Enduraplas SPOT CHIEF SSC025212V User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
Spot Chief
SPOT CHIEF®
Product Codes:
SSC025212V

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 3
WARNINGS 4 & 5
GETTING STARTED 6 - 8
MAINTAINING 9 & 10
CLEANING 11 & 12
WINTERIZING 13
TROUBLESHOOTING 14 & 15
WARRANTY 16 - 19
PARTS BREAKDOWNS  SPOT CHIEF®20 & 21
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! You now own an Enduraplas sprayer. Dura-
ble design and construction assure you a lifetime of extreme
performance. No sprayer is tougher. No sprayer will last lon-
ger.
Take a look through this owner’s manual to learn how the
pros use their Enduraplas sprayer.
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WARNINGS
1. When connecting this sprayer to your Spot Chief (or
vehicle), ensure that you have read the Spot Chief’s
Owner’s Manual and that you comply with all the weight
restrictions as specified by the Spot Chief’s manufacturer,
as overloading can cause injury or death. Remember that 1
gallon of water weighs 8.33 pounds.
2. To ensure your own safety and that of others, you must
comply with all relevant environmental, work place health,
safety legislation and codes of practice.
3. Select and wear appropriate Personal Protection
Equipment in accordance with the label of the product
you intend to use.
4. Care should be taken when spraying in windy conditions
as spray drift may contaminate the air and may aect the
operator or damage adjacent non-target vegetation. It is
recommended that a speed of 6mph is not exceeded.
5. Once the spraying operation has been completed,
decontaminate the spray tank and spray accessories.
Dispose of tank rinsing’s in compliance with current
environmental, work place health and safety regulations.
6. Personal Protection Equipment must still be worn while
decontaminating your sprayer as per warning 3 above.
7. Improper or careless use of this sprayer can cause serious
injury. Minors should never be allowed to use this sprayer.
This sprayer should not be used when bystanders or
animals are in the area. This sprayer should never be used
while children are in the area.
8. Never leave the sprayer unattended without turning o
the pump, relieving the line pressure, and flushing the
sprayer of any harmful chemicals.
9. You must be in good mental health to operate this sprayer
and not be under the influence of alcohol or any drugs
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that could impair your vision, physical strength, dexterity,
judgment, or other mental capacity.
10. No modifications and/or alterations may be made to this
sprayer. Any such modifications not only void the sprayer
warranty but can make the unit dangerous to anyone
operating the pump.
11. Always inspect hoses and piping to avoid burst injuries.
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1) Unit comes with two power source
wire harnesses. If you choose to use
cigarette wrie harness, connect the 2
prong plug on wire harness to the 2
prong plug on the pump and plug the
other end into the cigarette plug.
3) Mount the hose holders on either the
front or the back of your sprayer using
the provided holes in the tank with
phillips head screws.
4) There is an extra port provided on unit
that can be utilized.
Setting up the Spot Chief®
2) If you choose to use battery clip wire
harness, connect the 2 prong plug on
wire harness to the 2 prong plug on
pump and attach clips to battery. Red
clip on positive post and black clip on
negative post.
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5) Fill the tank 1/4” full with water.
6) Before running your pump make
sure the regulator is fully open to avoid
premature wear or damage to the pump.
Turn counterclockwise to open.
7) Power on pump using the switch on
the wire harness.
Setting up the Spot Chief®
8) Squeeze the hand gun trigger to start
liquid flow.
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9) While holding hand gun trigger, adjust
the regulator by turning knob clockwise
to reach desired pressure.
Setting up the Spot Chief®
Pro Tip:
To maximize pump life, maintain pressure settings that do
not cause the pump to pulsate whenever possible.
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MAINTAINING
Keeping your sprayer in good condition will help you length-
en the life of the sprayer. Everyone knows a well maintained
piece of equipment ensures a longer life span. Sprayer main-
tenance can seem a huge task if you don’t have the right
tools.
Cleaning Your Tank, Hoses & Fittings
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on their sprayer equipment.
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The information applies in normal operating conditions. The specific intervals must be short- ened accordingly for longer daily working hours. If the machine is only used occasionally, the intervals can be extended accordingly.
Before starting work
At the end of work
and/or daily
Weekly or every 40
operating hours
After the first 5
operating hours
Every 250 operating
hours o once a year
If damaged
If required
Complete machine
Visual inspection (condition, X Clean X
Tank, hoses and fittings
Clean X Drain X
Filter basket (inside lid) Clean X X
In-line filter Clean X X Spray lance nozzle
Clean X Replace X
All accessible screws and nuts Re-tighten X Safety labels Replace X Pump Maintain Read and follow all maintenance and care instructions in the
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CLEANING
1) Drain tank by taking out the drain
plug on bottom of tank. When flushing
the sprayer, pay attention to where the
chemical will run. Always clean in an area
that will not contaminate water supplies,
streams or crops.
2) After draining the tank, rinse the inside
of the tank out by spraying clean water
with water hose.
3) Reinstall drain plug in tank.
4) Fill tank 1/4 full with clean water.

