Solo 456 User manual

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Solo 456 is a durable and versatile backpack sprayer designed for efficient application of liquid chemicals in various agricultural, industrial, and household tasks. Its high-density polyethylene construction ensures resistance to a wide range of chemicals, while the Viton® seals provide compatibility with various agricultural, industrial, and household chemicals. With a maximum pressure of 45 psi (3 bar), the Solo 456 delivers effective spraying performance for herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, and cleaning solutions.

Solo 456 is a durable and versatile backpack sprayer designed for efficient application of liquid chemicals in various agricultural, industrial, and household tasks. Its high-density polyethylene construction ensures resistance to a wide range of chemicals, while the Viton® seals provide compatibility with various agricultural, industrial, and household chemicals. With a maximum pressure of 45 psi (3 bar), the Solo 456 delivers effective spraying performance for herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, and cleaning solutions.

OPERATOR’S MANUAL & PARTS LIST 456, 457, 456F
If you are missing parts, instructions or have questions, DO NOT take this unit back to the store.
Call 1300 798 022. Solo will send the missing parts/information to you promptly.
STOP
Visit us on the web at www.soloaustralia.com.au Troubleshooting and parts ordering available on-line.
CUSTOMER SERVICE COMMITMENT FROM SOLO’S SERVICE DEPARTMENT: In the event the sprayer you have purchased has missing or damaged parts,
please call 1300 798 022, 9:00am – 5:00pm Mon-Fri. In order to assist your service representative, please have the following information available: sprayer model number,
part description and part number. A parts list is included in your operator’s manual. Solo is committed to your satisfaction and is continuing its efforts to earn your future business.
If you suspect or observe indications that the material may be unsafe
in a Solo sprayer... STOP! Do Not Use or Apply Chemical. ALWAYS
WEAR RUBBER GLOVES, SAFETY GOGGLES AND APPROPRIATE
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Read and follow operating instructions.
• Donotllsprayerovermaximumllmark.Releasingpressureinan
overllconditioncancauseharmfulventingofsprayercontents.
• Relievepressureonlywithsprayeruprightandwhilestandingon
the side of the sprayer opposite the pressure relief valve. Venting of
sprayer contents can occur if liquid is over bottom of relief valve.
• CAUTION:Topreventinjuryfromejectedpumpassemblyand/or
solution,neverstandwithfaceorbodyoverthetopofthetankwhen
pumping, or loosening pump.
• Donotmodifysprayerorpressurereliefvalve.
• Neversprayinthedirectionofhumans,animalsorpropertywhich
mightbeinjuredordamagedbysprayformula.
• Donotusedisinfectants,solventsorimpregnatingagentsunlessrst
tested to ensure they are not harmful to the environment and sprayer.
• Donotuseliquidswithatemperatureabove45°C.
• Rememberthatasprayerwithliquidisasignicantamountofweight
(1kgperlitre).Usecautionwhenbending,leaningorwalking.Bend
onlyatthekneesandsupportyourselfasrequiredtoensurepersonal
safety.
• Donotinatesprayerwithoutliquidinthetank.
• Donotclimbonladders,treesorotherunsteadyorpotentiallyunsafe
structures.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR WAND
1. Ensure that the O-ring is on the
non-threaded end of the wand.
2. Insert the non-threaded end of the
wand into the O-ring into the open
end of the shut- off valve.
3. Tighten the screw cap.
WARRANTY
SolobackpacksprayersarecoveredbySolo’sWARRANTY
(2yearsformodels456,457,456F).Solomanufacturedpartswhichfail
duetodefectivematerialorworkmanshipwillberepairedorreplaced
without charge. Refer to Warranty sections for consumer and commercial
use, of this Owners Manual, for full details.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not exceed 3 bar (45 psi) pressure.
Do not fill with, use or spray flammable
materials.
Do not use gasoline, acid, acetone, caustic or
potentially injurious chemicals.
