Troubleshooting Guide
No fluid flow
•If valve operating air pressure is too low,
the valve will not open. Increase air
pressure to 70 psi (4.8 bar) minimum.
•The reservoir air pressure may not be
high enough. Increase pressure.
•The dispensing tip may be clogged.
Replace tip.
•The stroke adjustment may be closed.
Open stroke adjustment.
•Fluid may have solidified in the valve.
Clean the fluid body.
Fluid drools after the valve
closes, eventually stopping
•This is caused when air is trapped in
the outlet section of the fluid body or
the fluid has entrapped air. The air will
expand after the valve closes, causing
extrusion until the air reaches
atmospheric pressure.
Purge the valve by dispensing at a steady
flow until clear. If a small tip is used, it
may be necessary to remove the tip while
purging to obtain sufficient flow to carry
the air down through the tip adapter.
•If the fluid has entrapped air, the material
must be degassed before dispensing.
Fluid drips at a steady rate after
the valve closes
•A steady drip can be caused by excessive
reservoir pressure. Check to be sure
the reservoir pressure is not above 70
psi (4.8 bar).
•A steady drip also indicates failure of
the diaphragm to close fully due to
particle build-up or wear. In either case,
replace the sealing head in accordance
with the maintenance instructions.
Fluid leaks out between fluid
body and diaphragm
•Fluid leakage between the fluid body and
diaphragm indicates the annular sealing
ridge on the fluid body is damaged or the
fluid body is distorted due to excessive
torque on the retaining screws. In either
case, replace the fluid body.
Fluid flows out of the drain hole
•Fluid flowing out of the drain hole
indicates a ruptured diaphragm.
Replace in accordance with the
maintenance instructions.
Valve responds slowly when
opening and closing
•Valve response is related to control air
hose length and size. The valve is
supplied with 5-feet of 3/32” ID tubing
attached. Any additional length or size
change will affect response time. Check
to be sure the length and size have not
been changed.
Inconsistent deposits
•Inconsistent deposits can result if the
air pressure controlling the valve and/or
supplying the reservoir is fluctuating or if
the valve operating pressure is less than
70 psi (4.8 bar). Check to be sure air
pressures are constant and the valve
operating pressure is 70 psi (4.8 bar).
•The time the valve is open must be
constant. Check to be sure the valve
controller is providing a consistent
output.