Care and Maintenance
A) After using:
• empty the bottle and drain the hose and lance after each use
• carefully inspect all gaskets and hoses as well as all other fittings
of wear and tear.replace when necessary.
B) Cleaning the sprayer
• rinse the bottle thoroughly with water
• add water and detergent into the bottle
• attach pump cap and tighten it
• shake to clean the bottle
• pressurize the bottle
• flush the hose and nozzle
• empty the bottle and refill with clean water
• flush the hose and trigger valve once more
• empty the remaining water
• the sprayer should be cleaned thoroughly at least once a week
C) Cleaning clogged nozzle and crack & crevice tip
• do not insert metal objects into the tip orifices
• clean with a soft bristle brush such as a tooth-brush to free clogs
• cleaning detergents or solvents can be used to soak the tip
(do not use ammonia - it can corrode brass)
• do not insert metal object into the tip which will be greatly damaged to the
point of not functioning at all
• run warm water over and into the crack & crevice tip
• soak the nozzle and extension straw in warm, soapy water
• blow compressed air through back of nozzle and crack & crevice tip
D) Maintenance of pump and trigger valve
• piston o-ring (8) should be
GREASED
from time to time
• check valve at the bottom of the pump cylinder prevents liquid from entering
the pump, if liquid leaks into the pump, the valve should be inspected or
replaced
•
if liquid leaks out of the trigger valve or any connection, the valve seal/gasket
or the connection should be inspected or replaced
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