5 Maintenance, cleaning and storage
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Cleaning the spray nozzle and the filter element:
Rinse the nozzle attachment with clean water.
Disassemble the nozzle attachment (Fig. 2).
Clean the O-rings, the filter element and the
spray nozzle with clean water and a soft brush.
Never use your mouth to blow through the spray
nozzle! Never use hard objects to clean the
nozzles!
Reassemble the components of the nozzle
attachment (Fig. 2).
5.6 Taking the sprayer out of service and
putting it into storage
Prepare the device for storage according to
section 5.5.
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.
5.7 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:
Visual inspection of the device
Check the tightness of all equipment compo-
nents (at maximum permissible pressure with
open and closed shut-off valve)
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 5.5) X X
Nozzles and filter element Clean (section 5.5) 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
Sealing rings Grease (section 5.4) 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.