or used to clean flush or purge the system Precautions must be taken when using electrostatic waterborne equipment to avoid pote...

Page 9: ...re Regulator E kV Meter F Pump G Pump Suction Hose H Paint Container J Bleed Resistor K Enclosure Safety Interlock L Isolated Enclosure M Air Line Filter N Pneumatic connection to turbine air interloc...

Page 10: ...r Supply J Electrode L Waterborne Fluid Hose Manifold Markings A1 Atomization Air Inlet Fitting A2 Fan Air Inlet Fitting CYL Cylinder Air Inlet Fitting 1 Fiber Optic Fitting Transmit Operational on Sm...

Page 11: ...ten the life of the sys tem components Graco Waterborne Fluid Hose Use a Graco Waterborne Fluid Hose between the volt age isolation system fluid outlet and the gun fluid inlet See Accessories on page...

Page 12: ...e K to actuate the turbine Install the Fluid Line Accessories 1 Install a fluid filter and drain valve at the pump out let Filtering the fluid will help remove coarse parti cles and sediment that coul...

Page 13: ...system to shut off the turbine air when the access to the isolation system is opened The turbine air supply TA must be electrically interlocked with the spray booth ventilation fans to prevent the po...

Page 14: ...true earth ground N The gun turbine air inlet fitting has left hand threads to prevent connecting another type of air hose to the turbine air inlet See Accessories on page 57 for further information a...

Page 15: ...he solenoid For quicker response use the shortest hose length possible 1 Fiber Optic Fitting Transmit Operational on Smart models only Connect the Graco Fiber Optic cable see page 17 2 Fiber Optic Fit...

Page 16: ...t by tightening the four plastic screws 5 Connect the other end of the fluid hose to the iso lated fluid supply as follows a Graco WB3000 Enclosure Slide the other end of the hose through the hole in...

Page 17: ...un 1 manifold to Port 2 of the Control Module For a 2 Gun System 1 Connect Port 1 of the gun 2 manifold to Port 5 of the Control Module 2 Connect Port 2 of the gun 2 manifold to Port 6 of the Control...

Page 18: ...d wire to a true earth ground See Check Electrical Grounding page 19 Voltage Isolation System electrically connect the voltage isolation system to a true earth ground Air compressors and hydraulic pow...

Page 19: ...ow the Pressure Relief Procedure page 22 The fluid hose must not have any fluid in it 4 Measure the resistance between the turbine air inlet fitting TA and a true earth ground N If the resis tance is...

Page 20: ...viscosity cup a stopwatch 1 Completely submerge the viscosity cup in the fluid Lift the cup out quickly starting the stopwatch as soon as the cup is completely removed 2 Watch the stream of fluid com...

Page 21: ...ea are properly grounded See Grounding on page 18 The Graco Waterborne Fluid Hose is in good condition with no cuts or abrasions Replace hose if damaged The condition of the gun s electrical component...

Page 22: ...eed the air out of the system 4 Trigger the gun into a grounded metal waste con tainer to relieve the fluid pressure 5 Turn off all remaining air supplies to the gun 6 Turn off the main air supply by...

Page 23: ...ated enclosure door and fasten securely with the T handle locking screw Set the Atomization Fluid Pressure Atomization fluid pressure will vary based on the viscos ity of the fluid flow rate desired a...

Page 24: ...dule See Table 2 Adjust the air pressure as necessary to keep the indicator light green or the values within 100 750 Hz NOTE Smart models display values not color indicator lights 5 Check the voltage...

Page 25: ...atomiza tion A1 and fan A2 air lines using the bleed type air shutoff valves 2 Apply 60 psi 4 2 bar 0 42 MPa air pressure to the cylinder air fitting CYL to trigger the fluid Shutdown 1 Follow the Flu...

Page 26: ...See Fluid Voltage Discharge and Grounding Procedure page 22 3 Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure page 22 4 Remove and clean the air cap and spray tip 5 Change the fluid source to non flammable solv...

Page 27: ...h with solvent and wring out the excess Wipe the exterior of the gun and shroud clean See FIGURE 18 6 Clean the retaining ring 24 air cap tip guard assembly 25 and spray tip 3 with a soft brush daily...

