FAI SPRAY16

Knapsack Sprayer 16 Litres

First Use Assembly
Unscrew the black filler cap and remove the additional service kit
stored inside the sprayer’s tank and place in a safe place for future
use.

The sprayer will require the harness straps to be attached prior

to first use. One quick release hook clip and two locking clips are
supplied with the sprayer. One locking clip is used to fix the harness
directly onto the tank base and the second is used to attach the
harness to the quick release hook and allow adjustment of the strap
length before attaching it to the tank.

Fixing the harness

1. Attaching the fixed strap to the sprayer tank.

Fixed hook
clip
First pass the webbing strap
though the fixed hook clip
located on the side base of
the tank, then through one
of the locking clips (Fig.1).
Locking
clip
Fig. 1 Please read these instructions
carefully and retain for future reference.

Fixed hook
clip Fold the webbing strap back
This sprayer is designed for the application of water based
domestic garden and agricultural chemicals, disinfectants
over the locking clip and
and cleaning agents. Do not use to spray caustic or corrosive
then thread the end back
solutions or use with spirit based products as this may affect
through the fixed hook clip
the pumps seals.
(Fig 2).

Fig. 2 Operating Instructions

Locking clip
facing inwards Hold the end of the strap 1 Before filling always check that the sprayer’s shoulder straps
and the webbing strap are correctly fitted and adjusted so that the sprayer sits
together and pull the locking comfortably on your back.
clip up into the fixed hook
2 Unscrew the large filler opening cap but do not remove the
clip. This will lock the strap
internal plastic filter.
in position. (Fig 3).
3 Fill the sprayer to the desired level ensuring you do not
exceed the maximum fill mark.
Repeat the procedure to
attach the quick release
4 Replace the cap and screw down firmly.
Fig. 3
clip to the other end of the
5 Operate the pump handle 8 - 10 times to draw liquid into the
Locking clip and webbing strap pulled webbing strap. The hook
together into the fixed hook clip pump pressure chamber and to provide the required working
then clips to the bottom of
pressure.
the sprayer.
6 To commence spraying depress the trigger handle until
The fit of the harness can the desired flow rate is achieved. The trigger is fitted with
be adjusted to suit the user a handy lock so that it may be locked in the on position for
by releasing the locking prolonged spraying operations.
Locking clip
clips on both straps and
pulling the strap end up to 7 Continue operating the pump handle using a steady motion
shorten its length. to maintain pressure in the sprayer pump whilst spraying.
Quick release hook
8 Spray nozzles may be adjusted by twisting until Extra Spray Nozzles and Service Pack included:
the required spray pattern is obtained (from a Qty
mist through to a coarse jet). Additional nozzles 1. Operation Arm Fixed Ring 1
are supplied to provide different spray patterns, 2. Bowl 1
depending on the type of work being carried out. 3. O-Ring 15.5 x 2.5mm 2
Do not undo nozzles too far as this will cause 4. Fixed Buckle 1
them to leak from the rear. 5. Handle Sealing Ring 1
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6. Switch Sealing pad 1
9 If the nozzle continues to drip after the trigger 7. Valve Core O-Ring 1
handle has been shut off, there is probably air in 8. Split Sleeve 2
the discharge system (nozzle, handle, tap and 9. Spindle O-Ring 2
hose). Purge the system by turning the nozzle to 10. Spray Head Sealing Ring 3
jet and operating the trigger on and off in short 11. 30 deg Twin Spray Nozzle 1
bursts, until the liquid shuts off cleanly. Collect 12. Fan Spray Nozzle 1
any liquid in a separate container to use later. 13. Four Hole Spray Nozzle 1
8
2
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Looking After Your Sprayer 8

Blocked Nozzles 3 3 5 6
9
If a nozzle becomes blocked or fails to spray the
correct pattern, unscrew the nozzle tip and clean 4
10 7
the components under running water or a water 10 10 9
jet. Do not use a metallic instrument to unblock
a nozzle as this may alter the nozzle aperture
making the nozzle ineffective.
11
Cleaning
Add a little detergent and some warm water (not
hot) to the sprayer and spray through the system. 10 1
Repeat the above operation with clean cold
water. Finally check that the nozzle is free from
any residue. Your sprayer will now be perfectly
clean and ready for its next use. Always dispose
of any unused garden chemicals safely and in 5
accordance with the manufactures instructions.

After Use 7
6
Always release the pressure from the pump
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cylinder before storage. Hold or lock the sprayers 10 2
trigger in the on position until the pressure in the
pump has been released. 3
3
Storage
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Store the sprayer under cover and avoid freezing
temperatures. For winter storage ensure that all
fluid is removed from the tank, hose and lance 8
before storing. Do not store in direct sunlight, in a 9
greenhouse or any areas where extremes of heat 4
may occur.
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General Safety Tips

■ When using garden pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides or any other form of
garden chemical always obey the manufacturers instructions fully.
■ Avoid contact with the skin and eyes, do not eat, drink or smoke when using the sprayer. ALWAYS WEAR
■ Do not use garden sprayers for the application of flammable liquids. SUITABLE PROTECTION
■ Wear the appropriate protective equipment coverall, gloves, goggles and suitable FAITHFULL TOOLS
respiratory mask. Phoenix House,
■ Always direct the spray downwind as spraying into the wind will result in operator 3 White Lodge Business Estate,
Hall Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 6DG
contamination.
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garden chemicals visit the SCAN Safety Website at www.scan-safety.com
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