Magnum Venus Plastech Pro Rider Gel Coater - Manual (Page 24)

Pro Rider Operations Manual
Rev. 09/2012 Page | 24
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Pump dives 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.
See Chapter 6: Pro Pump.
Pick-up wand assembly not
tight. Tighten or seal joints of pick-up
wand.
Air in material. Agitate material to remove air.
Low output on upstroke Piston cups, piston ball, or
pump cylinder worn. Inspect the piston cups, piston
ball, and pump cylinder. Clean
and replace any damaged
components. See Chapter 6:
Pro Pump.
Pump does not run Silencers on valve block
plugged. Turn off air to pump and
unscrew silencers. Clean
silencers and re-install.
Actuator valve or socket cap
screw at shift block broken. Replace the broken cartridge
valve or socket cap screw. See
Chapter 6: Pro Pump.
Pro pump or hose plugged.
Danger: To prevent injury,
always relieve fluid pressure
before attempting to remove
components. Disassemble and clean Pro
pump. 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.
Material in oil reservoir Packing worn. Replace packing set in lower
part of the pump. See Chapter
6: Pro Pump.
Piston rod worn or scored. Replace piston rod. See
Chapter 6: Pro Pump.
No Gel coat 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.
See Chapter 6: Pro Pump.
Hose leaks at fittings Fitting loose Tighten fitting. Check all
fittings for leaks before
operating.