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Spray Equipment Warranty and Limited Remedy
3M™ warrants to the original purchaser that, when used in accordance with 3M’s written
instructions, 3M spray equipment will be free of defects in materials and manufacture for one
year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage or malfunction caused
by normal wear, failure to maintain, or by any abuse, accident, tampering, alteration, or misuse of
the spray equipment.
To make a claim under the warranty, you must fi rst contact the 3M Service Center at
1-877-MMM-CARS to receive a return authorization number. Spray equipment must be returned,
freight prepaid by the purchaser, to the service location address given by the 3M Service Center.
Upon validation of the warranty claim, 3M will replace or repair the spray equipment, at 3M’s
option, and return it to the purchaser at 3M’s expense, including parts, labor and return shipping
charges. If it is determined that the claim is not covered by the warranty, the purchaser will be
given the option to have the spray equipment repaired outside of the warranty. An estimate of
parts and labor will be provided by 3M and must be approved by the purchaser in advance.
Except as written above, 3M MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
CONDITIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The purchaser is responsible for
determining whether the 3M spray equipment is fi t for any particular purpose intended.
Limitation of Liability: The remedies set forth above are exclusive. Except where prohibited
by law, 3M and any seller of the spray equipment will not be liable for any loss or damage
arising from or related to the use or inability to use this product, whether direct, indirect, special,
incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory or basis of liability asserted.
Note: Invoice is required for return authorization number and to determine warranty
eligibility.
Contact Information
TO PLACE AN ORDER, contact your 3M Sales Representative or Distributor,
or call this number:
1-877-MMM-CARS
(1-877-666-2277)
www.3M.com
All written and visual data contained in this document refl ects the latest
product information available at the time of publication.
3M reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
PRINTED IN U.S.A. ©3M 2009. All rights reserved.
3M, Accuspray and PPS are trademarks of 3M Company.
Tefl on® and Delrin® are registered trademarks of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company.
Revision A 34-8703-7205-8
Problem Cause Remedy
Air cap or nozzle clogged Clean with appropriate solvent
Bent fl uid needle Replace fl uid needle
Moisture on surface Clean surface
Wrong solvent Check solvent
Blistering Coats not compatible Check material compatibility
Insuffi cient dry time Longer dry time
Surface too cold Warm surface
Air contamination Add air fi ltration
Silicone contamination Clean surface with solvent
Too much fl uid pressure Reduce fl uid pressure
Not enough atomizing pressure Increase atomizing pressure
Worn or loose packing Tighten or replace
Low fl uid in cup or pot Add fl uid
Restriction in fl uid line Use 3/8” fl uid hose
Blocked hose Flush or replace hose
Fluid nozzle too small Use larger needle/nozzle
Low fl uid pressure Increase fl uid pressure
Dirt or dust on surface Tack wipe before spray
Material is contaminated Change or strain
Coating too thin Use less thinner
Mottled Looking Surface Coats too wet Use less thinner
Improper spray technique Hold gun perpendicular to work
Clogged fl uid nozzle Clean fl uid nozzle
Loss of air pressure Check cup gasket
Loss of fl uid pressure Out of paint
Clogged air passage Clean with solvent
Restriction in mat’l hose Flush with solvent
Clogged check valve Replace check valve
Paint drying too fast Use proper solvent
Gun too far from target 6-8 inches is ideal
Viscosity too high Reduce with solvent
Gun too far from target 6-8 inches is ideal
Too much atomizing air
for coating being sprayed
Trapped solvent Apply lighter coats
Pin-Holing, Solvent Pops Improper solvent Check coating manufacturer
System contaminated Clean all parts
Wrong needle size Replace
Damaged-worn needle Replace
Loose fl uid nozzle Tighten or replace
Worn/loose packing nut Tighten or replace
Packing too tight. Broken or missing
needle spring. Dried paint on needle
.
Tilted gun Do not tilt while spraying
Troubleshooting
Bad Spray Pattern
No Paint Flow
Intermittent Pulsating Spray
Insuffi cient Fluid Flow,
Pressure Feed
Heavy Middle Pattern
Coarse or Lumpy Surface
Fish Eyes
Orange Peel
Overspray is Excessive
Paint Leak
Needle not closing
Reduce atomizing air
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