Page 28: ...ontact grounded parts may short out the electrostatics Keep the inside of the cabinet clean for proper operation Inspect the door T handle locking screw regularly to ensure the threads are well grease...

Page 29: ...lectrical Trou bleshooting page 37 for other possible causes of poor performance or contact your Graco distributor 6 Be sure the spring 7a is in place before reinstalling the power supply Test Barrel...

Page 30: ...round strip is grounded through the cart back to the ground lug Resistance must be less than 100 ohms If greater than 100 ohms replace the ground strip 240 Test Cylinder Resistance Remove the enclosur...

Page 31: ...gh air pressure for the turbine Faulty power supply Excessive overspray on gun surfaces Fluid in the air passages Waterborne Fluid Hose Dielectric failure of the hose pin hole leak in the PTFE layer A...

Page 32: ...sure door is closed and that any safety interlocks are engaged and working properly 8 Make sure the voltage isolation system is in the iso late mode where it is isolating the fluid voltage from ground...

Page 33: ...ne air to the gun on Measure the volt age at the gun electrode with a voltage probe and meter 11 If the meter reading is 55 60 kV the gun power sup ply is okay and there is probably a dielectric break...

Page 34: ...r pattern Fluid buildup partially plugged tip Clean See page 27 Worn damaged tip or air cap holes Clean or replace Pattern pushed to one side air cap gets dirty Air cap holes plugged Clean See page 27...

Page 35: ...Reduce viscosity Fluid leaks from the fluid packing area Worn fluid needle packings or rod Replace fluid needle assembly 2 see Fluid Needle Replacement page 40 Air leaks from the air cap Worn piston s...

Page 36: ...ctuator arm 15 is out of position Check actuator arm and nuts See page 42 Dirty air cap Damaged or plugged air cap Clean see Clean the Spray Gun page 27 Air leaks from manifold Manifold is not tight T...

Page 37: ...see page 43 No voltage or low voltage reading on the Pro Xp Auto Control Module Damaged fiber optic cable or con nection Check replace damaged parts Turbine air is not turned on Turn on Spilled paint...

Page 38: ...old screws 21 and remove gun NOTE The screws 21 should stay on the manifold and the five o rings 18 should stay on the gun Install the Gun on the Manifold 1 Make sure the five o rings 18 are in place...

Page 39: ...the air cap 8 Make sure that the electrode 25a is installed cor rectly in the air cap 9 Check that the air cap o ring 25b is in place 10 Check that the u cup 24a is in place on the retain ing ring 24...

Page 40: ...5 Be sure the seat housing 4 is removed Place the 2 mm ball end wrench 45 in the back of the fluid needle assembly Push the tool in and turn it coun terclockwise about 12 full turns to unthread the n...

Page 41: ...nd press the piston assembly into the back of the gun until it bottoms Install piston cap 13 and spring 12 9 Install and adjust the actuator arm page 42 FIG 31 Fluid Needle Removal FIG 32 Fluid Needle...

Page 42: ...16a 4 Test gun resistance page 5 Install the gun shroud 26 and air cap tip guard assembly 25 page 39 6 Install the gun onto the manifold See page 38 Barrel Removal See FIGURE 36 1 Prepare the gun for...

Page 43: ...side motion free the power sup ply turbine assembly from the gun body 10 then carefully pull it straight out Smart models only disconnect the flexible circuit 30 from the socket at the top of the gun...

Page 44: ...page 29 Turbine Removal and Replacement NOTE Replace turbine bearings after 2000 hours of operation Order Part No 24N706 Bearing Kit Parts included in the kit are marked with a symbol See FIGURE 38 t...

Page 45: ...des must be oriented as shown in FIGURE 39 13 Carefully press the coil assembly 8a into the front of the housing 8d while aligning the pin on the coil with the slot in the housing The 3 wire connector...

Page 46: ...Parts 46 333013B Parts Standard Pro Xp Auto Waterborne AA Gun Models HA1T18 Rear Manifold Torque to 20 in lbs 2 N m 1 1...

Page 47: ...FITTING Adapter M12 TO 1 4 LH XP 1 24 24N644 RING retainer assy includes 24a 1 24a 198307 PACKING u cup UHMWPE 1 25 24N727 See Air Cap Assembly page 50 1 25a 24N643 ELECTRODE package of 5 1 26 24W389...

