Hydro-Force AS08 User manual

PRE-SPRAY AND TRAFFIC LANE APPLICATIONS:
Hydro-Force injection sprayers eliminate the has-
sles of measuring and mixing. We recommend you
keep an extra 5-quart container or two on your truck
to make sure you never run out and to facilitate quick
changes of your chemical containers. Remember that
Hydro-Force sprayers automatically mix at a 1 to 8
ratio. If your 5-quart container is full then that is the
same as holding an 11 gallon pump sprayer of regu-
lar, ready to use pre-spray.
Hydro-Force injection sprayers offer better pene-
tration and overall coverage than other sprayers. It is
therefore possible to pre-spray your jobs up to 45
minutes before that area needs to be cleaned. An
effective way to use the Hydro-Force sprayer for pre-
conditioning is to start at the door coming into the
house; spraying all the traffic areas, and work your
way to the farthest point back in your job. You have
then completed your pre-conditioning in just seconds
and are prepared to hook up your wand and start
cleaning your way out.
On larger jobs, or jobs involving more than an
hour of cleaning time, it is recommended that you
pre-spray an area that will take no longer than 45
minutes to clean. You can then hook up your Hydro-
Force again and pre-spray another large area.
APPLICATION OF CARPET PROTECTORS:
This highly profitable procedure is often passed
up on many jobs because it is too big of a ‘hassle’.
Operators will not mention the availability of protec-
tors because they are running short on time and must
hurry to their next job, or they don’t want to take the
time to rinse tanks then measure, mix and pump.
Hydro-Force injection sprayers bypass these has-
sles and encourage you to apply carpet protectors. Go
to your machine, shut off the chemical and, if you pre-
fer, your heat. You should then take a 5 quart contain-
er with clean water (adding an ounce or two of acid
or vinegar will help) to your Hydro-Force injection
sprayer unit. Take off your traffic lane bottle and put
on clean water. Run your Hydro-Force injection spray-
er for approximately 20 seconds or until all soap is out
of your lines. You may then put on your 5 quart con-
tainer with carpet protector in it. Your product should
be concentrated and diluted at 1 to 8 for application
on damp carpet. If this is a difficult dilution to reach
you may remove the metering tip to obtain a 1 to 4
ratio. If you are using Scotchgard® or a Teflon® prod-
uct on dry carpet you should dilute them 1 to 1 with
water before you use them with a Hydro-Force injec-
tion sprayer. Whether you use Maxim™ or another
product, you will find that a 5 qt. container will go a
long way. 5 qts. diluted 1 to 8, gives you 11 gallons of
ready to apply protector. With a coverage rate of 300
square. ft. per gallon, 5 qts. of protector will cover
3,000 square ft. Keep in mind that your Hydro-Force
injection sprayer is spraying 3 to 4 times the amount
of product your normal pump sprayer is putting out.
This means you must move quickly to avoid over-
applying. Protector should be applied in even, slightly
overlapping strokes. You should proceed from the
entrance again working your way toward the farthest
point.
To learn how you can save time
and money using a Hydro-Force sprayer
call 800-637-3789 or visit www.hydroforce.com Innovating since 1974
HYDRO-FORCE™ PRO
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Part Number: AS08
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PROBLEM: Will Not Draw Chemical
CAUSES PART SOLUTIONS
Inlet Strainer Clogged NA0803 Clean or Replace
Wrong Teejet Size B280 Replace
Acorn Strainer Clogged NA0840 Clean or Replace
Metering Tip Clogged NA0816 Clean or Replace
Water Nozzle Clogged or Worn NA0808 Clean or Replace
Injector Valve Needs Major Rebuild NA0849 Install Kit
Bad Injector Valve NA0809A Replace
PROBLEM: Container Backlls
Injector Valve Needs Rebuild NA0841 Install Backow Kit
Bad Injector Valve NA0809A Replace
PROBLEM: Does Not Shut O or Leaks From Gun
Worn Gun 100010 Replace
Valve Needs Rebuild NA031A Replace
Worn Valve in Gun NA031 Replace
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE The Hydro-Force injection sprayer is used to quickly, and evenly apply pre-spray, protector
and other chemicals over large areas. A specially designed valve injects chemical into the
high-pressure water flow coming from the machine and automatically dilutes it at the
desired ratio. A Hydro-Force injection sprayer can be used at pressures as low as 50 PSI or as
high as 1,000 PSI. All Hydro-Force sprayers are set at the factory to be used at water pressures
of 400 P.S.I. for a dilution ratio of 1:8, but can easily be configured to work at lower pressures
by simply changing the metering tip (see Metering Instructions below). The water flow is
automatically reduced as it passes through the injector valve, thus reducing the pressure
approximately 64%. To obtain the actual working pressure of your Hydro-Force, multiply your
incoming pressure by 36%.

