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High Pressure

The Kodiak is capable of very high pressure. Extreme caution

must be used in its operation. Pressure increases as resistance
in the material line increases. Longer hose lengths will increase

pressure as will a kink in the line.  The Kodiak will build pressure
to  overcome  the  resistance  and  move  the  material  through  the
line.  This machine is designed for high pressure.  Lack of caution

for it’s high pressure capabilities may result in serious injury to the

operator or anyone close by.

Make sure the material line is free of restrictions and is not kinked be-

fore use.

Valves are not standard equipment on the spray line, to in-

sure that a valve is not inadvertently closed while the pump is on

Since there is no valve there will be some dripping from the gun after

the switch is turned off while the pressure is relieved from the material
line. You can continue to spray as the material begins to slow down or
point the gun into the hopper until the material stops flowing.

Extension Cord Use

The Kodiak is a powerful pump and requires a good power

source. It will draw from 5 to 15 amps depending on the type of
material being sprayed. The choice of extension cord is critical.

An improperly sized extension cord can cause the control box to
sense an under voltage condition and stop. This is a safety fea-
ture to protect the electric motor and control box.

Use this chart to

select the right cord for your use:

Extension Cord

Recommended

Wire Size

Maximum Length

14 ga

25 feet

12 ga

50 feet

10 ga

75 feet

Note:

These figures apply to the Kodiak in normal temperatures

under 100 degrees. Demanding conditions such as pumping a
thick knockdown mud in very high temperatures may require

shorter extension cords or larger wire size.

Electric Shock

This machine is designed to be operated in a dry environment.

Do not expose control box to rain, mist or streams of water.

Direct stream of water from a high pressure washer will overcome

the control box seal and cause a control box failure, creating a
hazard. To clean control box, wipe down with damp cloth only.

The Kodiak uses a lower voltage line to the gun to operate the on/

off switch. This is to reduce the hazard associated with shock.
This safety feature does not reduce the risk of an electrical spark

igniting flammable materials. Use caution at all times when oper-
ating the machine and do not expose the switch at the gun to
flammable materials.

Explosion

This machine operates on 110 VAC and is equipped with a three-

prong plug for grounding.  Do not operate without the grounding
terminal  on  the  plug.  Use  only  properly  grounded  110  VAC,  15
Amp outlets to reduce the risk of static sparking.  Only use exten-

sion cords that accept a grounding wire. Static sparking can
cause explosion of flammable materials. Do not operate this ma-
chine in an enclosed area that contains flammable materials or

within 30 feet of any flammable or explosive materials.

Moving Parts

The pump uses a connecting rod in the pump body to turn the
rotor. This drive system is exposed to the top of the pump body

to allow the free flow of material.  Keep all foreign objects, hands,
loose clothing or any other item from the pump cavity.  Only put
material that you want to pump into the hopper or pump housing.
Foreign objects such as loose clothing can get caught in the drive
system  and  pull  the  object  into  the  pump  housing.    Exercise
extreme caution around the pump.

On Site

Do not try to move the Kodiak once material has

been added to the hopper, the increased weight and higher cen-

ter of gravity could result in dangerous instability.

Damaged or Modified Equipment

Keep the machine in good repair.

ONTENTS

Warnings & Precautions ………..

Technical Support ……………….

Getting Started …………………..

Electronics Detail ………………..

Parts List & Diagrams ……