Page 48: ...Parts 48 333013B Smart Pro Xp Auto Waterborne AA Gun Models HA1M18 Rear Manifold Torque to 20 in lbs 2 N m 1 1...

Page 49: ...25 See Air Cap Assembly page 50 1 25a 24N643 ELECTRODE package of 5 1 26 24W388 COVER shroud Auto XP 1 27 114263 FITTING connector male 1 28 115950 FITTING connector 1 4npt M 5 16T 3 29 110465 SCREW s...

Page 50: ...rt No Description Qty 3a 183459 GASKET tip not shown See page 46 5 25a 24N643 ELECTRODE package of 5 1 25b 24N734 O RING PTFE package of 5 also available in package of 10 order 24E459 1 25c AIR CAP 1...

Page 51: ...24N707 HOUSING includes item 8f 1 8e FAN part of item 8b 1 8f CAP housing part of item 8d 1 8g 110073 O RING 1 8h 24N709 CLIP package of 5 one clip included with item 15b 1 9 24N699 GASKET barrel not...

Page 52: ...Parts 52 333013B WB 3000 Isolation Enclosure Part No 24N550 Waterborne Isolation Enclosure includes items 201 206...

Page 53: ...pt 2 257 101874 TERMINAL ring 5 258 116990 BOX control 1 259 113983 RING retaining 1 2 in 13 mm 1 260 237933 METER 0 90 kV 1 261 113336 ADAPTER 1 4 npt 1 262 SCREW pan hd 10 32 x 5 8 in 16 mm 4 263 SC...

Page 54: ...Parts 54 333013B Tubing and Wiring Detail Views of Control Box Detail View of Door Interlock Switch C1 B3 C3 C4 C5 B2 E1 B4 C2 C9 C9 A1 A2 C2 B3 C8 A1 C1 C6 C3 C6 C7 C8 B5 B2...

Page 55: ...m top of bleed resistor to meter C2 251 8 204 green yellow 14 gauge wire from inter nal box ground lug to cylinder cap C2 273 34 864 green yellow 10 gauge wire from exter nal ground lug to cart C4 239...

Page 56: ...112698 ELBOW swivel 1 8 npt m x 1 4 in 6 mm OD tube 1 402 114158 FITTING adapter Y 1 4 in 6 mm OD tube mxfxf 1 403 193315 COLLAR mounting agitator 1 404 193316 NUT collar agitator 1 405 197298 COVER p...

Page 57: ...r turning air to gun on or off Part No Description 224754 1 4 npsm m x 1 4 npsm f left hand thread Waterborne Fluid Hose 3000 psi Part No Description 24W599 25 ft 7 6 m 24W077 50 ft 15 2 m Part No Des...

Page 58: ...Accessories 58 333013B Dimensions Rear Inlet Manifold 10 4 in 265 mm 11 0 in 279 mm 8 2 in 208 mm 2 6 in 66 mm 2 5 in 63 mm 2 9 in 73 mm 6 3 in 160 mm 2x 1 4 20 UNC 0 53in 13 5 mm...

Page 59: ...10 0 0 3 13 0 0 4 211 311 411 511 611 711 0 013 0 330 13 0 0 4 16 9 0 5 213 313 413 513 613 713 813 0 015 0 381 17 0 0 5 22 0 0 7 215 315 415 515 615 715 815 0 017 0 432 22 0 0 7 28 5 0 85 217 317 41...

Page 60: ...in 305 mm in mm at 600 psi 4 1 MPa 41 bar at 1000 psi 7 0 MPa 70 bar 6 8 150 200 8 10 200 250 10 12 250 300 12 14 300 350 14 16 350 400 16 18 400 450 Spray Tip 0 008 0 203 8 5 025 11 0 0 32 608 0 010...

Page 61: ...28 MPa 2 8 bar 90 4 dB A at 0 7 MPa 7 bar 105 4 dB A Sound Pressure measured 1 m from gun at 40 psi 87 dB A at 100 psi 99 dB A at 0 28 MPa 2 8 bar 87 dB A at 0 7 MPa 7 bar 99 dB A Inlet Outlet Sizes...

Page 62: ...al purchaser transportation prepaid If inspection of the equipment does not disclose any defect in material or workmanship repairs will be made at a reasonable charge which charges may include the cos...

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