Troubleshooting
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Section 6
Troubleshooting
WARNING: Allow only qualified personnel to perform the following tasks.
Follow the safety instructions in this document and all other related
documentation.
These procedures cover only the most common problems that you may
encounter. If you cannot solve the problem with the information given here,
contact your local Nordson representative for help.
Refer also to the Spectrum Powder Feed Center and iControl Console
Hardware manuals, and all other equipment manuals as needed for more
troubleshooting procedures.
Common Problems
Use the following tables to correct common problems with the Colormax
powder coating system.
No. Problem Page
1. Spray guns are surging or spitting; powder flow is
inadequate or intermittent
6-2
2. Problems with coating uniformity, edge coverage, film
build, wrap, or penetration into recesses
6-2
3. Powder in sieve contaminated 6-3
4. Excessive noise from sieve while operating, powder
leaking from sieve
6-3
5. Powder in feed source not fluidizing, or clouds of
powder erupting from surface
6-3
6. Final filters clogged, powder in fan or final filter
housing
6-3
7. Cartridge filters clogged 6-4
8. System shuts down or will not start 6-4
9. Powder escaping from enclosure openings 6-5