Ransburg REM Automatic Applicator 73499 - Manual (Page 24)

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REM Automatic Applicator - Maintenance
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General Problem General Problem General Problem General Problem General Problem Possible Causes Possible Causes Possible Causes Possible Causes Possible Causes Corrective Action Corrective Action Corrective Action Corrective Action Corrective Action
Excessive Excessive Excessive Excessive Excessive
Surging
Surging Surging Surging Surging
Persistent Nozzle Persistent Nozzle Persistent Nozzle Persistent Nozzle Persistent Nozzle
Clogging
Clogging Clogging Clogging Clogging
Paint Leaks Paint Leaks Paint Leaks Paint Leaks Paint Leaks
through Center of
through Center of through Center of through Center of through Center of
Nozzle (Failure to
Nozzle (Failure to Nozzle (Failure to Nozzle (Failure to Nozzle (Failure to
Shut Off)
Shut Off) Shut Off) Shut Off) Shut Off)
Paint leaks Paint leaks Paint leaks Paint leaks Paint leaks
Arount the Nozzle
Arount the Nozzle Arount the Nozzle Arount the Nozzle Arount the Nozzle
Cap
Cap Cap Cap Cap
Paint Leaks at Paint Leaks at Paint Leaks at Paint Leaks at Paint Leaks at
Applicator Fluid
Applicator Fluid Applicator Fluid Applicator Fluid Applicator Fluid
Inlet
Inlet Inlet Inlet Inlet
Orange Peel or Orange Peel or Orange Peel or Orange Peel or Orange Peel or
Rough Finish
Rough Finish Rough Finish Rough Finish Rough Finish
Paint Runs or has Paint Runs or has Paint Runs or has Paint Runs or has Paint Runs or has
Poor Hiding
Poor Hiding Poor Hiding Poor Hiding Poor Hiding
Qualities
Qualities Qualities Qualities Qualities
1. Restriction in pump air line
2. Insufficient pump capacity
3. Clogged paint filter
4. Low air volume capacity
5. Nozzle too large
6. Discharge lines too short to
dampen surging
1. Paint allowed to dry in
nozzle or line
2. Paint applicator filter too
coarse or damaged
3. Paint pigments too coarse
1. Packing too tight
2. Improper trigger adjustment
3. Defective or dirty valve seat
1. Loose nut
2. Seals worn
1. Thread leaks at high pres-
sure
1. Evaporation rate too fast
2. Poor atomization
3. Viscosity too high
1. Low solids paint
2. Low viscosity
3. Excessive delivery
1. Remove restriction.
2. Secure larger pump or reduce output.
3. Service or replace.
4. Check factory air capacity.
5. Replace with correct nozzle.
6. Install surge suppressor.
1. Flush lines with solvent after each use.
2. Replace or change to finer screen paint filter.
3. Pre-filter paint and/or use larger nozzle orifice.
1. Back off on packing nut.
2. Readjust.
3. Flush out or replace as necessary.
1. Clean paint from needle shat and tighten nut.
2. Replace seals.
1. Tighten nut.
1. Use slower evaporating solvent.
2. See “Poor Atomization”.
3. Add solvent or heat.
1. Use less solvent.
2. Use less solvent.
3. Use smaller nozzle, wider fan angle, lower
pump pressure.
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