Edition 06/08
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8. MALFUNCTIONS, POSSIBLE CAUSES AND REMEDIAL
MEASURES
In case of a break down of your equipment please contact your dealer or the manufacturer of the
unit who will lead a professional repair.
8.1
COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY UNIT
Type of defect
Appearance of de-
fect
Possible cause
Remedy
No flow through
BINKS airless pump.
Spray material pres-
sure drops.
BINKS airless pump
does not start.
No compressed air.
Nozzle on airless
gun blocked.
Check compressed air
supply.
Clean or replace noz-
zle.
Reduction of area.
Air motor controller
blocked.
Pipeline kinked,
pressure controller
contaminated.
Contaminated com-
pressed air.
Check lines.
Clean pressure control
valve.
Filter compressed air.
8.2
PNEUMATIC DRIVE AND CONTROL SYSTEM UNIT
Type of defect
Appearance of de-
fect
Possible cause
Remedy
Erratic operation,
number of strokes
reduced, pneumatic
drive stops.
Faulty piston valve.
Wear.
Foreign matter in the
control system.
Replace parts.
Remove foreign mat-
ter, replace faulty
parts.
Pneumatic drive
frozen up.
Compressed air too
damp.
Condensation in the
compressed air sup-
ply.
Too many strokes.
Install water separa-
tor.
Check compressor.
Use smaller spray
nozzle.
Modify working condi-
tions.
Install oiler.
Reduce air pressure.