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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Problem A: Little or no
material ow
Both Nozzles
1. Nozzle clogged.
2. Material ow setting too low.
3. Air lter clogged.
4. Spray material too thick.
1. Clean.
2. Increase material ow setting.
3. Change
4. Thin*.
Control Finish Nozzle only
1. Suction tube clogged.
2. Air vent on suction tube blocked.
3. Suction tube loose.
4. Air valve tube not functioning.
5. Nozzle seal missing.
1. Clean.
2. Clean (see page 15)
3. Remove and replace as tightly
as possible.
4. Make sure both ends of the
tube are connected and the
valve seal is in place.
5. Replace.
Problem B: Material
leaking
Both Nozzles
1. Nozzle loose.
2. Nozzle worn.
3. Material build-up on air cap and
nozzle
1. Tighten.
2. Replace.
3. Clean.
Control Finish Nozzle only
1. Nozzle seal missing or worn. 1. Replace (extras provided).
Problem C: Spray pattern
too thick, runs and sags
Both Nozzles
1. Material ow setting too high.
2. Air power setting too low.
3. Applying too much material.
4. Nozzle clogged.
5. Air lter clogged.
6. Spray material too thick.
1. Decrease material ow setting.
2. Increase air power setting.
3. Adjust material ow or increase
movement of spray gun.
4. Clean.
5. Change.
6. Thin*.
Control Finish Nozzle only
1. Too little pressure build-up in
container.
1. Tighten container.
ProblemD:Sprayjet
pulsates
Both Nozzles
1. Material in container running out.
2. Air lter clogged.
1. Rell.
2. Change.
Control Finish Nozzle only
1. Air valve tube disconnected. 1. Reconnect both ends of the air
tube.
Problem E: Too much
overspray
1. Gun too far from spray object.
2. Air power setting too high.
1. Reduce distance (6”-8” is ideal).
2. Decrease air power setting.
Problem F: Pattern is very
light and splotchy
1. Moving the spray gun too fast.
2. Material ow setting too low.
3. Air power setting too high.
1. Adjust material ow or de-
crease movement of spray gun.
2. Increase material ow setting.
3. Decrease air power setting.
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.