Symptom
Air escaping from
port on regulating
cap.
Pressure dropping
slowly on regulator.
Fluid or air leak at
lid gasket.
Paint tends to settle
rapidly in tank.
Gauge not register-
ing air pressure.
Safety valve pop-
ping off.
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Troubleshooting
Possible Cause
1. Broken or damaged dia-
phragm in tank regulator.
1. Dirty or worn valve seat in
regulator.
2. Loose air fittings leaking air.
1. Defective lid gasket.
2. Wing screw loose.
3. Dirt or foreign object between
gasket and rim.
1. Paint not mixed or thinned suf-
ficiently.
1. Air pressure turned OFF.
2. Defective pressure gauge.
1. Tank pressure too high.
2. Defective safety valve.
Model H8226 5 Gallon Automatic Mixing Paint Tank
Solution
1. Replace tank regulator.
1. Replace tank regulator.
2. Tighten loose air fittings or
remove and re-install with
new Teflon tape.
1. Replace lid gasket.
2. Tighten wing screws.
3. Clean rim and gasket.
1. Mix or thin paint according
to manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
1. Turn air pressure ON.
2. Replace pressure gauge.
1. Reduce tank pressure to
20-30 PSI (See Page 8).
2. Replace safety valve.