KAT9000 | Katana Plus HVLP Spray Gun
TROUBLESHOOTING
With anything new, there may be a couple bumps in the road. Be on the lookout for any of the
symptoms below and address as needed.
SYMPTOM
Split fan pattern
(fan pattern is hollow
in the center)
Restricted
or decreased
paint flow
Spray gun
clogged
Fan pattern not
centered/shooting
to one side
Dripping paint
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PROBLEM
Air pressure is too high
and might cause the fan
pattern to split.
Paint buildup on the
center hole of the air
cap.
Paint buildup on the
nozzle.
Paint buildup on the
hole of the cup
restricting paint flow.
Paint viscosity too
thick to flow properly
through spray gun.
Air pressure too low.
Paint may be clogging
up nozzle.
Dried up paint on nozzle
and air cap.
Compressor too small.
Paint build up on air
cap or nozzle.
Loose needle packing.
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SOLUTION
Reduce air pressure gradually and test
until you achieve desired results.
Remove air cap and use cleaner and
scrubbing brush to remove any
paint buildup.
Use cleaner and scrubbing brush or
toothpick to remove any paint build up.
Inspect hole in the center of paint cup
lid for obstruction. Use cleaner and a
scrubbing brush or toothpick to remove
any paint build up.
Remove paint from spray gun and
dilute paint as needed. Spray gun may
need cleaning before you add newly
diluted paint.
Increase air pressure gradually and
test until paint flows properly.
Remove paint from spray gun and clean
thoroughly. Strain your paint before
adding it back in to spray gun to
remove any large particles.
Using a scrubbing brush and recom-
mended cleaning solution, clean o
all dried up paint on the front of the
spray gun.
Your compressor may not allow enough
CFM to run the spray gun properly.
A larger air source may be needed.
Make sure air cap and nozzle are free
from any paint build up. Use cleaner
and a scrubbing brush to loosen
and remove any buildup of paint
on these areas.
Hand tighten the needle packing.
If dripping continues, tighten with
appropriate sized wrench until dripping
stops. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.