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5) Turn the pump on and spray water
through hand wand ensuring all chemi-
cal is rinsed out of system. After rinsing
system, if there is any remaining liquid in
tank, remove drain plug.
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WINTERIZING
1) After you have flushed out your spray-
er and it’s the end of season, blow out
pump and plumbing lines using com-
pressed air to remove all liquid from
system.
2) Pour small amount of anti-freeze into
tank, then turn pump on and hold trigger
on gun. Spray until anti-freeze comes out
of spray wand tip. Then, power pump o.
3) To ensure longivity of your sprayer,
store inside a safe area. Make sure all
plugs and valves are closed.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
CONDITION CAUSE REMEDY
Pump will not
prime
1) Air leak on suction
plumbing
2) Blocked/Restricted
intake hose
1) Tighten/replace fit-
tings & hose clamps.
Verify suction hoses
are in good condition
2) Remove blockage
from suction line,
ensure line is not
kinked or plugged
Pressure drops/
fluctuates during
standard
operation
1) Restriction on suc-
tion line
2) Pump sucking air
3) Damaged regulator
1) Inspect tank and
suction lines and
remove restriction
2) Tighten fittings
3) Remove regulator
stem and inspect for
broken parts/pieces
Pressure gauge
not registering
1) Plugged with debris 1) Unthread, check
and clean pressure
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CONDITION CAUSE REMEDY
Hand gun loses
pressure
1) Debris in hose or
nozzle
2) Pump losing prime
3) Pump pressure
dropping/fluctuating
1) Unthread nozzle tip
and clean
2) See Remedy for
‘Pump will not prime
or loses prime’
3) See Remedy for
‘Pressure drops/
fluctuates during
standard operation’

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WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
1. Poly Tank Limited Warranty -Subject to other terms in this Limited
Warranty, Manufacturer warrants to the original end user that this
Tank will be free from material defects caused during the
manufacturing process for a period of 5 years from the Purchase
Date provided such warranty to the original end user shall be
extended to 10 years from the Purchase Date if the original end
user registers the Tank with Manufacturer within 30 days of the
Purchase Date. To register the Limited Warranty, registration must
be completed in accordance with the requirements set forth at
enduraplaswarranty.com
Other Products and Parts Limited Warranty -Subject to other
terms in this Limited Warranty, Manufacturer warrants to the
original end user that products and parts manufactured by
Manufacturer (other than tanks) will be free from material defects
caused during the manufacturing process for a period of 1 year
from the Purchase Date unless otherwise expressly stated in
writing by Manufacturer that an extended warranty applies.
2. Other Warranties Disclaimed and Excluded
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE LIMITED WARRANTY HEREIN
STATED, AND MANUFACTURER EXPLICITLY DISCLAIMS AND
EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, CUSTOM OR USAGE
OF TRADE, AND COURSE OF DEALING. NO AGENT,
EMPLOYEE OR REPRESENTATIVE OF MANUFACTURER HAS
AUTHORITY TO BIND MANUFACTURER TO ANY
REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY EXCEPT AS STATED IN
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.

