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Service Disc - troubleshooting for spray guns

	Defective fan pattern Listed below is a review functional troubles that can appear during the daily use of your spray gun and what you can do to correct the problem.


	One-sided round fan pattern The center air opening on the air cap or fluid tip is dirty or deformed. Clean components thoroughly or replace nozzle set if necessary.


	One-sided curved fan pattern One edge of the passage of the air cap horn is dirty or deformed. Clean components thoroughly or replace nozzle set if necessary.


	Heavy ended fan pattern Dirty or deformed air cap horns. Clean air cap thoroughly or replace nozzle set if necessary.


	Split swallow tail fan pattern Material too thin, air pressure too high, spray pattern adjusted too wide.


	Material in center of fan pattern too heavy Atomization pressure too low – raise pressure Viscosity too high – thin material Too much material applied – use smaller nozzle size


	Sporadic or fluttering fan pattern Fluid tip or needle not tight – retighten the parts. Cup clogged-up – clean vent hole. Please note: With the SATAjet 2000, SATAjet RP and SATA KLC, tighten the fluid tip only as firmly as can be done by hand.

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