• Atthetimeofmanufactureofthissprayer,
we are not aware of any approved plant
protection chemicals which would adversely
affect this sprayer when applied in their usual
concentration.
Observe the recommendations of the
chemical manufacturer.
Prior to removing any part of the sprayer pull the pressure relief
valve to release any pressure in the tank.
Wear rubber gloves, safety goggles and appropriate protective
clothing.
After pumping be sure handle is in the locked down position.
• Individualsshouldbetrainedintheproperuseofthissprayer.Where
training is not available, individuals should study and follow the
procedures detailed in this manual.
• Donotuseacetonebasedchemicals.
WARNING
Chemicals can be harmful to individuals and the environment if
improperly used. In addition, some chemicals are caustic, corrosive,
or poisonous and should be avoided. Read warnings and chemical
manufacturer’s instructions. Solo high density polyethylene sprayers
arettedwithViton®sealswhichareresistanttoawidevarietyof
agricultural, industrial and household chemicals; however, care should
beexercisedtoensurethatsprayercomponentsareclean,functioning
properly, and in a good state of repair before and during use. If in doubt
aboutaparticularchemical,checkwithmanufacturer.
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CLEANING
• Carefullycleansprayeraftereveryuse.
• Pourorsprayallremainingchemicaloutofsprayer.
• Pourasmallamountofwaterforwatersolublechemicals,ormineral
spiritsforoil-basedchemicals,intothetank.
• Pressuriseandspraythroughsystemuntilallliquidisgone.
• Repeatprocesswithwarmsoapywater.
• Repeatprocesswithwarmclearwater.
• Useanabsorbentclothtodryallinternalsurfaces.
• Followtherecommendationsofthechemicalmanufacturerfor
disposing of waste water and chemicals.
• Donotuseaggressiveorabrasivecleaningagents.
MAINTENANCE:
• Priortostorage,empty,cleananddrysprayer.
• Alwaysstorethesprayerinadryarea,protectedfromfreezing,heat
and sunlight.
• LubricateO-ringinpressurereliefvalvewithnon-watersoluble
grease* on a regular basis.
Disassembly:Unscrewpressurereliefvalvefromtankandpullthe
valve body out of the screw cap. Clean, lubricate, and replace.
• Pump Maintenance: Pump pressure sealing is accomplished with an
O-ring(5)onthepumppiston(4)whichmoveswithinthecylinder(3).
Periodically this O-ring should be greased with a non-water soluble
grease*. If worn, it should be replaced. A small umbrella valve at the
bottom of the cylinder prevents the formula from entering the cylinder.
Keep these parts clean and replace if worn.
Disassembly:Unscrewpumpassemblyfromtank.Carefullyremove
umbrellavalve(6)fromthebottomofcylinder(3).Whileholding
cylinderrmlywithonehandandthehandleofthepumppiston(4)
rmlyintheother,withthepistonfullyinsertedinthecylinder,pull
backonthepistonquicklyandforcefully.Tore-assemble,placethe
pistonassemblybackintocylinder,placeheelofhandsonopposite
sidesofthetankcap,whilekeepingcylinderinplacewithngers,tap
bottomofcylinderagainstaatpaddedsurface.Assemblywilllock
into place.
• Tank Cap: Asmallamountofnon-watersolublegrease*ontankcap
threadsandbothsidesofthegasketeasestighteningandloosening.
• Regular Inspection: Inspect and replace worn or damaged parts
promptly.Payparticularattentiontotankcapgasket,pressurerelief
valveandseal,inationvalve(iftted),umbrellavalveO-ringsand
seals throughout sprayer. Regular lubrication of O-rings and seals is
recommended.
REMOVING THE NOZZLE
Unscrewthenozzlecap(1)fromthenozzlebody(3).Thisisbest
accomplishedwhiletheretainingnut(2)isfastenedtightlytotheelbow
(5).Next,unscrewtheretainingnut(2).Pushthenozzlebody(3)out
oftheretainingnut(2).Thelterwithgasket(4)willcomeoutwiththe
body.Toreinstallthenozzle,reversethe
above instructions.
