Magnum Venus Plastech Pro Series Mini Pro Gel Coater - Manual (Page 25)

Mini Pro Gel Coater Operations Manual
Rev. 09/2012 Page | 25
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Fitting or nipple damaged.
Danger: To prevent injury,
always relieve fluid pressure
before attempting to remove
components. Replace damaged parts.
Crimped hose.
Danger: To prevent injury,
always relieve fluid pressure
before attempting to remove
components. If the hose has been sharply
bent, the plastic liner may be
ruptured. Remove and
replace hose.
Slow Cure on one side of
the fan. Turbulent Mixer partly clogged
or damaged. Clean or replace the Turbulent
Mixer.
Distribution Ring partly
clogged. Remove the mix chamber and
clean the distribution ring.
Mix Housing damaged Replace as needed.
Fingers – heavy lines in the
spray fan. Gel Coat too cold Increase gel coat temperature.
Use Inline resin heater.
Pump air pressure too low Slowly increase the pump
pressure in 5psi (1/2 bar)
increments and check spray
fan.
Air- Assist pressure is too low Slowly Increase Air- Assist
pressure as needed.
Pump has short travel –
stuttering near top or
bottom of stroke Valve block is not shifting all
the way or shifting before
completing a full stroke. Check air supply to shift block
it should be 90 -100psi (6 –
7bar). Replace Actuator Valve
(MPM-2589) or Valve (VPRO-
2003) as needed.