General Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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INADEQUATE DELIVERY
Pattern Will Not
Shape
Clogged or faulty fan air valve
Air passages in applicator or air
line clogged
Worn, faulty, or clogged air cap
Barrel restrictor missing
Clean, repair, or replace.
Blow out, clean, or replace.
Clean or replace.
Replace barrel restrictor.
Pattern Heavy At
One End
Clogged or faulty air cap
Clogged or faulty fluid nozzle
Clean or replace.
Clean or replace.
Extremely Heavy
Spitting or Severely
Deformed Pattern
Wrong air cap/fluid nozzle
combination
Faulty air cap
Ensure proper fluid nozzle/air nozzle pressure
reducer combinations (see“Fluid Nozzle Tables” in
the “Installation” section).
Replace.
Air passages in applicator or air line
clogged
Inadequate air source
Paint in air passage
Blow out.
Increase pressure, flow capacity.
Clean and blow out.
Air
Fluid
Clogged or faulty fluid nozzle
Clogged passages in applicator fluid
tube or fluid line
Insufficient needle/electrode travel
Low fluid supply pressure
Clogged fluid filter
Clogged or obstructed valve or fluid
regulator
Flush or replace.
Flush.
Adjust (see “Trigger Adjustment Nut Dimension
Figure” in the “Maintenance” section).
Increase.
Clean or replace.
Clean as required or replace.
DEFECTIVE SPRAY PATTERN
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