Troubleshooting - WAGNER WideShot Owner's Manual

Problem
Motor will not run.
Motor has a low hum and does
not spray.
Motor operates properly but does
not spray.
Material spitting or globbing.
Excessive fogging.
Runs and sags in paint.
Material drips from spray tip
guard.
No display on power module
Spraying erratic, module won't
adjust
Motor overheats.
Material leaking from between
spray tip and locking nut.
Spray cartridge will not lock into
place.
WARNING - Any attempt to open the motor housing or repair any electrical parts within the unit by anyone other than an
authorized repair technician could cause serious injury and will void the warranty.
Additional Repairs
If you have any problems that are not solved by the
troubleshooting section of this manual, please call Wagner
Technical Service at 1-800-328-8251 Monday through Friday
between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM Central time. If you suspect that
you have a problem with the electrical system, or have any other
problems not solved by the routine maintenance described in this
manual, take your sprayer to the nearest authorized service
center.
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Troubleshooting

Title
Cause
1. No power at wall outlet. Electrical problem
or defective motor.
1. Control knob turned in too far.
2. Seized piston.
1. Failure to prime with 5 ft suction extension.
2.Loose or damaged suction tube.
3. Plugged or worn swirl valve.
4. Swirl valve missing.
5. Material too thick.
6. Plugged spray tip.
7. Intake filter plugged.
8. Control knob needs adjusting.
9. Worn piston.
1. Low on paint.
2. Paint too thick.
3. Loose suction set drawing in air.
4. Worn swirl valve.
5. Worn spray tip.
6. Control knob needs adjusting.
7. Worn piston.
1. Pressure too high.
2. Holding sprayer too far from work surface.
1. Arm movement too slow, holding spray gun
too close to work surface or applying too
much paint at one time.
1. Guard is for safety and cannot be removed.
Some dripping is unavoidable with some
paints.
1. No power.
2. Module defective.
1. Module defective.
1. Seized piston.
2. Extension cord too long.
3. Operating continously.
1. Spray tip is loose.
2. Swirl valve not positioned properly.
3. Worn swirl valve.
4. Eroded pump housing
1. Piston seized.
2. Locking mechanism defective.
Solution
1. Try new wall outlet. Take to Authorized Service
Center for repair.
1. Turn control knob counterclockwise.
2. Disassemble sprayer and clean.
1. Thin paint. Hold sprayer below level of paint can.
Oil intake opening.
2. Tighten or replace.
3. Clean or replace as needed.
4. Put in swirl valve.
5. Thin material.
6. Clean tip.
7. Clean intake filter.
8. Adjust.
9. Clean and oil or replace.
1. Refill container.
2. Thin paint.
3. Clean and insert firmly in intake opening on pump
housing.
4. Replace swirl valve.
5. Replace if worn.
6. Adjust.
7. Replace or clean and oil.
1. Turn flow control knob clockwise to reduce
pressure and flow.
2. Hold sprayer closer to work surface.
1. See section on spraying
1. Use a small brush on drips that fall on surface
being sprayed. Use a drop cloth.
1. Check to see if plugged in.
2. Take to Authorized Service Center for repair.
1. Take to Authorized Service Center for repair.
1. Clean piston.
2. Replace with proper size.
3. Release trigger at end of pass, allow to cool
1. Tighten securely.
2. Unplug the sprayer, remove the spray tip and
reposition the swirl valve.
3. Replace.
4. Replace pump housing
1. Clean entire pump assembly thoroughly.
2. Take to Authorized Service Center for repair.
Product Registration Card
Send in your product registration card or register online at
www.wagnerspraytech.com. Proper registration will serve as
proof of purchase in the event your original receipt becomes
misplaced or lost. Returning this card will expedite the
processing of your warranty. Be sure you write your unit's
date code on the card before sending it. The date code is
located at the base of the handle (for example, T087R). The
additional information will also help us to develop new
products that best meet your needs and desires.
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