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PROBLEM
CAUSE
ACTION REQUIRED
The paint splatters
Paint viscosity too thick
Thin as required using appropriate thinners (see thinning instructions)
An area inside the spray gun has a degree of blockage
Clean gun and filter paint in the container
Gun wasn’t correctly cleaned from previous project
Clean gun
The paint drips or sags on
surface
Paint viscosity is low/thin
Add undiluted paint
Paint output too high
Reduce the paint output by scrolling Paint Flow Adjuster (8) downwards
Moving too slowly
Increase speed of application
Spray trigger held too long
Release trigger sooner
Spray gun too close
Increase the distance between the spray gun and the work-piece
There is too much overspray
or fogging in the room
Paint flow too high and spraying too close to the
work-piece
Reduce paint flow and move further from the work-piece
No paint being released
Paint too thick
Add thinners
Fluid tip blocked
Clean Fluid Tip (5)
Pick-up tube blocked or missing
Clean the gun and the Rigid Pick-Up Tube (11) or insert Rigid Pick-Up Tube (11)
Air hose split
Replace Air Hose (15)
Grainy paint
Filter the paint
Paint container almost empty
Refill Paint Pot (12)
Spray gun at an angle
Check that the Rigid Pick-Up Tube (11) is pointing towards the paint
Air inlet blocked
Check the condition of the Air Filter (21) and clean or replace as necessary
Troubleshooting & FAQ’s -
Direct from the can or from the Paint Pot
DVD
ENSURE yOU REPLACE THE MATCHING FLUID TIP (Fig.25-5), NEEDLE (Fig.25-7), AIR CAP (Fig.25-3) AND SPRAy DIRECTION PLATE
(Fig.25-4).
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Unscrew Air Cap Ring (2).
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Remove Air Cap (3).
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Remove Spray Direction Plate (4).
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It is recommended to push the trigger forward to help release Fluid Tip (5).
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Using Needle and Fluid Tip Tool - pincher end A (1) remove Fluid Tip (5).
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Insert Needle and Fluid Tip end B (1) into the inner tube and unscrew the needle anticlockwise, then pull to release the needle.
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Insert the optional needle and screw into place.
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Insert the corresponding fluid tip and push into place.
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Reassemble all other parts in reverse order.
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Ensure Air Cap Ring (2) is fully tightened and Fluid Tip (5) is pushed into place so that the spray gun Needle (7) will shut off. Make sure the
Spray Direction Plate (4) is free to move. If necessary loosen Air Cap Ring (2) slightly.
Changing the Tip and Needle
Needle/ Fluid tip size
Material sprayed
Tip HVACGEM10 - 1.0mm (0.04”) ultra fine finish tip
and needle kit
Acrylics, Synthetics, Polyurethane, Thinners, Lacquers, Oil-Based Stains
Tip HVACGEM15 - 1.5mm (0.06”) fine finish tip
and needle kit
Acrylics, Synthetics, Polyurethane, Thinners, Lacquers, Oil-Based Stains
Needle Selection Guidelines
Note: To use the 1mm and 1.5mm needles you will need to include the Standard V-gun Air Cap and Spray Pattern Adjuster.