Griots Garage Brilliant Finish 51185 Troubleshooting Manual

To ensure optimal performance and longevity of your Brilliant Finish Foam Cannon, regular maintenance is
essential. We recommend keeping spare parts on hand for quick and easy replacements when needed.
Stocking the following parts will help minimize downtime and keep your foam cannon operating at its best:
Description
Brilliant Finish Foam Cannon Rebuild Kit Item
CHALLENGE DESCRIPTION
Poor Foam Thin, watery
Output foam
Brilliant Finish
Foam Cannon
Troubleshooting Guide
LIKELY SOURCE
Stainless-Steel
Mesh Pill (4)
Clogged
Poor water
quality
Foam Cannon
Jet (9) Clogged
or loose
™
Item#
91185
SOLUTION
1. Press Nozzle Retainer Pin (1) out of black Nozzle
Adjuster (2) with pick or small flathead screwdriver and
set in a secure location. It may require a light tap of a small
mallet.
2. Remove Nozzle Adjuster (2) from cannon barrel and set
aside.
3. Using a 22mm box wrench or adjustable wrench carefully
remove the Fan-Jet Assembly (3) from the Secondary
Manifold (6) by firmly turning counterclockwise. This may
require additional torque. Should this present a challenge,
soak manifold assembly in hot water for 5 minutes.
Additional opposing force may be required, applying a
24mm wrench or suitable adjustable wrench on the
Secondary Manifold (6).
4. Once the Fan-Jet Assembly (3) is removed, rest on
workbench and carefully insert small flathead screwdriver
through the Fan-Jet (3a) side and press out the
Stainless-Steel Mesh Pill (4) from the barrel end. Another
option is to insert a j-hook pick on the opposing side and
remove the pill by pulling it out.
5. Inspect the mesh pill for corrosion, soap scum, or other
visible wear and clean or replace as necessary. Should
foaming performance be diminished, the mesh pill will most
certainly require replacement. Insert cleaned pill, or new
Stainless-Steel Mesh Pill (4) from rebuild kit and firmly
seat it into position by applying pressure with small flathead
screwdriver.
6. Reinstall in reverse order.
1. Hard water not only reduces foam output but can clog,
corrode, and permanently damage equipment over time.
Rely on a soft water source or install a deionizing system
in-line before the pressure washer.
1. Remove the Stainless-Steel Quick Coupler Plug (10)
from the Primary Manifold (8) using a 14mm or 9/16" box
wrench
2. Using a flathead screwdriver, remove the Foam Cannon
Jet (9).
3. Inspect the jet for corrosion, soap scum, or other visible
wear and clean or replace as necessary.
ITEM# 51185