Grupo Urrea SURTEK 130401 Manual De Usuario Y Garantía página 9

to extend the life of the sprayers parts.
LIMPIEZA
1) Always empty the sprayer and clean the tank
thoroughly after each use.
2) Pump the sprayer handle until all of the contents
and air exit through the nozzle.
3) Fill tank half way with water and pump the water
out as explained in step 2 (repeat several times with
highly corrosive materials).
Other Cleaning Hints:
• Improper spray distribution usually means the
nozzle is clogged, remove the nozzle and clean it.
• Soap can be added to the water to clean the tank.
• Do not use strong cleaning agents or abrasives.
• If you use a chemical agent to clean the tank
follow the manufacturer's recommendations for the
disposal of the waste water.
• In case of a chemical agent spill activated liquid
charcoal (or other form) can be used to absorb
chemicals in the sprayer tank or spills.
Note: If you are using with hormone weed killers,
follow the manufacturers instructions for the clean
up of the herbicide producers, and neutralize with
activated charcoal.
This is important if other chemicals are used
subsequently since the residue of the herbicide will
damage plants. You can add 0.35 oz./1 g. of activated
charcoal to 1.7 pint/1 liter of water and leave in the
tank and the hose lines for about 24 hours.
For cleaning after the application of carbolineum
products, especially if they are not water soluble, use
a 5% soda lye with a temperature of 104°F/40°C and
rinse with a lot of water.
STORING / MAINTAINING YOUR
SPRAYER
A fine mesh stainless steel screen is on the pressure
cylinder inlet to protect the piston, cylinder and
collar. If your sprayer tank will not empty or the
handle "snaps" to the down position when let go,
the screen may be clogged. See the "Disassembling
and Repairing the Pressuure Cylinder" section of this
manual.
• The sprayer should be stored out of direct sunlight
in a cool dry space.
•Treat both the collar and the piston with petroleum
jelly after removing the pump or mounting a new
collar.
• Before freezing weather make sure to drain
all liquid in the tank, lines and air chamber to
avoid liquid expansion and cracking in the sprayer
components (See "Cleaning.") and lock the shut-off
valve in the "open" position.
• When service is required call your nearest SURTEK
dealer and always insist on original SURTEK
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.
Avoid excessive wear by:
1) Regular lubrication of the collar, cylinder and
piston with petroleum jelly.
2) Thorough cleaning and flushing of sprayer with
soap and water after each use.
STORING / MAINTAINING YOUR
SPRAYER
1. Remove the handle and bolt and set aside. With
the pump facing towards you lay the unit on
its back (Figure 1). Loosen the hose clamp by
unscrewing the bolt and remove the sprayer hose.
Caution: There could be residual liquid in the hose
and pressure cylinder. Remove the nut and bolt
from the protective cap and remove the cap (C).
Rotate the pump shaft in order to reach two lever
bolts in the center (B). Using a wrench, remove
the lever bolts. Pull the piston (F) out of the piston
cylinder.
2. Remove the piston cylinder assembly by turning
the piston cylinder counter-clockwise when
viewing the sprayer from the bottom. Caution:
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