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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Problem A: Little or no material flow
1. Nozzle clogged.
2. Suction tube clogged.
3. Air vent on suction tube blocked.
4. Material flow setting too low.
5. Suction tube loose.
6. No pressure build up in container.
7. Air valve tube not functioning.
8. Nozzle seal missing.
9. Air filter clogged.
10. Spray material too thick.
1. Clean.
2. Clean.
3. Clean (see page 17)
4. Increase material flow setting.
5. Remove and replace as tightly as possible.
6. Tighten container.
7. Make sure both ends of the tube are
connected and the valve seal is in place.
8. Replace nozzle (iSpray) or nozzle seal
(Detail Finish).
9. Change
10. Thin* (see page 10).
Problem B: Material leaking
1. Nozzle loose.
2. Nozzle worn or damaged.
3. Nozzle seal missing or worn.
4. Material build-up on air cap and nozzle
1. Tighten the retaining ring.
2. Replace.
3. Replace nozzle (iSpray) or nozzle seal
(Detail Finish).
4. Clean.
Problem C: Spray pattern too thick, runs
and sags
1. Material flow setting too high.
2. Air flow setting too low.
3. Applying too much material.
4. Spray material too thick.
1. Decrease material flow setting.
2. Increase air flow setting.
3. Adjust material flow or increase
movement of spray gun.
4. Thin* (see page 10).
Problem D: Spray jet pulsates
1. Material in container running out.
2. Air filter clogged.
3. Air valve tube disconnected.
4. Suction tube clogged.
5. Air vent on suction tube blocked.
1. Refill.
2. Change.
3. Reconnect both ends of the air tube.
4. Clean.
5. Clean (see page 17)
Problem E: Too much overspray
1. Gun too far from spray object.
2. Air flow setting too high.
1. Reduce distance (6”-8” is ideal).
2. Decrease air flow setting.
Problem F: Pattern is very light and
splotchy
1. Moving the spray gun too fast.
2. Material flow setting too low.
3. Air flow setting too high.
1. Adjust material flow or decrease
movement of spray gun.
2. Increase material flow setting.
3. Decrease air flow setting.
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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 battery removed.
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.
