WAGNER CONTROL SPRAY QX5 User Manual

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*Only thin the material as a last resort to improve spray
performance. Optimal spray performance should be acheived
simply by adjusting the various controls on the unit.
This unit contains no servicable electrical parts. Do not attempt to
service yourself. Store indoors with the cord wrapped around the
turbine handle.
Have you tried the recommendations above and are still having
problems? In the United States, to speak to a customer service
representative, call our Technical Service at 1-800-328-8251.
See www.wagnerspraytech.com in the “Contact Us” section for
Technical Service hours.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Problem A: Little or no material ow
1. Nozzle clogged.
2. Suction tube clogged.
3. Material ow setting too low.
4. Suction tube loose.
5. No pressure build up in container.
6. Air lter clogged.
7. Spray material too thick.
8. Nozzle seal missing or worn.
1. Clean.
2. Clean.
3. Increase material ow setting.
4. Remove and replace as tightly as possible.
5. Tighten container. Check the air vent hole
on the pick up tube - clean if clogged.
6. Change
7. Thin*.
8. Replace nozzle.
Problem B: Material leaking
1. Nozzle loose.
2. Nozzle worn.
3. Nozzle seal missing or worn.
4. Material build-up on air cap and nozzle
1. Tighten.
2. Replace.
3. Replace nozzle.
4. Clean.
Problem C: Spray pattern too thick, runs
and sags
1. Material ow setting too high.
2. Applying too much material.
3. Nozzle clogged.
4. Air lter clogged.
5. Too little pressure build-up in container.
6. Spray material too thick.
1. Decrease material ow setting.
2. Adjust material ow or increase
movement of spray gun.
3. Clean.
4. Change.
5. Tighten container.
6. Thin*.
Problem D: Spray jet pulsates
1. Material in container running out.
2. Air lter clogged.
1. Rell.
2. Change.
Problem E: Too much overspray
1. Gun too far from spray object. 1. Reduce distance (6”-8” is ideal).
Problem F: Pattern is very light and
splotchy
1. Moving the spray gun too fast.
2. Material ow setting too low.
1. Adjust material ow or decrease
movement of spray gun.
2. Increase material ow setting.

WAGNER CONTROL SPRAY QX5 Specifications

General

Brand	WAGNER
Model	CONTROL SPRAY QX5
Category	Paint Sprayer
Language	English