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Flushing
The following information is provided as a
general guide for flushing your sprayer after a
spray application
For more specific information regarding
flushing, and decontamination, specific
to the products that you are applying, it is
recommended that you consult the chemical
label or your chemical supplier.
1. Turn pump off
2. Drain main tank by removing drain plug
3. Add a quantity of fresh water to main tank
and allow to drain through plug.
4. Replace plug and add a quantity of fresh
water, and decontaminating agents if
required, to main tank.
5. Turn on pump, and spray fresh water
through the lance. This will ensure that
fresh water has circulated through the
pump and lance.
6. Drain remaining contents of fresh water
and replace tank drain plug. The sprayer is
now ready for storage.
Storage
If the sprayer is to be stored for a long period
of time without use, there are several tasks
that need to be performed.
1. Clean the sprayer thoroughly as described
under “flushing”
2. Store the sprayer out of direct sunlight and
where it will not be affected by frosts
3. Ensure that the main tank is empty
4. Protect hoses and electrical connections
Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Remedy
Pump not priming
Valves damaged
Restriction in suction line
Restriction in delivery line
Diaphragm damaged
Check, clean and/ or replace valve kit
Check suction line
Check delivery line
Replace diaphragm
Pulsating liquid flow
Pump switching on and off due
to pressure switch
Pump sucking air
Alter settings of the pressure switch
Alter the adjustable conejet nozzle
Restricted pump delivery
Check suction line
Pump pressure lower
than expected
Suction filter screen blocked
Restriction in suction line
Valves damaged
Diaphragm damaged
Pump sucking air
Insufficient voltage
Clean screen
Check hoses, fittings and tank outlet
Check/or replace valve kit
Check/or replace diaphragm
Check suction line
Check power supply
Pump stopping and
starting when not in
use
Valves damaged
Insufficient voltage
Damaged diaphragm
Check valves
Check power supply
Check/or replace diaphragm
Pump Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting information is provided
as a reference when your sprayer is not
functioning correctly.
To ensure that you receive the best possible
service, it is recommended that you exhaust
all applicable troubleshooting solutions shown
prior to calling your dealer, or Goldacres, for
service advice.
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