Magnum Venus Plastech UltraMAX HVLS-1000 Series - Manual (Page 32)

HVLS-1000 Series Fluid Section Manual
Rev. 05/2012 Page | 32
Troubleshooting Chart:
DIAGNOSING PROBLEMS:
The most common problems with the equipment are diagnosed by analyzing the cured part.
NOTE: Many problems are the direct result of a failure to maintain the equipment according
to the maintenance schedules given. Please follow your maintenance chart.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Slow cure during upstroke S.S. Ball in catalyst pump piston
body not seating Clean ball and inspect seat.
Replace ball, piston seal or piston
body if questionable.
Slow cure during down stroke S.S. Ball in catalyst pump inlet
body not seating. Clean ball and inspect seat.
Replace ball or have seat
repaired if questionable.
Catalyst Check Valve (CV-2000)
not working correctly. Check and Repair the Catalyst
Check Valve (CV-2000).
No cure or slow over-all cure
Catalyst pump set at too low or
too high of a percentage. Move catalyst pump to a higher
setting (closer to the gel coat
pump). Be sure to attach the
catalyst pump in a vertical
position.
Catalyst supply below outlet
fitting on jug. Fill catalyst jug 1/3 full.
Catalyst drive not engaged or
connected Install quick pin. Be sure to
attach the catalyst pump
vertically.
Catalyst leak. Check all fittings. The catalyst
system must be fluid tight.
Catalyst relief valve on catalyst
pump is leaking. Relieve pressure from pump.
Clean and repair the Relief Valve
Catalyst suction screen in
catalyst jug clogged. Clean catalyst suction screen and
ensure that catalyst supply is not
contaminated.
Air lock in catalyst pump. Remove air lock. See Appendix:
Air Lock in the Catalyst Pump.
Catalyst pump piston seal worn
or damaged
Replace piston seal. During
reassembly, be sure spring in
seal faces top of pump