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9.2 Disposal of residual spray volume
Residual spray volumes of less than 100 ml
[6.8 oz] are no longer pumped effectively. Either
add more spray formula and continue spraying or,
when finishing off, dilute the residual volume with
2 litres [68 oz] of clean water and apply to the
already treated area.
At the end of the work, empty and clean the
sprayer according to chap. 10.4, wash face and
hands thoroughly and take off the work clothing.
Work clothing requires regular washing.
10 Maintenance, cleaning and storage
10.1 Maintenance plan
Before starting work:
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Check the entire sprayer is operationally safe by:
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Visual inspection of the sprayer
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Checking the tightness of all parts (at
maximum admissible pressure with the hand
valve opened and closed).
o
Checking the working of all functional parts
(pump lever, hand valve).
o
Checking the hoses and their screw
connections.
o
Visual inspection of the filter screen in the
filler basket.
After the end of work, when changing the spray
formula, whenever required:
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Cleaning the spray tank chap. 10.4
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Cleaning the nozzles and filters chap. 10.4
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Cleaning the filter screen in the filler basket
chap. 10.4
Whenever required:
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Greasing the tank lid seal chap. 10.5
10.2 Test run
When the spraying season starts and then every
month, the following items must be checked in a
test run with clean water:
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Tightness of all sprayer parts at maximum
admissible pressure with the hand valve opened
and closed
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Function of all working parts (hand valve, pump
lever)
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Dosage and distribution accuracy
In case of irregularities, damage, leaks or limited
function, do not use the sprayer but have it
checked in a specialist workshop without delay.
10.3 Replace the spray nozzle and/or filter
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Flush the nozzle assembly with clean water.
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Unscrew the nozzle assembly.
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Clean the O-rings, filter insert and spray nozzle
with clean water and soft brush. Do not blow out
the spray nozzle by mouth! Do not clean nozzles
with any hard objects!
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Replace the nozzle with a new nozzle and/or
new filter insert.
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Screw the parts of the nozzle assembly back
together.
10.4 Empty the spray tank and clean all the
parts in the spray delivery system to the
nozzle
Empty the spray tank, flush with clean water all
parts in the delivery system to the nozzle and the
filter screen in the filler basket.
Give special attention to the wear parts such as
nozzles, filters and seals.
Observe the cleaning notes in the original user
manual for the chemical.
Never use any aggressive, acid- or solvent-
containing cleaning agents (e.g. petrol).
After cleaning, let the spray tank dry in the open
air.
Clean the spraying nozzle, filter and filling screen:
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Flush the nozzle assembly with clean water.
•
Unscrew the nozzle assembly.
•
Clean the O-rings, filter insert, spray nozzle and
filling screen with clean water and a soft brush.
Never blow out the spray nozzle with the mouth!
Never clean nozzles with hard objects!
•
Screw the parts of the nozzle assembly back
together (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2
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