Fluid Sections - Titan Speeflo Hydra M 2000 Owner's Manual

condition
A. Pump delivers on upstroke only
or goes up slowly and down fast
(commonly called downstroke dive).
B. Pump delivers on down stroke only
or goes up fast and down slowly.
C. Pump moves up and down fast, not
delivering material.
D. Pump moves up and down slowly
when spray gun is shut off.
E. Not enough fluid pressure at gun.
F. Pump chatters on up or down stroke Solvent has caused upper packing to swell. Replace packings.
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Troubleshooting - Fluid Sections
Possible cause
Lower foot valve ball is not seating due to
trash or wear.
Material to viscous to siphon.
Air leaking in on siphon side or damaged
siphon hose. Siphon may be too small for
heavy material.
Upper ball is not seating due to trash or
wear.
Lower packing set is worn.
Material container is empty or material is
too thick to flow through the siphon hose.
Bottom ball stuck to foot valve seat.
Siphon hose is kinked or loose.
Loose connections. Bleed valve is open
partially or bleed valve is worn. Lower
packing set is worn.
Upper and/or lower ball not seating.
Spray tip is worn.
Outlet filter or gun filter is clogged.
Low voltage and/or inadequate amperage.
Hose size or length is too small or too
long.
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correction
Remove foot valve assembly. Clean and
inspect. Test foot valve by filling with
water. If ball fails to seal the seat, replace
ball.
Thin material - contact manufacturer for
proper thinning procedures.
Tighten all connections between pump
and paint container. If damaged, replace.
Switch to bigger siphon set.
Check upper seat and ball with water. If
ball fails to seal seat, replace.
Replace packing set is worn.
Refill with new material. If too thick,
remove siphon hose and immerse pump or
add thinner to material. Change to bigger
siphon set. Open bleed valve to remove air
and restart pump.
Remove foot valve. Clean ball and seat.
Straighten.
Check all connections between pump and
gun. Tighten as necessary. If material is
flowing from bleed hose, close bleed valve
or replace if necessary. Should none of
above be evident, replace lower packing.
Reset balls by cleaning.
Replace.
Clean or replace filter.
Check electrical service. Correct as required.
Increase hose size to minimize pressure
drop through hose and/or reduce hose
lengths.