Wagner Power Painter - Manual (Page 13)

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Troubleshooting
pROBLEM CaUSE SOLUTIOn
Problem E: Excessive
fogging
1. Pressure too high
2. Holding sprayer too far from
work surface
1. Turn flow control knob
clockwise to reduce pressure
and flow
2. Hold sprayer closer to work
surface
Problem F: Runs and sags
in paint
1. Arm movement too slow,
holding spray gun too close or
work surface, or applying too
much paint at one time
1. See section on spraying (page
8)
Problem G: Material drips
from spray tip or guard
1. Guard is for safety and cannot
be removed. Some dripping is
unavoidable with some paints
1. Use a small brush on drips that
fall on surface being sprayed.
Use a drop cloth
Problem H: Material
leaking from between
spray tip and locking nut.
1. Spray tip is loose
2. Atomizer valve not positioned
properly
3. Worn atomizer valve
4. Eroded pump housing
1. Tighten securely
2. Unplug the sprayer, remove
the spray tip and reposition the
atomizer valve
3. Replace
4. Replace the pump housing
Problem I: Motor
overheats
1. Seized piston
2. Extension cord too long
3. Operating continuously
1. Clean piston
2. Replace with proper size
3. Release trigger at the end of a
pass, allow to cool.
This unit has no servicable electrical
parts. Do not attempt to service this
unit yourself.
Questions?
Call Wagner Technical Service at:
1-800-328-8251
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www.wagnerspraytech.com