PARTS DIAGRAM

13
14
Lance
Trigger valve KS-16
15 Adaptor KNAPSACK SPRAYER
16-1 Locking sleeve
16-2 O-ring
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
17 Hose barb
18 Hose nut
19 Hose ƒ 16 litre ergonomically designed
20 Carrying strap end fitting HDPE tank.
21 Carrying strap hook ƒ Large filling aperture with filter.
22 Pump handle attachment clip
ƒ Leak-proof valve on tank lid.
23 Washer
24 Carrying strap attachment ƒ Lightweight and profiled for
maximum operator comfort.
25 Pump
26 Valve ball ƒ Internal piston pump.
27 Valve seal ƒ Internal agitation of liquid.
28 Valve ball ƒ Operating pressure range 1 – 4
PARTS LIST
29 Cup washer bar (15 – 60 PSI).
1 Handle securing ring
30 Carrying strap ƒ Adjustable straps with low
2 Connecting rod
31 Pump handle absorbency of liquid.
3 Guide bushing
32 Air chamber ƒ Metal lance and trigger valve
4 Split pin
33 Pesticide tank handle for maximum durability.
5 Tank base
34 Felt sealing washer ƒ Hytrel™ pump seal and Viton™
6 Washer
35 Pump handle grip valve and hose seals for
7 Nut maximum resistance to
36 Air chamber lid
8 Washer aggressive spray liquids.
37 Pesticide tank filling filter
9 Screw FEATURES ƒ Retaining clip for handle &
37-1 Sealing washer
10 Strap buckle The KS-16 lever operated lance.
38 Pesticide tank lid
11 Nozzle assembly knapsack sprayer is a high quality ƒ Supplied with interchangeable
39 Handle & lance retaining clip robust and durable general-
12 Washer nozzle tips for herbicide and
40 Split pin purpose sprayer. insecticide/fungicide
ƒ Proven reliability – tested to application.
over 40,000 operations without ƒ Optional constant flow valve.
failure.
SPECIFICATION OPERATION 3. To replace the cup washer on
1. Fit the handle and lance
Empty weight 3.4 kg the piston of the air pump:
retaining clip to the top of the 1. Fit the appropriate nozzle for
Gross weight (packed) 3.8 kg air chamber. ƒ Remove the lid of the air
the spray pattern required.
Weight full 19.4 kg chamber (36).
2. Insert the long end of the 2. Open the tank lid but do not
Dimensions (packed) 36 x 20 x 54cm connecting rod through the ƒ Withdraw the air chamber
remove the filling filter from the (32). and remove the valve
Liquid capacity 16 l hole in the top of the air tank opening.
Air chamber capacity 0.9 l chamber and retaining clip. seal (27).
Max pressure 10 bar 3. Pour the required volume of ƒ Replace the cup washer
3. Secure the connecting rod to spray liquid into the tank
Working pressure 1 – 4 bar
(29).
the handle with the split pin (maximum 16 l).
Hose length 120 cm and washer. ƒ Re-assemble all
Lance length 60 cm 4. Replace the tank lid and components, ensuring that
4. Insert the handle into the hole tighten. all threaded fittings are
Carrying strap 100 x 3.5 x 2cm in the tank base. securely tightened.
5. Place the sprayer on the
5. Fit the short end of the operator’s back and adjust the 4. Always wear appropriate
ASSEMBLY connecting rod through the lengths of the straps as personal protective equipment
hole in the handle. necessary, using the buckles. whilst using, cleaning and
6. Secure the connecting rod in servicing the sprayer.
6. Operate the pump handle 6 –
position with the split pin. 8 times to draw liquid into the 5. Do not smoke whilst using the
7. Fit the attachment clip over the pressure chamber and to sprayer.
end of the handle and between provide the required working
6. Always direct the spray
the flanges of the green tank pressure. downwind of the operator.
base. 7. Press on the handle of the Spraying into the wind will
8. Attach one end of the spray trigger valve to spray. result in operator
hose to the fitting on the air contamination.
8. Continue operating the pump
chamber. handle to maintain pressure in 7. Store the sprayer in a well
9. Attach the other end of the the sprayer whilst spraying. ventilated area out of reach of
spray hose to the inlet fitting of children and away from
the trigger valve (see MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY livestock.
illustration for correct 8. Do not expose the sprayer to
orientation). 1. Wash the inside of the spray
tank with clean water after strong sunlight during storage
10. Attach the spray lance to the each use. to prevent deterioration of the
outlet of the trigger valve. tank.
2. Lubricate the felt sealing
washer at the top of the air 9. The sprayer is designed for the
chamber with light oil at application of agricultural
regular intervals. This ensures chemicals, disinfectants,
smooth operation of the air cleaning agents etc. Do not
pump and prevents leakage of use to spray caustic or
spray liquid. corrosive solutions.