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PART DESCRIPTION PART #
A 1/4” Male Quick Connect AH102B
B Strainer Body NA0802
C Strainer NA0803
D Strainer Adapter NA0804
E Insulated Handle NA0806A
FBackup Washer NA0807
G Water Nozzle with O-Ring NA0808
HInjector Valve Complete NA0809A
I Viton O-Ring NA0837
JCheck Valve Spring NA0810
K Formed Bottle Cap NA0812
L Cap Liner NA0838
M Steel Ball NA0811
N Spacer NA0813
O Viton O-Ring NA0814
P Suction Nut NA0815
QMetering Tip NA0816
R Clamp HF Draw Tube NA0818
S Tubing NA0817
T 1/4” x 1/8”Hose Barb NA0839
U Acorn Strainer NA0840
VRetainer Side Cap AS69A
WCap Sideport AS68L
X 5 Quart Container AS70
Y Hose Assembly (HP) NA0828
Z 1/4” Female Flow Thru BR337
a Veejet Brass 1/4”Female B280
b 18” Extension NA0833
c 1/4” Male Flow Thru BR335
d Spray Gun 100010
eVelcro Strap NA0836
PARTS BREAKDOWN & PARTS LIST
METERING INSTRUCTIONS
Your solution hose pressure affects how much chemical is drawn from the Hydro-Force injection
sprayer. Higher pressures decrease the ratio of chemical to water and lower pressures increase the
ratio of chemical to water. To ensure your dilution ratios are accurate, use the chart below to deter-
mine what metering tip to use at your specified pressure. Your injection ratio may also change
depending on the viscosity (thickness) of your concentrate chemical. The 1 to 8 ratio is based upon
chemicals with a viscosity similar to water. The injection ratio can also be slightly affected by your
main flow water temperature. This generally only changes the dilution ratio slightly, however.
To change metering tips and dilution ratios, remove the clear tube at the bottom of the injection
valve and remove the metering tip by turning counterclockwise. Insert the new tip and replace the
tubing. Be sure that the screen filter is present at the end of the tubing.
Read the dilution instructions on the label of your chemical, then add the chemical full strength to
your Hydro-Force container. Your chemical will then be diluted automatically at the ratio specified in
the charts below based on your PSI and metering tip.
If the recommended dilution ratio does not match exactly to a Hydro-Force metering tip, choose the
tip that is closest and slightly adjust your rate of application by moving the sprayer faster or slower.
WHEN USED AT 50 PSI
Oz. of Solu-
tion per Gal-
lon of Water
1 Part Solu-
tion to () Parts
Water
Hydro-Force
Metering Tip
32 4 Blue
21 6 White
16 8 Brown
WHEN USED AT 100 PSI
32 4 Yellow
26 5 Blue
21 6 White
16 8 Brown
WHEN USED AT 150 PSI
32 4 Yellow
21 6 Blue
16 8 White
11 12 Brown
WHEN USED AT 200 PSI
32 4 Black
26 5 Yellow
21 6 Blue
16 8 White
9 14 Brown
WHEN USED AT 400 PSI
Oz. of Solu-
tion per Gal-
lon of Water
1 Part Solu-
tion to () Parts
Water
Hydro-Force
Metering Tip
32 4 No Tip
26 5 Grey
21 6 Black
16 8 Yellow
13 10 Blue
8 16 White
4 32 Brown
Metering Tips
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5 qt. container with caps.
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