FAQs

Unit not sucking up material

Inlet ball may be stuck – Use inlet pusher to dislodge ball from seatRelief valve is in spray – Turn relief valve to primeFilter clogged – Clean or replace suction filterSuction tube sucking air – Clean...

Paint leaking between the tip guard and gun

Saddle and seat may be missing – Fit saddle & seatTip guard not on tight enough – Tighten tip guardTip not installed correctly – Make sure tip is pushed all the way in

I’m getting a poor spray pattern

Tip too large for product being sprayed or worn – Replace tip Pressure setting incorrect – Turn pressure control until spray pattern is correct Volume of paint spraying too low – Clean or replace filters Coating...

How does an electrostatic system work and what are the benefitis?

An electrostatic field is generated between the electrode in the gun head and the grounded work object. The paint particles are charged and attracted by the grounded object. This effect increases the efficiency significantly compared to...

How do I know what size spray tip to use?

Different tip sizes will output more or less paint, in a a variety of spray fan widths. It is important to match an appropriate tip size to the type of coating being sprayed. For more information...

Which HEA tips will work with my sprayer?

There are two kinds of HEA tips, those that fit the Control Pro range of sprayers (identifiable by the octagonal tip shape) HEA Pro Tips (identifiable by the more ’rounded’ tip shape, and are for use...

Can I use a generator with the ProSpray & SuperFinish unit?

Yes, you can use a 5,000 Watt but you must disable the idle-down feature. Wagner recommends that you avoid the use of generators if possible due to dirty power supply. If electrical power is not readily...

What does HEA mean?

HEA stands for High Efficiency Airless which means that the pump will have 55% less overspray than standard airless sprayers.

What is the difference between an airless sprayer and an HVLP sprayer?

Airless Sprayers atomise coatings by forcing the product through a small tip opening at very high fluid pressure. The fluid pressures range from 1200-3600 PSI. Airless sprayers are capable of spraying larger surfaces at higher speeds....

Is the T2 Gun (available with Control Pro 150 & 300) compatible with old accessories?

Out of the box, older accessories are not compatible with the T2 Gun. An adaptor is available P/N:2463515.

Can I use the HEA sprayer to paint my car?

This isn’t an automotive quality finish sprayer, so it will not produce a showroom finish such as what you would generally want on a car.

Can I use a generator with the Control Pro sprayers?

Yes, you can use a 2,000 Watt generator but you must disable the idle-down feature.