Operating manual Piston pump IceBreaker 40-200 ccm (Finishing)
9 Troubleshooting and Rectification
62 Order number 2333538 | Edition 03/2021
9 TROUBLESHOOTING AND RECTIFICATION
Malfunction Cause Solution
The pump does not
work.
The pump does not start or stops. Open and close ball valve on the pres-
sure regulator unit or briefly disconnect
compressed air supply.
No pressure indication on the pressure
gauge (air pressure regulator defec-
tive).
Disconnect compressed air supply
briefly or repair or change pressure regu-
lator.
Spray nozzle is clogged. Clean the nozzle according to the in-
structions.
Insufficient supply of compressed air Check compressed air supply.
Filter insert in spray gun or high-pres-
sure filter is clogged.
Clean the parts and use a suitable work-
ing product.
Fluid section or high-pressure hose is
blocked (e.g., 2K product hardened).
Dismount and clean fluid section, re-
place high-pressure hose.
Grease in spool and sleeve assembly. Degrease spool and sleeve assembly.
Occasionally, the pump stops at the re-
versal point.
Check detent element (see service man-
ual).
Poor spray pattern Please refer to the gun manual.
Irregular operation of
product pump: Spray
jet collapses (pulsa-
tion).
Viscosity is too high. Thin spraying product.
Spraying pressure is too low. Increase incoming air pressure. Use a
smaller nozzle.
Valves are clogged. Clean pump. If necessary, leave it to soak
in cleaning agent.
Foreign body in suction valve. Dismantle suction valve housing, clean
and check valve seat.
Diameter of compressed air line too
small.
Assemble a larger supply line -> chapter
Data [821]
Valves, packings, or pistons are worn
out.
Replace the parts.
Control air filter or work air filter is
clogged.
Check and clean it if necessary.
The pump runs evenly,
but does not suck up
any product.
The suction system's union nut is loose;
the pump is taking in air.
Tighten union nut.
Suction filter is clogged. Clean filter.
Ball in suction or piston valve is stuck. Clean balls and valve seats.
Pump is working with a
closed spray gun.
Packings, valves, or pistons are worn
out.
Replace the parts.
Air motor is iced up. There is a lot of condensation water in
the air supply.
Install a water separator.
If the problem is not listed above consult your WAGNER Service Center.