Fluid Management 53PD Blendorama User Manual - Manual (Page 40)

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Most of the problems listed in this section can be prevented by daily cleaning and by purging the nozzle.
See the
Maintenance, Care and Use section in this manual for instructions.
Use the chart below to locate the problem and perform the recommended actions in the last column.
Contact Fluid Management Customer Service if you are unable to find a resolution.
Symptom Cause Action
Colorant intermittently spurts from the
nozzle during discharge
Air bubbles in the colorant Operate the pump several times
without opening the valve to drive the
air back into the canister. Then allow
the colorant to sit for several minutes
to allow the bubbles to escape.
A drop of colorant falls from the nozzle
when the valve is opened even when
the pump is not operated
Air is trapped in the cylinder assembly Operate the pump several times
without opening the valve to drive the
air back into the canister. Then allow
the colorant to sit for several minutes
to allow the bubbles to escape.
The end cap twists or lifts during
operation
End-cap grub-screws are loose Lightly tighten the 2 grub-screws in
the end-cap (for 53 Series tighten the
end-cap sleeve) until the end cap can
no longer be twisted by hand.
Canister is loose on turntable Loose fixing screws Tighten fixing screws with a Phillips
head screwdriver.
Colorant appears on the piston shaft,
piston and/or gauges
Worn seals Replace seals.
Colorant does not dispense easily Nozzle blocked Remove nozzle and clean in warm
soapy water.
Colorant still does not dispense easily High viscosity of colorant Increase the size of the nozzle.
Colorant has hardened in the canister
and piston assembly
Canister and pump should be
removed, emptied, stripped and
cleaned thoroughly. Replenish only
with new colorant.
Agitation is not occurring No power to the dispenser Check that the unit is connected and
that there is power to the outlet.
Troubleshooting