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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!
Ace Polypropylene Gas Engine Driven Centrifugal Pump
Maximum Fluid Temperature: 140°F
Do NOT Use with Flammable Liquids.
Do Not Run with Flow Shutoff for Extended Periods
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Running the pump with no flow for extended periods of time will
result in excessive heat and pump failure. Running the pump with flow shutoff for more than 5 minutes causes the fluid
temperature to rise and melt pump components. Bypass is recommended for low flow applications.
Do Not Run Dry
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Seal damage or failure will result from running dry. Impeller damage may also occure if run dry for an
extended period of time.
NOTE:
Refer to the engine Owner
’
s Manual for proper operation and safety precautions.
To help prime the pump, keep the inlet or suction line as short as possible with a minimum of bends, elbows and kinks.
Make sure all connections are tight and do not leak air. Make sure the line strainer is free of debris. If pump does not self
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prime, disconnect suction hose, fill with water and reconnect to liquid source.
Maintenance During/After Spraying
Periodically close the suction line valve and check the line strainer and clean the screen. Stop the engine and shut off
the valve near the strainer. Remove the bowl and screen portions of the strainer and wash them free from all impurities.
You may also drain the tank by removing the female camlock dust cap. Then open the valve and pour the contents into
another container. Read the chemical label for disposal instructions.
Proper care and maintenance will keep your pump wear at a minimum and will keep it running smoothly and trouble
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free
for a long time and prolong the life of your sprayer.
After use, fill the sprayer tank part way with water. Start the sprayer and allow the water to pump through the entire
plumbing system and nozzles. Drain and then refill half full with plain water, add the recommended amount of good
quality tank cleaner such as FIMCO Sprayer Tank Neutralizer and Cleaner. (If no tank cleaner is available, you may sub-
stitute dish soap for this step, about 1
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2 oz. per gallon). But a neutralizer/cleaner should be used to thoroughly clean the
system. Turn sprayer on and circulate through system for 15 minutes and then spray out through spray nozzle (and
boom nozzles if applicable). Refill tank half way with clean water and repeat. Follow the chemical manufacturer
’
s dispos-
al instructions of all wash or rinsing water.
For the boom (if applicable) remove the tips and screens from the nozzle assemblies. Wash these items out thoroughly.
Blow the orifice clean and dry. If the orifice remains clogged, clean it with a fine bristle (NOT WIRE) brush or with a
toothpick. Do not damage the orifice. Water rinse and dry the tips before storing.
Flush the pump after each use. One of the common causes of faulty pump performance is
“
gumming
”
or corrosion inside
the pump. Flush the pump with a solution that will neutralize liquid pumped.
WARNING:
Never pump corrosive or abrasive liquids as these will cause rapid wear or deterioration in the pump. Never
run pump dry. 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.
Failure to follow this warning will void the product warranty.
Follow the chemical manufacturer
’
s instructions on disposal of all waste water from the sprayer.
Tank Care & Maintenance
Warning:
Do not use the tank as a container for fuel oils, kerosene, gasoline or any other petroleum distillate product.
All polyolefins are softened and permeated by such products. In an enclosed area the vaporization of these materials
from the outside surface of the tank could create a dangerous condition.
The tank should not be used as a pressure vessel nor used with chemicals or solutions having a weight of more than 12
pounds per gallon.
Store the tank in a dry dark place when not in use. Storage out of sunlight will prolong the life of the tank.
Do not drop, strike or kick the tank, especially at low temperatures. Tanks become brittle and are subject to cracking at
temperatures below 20° Fahrenheit.
Always flush the tank with water and a neutralizing agent at the end of each use, to prevent contamination of solutions.
