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Testing the Sprayer
NOTE: It is important that you test your sprayer for leakage and
proper spray patters with plain water before chemical applica-
tion is attempted. This will also give you the opportunity to
familiarize yourself with the operation of the sprayer.
Conditions of weather and terrain must be considered when setting
the sprayer. Do not spray on windy days. Protective clothing must be
worn in some cases
Be sure to read the chemical label(s) before application!
Operation
The pumping system draws solution from the tank, through the
strainer and to the pump. The pump forces the solution under pres-
sure to the handgun.
Connect the lead wire to a fully charged 12 volt battery. You may use
either a stand-alone battery or the battery on your towing vehicle.
The lead wire has an On/Off switch to activate the pump. “-” is on
and “O” is off.
Fill the tank part way with water and then add the desired amount of
chemical to be sprayed. Finish filling tank to proper level. Turn the
pump on and by depressing the “-” side of the rocker switch. The
pump is equipped with a pressure switch that is pre-set at the factory
to shut the pump off when all discharges are closed.
The pump will turn back on when the handgun lever is squeezed to
spray.
Activate the handgun by squeezing the handle lever
Rotating the adjustable nozzle tip on the handgun will change
the tip pattern from a straight stream to a cone pattern (fine
mist)
Maintenance During/After Spraying
Periodically check and clean the strainer on your intake tube.
Proper care and maintenance will prolong the life of your sprayer.
After use, fill the sprayer half way with clean water. Start the pump
and allow the water to pump through the entire plumbing system and
handgun nozzle. Drain and then refill half full, add the recommended
amount of a good quality tank cleaner, such as FIMCO Tank Neutral-
izer and Cleaner. (If no tank cleaner is available, you may substitute
dish soap for this step). Turn pump on and circulate through system
for 15 minutes and then spray out through the handgun nozzle. Refill
sprayer half way with clean water and repeat. Follow the chemical
manufacturer’s disposal instructions of all wash or rinsing water.
If handgun nozzle needs cleaning, remove nozzle and soak in warm
soapy water. Clean with a soft bristled brush if necessary.
WARNING:
Some chemicals will damage the pump valves if
allowed to soak untreated for a length of time! ALWAYS flush
the pump as instructed after each use. DO NOT allow chemicals
to sit in the pump for extended times of idleness. Follow the
chemical manufacturer’s instructions on disposal of all waste
water from the sprayer.
Winter Storage
Before storing your sprayer for winter or long term storage, thorough-
ly clean and drain it as much as possible. Then pour enough pink RV
antifreeze into the tank so that when the pump is turned on you can
pump the antifreeze throughout the entire plumbing system. Make
sure to operate the handgun until you see pink fluid spraying from the
nozzle. Leave any remaining antifreeze in the tank. Before your next
usage, rinse the antifreeze from the sprayer with clean water.
It is nearly impossible to drain all of the water from the sprayer and
any trapped water can freeze in cold weather and damage parts of
the sprayer. Pumping the antifreeze through the system will displace
the water and help prevent this damage.
1.2 GPM Pump
#8000-343-236
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