Build-up of material inside atomizing cap. 1. Clear holes. 2. Clean. 3. Clean. Heavy deposit of material in center. 1. The material flow exceeds the atomizing cap capacity. 2. Inlet air pressure is too low. 3. Material is too thick. 1. Lower fluid flow. 2. Increase inlet air pressure. 3. Thin material. Narrow center pat- tern. 1. Volume control turned in too far. 2. Inlet air pressure too high. 3. Fluid pressure is too low. 4. Material is too thin. 1. Increase volume. 2. Reduce inlet air pressure. 3. Increase fluid pressure. 4. Adjust material. No spray output. 1. No pressure at gun. 2. Fluid passages dirty. 3. Fluid control closed. 4. Out of paint. 5. Material too thick. 1. Check air supply. 2. Clean gun, remove any obstructions. 3. Open. 4. Refill. 5. Thin to manufacturer's rec- ommendations. Model H3253, H3254, H3255 Spray Gun -15 Symptom Possible Cause Solution Excessive over- spray. 1. Fluid pressure too high. 2. Gun is too far from surface. 3. Spraying too fast. 1. Reduce fluid pressure. 2. Keep gun at recommended distance. 3. Slow down and maintain consistent, even parallel stroke. Unable to control spray fan. 1. Pattern adjustment screw is not seating properly. 2. Atomizing cap is loose. 1. Clean or replace. 2. Tighten atomizing cap. Runs and sags. 1. Damaged seal. 1. Replace damaged seals. Material leaks from cup. 1. Cap not secure. 2. Cup not tight on gun body. 3. Leaking from cap vent hole. 1. Tighten. 2. Tighten. 3. Hold gun upright, do not tilt. Material leaks from gun. 1. Fluid tip loose. 2. Dry or damaged seals. 3. Excessive pressure. 1. Tighten. 2. Replace seals. 3. Reduce pressure. Thick dimpled finish: orange peel appearance. 1. Holding gun too close to surface. 2. Inlet air pressure too low. 3. Material not properly mixed. 4. Surface is dirty or oily. 1. Spray at recommended distance. 2. Check inlet air pressure. 3. Follow manufacturer's instructions. 4. More surface prep is required. Dry Spray. 1. Inlet air pressure too high. 2. Gun too far from surface. 3. Gun stroke too fast. 1. Lower inlet air pressure. 2. Keep gun at recommended distance. 3. Slow down and maintain consistent even parallel stroke. Gun leaks from fluid tip. 1. Debris will not let the needle seat with the fluid tip. 1. Clean or replace both. Contaminated paint: fish eye appearance. 1. Water or oil in the air line. 1. Install an in-line air filter. 2. Replace air line. -16-Model H3253, H3254, H3255 Spray Gun Parts Breakdown H3253 .............................................................................................................................. ........................ REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 1 PH3253001 AIR NOZZLE 2 PH3253002 BRASS RING 3 PH3253003 ZINC RING 4 PH3253004 FLUID NOZZLE 5 PH3253005 HEAD 6 PH3253006 SCREW 7 PH3253007 BODY 8 PH3253008 STEM 9 PH3253009 STEM 10 PH3253010 SNAP RING 11 PH3253011 HOUSING 12 PH3253012 O-RING 13 PH3253013 SCREW 14 PH3253014 WASHER 15 PH3253015 PACKING 16 PH3253016 NUT 21 PH3253021 GASKET 22 PH3253022 HOUSING 23 PH3253023 LOCKNUT 24 PH3253024 LOCKNUT 25 PH3253025 LOCKNUT 28 PH3253028 COMPRESSION SPRING 29 PH3253029 BODY 30 PH3253030 NUT 31 PH3253031 PACKING 32 PH3253032 BODY 33 PH3253033 VALVE 34 PH3253034 GASKET 35 PH3253035 COMPRESSION SPRING 36 PH3253036 TRIGGER SCREW 37 PH3253037 TRIGGER STUD 38 PH3253038 TRIGGER 39 PH3253039 SCREW 40 PH3253040 CONNECTION 41 PH3253041 FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY 42 PH3253042 YOKE ASSEMBLY 43 PH3253043 CAP LOCK 44 PH3253044 DRIP TUBE 45 PH3253045 CUP LID ASSEMBLY 46 PH3253046 NUT 47 PH3253047 CUP GASKET 48 PH3253048 CUP 49* PH3253049 SERVICE WRENCH 50* PH3253050 CLEANING BRUSH 51* PH3253051 HOSE FITTING 1/4" NPT *Not shown in parts breakdown Model H3253, H3254, H3255 Spray Gun -17 Parts Breakdown H3254 ................................................................................ REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 1 PH3254001 RING NUT 2 PH3254002 FAN NOZZLE 3 PH3254003 ROUND NOZZLE 4 PH3254004 ANGLE NOZZLE 5 PH3254005 CUP COVER GASKET 6 PH3254006 CUP 7 PH3254007 AIR BYPASS VALVE 8 PH3254008 PLUG 9 PH3254009 NEEDLE PIN SPRING 10 PH3254010 FRICTION WASHER 11 PH3254011 PACKING SCREW 12 PH3254012 PACKING 13 PH3254013 LIQUID NOZZLE 14 PH3254014 O-RING 15 PH3254015 CUP COVER 16 PH3254016 CUP COVER NUT 17 PH3254017 FEED TUBE 18 PH3254018 TRIGGER ADJ. SCREW 19 PH3254019 GUN FRAME & TRIGGER ASSY. 20 PH3254020 NEEDLE PIN ASSY. 21 PH3254021 PAINT STRAINER 22 PH3254022 SERVICE WRENCH 23 PH3254023 HOSE FITTING 24* PH3254024 CLEANING BRUSH *Not shown in parts breakdown -18-Model H3253, H3254, H3255 Spray Gun Parts Breakdown H3255 .............................................................................................................................................................. Model H3253, H3254, H3255 Spray Gun -19 Parts List H3255 REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION PH3255001 ADJUSTMENT SCREW PH3255002 ADJUSTMENT KNOB PH3255003 O-RING PH3255004 FLAT WASHER PH3255005 AIR VALVE SPRING PH3255006 AIR INLET VA...