Magnum Venus Plastech Pro Series Mini Pro Gel Coater - Manual (Page 21)

Mini Pro Gel Coater Operations Manual
Rev. 09/2012 Page | 21
Trouble Shooting Guide:
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.
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.
Quick pin not attached to
pump or slave arm. 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 Pro
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.