Operation
Turn nozzle to adjust
spray pattern
Depress lever to spray
Move red catch back to lock
lever in ‘on’ or ‘off”
position. Only if safe to do
so.
After spraying is completed, drain unused chemicals from the tank. Rinse the tank with clean water then operate the
sprayer with clean water in the tank to clean out the pump, hose and spray lance. Do not leave chemicals in the tank as
they may settle and form solids that may block the filter.
If heavy frosts are experienced, run the sprayer until the pump and spray lines are dry. This will prevent water freezing
in the pump or spray lines and damaging the sprayer.
Warning !
Dispose of unused chemical and water used for rinsing in a manner that will not endanger people, animals or
the environment in accordance with local regulations and the handling and disposal information available
from the Chemical manufacturer.
SETUP AND TESTING.
It is always recommended that you first test all spray equipment thoroughly with clean water.
Silvan Rakpack’s are supplied with a blue adjustable nozzle containing a large orifice, which when twisting the tip can allow
for a greater flow of liquid. It is recommended that adjustable nozzle is used first with the spray gun and can be changed later
if you require.
Release the elastic straps that secure the spray hose to the tank and remove the lance and hose from the transport recesses on
the tank.
1.
Be sure to wear safety equipment as recommended by the chemical manufacturer before adding chemical to the sprayer
2.
Check the suction line foot filter is clean and undamaged (see Maintenance section).
3.
Fill the tank with clean water.
4.
With the 12 volt supply connected and the 6 meter spray hose and spray lance connected. Fit the blue adjustable nozzle
or any large orifice nozzle you may wish to use.
5.
Check all hoses, hose clamps and connections for leaks or damage.
6.
Switch the pump ON.
7.
Depress the spray lance trigger. The pump is self priming and will start spraying within 30 seconds.
8.
Check the hose connections for leaks, if any are found stop the pump and rectify the problem before continuing.
9.
By twisting the tip of the nozzle to the coarsest droplet size, the restriction to flow is minimized and pump pulsation will
not occur.
10.
Slowly twist the tip of the nozzle from a course droplet size to a fine droplet to your preference. If the pump begins to
pulsate/cycle you may require a different nozzle that is rated to allow for higher flow rates at your selected droplet size
at approximately.
11.
Once the nozzle is set and the pump operates free of pulsation/cycling, the spot sprayer is ready to be utilized for spot
spraying of chemical.
Important note: Spray units must not be operated while the pump is pulsating/cycling because it can cause component
failure.
Chemical solution may now be added to the tank.
Follow the mixing instructions and safety precautions provided by the chemical manufacturer. Before adding concentrated
chemicals, partially fill the tank with water then add the chemical and complete filling with water.
Wear all the safety equipment recommended by the chemical manufacturer before adding chemical to the sprayer and whilst
conducting spraying operations.
For safety the spray gun has a catch that can be used to lock the lever closed to prevent accidental spraying. The catch can
also be used to lock the lever open for continuous spraying. This should only be done when safe to operate in this manner
and where there is no likelihood of inadvertently spraying any person or property that may suffer damage.
