Troubleshooting - Homeright Power-Flo Pro 2800 Instruction Manual

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PROBLEM
CAUSE
Motor will not run.
A. No power at outlet.
B. Power cord not connected.
C. Pressure control knob set at minimum
(fully counterclockwise).
D. Spray tip and/or fluid filter clogged.
E. Pump frozen and/or excessive dried paint.
F. Defective motor.
Low output
A. Worn spray tip.
B. Defective pump.
C. Prime valve leaking.
D. Suction tube connections not secure.
E. Improper extension cord length and/or gauge.
F. Defective or worn motor
Sprayer starts, but does
A. Sprayer will not prime properly or has lost
not draw in paint when
prime.
in the PRIME/SPRAY
B. Sprayer is not on level ground.
knob is set to PRIME.
C. Inlet filter is clogged.
D. Inlet or outlet valve is stuck.
E. Inlet valve is worn or damaged.
F. PRIME/SPRAY valve is plugged.
Sprayer draws up
A. Spray tip is worn.
paint, but the pressure
B. Inlet filter is clogged.
drops when the gun is
C. Gun or spray tip filter is plugged.
triggered.
D. Paint is too heavy or coarse.
E. Outlet valve assembly is dirty or worn.
F. Inlet valve assembly is damaged or worn.
PRIME/SPRAY valve
A. PRIME/SPRAY valve is dirty or worn.
set to SPRAY and flow
through return tube is
present.
Spray gun will not
A. Spray tip or gun filter is plugged.
spray.
B. Spray tip is in the CLEAN position.
C. PRIME/SPRAY knob not set to SPRAY.
Irregular spray pattern.
A. Pressure Control Knob.
B. Nozzle clogged

TROUBLESHOOTING

800879 POWER-FLO
PRO 2800
®
REMEDY
A. Check power at outlet. Check circuit breaker/overload
protection
B. Check that power cord is plugged in.
C. Turn pressure control knob clockwise to increase pressure.
D. Relieve pressure. Then clear spray tip and/or fluid filter.
E. Thaw sprayer if water or water-based paint has frozen in
sprayer. Do not start sprayer until thawed completely. If
excessive dried paint in sprayer, replace pump packing.
F. Have a qualified service technician replace motor if fan
doesn't turn.
A. Replace spray tip.
B. Have a qualified service technician repair or replace pump.
C. Relieve pressure. Then repair prime valve.
D. Tighten all loose connections. Check o-ring on suction tube.
E. Replace with proper length and/or gauge extension cord.
F. Have a qualified service technician replace motor if fan doesn't
turn.
A. Attempt to prime sprayer again.
B. Relocate sprayer to level ground.
C. Clean inlet filter.
D. Clean inlet and outlet valves and replace any worn parts. Inlet
may be stuck from old paint. Remove inlet hose and using a pen
or pencil, insert into inlet fitting until you feel resistance. This will
release the inlet valve. Image T, Page 14
E. Replace inlet valve.
F. Take sprayer to qualified service technician.
A. Replace the spray tip.
B. Clean inlet filter.
C. Clean or replace proper filter. Always keep extra filters
on hand.
D. Thin or strain paint.
E. Clean or replace outlet valve assembly.
F. Replace inlet valve.
A. Take sprayer to qualified service technician.
A. Clean the spray tip or gun filter.
Review Unclogging the Spray Tip.
B. Set tip to SPRAY position.
C. Turn PRIME/SPRAY knob to SPRAY.
A. Increase pressure or thin material.
B. Reverse nozzle and trigger gun to remove blockage. Spray Gun
away from workpiece to clear clog.
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