Troubleshooting Guide
No fluid flow
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If valve operating air pressure is
too low, the valve will not open.
Increase air pressure to 70 psi
(4.8 bar) minimum.
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The reservoir air pressure may not
be high enough. Increase pressure.
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The dispensing nozzle may be
clogged. Replace nozzle.
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Fluid may have solidified in the fluid
body. Clean the fluid body.
Fluid drools after the valve closes,
eventually stopping
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This is caused when air is trapped
in the outlet section of the fluid
body or the fluid has entrapped air.
The air will expand after the valve
closes, causing extrusion until the
air reaches atmospheric pressure.
Purge the valve by dispensing at
a steady flow until clear. If a small
tip is used, it may be necessary
to remove the tip while purging to
obtain sufficient flow to carry the
air down through the tip adapter.
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If the fluid has entrapped air, the
material must be degassed before
dispensing.
Note:
For stripes and lines, input air
pressure can be lowered to eliminate
opening surge.
Fluid drips at a steady rate after the
valve closes
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A steady drip indicates failure of
the sealing head to close fully due
to particle build-up or wear. In
either case, replace the sealing
head in accordance with the
maintenance instructions.
Valve responds slowly when
opening and closing
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Valve response is related to control
air hose length and size. The valve
is supplied with 5-feet of 1/8” tub-
ing attached. Any additional length
or size change will affect response
time. Check to be sure the length
and size have not been changed.
Fluid flows out of the drain hole
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Fluid flowing out of the drain hole
indicates a ruptured diaphragm.
Replace in accordance with the
maintenance instructions.
Inconsistent deposits
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Inconsistent deposits can result
if the air pressure controlling the
valve and/or supplying the reser-
voir is fluctuating or if the valve
operating pressure is less than
70 psi (4.8 bar). Check to be
sure air pressures are constant
and the valve operating pressure
is 70 psi (4.8 bar).
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The time the valve is open must be
constant. Check to be sure the
valve controller is providing a con-
sistent output.
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