Model 2-PS Quick Trouble Shooting Guide
In the event that you encounter an issue with your Model 2-PS, listed below are
some quick solutions to get you up and running again.
1.
Make sure that you have enough soda blast media in the tank. When the
media level gets too low, you may encounter erratic soda spray. Add more
soda blast media. Always make sure that you pour your soda blast media
through a screen before putting into the machine. This will catch any clumps
that sometimes occur even in new unopened bags of media.
2.
Make sure the ball valve on the bottom of the tank is fully open.
3.
If you get air coming out of the nozzle, but no soda, normally it means that you
have a clog or that the control box tubes need to be replaced. Check to see if
your restrictor, or the manifold that your blast hose connects to, is clogged. If
so, clean it out. Inspect the control box tubes to make sure they do not have a
hole/tear in them. If one of the tubes has failed, replace with the proper
control box tubes. DO NOT use any other type of tube. The tubes are a special
rubber composition for maximum tube life and machine performance.
4.
If you are getting a lot of water in the bowl of the adjustable pressure
regulator, you are probably getting water in the tank. Moisture is the main
cause of clogging in any soda blaster. Attach a water filter to the air inlet of
the Model 2-PS to catch any excessive moisture that is being pumped by the air
compressor.
5.
When replacing control box tubes, ALWAYS make sure that the ends of the two
adjustment bolts are EXACTLY 1” from the face of the metal plate they go
through. This measurement is critical for proper operation of the machine.
6.
Check the entire length of the small diameter red and black tubing that attach
to the trigger mechanism for kinks or holes. Replace if necessary.
7.
Make sure the plunger on the handle trigger mechanism is operating properly.
When the plunger is not pushed down, the hole in the plunger should be fully
visible.
