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Problem A: Little or no material flow
1. Nozzle clogged.
2. Suction tube clogged.
3. Material flow setting too low.
4. Suction tube loose.
5. No pressure build up in container.
6. Air filter clogged.
7. Spray material too thick.
8. Nozzle seal missing or worn.
1. Clean.
2. Clean.
3. Increase material flow setting.
4. Remove and replace as tightly as possible.
5. Tighten container. Check the air vent hole
on the pick up tube - clean if clogged.
6. Change
7. Thin*.
8. Replace nozzle.
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 nozzle.
4. Clean.
Problem C: Spray pattern too thick, runs
and sags
1. Material flow setting too high.
2. Applying too much material.
3. Nozzle clogged.
4. Air filter clogged.
5. Too little pressure build-up in container.
6. Spray material too thick.
1. Decrease material flow setting.
2. Adjust material flow or increase
movement of spray gun.
3. Clean.
4. Change.
5. Tighten container.
6. Thin*.
Problem D: Spray jet pulsates
1. Material in container running out.
2. Air filter clogged.
1. Refill.
2. Change.
Problem E: Too much overspray
1. Gun too far from spray object.
1. Reduce distance (6”-8” is ideal).
Problem F: Pattern is very light and
splotchy
1. Moving the spray gun too fast.
2. Material flow setting too low.
1. Adjust material flow or decrease
movement of spray gun.
2. Increase material flow 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 wrapped around the
turbine handle.
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.
