Professional Confetti Cannon & T-Shirt Cannon Solutions

Experiencing an issue with your confetti or t-shirt cannon? This guide will help you diagnose and solve the most common problems quickly.

Table of Contents

• Continuous Confetti Cannon
  • The Confetti Cannon is Not Firing
  • Weak or Inconsistent Confetti Flow
  • The Confetti Cannon is Making a Hissing Sound
• Electric Confetti Cannon
  • The Confetti Cannon is Not Firing
  • Weak or Inconsistent Confetti Burst
  • The Confetti Cannon is Making a Clicking Sound
• Stage Confetti Cannon
  • The Confetti Cannon is Not Firing
  • Weak or Inconsistent Confetti Burst
• T-Shirt Cannon
  • The T-Shirt Cannon is Not Firing
  • Weak or Inconsistent Launch
  • Air is Hissing or Leaking

Solutions for Your Continuous Confetti Cannon

This guide will help you diagnose and solve the most common problems with your continuous confetti cannon.

The Confetti Cannon is Not Firing

• Cause: This is typically caused by a CO2 supply issue.
• Solution:
  • Verify the CO2 tank: Make sure the CO2 tank is not empty.
  • Check the valve: Make sure the CO2 tank valve is fully open.

Weak or Inconsistent Confetti Flow

• Cause: The confetti may be packed too tightly, or there could be a problem with the CO2 pressure.
• Solution:
  • Fluff the confetti: Gently fluff the confetti in the hopper with your hand.
  • Check the valve: Make sure the CO2 tank valve is fully open.
  • Adjust the ball valve: Slowly open the ball valve on the confetti cannon to find the optimal flow setting.

The Confetti Cannon is Making a Hissing Sound

• Cause: This usually indicates a loose connection or a leak in the system.
• Solution:
  • Immediately follow the Emergency Shut-off Procedures from the safety guide.
  • Check all connections: Inspect the high-pressure hose and all valve connections to ensure they are tight and secure.
  • Check the o-ring: Inspect the o-ring in the CO2 nut on the CO2 tank connection.
  • Contact support: If the hissing continues, do not use the confetti cannon.

Solutions Guide for Your Electric Confetti Cannon

This guide will help you diagnose and solve the most common problems with your electric confetti cannon.

The Confetti Cannon is Not Firing

Cause: This problem is typically caused by a power issue, or by a problem with the CO2 cartridge's connection or contents.

Solution:

• Check Power: First, ensure the confetti cannon is securely plugged into a working power source.
• Check the Cartridge: Make sure the CO2 cartridge is screwed in completely and securely. If it's not fully seated, the piercing pin will not puncture it.
• Inspect the Pin: Carefully check the piercing pin where the CO2 cartridge screws in to ensure it is not broken or bent.

Weak or Inconsistent Confetti Burst

• Cause: The CO2 cartridge is not fully pierced by the piercing unit.
• Solution:
  • Check the CO2 Cartridge: Ensure the CO2 cartridge is screwed completely and securely into the piercing unit. If it's not fully in place, the piercing pin will not puncture the cartridge, preventing the confetti cannon from firing.

The Confetti Cannon is Making a Clicking Sound, but No Confetti Fires

• Cause: The electrical connection to the cartridge is likely a problem, but the unit is receiving power.
• Solution:
  • Check the piercing unit: ensure the valve on the piercing unit is in the open position.
  • Contact support: If the problem persists, do not attempt to use the confetti cannon again.

Solutions Guide for Your Reusable Stage Confetti Cannon

This guide will help you diagnose and solve the most common problems with your reusable stage confetti cannon.

The Confetti Cannon is Not Firing

• Cause: This is typically caused by a malfunctioning trigger.
• Solution:
  • Inspect the trigger: Make sure there is no debris preventing the trigger from moving freely.

Weak or Inconsistent Confetti Burst

Cause: This is almost always caused by an issue with how the confetti cannon is prepared or fired. The most common culprits are a loose or missing compression cap, or hesitation when pulling the trigger.

Solution:

• Secure the Cap: The compression cap is essential for building the back pressure needed to create a powerful launch. Ensure the cap is in place and is securely sealed with compression tape.
• Pull the Trigger Firmly: You must pull the ring trigger quickly and firmly in a single motion. Any hesitation will prevent the piercing pin from fully puncturing the CO2 cartridge, resulting in a weak or incomplete release of gas.

Troubleshooting Your T-Shirt Cannon

This guide will help you diagnose and solve the most common problems with your t-shirt cannon.

The T-Shirt Cannon is Not Firing

• Cause: This is typically caused by a lack of pressure in the system or an issue with the trigger mechanism.
• Solution:
  • Check the pressure: Ensure the CO2 or air tank is full and connected correctly, and that the tank valve is fully open.
  • Inspect the trigger: Make sure there is no debris preventing the trigger from being pulled.
  • Check the air hose: Look for any visible damage or kinks in the hose that might be blocking the airflow.

Weak or Inconsistent Launch

• Cause: The t-shirt may not be rolled correctly, or the t-shirt cannon may not be fully pressurized.
• Solution:
  • Reroll the t-shirt: Ensure the t-shirt is rolled tightly and fits snugly but not too tightly in the barrel.
  • Check the pressure: Ensure the CO2 or air tank is full and connected correctly, and that the tank valve is fully open.

Air is Hissing or Leaking from the Unit

• Cause: This indicates a leak in the system, likely from a loose connection or a damaged hose or valve.
• Solution:
  • Stop Operation: Immediately stop using the t-shirt cannon and close the CO2 or air tank valve.
  • Depressurize safely: Follow the manual's instructions to safely release all pressure from the t-shirt cannon.
  • Inspect connections: Check all hose connections and valves to ensure they are tight and free of debris.

Contact support: If you find a leak, do not attempt to use the t-shirt cannon.