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3. Limitation of Liability under the Limited Warranty -In addition to
those warranties disclaimed and excluded in clause 2 above,
Manufacturer expressly further limits its warranty and liability
under the Limited Warranty as set forth below in this clause 3.
3.1. The liability of Manufacturer under this Limited Warranty is
excluded to the extent that any defect has been caused or
contributed to by:
a) any accident, contamination, tampering, willful damage,
abuse, modification, improper storage, improper use
(including but without limitation the storage of material) or
negligent act of, or omission by, any person other than
Manufacturer;
b) the improper installation of the Goods, or deterioration of
the base on which any of the Goods rest or are mounted
to;
c) any damage to the Goods caused by storm, wash away,
landslide, mudslide, lightning, or any other natural
phenomenon, vermin or other pests, and any
undermining of the base of the Tank through any cause
whatsoever;
d) the repositioning of the Goods from their original
installation;
e) weathering or degradation of the Goods due to extreme
climatic conditions;
f) improper installation of extra fittings;
g) any staining or discoloration, including from trees or ash
fall-out from fires or other causes;
h) a Tank not being placed on a base that is free of any
protruding objects of any kind;
i) a Tank being used for any purpose other than the storage
of suitable liquids at the ambient temperatures.

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3.2. Without limiting the generality of clause 3.1:
a) Manufacturer will not be liable for any personal injury,
indirect or incidental damages, consequential losses, loss
of liquids, loss of profit or any like claims whatsoever
arising from any use of, or incidental to, or repairs to any
of the Goods by a party other than Manufacturer;
b) to the extent that any component or material (including,
but without limitation the polyethylene) used in the
manufacture of any of the Goods is supplied and/or
manufactured by a third party, the liability of Manufacturer
is limited to Manufacturer’s right of redress (if any)
against the third-party supplier/manufacturer;
c) Tanks feature a vented lid at the time of manufacture.
Any subsequent pressurization of the Tank by removing
the vent, sealing the vent, or otherwise will cause this
Limited Warranty as to such Tank to be null and void.
d) The liability of Manufacturer under this Limited Warranty
is limited to, at Manufacturer's discretion:
e) providing a replacement Good (including shipping but
excluding other replacement costs);
f) refunding an amount equal to a sum equal to the current
Retail price divided by the months in the warranty,
multiplied by the months remaining in the warranty
period;
g) repairing the Good at no cost.
4. Proof of Purchase -The original invoice or other similar proof of
purchase of the applicable must be provided by Purchaser to
Manufacturer when making a claim under this Limited Warranty.
Warranty claims must be received in writing by Manufacturer
within the Limited Warranty period.

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5. Claims and Questions -If you have questions about this Limited
Warranty or to make a warranty claim, contact Manufacturer at:
[email protected]
6. Definitions -For this Limited Warranty the following definitions
apply:
a) Manufacturer means Enduraplas LLC.
b) Purchase Date means the date upon which the
applicable goods were purchased by the original end
user.
c) Purchase Price means the actual price paid for the Tank
by the original Purchaser.
d) Tank means the storage Tank manufactured by
Manufacturer and purchased by the original end user
Purchaser being the subject matter of the Limited
Warranty.
e) Good(s) mean Tanks and/or other products or parts
manufactured by Enduraplas LLC.
f) Limited Warranty means this written Limited Warranty.
7. State Law -Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation and
exclusion may not apply to certain parties. Some states do not
allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitation may not apply to certain parties. This limited
warranty gives specific legal rights and other rights, which vary
from state to state, may also apply.
8. Governing Law -This Limited Warranty will be governed by the
laws of the State of Minnesota, without giving effect to any choice
of law rule that would cause the application of the laws of any
other jurisdiction

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REGISTERING WARRANTY
Serial Number Location
How to Activate
To double your 5-year tank warranty, visit
enduraplaswarranty.com and register this product.