Fantech FTC-P-18-5 Technical Manual - page 6
High‐Pressure Misting System Technical Manual
Fan Technologies Inc.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Potential Cause
Corrective Action
Fan will not run.
Power supply Connections
Confirm the control knobs are in the ON
position.
Confirm the power cords are connected.
Confirm that the power supply is on.
Misting rings will not mist.
Manifold line attached.
Confirm the fittings are securely
attached.
Confirm it has a water supply.
Pump not operational.
Confirm control switch is in the ON
position.
Pump malfunction.
Review pump troubleshooting guide.
Surfaces get wet.
Mist is too close. Optimum
evaporation occurs at least
10 ft. from the fan.
Relocate the fan.
Use the low speed setting on the fan.
Too much mist being
produced for the
environment.
Order plugs to reduce the amount of
mist.
Plug additional nozzles while maintaining
the minimum required for safe pump use.
Minimum is 4 nozzles.
Use regulator valve to adjust pressure to
1000 PSI.
Nozzle leaks during
operation.
Nozzles are clogged.
Remove debris from nozzle tip by
cleaning.
Nozzles are loose.
Turn off the system and relieve pressure
to the mist rings, and then hand ‐tighten
nozzles.
Nozzle o‐ring is worn.
Check ball in anti‐drip body for debris and
replace if necessary
Ant‐drip parts may be worn. Elongate spring or replace nozzle.
Pump will not run.
Power cord is unplugged.
Plug in power supply to pump.
Power supply is OFF.
Turn ON supply power to pump.
Water supply is Empty or
OFF.
Turn ON supply water to pump or fill the
tank.
Circuit breaker OFF.
Confirm correct voltage and amperage is
being supplied.
No water supply.
Confirm the supply water has a pressure
between 15‐70 PSI.
Inspect filter. Replace dirty filter which
restrict flow.
Solenoid valve is not open.
Check electrical connection at the
solenoid valve.
Check diaphragm of the solenoid valve.
Pump stops running.
Power supply interrupted.
Restore power.