5 Maintenance, cleaning and storage
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5.7 Taking the sprayer out of service and putting it into storage
Prepare the device for storage according to section 5.6.
Store the device protected from sunlight in a secure, dry and frost-free location under a maximum ambient
temperature of 35 °C [95 °F].
There must not be any open fires or similar nearby.
Ensure that the unit cannot be used by unauthorised persons, in particular children.
5.8 Maintenance plan
Before you start working
After work
When changing the spraying agent
On demand
Monthly
Annually or at the start of the season
Entire pressure sprayer
Check whether the device is safe to use:
x Visual inspection of the device
x Check the tightness of all equipment compo-
nents (at maximum permissible pressure with
open and closed shut-off valve)
x Check the function of all active components
(pressure relief valve, shut-off valve, pump
handle, pressure gauge (depending on the
model))
X
Hoses and their screw
connectors
Visual inspection X
Spraying agent tank Visual inspection X
Clean (section 5.6) X X
Nozzles and
filter element
Clean (section 5.6) X X X
Trial run to check the spray nozzles and the
filter element by measuring the delivery rate
(section 5.2)
X*: A monthly trial run is required only if the
device is used frequently.
X X* X
Cap gasket Grease (section 5.4) X X
Pump piston sealing ring Grease (section 5.5) X
Never start working if there are any irregularities or leaks, if you can see any damage to the equipment or
if the equipment is not working properly in any way. In this event, immediately depressurise the device by
pulling on the pressure relief valve (Fig. 3) and have it checked by a specialist workshop.
Before pulling on the pressure relief valve (4), the device must always be in an upright position.
Attention: Keep the device away from your face!
If you have any questions please refer to your authorised SOLO dealer.