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Troubleshooting Possible Problems in Operation
(cont'd)
CONDITION
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Fluid leaking or dripping
from front of gun
Fluid nozzle or fluid needle worn
or damaged.
Foreign matter in fluid nozzle.
Fluid needle spring broken.
Wrong size fluid needle or
fluid nozzle.
Replace fluid nozzle and fluid needle.
Clean.
Replace.
Replace fluid nozzle and fluid needle.
Fluid dripping or leaking
from bottom of cup
Cup loose on gun.
Tighten
Cup threads dirty.
Clean.
Runs and sags
Too much material flow.
Turn fluid adjusting knob clockwise
or switch to smaller fluid nozzle and
fluid needle size.
Material too thin.
Mix properly or apply light coats.
Gun tilted on an angle, or gun motion
too slow.
Hold gun at right angle to work and adapt
to proper gun technique.
Thin, sandy coarse finish
drying before it flows out
Gun too far from surface.
Check distance. Normally approx.
150–200 mm (6–8").
Too much air pressure.
Reduce air pressure and check
spray pattern.
Improper thinner being used.
Follow paint manufacturer’s mixing
instructions.
Thick, dimpled finish
“orange peel”
Gun too close to surface.
Check distance. Normally approx.
150–200 mm (6–8"). Too much material
coarsely atomised.
Air pressure too low.
Increase air pressure or reduce
fluid flow.
Improper thinner being used.
Follow paint manufacturer’s mixing
instructions.
Material not properly mixed.
Follow paint manufacturer’s mixing
instructions.
Surface rough, oily, dirty.
Properly clean and prepare.
Accessories
HAV-512
Adjusting Valve
Use to control air
usage at gun.
702576
TEKNA 900cc
Aluminum Cup
Joins any single
piece DeVilbiss
air cap with latest
version MBC-368,
M S A - 1 o r G T I -
3 retaining rings.
Helps prevent parts
loss and provides
easier assembly.
JGA-156-K10
191972
Spring Clips
Easy to use and clean
design.
40-128
Twin Cartridge,
Paint Spray
Respirator
NIOSH-Certified
(TC84A-1623) for respira-
tory protection in atmos-
pheres not immediately
dangerous to life.
GH-505 Gun
Holder
Gun holders are
made to hold stan-
dard paint cups, grav-
ity feed guns and
cups, and paint filters.
702738 HVLP #202
702739 HVLP #909
Air Cap Test Kit
The purpose of this test
kit is to measure air cap
atomizing air pressure at
the center air port of the air
cap. Used to confirm code
compliance and as a daily
quality control measure.
702740 TEKNA Wrench
Spray Gun Lube
SSL-10 (2 oz. bottle)
Compatible with
all paint materi-
als; contains no
silicone or petro-
leum distillates to
contaminate paint.
MSDS Sheet avail-
able upon request.
Automotive Refinish Quick Connects
For HVLP Guns (Air)
High Flow Type.
HC-4720 Coupler
1/4" NPT(F)
HC-1166 Stem
1/4" NPT(M)
HC-4419 Stem
1/4" NPT(F)
HC-4719 Coupler
1/4" NPT(M) /NPS(M)
192212 Professional
Spray Gun
Cleaning Kit
Contains six preci-
sion tools designed
to effectively clean
all DeVilbiss, Binks,
Finishline and other
brand spray guns.
192219
Gun Holder
192218 Scrubs
®
Hand Cleaner Towels
Scrubs
®
are a pre-
moistened hand cleaner
towel for painters, body
men and mechanics that
go where you go and no
water is needed.
Gun holder made
to hold guns with
gravity cups.
HAF-507 Whirlwind™
In-Line Air Filter
Removes water, oil,
and debris from the
air line.
For maintenance use.
HAV-555
DeVilbiss
Air Adjusting Valve
with Gauge
Use to precisely set
air pressure to gun.
14 mm
10 mm