Magnum Venus Plastech UltraMAX VLS-4600 Series User Manual
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VLS-4600 Series Fluid Section Manual
Rev. 08/2013
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PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Pump does not run
Packing nut too tight
Loosen the packing nut and tighten
just a little more then hand tight.
Air Motor is stuck
Push the Reset button the bottom of
the air motor valve.
Fluid section or hose plugged.
Danger: To prevent injury,
always relieve fluid pressure
before attempting to remove
components.
Disassemble and clean Fluid section.
Replace any worn parts. Replace hose
as required.
Air not connected.
Check that air hose is connected at
manifold, and regulator is at 20 psi or
more.
Air restricted.
Straighten any kinks in air hoses.
Gun blocked or Seal rotated
Repair gun block or replace
resin system.
Gun is not opening
Check and repair gun triggering
Material in oil reservoir
Packing worn.
Replace packing set in lower part of
the pump.
Piston rod worn or scored.
Replace piston rod.
Packing Nut too loose
Tighten the Packing Nut a little more
then hand tight.
No Gel coat or Resin
delivery on down stroke
Foot valve, spring retainer, or
foot valve ball damaged or
dirty.
Clean or replace foot valve, spring
retainer, and foot valve ball. Be sure to
lubricate ball thoroughly with Red
Grease.
Hose leaks at fittings
Fitting loose
Tighten fitting. Check all fittings for
leaks before operating.
Fitting or nipple damaged.
Replace damaged parts.
Crimped hose
If the hose has been sharply bent, the
plastic liner may be ruptured. Remove
and replace hose.