Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat)
9 Troubleshooting and Rectification
Order number 2360922 | Edition 09/2022
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9 TROUBLESHOOTING AND RECTIFICATION
Functional fault
Cause
Rectification
Insufficient
product output
Nozzle too small.
Flat jet: Select larger nozzle (see chap-
ter Accessories [
Product pressure too low.
Increase product pressure.
Filter on product pressure generator
clogged.
Clean or replace filter.
Nozzle clogged.
Clean or replace nozzle.
Poor spray pattern
Atomizing air incorrectly adjusted.
Readjust atomizing air.
Unfavorable nozzle size.
Select a different nozzle (see chapter
Accessories [
69]).
The product viscosity is too high.
Thin product in accordance with the
spray product manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
Product pressure too high/too low.
Adapt product pressure.
Damaged nozzle.
Attach new nozzle.
Poor wrap-around
Poor grounding at object.
Check grounding of object or hanger
with ohmmeter.
Lacquer resistance too high/too low.
Check lacquer resistance (see chap-
ter Processible Working Materials
[
9]).
Spraying pressure too high.
Adjust spraying pressure.
No wrap-around
No high voltage.
Switch on high voltage at the control
unit. / Repair malfunction as explained
in the control unit operating manual.
Connect gun and gun cable/check for
defect.
Check lacquer resistance (see chap-
ter Processible Working Materials
[
9]).
Seal in end piece defective.
Repair by WAGNER service depart-
ment.
Air-passages damp.
Clean and dry air passages.
Back-spray
Poor grounding at object.
Check grounding.
Distance between spray gun and work
piece too great.
Reduce distance between spray gun
and work piece.
High voltage set incorrectly (too high).
Adapt high voltage to product.
Loosen the nozzle union nut for round
jet method.
Tighten union nut by hand.
Valve seat leaks
Valve seat or valve tip worn.
Replace valve seat or valve tip.