Spray Lance; Chemicals & Cleaning Solvents - Talon Tools FH2700 User Manual

SPRAY LANCE

The high pressure spray from your pressure washer is capable of causing damage to surfaces such
as wood, glass, automobile paint, auto striping and trim, and delicate objects such as flowers and
shrubs. Before spraying, check the item to be cleaned to assure yourself that it is strong enough to
resist
damage from the force of the spray.
7.1 CHANGING NOZZLES ON SPRAY WAND
WARNING
Risk of Flying Object could cause risk of serious injury. DO NOT
attempt to change nozzles while pressure washer is running. Turn
engine off before changing nozzles.
1. Pull quick connect coupler back and insert nozzle.
2. Release quick connect coupler and twist nozzle to make sure it is
secure in coupler.
WARNING
Risk of Flying Object could cause risk of
serious injury. Ensure nozzle is completely
inserted in QC socket, and QC snap ring
is fully engaged (forward) before squeezing
gun trigger.
Risk of injection or injury to person. Do not directly discharge stream toward persons, unprotected
skins, eyes, or any pets or animals. Serious injuries can occur.
7.2 SPRAY GUN TRIGGER
1. Release the lever (B) before press switch trigger. (Fig. 7-2A)
2. Trigger the gun to eliminate trapped air, wait for a steady flow of water to emerge from the
spray nozzle.
3. For safety use the trigger lock lever to prevent accidental operation. (Fig 7-2B)
CAUTION
Fig 7-1A
B
Fig 7-2A Fig 7-2B
WARNING
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7.3 NOZZLE CLEANING
If the nozzle becomes clogged with foreign materials, such as dirt,
excessive pressure may develop.
If the nozzle becomes partially clogged or restricted, the pump
pressure will pulsate.
Clean the nozzle immediately using the nozzle kit supplied and the
following instructions:
1. Shut off the pressure washer and turn off the water supply.
2. Pull trigger on gun handle to relieve any water pressure.
3. Remove the high-pressure nozzle from the spray lance. Remove
any obstructions with the nozzle cleaning tool provided and backflush
with clean water.
4. Direct water supply into spray lance to backflush loosened
particles for 30 seconds.
5. Reassemble the nozzle to the lance.
6. Start pressure washer and place spray wand into high pressure
setting to test.
7.4 HOW TO CLEAN THE WATER INLET FILTER
This screen filter should be checked periodically and cleaned if
necessary.
1. Remove filter by grasping end and removing it from water inlet of
pump as shown.
2. Clean filter by flushing it with water on both sides.
3. Re-insert filter into water inlet of pump. NOTE: Cone side faces
out.
NOTE: Do not operate pressure washer without filter properly
installed.
8. HOW TO APPLY CHEMICALS AND CLEANING SOLVENTS
Applying chemicals or cleaning solvents is a low pressure operation.
NOTE: Use only soaps and chemicals designed for pressure washer
use. Do not use bleach.
8.1 TO APPLY CHEMICALS
1. Press chemical hose onto barbed fitting (Fig. 8-1A)located near
high pressure hose connection of pump as shown.
2. Place other end of chemical hose with filter on it into container
holding chemical/cleaning solution.
NOTE: For every 7 litres of water pumped, 1 litre of chemical/cleaning
solution will be used.
3. Install low pressure (black) nozzle into quick connect fitting of
spray wand.
4. After use of chemicals, place chemical hose into container of clean
water and draw clean water through chemical injection system to
rinse system thoroughly. If chemicals remain in the pump it could be
damaged. Pumps damaged due to chemicals will not be covered
under warranty.
NOTE: Chemicals and soaps will not siphon when spray wand is in
the high pressure setting.
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Fig 7-3A
Fig 7-4A
Fig 8-1A
Fig 8-1B
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