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USAGE
A pressure washer featuring a minimum of 1,540 CU (Cleaning Units = gpm x psi) is required for the cannon
to function as intended.
Warning:
Check to ensure the tool is compatible with your pressure washer’s operating specifications.
Must not exceed the maximum pressure, flow, and temperature ratings of the product.
SETUP
Your Brilliant Finish™ Foam Cannon comes equipped with a Standard Quick Connect Coupler which is
compatible with most pressure washers. Additionally, we offer common adaptors manufactured in fine
stainless steel for purchase separately including:
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Stainless Steel Threaded Direct Adapter, featuring dual-threaded fittings: M22- 1⁄4 M Item # 81240B
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Stainless Steel Quick Disconnect Coupler: 1⁄4” Male Item # 81240A
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Stainless Steel Quick Disconnect Coupler, Female Item # 81240F
IMPORTANT
Prior to installing the Quick Coupler, ensure the cannon has the appropriate Jet installed.
Your Brilliant Finish™ Foam Cannon comes factory equipped with a 1.1 Metering Jet which will deliver
optimal performance for most electric pressure washers with a minimum of 1540 CU (Cleaning Units =
gpm x psi). For most gas-powered pressure washers or units exceeding 4000 CU (Cleaning Units = gpm x
psi), the included 1.25mm Jet must be installed. Simply insert a flat screwdriver into manifold and turn
counterclockwise, unthreading 1.1 jet from unit. Insert 1.25mm Jet and carefully rotate clockwise using
caution not to cross-thread. Firmly tighten Jet, then install Quick Disconnect Coupler. Simply thread into
cannon and securely tighten using a 14mm or 9⁄16” Box Wrench.
DETERGENT DISPENSING METHOD
Brilliant Finish Foam Cannon requires the detergent to be pre-mixed, ready-to-use (RTU) solution (Water:
Detergent). This is the typical method, requiring the user to pre-mix a concentrate prior to use. Griot’s
Garage foaming solutions are highly concentrated, and performance matched to our cannon. The cannon
features an adjustable chemical flow valve integrated into the cap. Typically, adjusting the dial clockwise to
the far right will deliver maximum foam. To reduce flow and further optimize application, it can be rotated
counter-clockwise as necessary.
APPLICATION
While working in the shade, apply foaming solutions to a dry, cool vehicle from the rocker panel to the roof.
Refer to your product's instructions for further details. Your foam cannon features a variable angle spray
pattern. With a simple twist of the nozzle its adjusts from a wide spray pattern of up to 40° for efficient
coverage of vertical panels to a narrow 0° stream for long-range dispensing on car roofs, trucks, and RVs.
MAINTENANCE
Caution:
With poor maintenance, failure may occur following one use. Following every use, prior to
storage, rinse cannon thoroughly with clear water. Rinse cup out and add clear water, then run cannon
until foam ceases and is no longer visible. Failure to thoroughly flush cannon will lead to premature failure
of the stainless-steel foaming mesh, requiring replacement.
SERVICE
Should the foam cannon’s foam output diminish or seize during normal operation, the Stainless-Steel
Foaming Mesh will likely require replacement. Use Griot’s Garage replacement parts only – Brilliant Finish
Foam Cannon REBUILD KIT - Item # 85KIT.
