Spraying Troubleshooting - WAGNER POWER PAINTER Owner's Manual

Spraying
Troubleshooting
Start Notice:
Material "spitting" will occur any time you
introduce air to the system, such as during
refilling. When spitting occurs, paint will spray in
large globs instead of a fine mist.
The following are some common causes of
spitting.
Material leaking
ImpoRTANT: If material is leaking from the threads of the spray tip, turn off the sprayer immediately or the sprayer could be damaged. The sprayer will leak from
behind the spray tip if the atomizer valve is not seated properly. If you notice material leaking from this area, follow the steps below.
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1. Unplug immediately.
Remove the spray tip by
turning it counterclockwise.
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Material spitting
a
a. An empty container.
ReCommeNDATIoN: Be sure to
maintain sufficient levels of spraying
material in the material container.
2
2. Remove the atomizer valve
and see if it needs to be
cleaned or replaced (see page
11). Also check the pump
housing opening for any dirt or
other obstruction and clean if
necessary.
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b
b. A suction tube that is not fully
inserted into the intake opening.
ReCommeNDATIoN: Firmly install
the suction tube into the intake
opening.
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3. Put the atomizer valve back
in place, making sure it can
seat properly without any
obstruction.
c
c. Tipping the sprayer too far in one
direction.
ReCommeNDATIoN: Keep your
arm even and steady when spraying.
Adjust the spray tip to change
spraying direction.
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4. Thread on the spray tip by
turning it clockwise and
tighten firmly by hand.