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Troubleshooting
Cause
Shut-off valve not turned on.
Quick exhaust valve installed improperly.
Quick exhaust valve dirty or damaged.
Air cannon not mounted correctly, and tank is
full of material.
Tank inspection plug(s) loose.
Tank punctured or cracked.
Restriction in air supply line.
Restriction in quick exhaust valve or
valve body.
Air compressor too small.
Electrical solenoid valve is not #125, 3-way
normally-opened valve.
Cause
Quick exhaust valve improperly installed.
Quick exhaust valve dirty or damaged.
Quick exhaust valve exhaust port blocked.
Electrical solenoid valve is not #125, 3-way
normally-opened valve.
Manual or solenoid valve not installed properly. Check all connections from tank to air supply. Make sure
Supply line too large diameter.
Solenoid valve located too far away from quick
exhaust valve.
Valve body full of foreign matter.
Martin Engineering M3404-05/12
If the air cannon will not charge or discharge, or if the electrical solenoid
valve will not operate, find the possible cause(s) in the appropriate chart
below and follow the steps in the "Solution" column.
Problem: Air Cannon Will Not Charge
Turn on valve.
Make sure air supply line is connected to correct ports.
Clean or replace quick exhaust valve or valve piston.
Clean or replace tank. Check Mounting Instructions.
Tighten plug(s).
Replace tank.
Remove restriction and check air filter/regulator/
lubricator.
Check both valves and remove restriction. Check filter.
Use larger air compressor.
Replace valve.
Problem: Air Cannon Will Not Discharge
Make sure air supply line is connected to correct ports.
Clean or replace quick exhaust valve or valve
diaphragm. Check lubricator for oil and set drops
per minute.
Open exhaust port to atmosphere.
Replace valve.
pipes are 1/2-in. NPT.
Replace with 3/8-in. tubing for solenoid cabinet
installation, and 1/2-in. pipe for all others.
Move to within 25 ft (7.62 m) on 3/8-in. tubing
application, and 15 ft (4.57 m) on 1/2-in. tubing
application.
Disassemble and clean out.
Solution
Solution
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XHV Air Cannons
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