Troubleshooting6-2 1999 Nordson CorporationAll rights reserved107 962HIssued 11/99Manual 21-19The following chart provides troubleshooting procedures for correctingmechanical problems. If multiple causes exist, the chart lists thoseproblems in the order of importance.Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action1. Gun spitting whentriggeredImproperly adjusted trigger puller(causes fluid valve to open before airvalve)Remove the trigger and adjust thetrigger puller. Refer to the triggeradjustment instructions in the Repairsection of this manual.2. Coarse spray Air pressure too low for fluid flow Decrease fluid flow, increase airpressure, or use the correct air cap andfluid tip.Viscosity too high for atomizing airpressureReduce the viscosity by either addingsolvent or increasing fluid temperature.Increase the atomizing air pressure.Obstructed atomizing air orifice Clean the air cap and exterior surface ofthe fluid tip.Damaged fluid tip or air cap Inspect the fluid tip and air cap, andreplace if necessary.Obstructed fluid tip Remove and clean the fluid tip.Damaged electrode assembly Repair or replace the electrodeassembly.Solvent evaporates too quickly Use slower evaporating solvent.Contact your material supplier.3. Excessive overspray Atomizing air pressure too high Reduce the atomizing air pressure.4. Gun sputtering Air bubbles in coating material Remove air from fluid system, tightenloose parts, and replace worn ordamaged parts.Check for excessive agitation in thereservoir.Check for an air leak in the air purgevalve or in the siphon line to pump.5. Fluid leaking neartriggerDamaged packing cartridge gasket orshaft sealDisassemble the gun and inspect theparts for damage or wear. Replaceparts if required.2. Mechanical Problems