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Troubleshooting
Before servicing, always release system
pressure by following Pressure Relief
Procedure (page 7).
Problem A: The sprayer does not start
Cause
Solution
1.
Sprayer is not plugged in
Plug sprayer in
2.
ON/OFF switch is set to OFF
Turn ON/OFF switch to ON
3.
The sprayer shuts off while under pressure
Motor will cycle ON and OFF while spraying to regulate pressure. This is normal.
4.
No voltage is coming from wall plug
Test the power supply voltage
5.
The extension cord is damaged or has too low a capacity
Replace extension cord
6.
There is a problem with sprayer motor
Take sprayer to Wagner Authorized Service Center
Problem B: The sprayer starts but does not draw material when the PRIME/SPRAY knob is set to PRIME
Cause
Solution
1.
The sprayer will not prime properly or has lost prime
Refer to Getting Material to Flow section
see page 9
2.
The suction set is not properly installed
Reinstall the suction set
see page 6
3.
The material container is empty
Refer to Load Material and Getting Material to Flow sections
see pages 8-9
4.
The inlet filter is clogged
Refer to Clean the Inlet Filter
see page 14
5.
The inlet valve is stuck
Inlet may be stuck from old material. Push red inlet release button to release. If still
stuck refer to Clean the Inlet Filter
see page 14
or Replace the Inlet Valve
see page 21
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6.
The outlet valve is stuck
Refer to Replacing Outlet Valve
see page 21
7.
The inlet valve is worn or damaged
Refer to Cleaning or Replacing Inlet Valve
see page 21
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8.
The PRIME/SPRAY valve is plugged
Take sprayer to Wagner Authorized Service Center
Problem C: The sprayer draws up material but the pressure drops when the gun is triggered (bad spray pattern)
Cause
Solution
1.
Pressure too low
Turn PRIME/SPRAY knob to SPRAY - MAxIMuM PRESSuRE
2.
The spray tip is worn
Replace spray tip with a new one**
3.
The inlet filter is clogged
Refer to Clean the Inlet Filter
see page 14
4.
The spray tip is plugged
Refer to Clear the Spray Tip
see page 12
5.
The spray gun filter is clogged
Refer Clean the Spray Gun Filter
see page 13
. Keep extra filters on hand
6.
The material is too heavy or coarse
Thin or strain the material
7.
The outlet valve assembly is dirty or worn
Refer to Replacing Outlet Valve
see page 21
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8.
The inlet valve assembly is damaged or worn
Refer to Clean or Replace Inlet Valve
see page 21
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Problem D: The PRIME/SPRAY knob is set to SPRAY and there is flow through the material return tube
Cause
Solution
1.
The PRIME/SPRAY valve is dirty or worn
Take sprayer to Wagner Authorized Service Center
