Electrostatic Technology, Inc
FlexiCoat
®
Model 300 Coater
Serial #20158
31
11.1
TROUBLE SHOOTING – COATER
(continued)
COATER-SYMPTOM POSSIBLE
CAUSE(S)
REMEDY(S)
Moisture in Coater fluidizing air. Check analysis gauge on the Air
Dryer-if applicable.
Refrigerant Air Dryer
malfunctioning.
Refer to the maintenance (section
12.2) information of this manual
(if applicable).
Particle Air Filter is dirty.
Replace filter element (if
applicable). Refer to the Spare
Parts List of this manual for part
number.
Coalescing Filter needs to be
drained.
Drain Coalescing Filter and
replace the filter element if
damaged (if applicable). Refer to
the Spare Parts List of this
manual for part number (if
applicable).
Coating powder is wet or damp.
Powder is hygroscopic and has
absorbed moisture from the
humid air around it.
Aerate powder in Coating Bed at
low fluidization air setting for 20
minutes w/High Voltage turned
"OFF".
Substrate not properly grounded
Faulty ground to substrate
Check ground clip to substrate to
make sure it is secure or insure
that the conveyor or tooling
provides a good ground.
11.2
TROUBLE SHOOTING – POWDER COLLECTOR
COLLECTOR - SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
REMEDY(S)
No suction on Powder Collector.
Powder Collector filter
cartridge(s) not being cleaned –
infrequent filter cartridge blow-
off.
Increase the number of times
during the day that the filter
cartridges are cleaned by pressing
the Filter Pulse Manual Valve.
Refer to the Powder Collector
manufacturer's manual, located in
the Appendix of this manual.
