Problem
The unit does not start up.
The pump starts up but does not
draw in paint when the
PRIME/SPRAY valve is set to
PRIME.
The pump draws up paint but the
pressure drops when the gun is
triggered.
The paint pattern is tailing.
The thermal overload tripped and
shut off the pump.
Compressor does not start.
Compressor starts but not enough
air.
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Troubleshooting
Cause
1. The unit is not plugged in.
2. The ON/OFF switch is set to OFF.
3. A fuse is blown in the unit.
4. Low or no voltage is coming from the
wall plug.
5. The unit was turned off while still under
pressure.
6. The extension cord is damaged or has too
low a capacity.
7. The thermal overload on the unit is tripped.
8. There is a problem with the motor.
1. The pump will not prime properly or has lost
prime.
2. The paint bucket is empty or the suction
hose is not totally immersed in the paint.
3. The suction filter is clogged.
4. The suction hose is loose at the inlet valve.
5. The inlet valve is stuck.
6. The outlet valve is stuck.
7. The PRIME/SPRAY valve is plugged.
8. The inlet valve is worn or damage.
9. There is a problem with the diaphragm.
10. The hydraulic oil level is low or empty.
1. The spray tip is worn.
2. The suction set filter is clogged.
3. The gun or spray tip filter is plugged.
4. The paint is too heavy or coarse.
5. The outlet valve assembly is dirty or worn.
6. The inlet valve assembly is damaged or
worn.
1. The fluid pressure is set too low.
2. The air pressure is set too low.
3. The gun, the tip, or the suction filter is
plugged.
4. The suction hose is loose at the inlet valve.
5. The tip is worn.
6. The paint is too thick.
1. The motor overheated.
2. The extension cord is too long or is too
small a gauge.
3. Paint has built up on the motor.
4. The motor was started while the unit was
under pressure.
5. The unit was sitting in the hot sun.
1. The compressor ON/OFF switch is in the
OFF position.
2. Compressor ON/OFF switch is bad.
3. Compressor problem.
4. Relief hole under air regulator is blocked.
1. Air regulator setting is too low.
2. Paint is too thick.
3. Closed air valve on gun.
4. Bad pressure relief valve.
Solution
1. Plug the unit in.
2. Turn the ON/OFF switch to ON.
3. Replace the blown fuse with the proper
replacement.
4. Properly test the power supply voltage.
5. Turn the PRIME/SPRAY knob to PRIME.
6. Replace the extension cord.
7. Allow the motor to cool and move the unit to a
cooler spot.
8. Take the unit to a SprayTECH Authorized Service
Center.
1. Try to prime the pump again.
2. Immerse the suction hose in paint.
3. Clean the suction set filter.
4. Clean the tube connection and tighten it securely.
5. Clean the inlet valve.
6. Clean the outlet valve and replace any worn
parts.
7. Take the unit to a SprayTECH Authorized Service
Center.
8. Replace the inlet valve.
9. Take the unit to a SprayTECH Authorized Service
Center.
10. Take the unit to a SprayTECH Authorized Service
Center.
1. Replace the spray tip with a new tip.
2. Clean the suction set filter.
3. Clean or replace the proper filter. Always keep
extra filters on hand.
4. Thin or strain the paint.
5. Clean or replace the outlet valve assembly.
6. Replace the inlet valve.
1. Increase the fluid pressure.
2. Increase the air pressure.
3. Clean the filters.
4. Tighten the suction hose fitting.
5. Replace the spray tip.
6. Thin the paint.
1. Allow to cool for 30 minutes.
2. Allow to cool for 30 minutes and replace the
extension cord with a shorter extension or a
thicker gauge cord.
3. Clean the paint from the motor.
4. Restart the unit in the PRIME mode.
5. Move the unit out of the sun.
1. Move the compressor ON/OFF switch to the ON
position.
2. Take the unit to a SprayTECH Authorized Service
Center.
3. Take the unit to a SprayTECH Authorized Service
Center.
4. Clean out the relief hole.
1. Increase the air regulator setting.
2. Thin the paint.
3. Open the gun air valve. Refer to gun Owner's
Manual.
4. Install a new pressure relief valve.
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