Solution
1. Plug the unit in.
2. Reset the breaker.
3. Turn the pressure control knob clockwise to
supply power to the unit and increase the
pressure setting.
4. Inspect or take to a SprayTECH authorized
service center.
5. Allow motor to cool.
1. Rotate the PRIME/SPRAY valve clockwise
to the PRIME position.
2. Check the siphon tube/suction set
connection and tighten or re-tape the
connection with
PTFE
tape.
3. Remove the pump filter element and clean.
Remove the inlet screen and clean.
4. Remove the siphon tube/suction set and
clean.
1. Replace the spray tip following the
instructions that came with the spray gun.
2. Replace the spray tip with a tip that has a
smaller orifice following the instructions that
came with the spray gun.
3. Turn the pressure control knob clockwise to
increase the pressure setting.
4. Remove the pump filter element and clean.
Remove the gun filter and clean. Remove
the inlet screen and clean.
5. Clean or replace the PRIME/SPRAY valve.
6. Check the siphon tube/suction set
connection and tighten or re-tape the
connection with
PTFE
tape.
7. Check for external leaks at all connections.
Tighten connections, if necessary.
8. Clean the valves and service the fluid
section following the “Servicing the Fluid
Section” procedure in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
9. Reverse or replace the valve seats
following the “Servicing the Fluid Section”
procedure in the Maintenance section of
this manual.
10. Take unit to a SprayTECH authorized
service center.
1. Repack the pump following the “Servicing
the Fluid Section” procedure in the
Maintenance section of this manual.
2. Replace the piston rod following the
“Servicing the Fluid Section” procedure in
the Maintenance section of this manual.
Cause
1. The unit is not plugged in.
2. Tripped breaker.
3. The pressure is set too low (pressure
control knob set at minimum setting
does not supply power to unit).
4. Faulty or loose wiring.
5. Excessive motor temperature.
1. The PRIME/SPRAY valve is in the
SPRAY position.
2. Air leak in the siphon tube/suction set.
3. The pump filter and/or inlet screen is
clogged.
4. The siphon tube/suction set is clogged.
1. The spray tip is worn.
2. The spray tip is too large.
3. The pressure control knob is not set
properly.
4. The pump filter, gun filter, or inlet
screen is clogged.
5. Material flows from the return hose
when the PRIME/SPRAY valve is in the
SPRAY position.
6. Air leak in the siphon tube/suction set.
7. There is external fluid leak.
8. There is an internal fluid section leak
(packings are worn and/or dirty, valve
balls are worn).
9. Worn valve seats
10. Motor powers but fails to rotate
1. The upper packings are worn.
2. The piston rod is worn.
Troubleshooting
Problem
The unit will not run.
The unit will not prime.
The unit will not build or
maintain pressure.
Fluid leakage at the upper end
of the fluid section.
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