Troubleshooting - SATA SATAjet 100 B F RP Operating Instructions Manual

SATAjet 100 B F (RP / HVLP), B P Operating Instructions
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In rare instances, some parts of the paint spray gun may have to be re-
moved to clean it thoroughly. If disassembly is required, limit this only to
the parts that come in contact with material as a result of their function.
■ Flush the paint spray gun well with a thinner.
■ Clean air nozzle with a paintbrush or brush.
■ Lightly grease moving parts with gun grease.

11. Troubleshooting

Only trained experts are permitted to rectify the malfunctions described
below.
If it is not possible to rectify a malfunction using the remedies described
below, send the paint spray gun in to the SATA Service Department (see
Chap. 16 for address).
Malfunction
Uneven spray jet (pul-
sating/sputtering) or
air bubbles in gravity
flow cup.
Air bubbles in gravity
flow cup.
Cause
Paint nozzle not se-
cured tightly.
Damaged or soiled air
distribution ring.
Air nozzle loose.
Space between air
nozzle and paint noz-
zle ("air circuit") dirty.
Nozzle set dirty.
Nozzle set damaged.
Not enough spray
medium in gravity flow
cup.
Paint needle gasket
defective.
Corrective action
Tighten paint nozzle
using universal wrench.
Replace air distribution
ring (see 9.2).
Tighten air nozzle by
hand.
Clean air circuit. Read
and follow cleaning
instructions (see 10).
Clean nozzle set. Read
and follow cleaning
instructions (see 10).
Replace nozzle set
(see 9.1).
Fill gravity flow cup
(see 8.2).
Replace paint nozzle
packing (see 9.3).
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