
STORING / MAINTAINING YOUR SPRAYER
• The sprayer should be stored out of direct sunlight in a cool dry space.
• Before freezing weather make sure to drain all liquid in the tank, pump, pressure cylinder, hose,
shut-off valve, wand and nozzle, to avoid liquid expansion and cracking in the sprayer components
(See “Cleaning” section). Lock the shut-off valve in the “open” position.
• When service is required call your nearest dealer and always insist on original manufactured
replacement parts.
• Inspect the hose, wand, pump, tank and shut-off valve for wear, damage or leaks on a regular basis
and repair defects promptly.
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Chapin Backpack Sprayer Operator’s Manual - English
TROUBLE SHOOTING YOUR SPRAYER
Symptom
Possible Reason
Correction
Difficulty actuating the pump
lever and/or pump handle
moves itself back up.
Upper valve plate sticks
Clean or replace valve plate
Little or no resistance during
repeated pumping – no
pressure.
Damaged/worn/dirty/upper and or lower valve
plate
Clean or Replace Valve Plate
Damaged /worn upper o-ring on piston
Replace O-ring
Diaphragm pump is damaged
Replace Diaphragm Pump
Too much resistance after just
a few pumping strokes but
pressure only lasts briefly.
Not enough air cushion in the pressure
chamber
Release pressure in pressure
chamber.Remove the hose & drain
pressure chamber. Reconnect the
hose.
Upper valve plate damaged/worn/dirty
Clean or replace upper valve plate
Upward pumping action is more
difficult and/or pump handle
moves itself backdown.
Vent hole is clogged
Clear the vent hole in cap.
Clogged filter
Clean in tank filter
Piston cylinder intake clogged
Clean piston cylinder intake
Leaks at Diaphragm Pump
Damaged/worn/O-rings
Replace O-rings on Diaphragm Pump
Damaged Diaphragm Pump
Replace Diaphragm Pump
Shut-off leaks
Connections loose
Tighten connection.
Worn or damaged shut-off
Rebuild or replace the shut-off valve.
Wand assembly leaks
Connections loose
Tighten connection.
Damaged or worn o-ring/gasket
Replace o-ring/gasket.
Nozzle assembly leaks
Connections loose
Tighten connection.
Damaged or worn o-ring/gasket
Replace o-ring/gasket.
Leak between pump
assembly and tank
Pump clamp loose
Tighten clamp.
O-ring worn or damaged
Replace pressure chamber o-ring.
Hose leaking at tank outlet
Hose clamp loose
Tighten clamp.
Hose leaking at shut-off
Connection loose
Tighten retaining nut.
Damaged or worn o-ring/gasket
Replace o-ring/gasket.