Speedaire Operating Instructions
Model 4XP65B
troubleshooting Chart
Symptom
Right or left
heavy spray
pattern
Top or
bottom
heavy spray
pattern
Split spray
pattern
Center
heavy spray
pattern
Sputtering
spray
Fluid leaking from
packing nut
Air leaking from air cap
without pulling trigger
Possible Cause(s)
1. Holes in left or right side of the air cap are
plugged
2. Dirt on left or right side of fluid tip
1. Dried material at top or bottom of fluid tip
2. Loose air cap or dirty seat
3. Air cap plugged
1. Fan pattern open too far
2. Fluid turned in too far
3. Atomization air too high
1. Fan adjustment partially closed
2. Material too thick
3. Atomization pressure too low
1. Material level too low
2. Container tipped too far
3. Loose fluid inlet connection
4. Loose or damaged fluid tip/seat
5. Dry or loose fluid needle packing nut
6. Air vent clogged
1. Packing nut loose
2. Packing worn or dry
1. Sticking air valve stem
2. Contaminate on air valve or seat
3. Worn or damaged air valve or seat
4. Broken air valve spring
5. Bent valve stem
Corrective Action
1. Clean. Use only non-metallic paint
2. Clean
1. Clean
2. Clean and tighten
3. Clean. Use only non-metallic pick
1. Partially close the pattern adjustment
2. Increase fluid
3. Reduce atomization air pressure
1. Open fan pattern adjustment
2. Thin to proper viscosity
3. Increase atomization pressure
1. Refill
2. Hold more upright
3. Tighten
4. Adjust or replace
5. Lubricate and or tighten
6. Clear vent hole
1. Tighten, but do not restrict needle
2. Replace or lubricate (non-silicone oil)
1. Lubricate
2. Clean
3. Replace
4. Replace
5. Replace
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