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Powermate 010-0014SP User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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SPECIFICA

SPECIFICA

TIONS

TIONS

Cup Capacity

1 Quart

Air Inlet

1/4” NPT (male)

Average SCFM Requirements

4.0 - 7.0 CFM

Maximum Working Pressure

50 PSI

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Gun does not spray

Air hose connection at compres-
sor loose
Paint cup loose
Fluid tube, fluid tip or air caps
loose, clogged or damaged
Air pressure too low
Material is too thick or needs
straining

Fluid control knob closed

Tighten and seal hose fittings with Teflon® tape if
leaks are found.
Tighten paint cup to gun.
Clean parts with solvent per instructions in the “user
maintenance” section.
Adjust regulated air pressure to 25-50 PSI.
Thin material according to manufacturer’s instruc-
tions and strain material using a paint strainer or
cheesecloth.
Adjust fluid control knob.

Material sags or runs

Material improperly thinned

Movement of gun is too slow
Gun held too close to work sur-
face

Thin material according to manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
Move at a moderate pace, parallel to surface.
Keep the gun 6 to 9 inches from the work surface.

Spray pattern is distorted

Fluid tip partly blocked
Clogged air nozzle
Material is too thick or needs
straining

Gun not held at right angle to
paint surface
Spray pattern adjustment knob
partially closed
Fluid control too heavy

Clean fluid tip and nozzle
Clean nozzle
Thin material according to manufacturer’s instruc-
tions and strain material using a paint strainer or
cheesecloth.
Hold gun parallel to the paint surface.

Turn spray pattern adjustment knob counterclock-
wise.
Adjust fluid control knob.

Spray pattern flutters

Paint cup loose
Packing dry, worn or loose
Material is too thick or needs
straining

Paint cup is empty

Tighten paint cup.
Lubricate and or tighten
Thin material according to manufacturer’s instruc-
tions and strain material using a paint strainer or
cheesecloth.
Fill paint cup.

Spray pattern is split

Fluid control too lean
Air pressure too high
Spray pattern adjustment knob
open too far

Adjust fluid control knob.
Adjust regulated air pressure to 25-50 PSI.
Turn spray pattern adjustment knob clockwise.