Catalyst problems - continued, Resin problems – Magnum Venus Plastech TALON Gun External Mix User Manual
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Talon External Mix Gun Manual
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Catalyst Problems - continued
Problem
Possible Cause(s)
Recommended
Solution(s)
No Catalyst from the gun
Stuck or Damaged Catalyst
Needle
Check and repair Catalyst needle
as necessary
Check the Catalyst Ball and
Spring for damage or blockage
Blocked Catalyst Tip
Clean or replace the Catalyst Tip
Gun Head porting blocked
Check and clean gun head
porting
Blocked catalyst hose or fitting
Be sure the catalyst hose and
fitting is not block or damaged
Damaged or blocked Catalyst
Check Valve
Repair or replace the catalyst
Check Valve
Catalyst pump not working
correctly
Repair the Catalyst Pump as
necessary for proper operation
Catalyst Pump disconnected
from slave drive
Connect the catalyst pump to the
slave drive and set to proper
percentage.
Connect the Slave drive to the
pump
Catalyst Ball valve or relief valve
open on the catalyst manifold
Check the ball valve and relief
valve on the catalyst manifold
–
close or repair as needed
Resin Problems
Problem
Possible Cause(s)
Recommended
Solution(s)
Resin leaking around the
Actuating Rod
Rod Seal Housing loose
Tighten Rod Seal Housing
Damaged Rod Seal Assembly
Replace Rod Seal Assembly
Damaged Actuating Rod
Check and replace Actuating
Rod
Resin leaking around the Rod
Seal Housing
Rod Seal Housing loose
Tighten Rod Seal Housing
Damaged O-ring on the Rod Seal
Housing
Replace the Rod Seal Housing
O-ring
Resin leaking around Material
Cartridge
Material Cartridge not tightened
properly
Tighten the Material Cartridge
into the gun head
Damaged O-ring on the Material
Cartridge
Replace the O-rings on the
Material Cartridge and check the
Gun Head for damage
Resin leaking around Plug on the
Bottom of the Gun Head
Damaged O-ring on the Plug
Body
Replace the O-ring on the Plug
Body, Check gun head for
damage
Resin leaking around Resin
Fitting
Resin Fitting loose
Tighten the Resin Fitting into the
Gun Head
Damaged O-ring on the Resin
Fitting
Replace the O-ring on the Resin
fitting and check the gun head for
damage
Resin leaking around the Spray
Tip
Damaged O-ring on the Spray
Tip
Clean and replace the O-rings on
the Spray Tip and check the gun
head for damage