Daily Maintenance; Extended Maintenance - WAGNER Project 115 0418A Owner's Manual

Wagner Project 115 - 0418A
Problem
A. The sprayer does not start.
B. The sprayer starts but does not
draw in paint when the PRIME/
SPRAY knob is set to PRIME.
C. The sprayer draws up paint but
the pressure drops when the
gun is triggered.
D. The PRIME/SPRAY valve is on
SPRAY and there is flow through
the return tube.
E. The spray gun leaks.
F. The tip assembly leaks.
G. The spray gun will not spray.
H. The paint pattern is tailing.
* Special repair kits with instructions are available for these procedures. Refer to the "Parts Lists" section of this manual for a list of the kits
and their part numbers.
Daily Maintenance
The only daily maintenance necessary is thorough cleaning. Follow the cleaning procedures in this manual.

Extended Maintenance

Some pump parts eventually wear out from use and must be replaced. However, pump performance is the only reliable indicator of when to
replace wear parts. Refer to the Troubleshooting section for more information on when to use these kits.
Cause
1. The sprayer is not plugged in.
2. The ON/OFF switch is set to OFF.
3. The sprayer shuts off while still under
pressure.
4. No voltage is coming from the wall plug.
5. The extension cord is damaged or has too low
a capacity.
6. There is a problem with the motor.
1. The unit will not prime properly or has lost
prime.
2. The hopper is empty.
3. The unit is not on level ground.
4. The inlet filter is clogged.
5. The inlet or outlet valve is stuck.
6. The inlet valve is worn or damaged.
7. The PRIME/SPRAY valve is plugged.
1. The spray tip is worn.
2. The inlet filter is clogged.
3. The gun filter or spray tip is plugged.
4. The paint is too heavy or coarse.
5. The outlet valve assembly is worn.
6. The inlet valve assembly is damaged or worn.
1. The PRIME/SPRAY valve is dirty or worn.
1. Internal parts of the gun are worn or dirty.
1. The tip was assembled incorrectly.
2. A seal is dirty.
1. The spray tip or the gun filter is plugged.
2. The spray tip is in the reverse position.
3. PRIME/SPRAY knob not set to SPRAY.
1. The gun or the tip is plugged.
2. The tip is worn.
3. The paint is too thick.
4. Pressure loss.
Solution
1. Plug the sprayer in.
2. Turn the ON/OFF switch to ON.
3. Motor will cycle ON and OFF while spraying as it needs
pressure. This is normal. Resume painting.
4. Properly test the power supply voltage.
5. Replace the extension cord.
6. Contact your sales point/ dealer.
1. Try to prime the unit again.
2. Refill the hopper.
3. Relocate unit to level ground.
4. Clean the inlet filter.
5. Clean the inlet and outlet valves and replace any worn
parts.* Inlet may be stuck from old paint. Insert inlet
valve pusher tool into inlet valve.
6. Replace the inlet valve.*
7. Contact your sales point/ dealer.
1. Replace the spray tip with a new tip.
2. Clean the inlet filter.
3. Clean or replace the proper filter. Always keep extra
filters on hand.
4. Thin or strain the paint.
5. Replace the outlet valve assembly.*
6. Replace the inlet valve.*
1. Contact your sales point/ dealer.
1. Contact your sales point/ dealer.
1. Check the tip assembly and assemble properly.
2. Clean the seal.
1. Clean the spray tip or gun filter.
2. Put the tip in the forward position.
3. Turn the PRIME/SPRAY knob to SPRAY.
1. Clean the gun and strain the paint.
2. Replace the spray tip.
3. Thin the paint.
4. Refer to Causes and Solutions for problem C.
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