9. Help with problems with the Airless Pump
Problem
Electric motor does not start up
Pump not providing suction
Material flow poor
Pump fails to sustain pressure
Not enough pressure
Pump action at gun too strong (pulsa-
ting spray pattern)
Pump does not build up sufficient
pressure Head of paint level becomes
very hot Paint penetrates lubricant
container of pump block
Probable cause
1.
Mains cable not connected or
fuse blown
2. Electric motor defective
3. Switch defective
1.
Air in suction system
2. Pressure insufficient
3. Inlet valve or outlet valve obst-
ructed/clogged
1.
No paint
2. Suction filter clogged
3. Filter pump / gun contaminated
4. No suction from pump, material
too heavy
1.
Device leaky
2. Suction system leaky.
3. Inlet valve does not sit
4. Seals worn
5. Broken or worn valve seats
6. Suction valve worn
7.
Circulation valve leaky
1.
Pressure set too low
2. Clogged filter
3. Spray nozzle too large or worn
1.
Wrong hose
2. Spray nozzle too large or worn
3. Overpressure
1.
Too little hydraulic oil in system
2. Packings leaky and worn
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Remedy
Check
Replacement
Replacement
Tighten up suction pipe or increase
pressure, clean paint in suction positi-
on, allow to circulate
Check supply, clean, clean or replace,
thin out material
Tighten screwed connections, check
for leaks, clean and repair. Replace-
ment / Check/tighten jam nut reverse
or replace. Replacement clean or
replace
position higher, clean or replace chan-
ge or replace
Replace with spray hose of at least 15
m length, change or replace earthed
nylon version, reduce pressure and
motor output
Check hydraulic oil level and top up
if necessary. Check/tension Replace/
Jam nut