Correction Of Malfunctions - Bosch PFS 3000-2 Manual Original

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Ensure that the container seal is positioned precisely all
around in the suction tube groove in order to seal the spray
gun correctly.
Make sure that you slide the suction tube 15 all the way
back onto the paint channel 17.
Cleaning the Air Filter (see figure N)
The air filter 29 must be cleaned occasionally. The air filter
must be replaced if it is heavily soiled.
– Open the air filter cover 26.
– Remove the air filter 29.
– Light soiling:
Tap the air filter 29 to empty it.
or
Heavy soiling:
Clean the air filter 29 under running water and then leave it
dry thoroughly to prevent mould from forming.
or
Replace the air filter 29.
– Reinsert the air filter.
– Close the air filter cover 26 again.

Correction of Malfunctions

Problem
Spray material does not cover
properly
Spray material runs off after
coating
Atomisation too coarse
Excessive paint mist
Spray jet pulsates
1 609 92A 162 | (2.4.15)
Material Disposal
Diluting agent and remainders of spray material must be dis-
posed of in an environmentally-friendly manner. Observe the
manufacturer's disposal information and the local regulations
for disposal of hazardous waste.
Chemicals harmful to the environment may not be disposed
of into soil, groundwater or bodies of water. Never pour
chemicals harmful to the environment into the sewerage sys-
tem!
Storage
– Thoroughly clean the fine-spray system before you put it
into storage and remove the container 7 from the spray
gun 1.
Cause
Spraying capacity too low
Clearance to target area too large
Not enough spray material on target area,
too few spray paths sprayed over target area
Spray material too viscous
Too much spray material applied
Clearance to target area too close
Viscosity of spray material too low
Spray material applied too often over same
spot
Spraying capacity too high
Air flow too low
White nozzle cap 9 mounted (nozzle diame-
ter too large)
Nozzle needle 13 soiled
Spray material too viscous
Air filter 29 heavily soiled
Too much spray material applied
Air flow too high
Clearance to spray surface too large
Not enough spray material in container
Suction tube 15 loose
Container seal 14 not positioned or not cor-
rectly positioned in groove of suction tube
15
Nozzle cap 9/10 loose
Corrective Measure
Turn the thumbwheel 4 towards setting 5
Reduce spray distance
Apply more spray paths over target area
Dilute the spray material again and carry out
a test-spray run
Turn the thumbwheel 4 towards setting 1
Increase spray distance
Add original spray material
Remove spray material; reduce number of
spray paths over same spot
Turn the thumbwheel 4 towards setting 1
Slide the sliding switch 24 to the right
Mount the grey nozzle cap 10
Clean nozzle needle
Dilute the spray material again and carry out
a test-spray run
Changing the Air Filter
Turn the thumbwheel 4 towards setting 1
Slide the sliding switch 24 to the left
Reduce spray distance
Refill spray material
Slide the suction tube all the way onto the
paint channel 17
Mount the container seal 14 precisely all
around in the suction tube groove
Tighten the nozzle cap 9/10
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