Idiomas disponibles
Idiomas disponibles
Ensure that the pump is screwed into the bottle
strictly necessary and for one application.
tightly. Refer to Figs 13-17 for operation.
- Dosing is easy due to the graduation scale on
the reservoir. Fluid level in the tank visible by
- After use, relieve residual internal pressure by
transparency.
pressing the trigger. Then the pump can be
- Preparation of the solution to be sprayed:
removed (Fig 18).
a) Powder product (soluble or wettable):
MAINTENANCE / SERVICING
prepare the solution in a bucket before
decanting it into the reservoir through the filling
hole.
-Winter use – drain liquid from all parts and
b) Liquid-based product (to be diluted in
prevent damage from freezing.
water): fill the tank with 1 to 2 litres of water,
- Annual maintenance – at least once per year,
pour in the dose of liquid product, then fill up
thoroughly clean the whole sprayer and apply
with the required quantity of water.
silicone grease to all moving parts & seals.
During use
Refer to Figs 19-26 for disassembly instructions.
- Manually screw the pump on the reservoir
(Fig. 15).
Test with water, and if any washer or seal has
- Pump to pressurise until the valve operates
perished it must be replaced.
(until a blast of air is released) (Fig. 16).
- Always use eye protection when replacing
-
Pressurise
the sprayer exclusively with its pump.
valves, seals or springs.
- Spray by pressing the handle switch (Fig. 17).
- If the sprayer has been used with chemicals,
- Adjust the jet by turning the nozzle in both
discard safely any unused solution after use.
directions (Fig. 18).
- Fill sprayer with warm water (not hot),
- Depending on the model: The regulator
re-assemble the sprayer and spray some of the
provides a constant spraying pressure.
contents. Repeat, and check that the nozzle is
Therefore:
Spraying takes place at the pressure indicated
free from sediment. If necessary repeat the
on the regulator, even if the sprayer is set to a
process until the sprayer is clean. NB : Do not use
higher pressure than this. Spraying stops when
detergent.
the sprayer pressure falls below the pressure
indicated on the regulator. Pump again to
- The pump seal should be lubricated to allow
pressurise the apparatus.
the sprayer to pump air efficiently. Apply silicone
- A range of accessories is available to ensure
grease regularly, to the pump seal (A, Fig 20).
treatment suitable for different uses (weed
- The nozzle cap & swirl grooves (B, Fig 23)
control booms, telescopic lance, weed control
cover, etc.) (Fig. 14).
should be kept clean and free of obstruction.
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The seal should be lubricated to allow the spray
After use/ Cleaning
pattern to be easily changed. Apply silicone
After each use:
grease regularly, to the nozzle seal (C, Fig 22 ).
- Eliminate any residual pressure that may
- Keep the trigger clean and free from build up of
remain in the apparatus operating the safety
sediment and chemicals by regularly flushing
valve,
by pushing it, or by spraying until there is
no more pressure.
after use.
- Avoid risks of pollution by recovering any
TROUBLESHOOTING
unused product and its packaging.
- Wash your hands and face with clean water
Issue
Problem
after using the sprayer.
- Never store the sprayer pressurised.
Sprayer will not
pressurise
- Never store the treatment agent inside the
sprayer.
Weak
- Store the sprayer in a closed location out of the
or
Loss of pressure
reach of children.
no
- Clean the handle filter and the suction filter in
spray
the reservoir if present in the sprayer.
- If you spray until there is just air in the spray:
Obstruction
eliminate residual pressure remaining in the
Solution
Ensure all connections
are tight
Check seals are lubri-
cated and show no signs
of wear or damage –
replace if required
There could be a block-
age in the nozzle, the
trigger or the
outlet hose - clean them
sprayer by operating the safety valve (Fig. 19)
Dis-
Obstruction
or by spraying until there is no more pressure.
torted
The residual volume of liquid is less than 250 ml.
spray
- Before storing and before any other use
Build up of
with another treatment agent, perform a
sediment or
foreign matter
rinsing operation, i.e. put 1 litre of water into
on sealing
the reservoir for dilution, mix thoroughly
Leaks
surfaces
and operate the apparatus to rinse all of the
apparatus's components.
Worn or dam-
aged seals or
This rinsing operation must be carried out
washers
without removing any of the accessories used
during the treatment. This rinsing mixture must
not be emptied into a sewer but must be sprayed
outside on the land that has already been
treated.
- Repeat the operation several times before
Pump
Faulty non return
overwintering.
handle
valve
rises
- Rinsing for models equipped with 1 bar
pressure regulator: add 1 litre of water to the
sprayer, Pressurise and spray into a suitable
container until all the liquid has been evacuated
and air comes out of the nozzle. To discharge the
remaining pressure in the sprayer, use the safety
pressure release valve(Fig. 19).
WARRANTY
- If there is still some unused treatment product
left, eliminate any residual pressure remaining in
Extended contractual warranty
the apparatus by operating the safety valve
We guarantee our products for 2 years. The
(Fig. 19). Recover any possible excess of product
contractual warranty does not apply in the
and rinse the sprayer again as indicated above.
following cases:
- Before using again, even if it is used again
- Normal wear parts: seals, valves, nozzle,
immediately, with the same treatment product
or a different one, repeat the rinsing operation
-The products that are used in violation of the
3 consecutive times and check that the sprayer
technical recommendations,
works properly (especially the safety valve).
- Products used improperly,
MAINTENANCE / SERVICING
- Products not undergoing regular maintenance,
- Damage to products (impacts, drops, crushing,
Periodically, on re-use after overwintering and
etc.) caused due to negligence, improper
several times per season, grease all the joints
maintenance, improper or abnormal use of the
(with silicone grease for sprayers) and check that
product,
the sprayer is working properly (especially the
- The replacement of a component after losing a
valve).
component of the sprayer.
- Clean the nozzle and the nozzle holder (fig. 20)
Warranty activation
- Clean the lance filter (fig. 21)
Contact your retailer to apply your warranty.
-
Disassemble
the pump (fig. 22)
Please keep your proof of purchase (invoice
- Grease or replace the valve and the seals
or legible till receipt), as this will be required
(fig. 22 A, B, C, D)
in the event of a claim under the Contractual
- The sprayer is equipped with a reservoir which
Warranty.
is resistant to UV radiation.
A product under warranty that has been
repaired or replaced, remains guaranteed for the
remaining duration and under the original terms
of the Contractual Warranty granted at the time
of purchase.
All returned products become the property of
HOZELOCK-EXEL when replaced by a new product.
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There could be debris in
the nozzle - clean it
Check that seals are
free from dirt – clean or
replace if required
Check that seals are free
from wear or damage –
replace if required
This stops the com-
pressed air in the
container from escaping
back into the pump If
faulty, the pump handle
will rise when the con-
tainer is pressurised. To
remove the valve, lift the
edge and pull (NB take
care not to damage the
sealing face of the bar-
rel. Replace with a new
valve by pushing firmly
over the central hole)
