Fimco LG-8-P Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual

Model: LG-8-P (5301814)

(8 Gallon Super Spot Sprayer)

Technical Specifications

• 8 Gallon, Corrosion-Resistant Polyethylene Tank

• 1.0 G.P.M. Diaphragm Pump With Cooling Fan & In-line Fuse

• Telescopic Handle For Easy Mobility & Storage

• Rechargeable 12V Battery (AC Charger Included)

• Coiled Hose With 15 Feet Working Length

• Squeeze Lever Handgun

• Vented Lid

• 8 Inch Wheels

• Unit height with handle Extended = approx 37"

• Unit height with handle Retracted = approx 22"

Assembly

General Information

Thank you for purchasing this product. The purpose of this
manual is to assist you in operating and maintaining your sprayer.
Please read it carefully, as it furnishes information which will help
you achieve years of trouble-free operation.

Warranty/Parts/Service

For home usage, products are warranted for one year from date
of purchase against manufacturer or workmanship defects.

Commercial users have a 90 day warranty.

Your authorized dealer is the best source of replacement parts
and service. To obtain prompt, efficient service, always
remember to give the following information...

This unit is mostly assembled at the factory. You may need
to screw the barrel portion of the handgun onto the trigger
assembly, as this may disassembled to fit into the box.

Operation

Fill the container with solution (water and chemical) then stir to
mix. Mixing can also be done by sticking the handgun nozzle
into the container and spray into the solution.

Turn the switch to "ON" and squeeze the lever on the handgun
to spray.

After spraying, rinse and clean the equipment both inside and
out. Flush the pumping system with water.

- Correct Part Description and/or part number.

- Model number/Serial number of your sprayer.

Part descriptions and part numbers can be obtained from the
illustrated parts list section(s) of this manual.

Whenever you need parts or repair service, contact your
distributor/dealer first. For warranty work, always take your
original sales slip, or other evidence of purchase date, to your
distributor/dealer.

www.fimcoindustries.com

1000 FIMCO Lane, P.O. Box 1700, North Sioux City, SD 57049

Toll Free Phone: [phone] : Toll Free Fax: [phone]

Form No. 1687 [5008080 (12/11)] Printed in the U.S.A.

Battery Charging

It is a good idea to charge the battery for 8-10 hours
before using the sprayer, especially if you plan to spray
for a long period of time. this will insure that the battery is
fully charged.

Charging the battery may be done as follows...

Insert the plug (which is molded onto the end of

1.
the charger wire) into the jack, which is located on
the rear of the sprayer.
Plug the charger into a 110 Volt AC electric

2.
receptacle.
Disconnect the plug from the jack and the charger

3.
from the electrical outlet when the charging
operation is complete.

CAUTION:

Do not leave the charger connected to the
battery for longer than 20 hours, as it may cause
premature battery failure.

Winter Storage

Drain all water out of your sprayer, paying special
attention to the pump, handgun, and valve(s). These
items are especially prone to damage from chemicals
and freezing weather.

The sprayer should be winterized before storage by
pumping a solution of RV antifreeze through the entire
plumbing system. This antifreeze solution should remain
in the plumbing system during the winter months. When
spring time comes and you are preparing your sprayer
for the spray season, rinse the entire plumbing system
out, clearing the lines of the antifreeze solution. Proper
care and maintenance will prolong the life of your
sprayer.

After Spraying

After use, fill the sprayer tank part way with water. Start the
sprayer, and allow the clear water to be pumped through the
plumbing system and out through the spray nozzles.
Refill the tank about half full with plain water and use FIMCO
Tank Neutralizer and Cleaner, and repeat cleaning instructions
above.
Flush the entire sprayer with the neutralizing/cleaning agent,
then flush out one more time with plain water. Follow the
chemical manufacturer's disposal instructions of all wash or
rinsing water.
For the boom, (if applicable) remove the tips and screens from
the nozzle assemblies. Wash these items out thoroughly. Blow
the orifice clean and dry. If the orifice remains clogged, clean it
with a fine bristle (NOT WIRE) brush, or with a toothpick. Do
not damage the orifice. Water rinse and dry the tips before
storing.

WARNING: Some chemicals will damage the pump valves
if allowed to soak untreated for a length of time! ALWAYS
flush the pump as instructed after each use.

#5275702 Pump

(12 Volt, 4 Amp, 1.0 gpm, 35 psi)

Troubleshooting a 1.0 g.p.m. Pump:

Pump will NOT run:

- Check inline fuse on the wires on the pump. If blown,
replace with new fuse. (5 Amp mini-blade fuse...#5157204)

- Make sure BOTH on/off switches are in the 'on' position (-).

- Make sure you 12 volt source (battery) is fully charged.

- Insure a tight connection at the battery clips.

If none of the above will work, try pulling wire terminal "A" off
of the spade terminal of the pressure switch, and cross it
over and touch terminal "B". (You will need to remove the
pressure switch cap before doing this) If your pump runs
when you do this, you know you will need to replace your
pressure switch.

Another thing you can try is to take apart the switch box on
the lead wire assembly (#5274443) with the (2) phillips head
screws, and 'hot-wire' it together. Take the (2) wires that are
screwed to the rocker switch, off of the switch and twist
them together. This will insure you are getting the full 12
volts to the pump. If your pump runs after doing this, you will
know that your lead wire assembly needs to be replaced.

Pump runs, but does not prime:

- Check line strainer (screen) at the inlet location, at the
tank. You will need to unscrew the knurled nut to access
this screen. (see exploded view later in this manual) The
tank should be empty while performing this, otherwise you
may need to tilt the tank backwards a little bit so any
solution in the tank will be away from this inlet location.
Periodically take the screen at this location out and clean it.

- Unscrew (2) screws "S". This will allow you to inspect the
bearing and counterweight.

- Both the counterweight and the bearing need to spin
freely, and they both need to spin INDEPENDENT of each
other. If these 2 pieces are 'stuck' together, you will need to
break them free with some good quality lubricant or something
similar and this should restore most of your prime.

"A"

3.1

Pressure adjustment
screw (Factory Preset)

Item

No

1

2

3

3.1

4.1

Part

Number

5095202

5157204

5275531

5157201

5157207

"S"

"B"

3

Bearing

"Half-Moon"

counterweight

Description

Qty

1

Pump Foot (Pkg. of 4)

5 Amp Mini Fuse

1

1

Pump Assembly w/Pressure Switch

1

Pressure Switch w/Diaphragm

1

Rocker Switch

4.1

1

1

2

List

Price

4.99

3.99

37.95

23.95

6.99

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