OPERATION
• Beforeusingsprayerwithchemicals,llsprayerwithfreshwaterto
assure that you have it properly assembled; pressurise and then
practice spraying. When thoroughly familiar with sprayer operation,
follow normal operating procedures.
• Turnpumphandlecounterclockwisetoremovepump.
• Filltankwithpremixedformulauptodesiredlevel.(Do not exceed
maximum fill mark.)Observerecommendationsofchemical
manufacturer.
• Tightencapandpumpassemblyforagoodseal.
• Pumptoamaximum45psior3barpressure.Thevalvestemonthe
pressurereliefvalvewillriseuptoventexcesspressureover45psi.
• Startorstopsprayingbysqueezingorreleasingtheleveronthe
shut-offvalve(3).Thespraypressurecanbemonitoredwithan
optional pressure gauge.
• Priortoeveryremovalofpump(1),releasepressurerstbypulling
uponthepressurereliefvalvestem(2).
1. Nozzle
2. Retaining Nut
3. Nozzlebody
4. FilterwithGasket
5. Elbow
1
2
3
*Petroleumjellyworkswell.
4
5
3
4
5
6
2
Flat spray Hollow Cone spray Brass
Adjustable
nozzle
Jet Stream Plastic
Adjustable
nozzle
1
3
4
2
2
8 8
8
7
2
2
3
8
8
6
2
5
1.Flatspraynozzle
2. Filter
3. Jet cap
4.Swirlplate
5.Nozzlecap
6.Nozzlebody
7.Brassadj.nozzle
8.Nozzleretainingnut
OPERATING FEATURES
Nozzles–YourSolosprayerhasavailablethefollowingnozzlearrangements,toprovideavarietyofspraypatterns.
Item Application Part
Flatspraynozzle
Row treatment 40742631
Jetstreamnozzle
Spot & longer range 4074755
JetstreamnozzleandSwirlplate=hollowcone
Shrubs and bushes
4074755
4074756
PlasticadjustableSpot,nozzle
(Suppliedwith425&475only)
Spot, shrubs &
bushes
4900527
Note: DifferentSolomodelsaresuppliedwithdifferentspraynozzles.
WILL THE PLASTIC MATERIAL LAST?
Only high-grade polyethylene is used. The material is chosen for high
molecularweight,high-impactstrength,andexcellentresistanceto
chemicals and stress. Ultraviolet inhibitors are used in the material to
reduce deterioration caused by sunlight.
HOW HEAVY IS THE UNIT?
Compressionsprayersweighapproximately3kg.
CAN I USE WEED KILLER AND INSECTICIDE
IN THE SAME SPRAYER?
In theory you can, if the sprayer is thoroughly cleaned out with a bleach
water solution of 1:25. In practice, the use of both types of chemicals in
thesameunitisnotrecommendedastherisktoplantscanbehigh.Use
caution when handling any type of chemicals and when cleaning your
sprayer.Donotmixcleaningagents.
SPRAY TIP ASSEMBLY (Spray tips should be assembled as follows for desired spray patterns.)
WHAT SPRAY NOZZLE SHOULD I USE?
Aatspraynozzleissuppliedforsprayingpaths,gardenbeds,and
generalareaspraying.Aconenozzleisalsosuppliedforspotspraying
and for the treatment of bushes and small trees. For spot spraying,
simplyremoveswirlplatefrombehindnozzletip.Savetheswirlplatefor
futureuse.Awideselectionofnozzlessuchasdeector,adjustable,and
anti-driftnozzlesareavailable.
CAN I DO SPOT SPRAYING?
The shut-off valve on the Solo sprayer is well suited for spot spraying.
It’s almost effortless! The shut-off valve handle incorporates a clip which
holds the valve open for area spraying without tiring the operator’s hand. A
pressuregaugemaybeaddedwithincrementsfrom0to6Bar(0-90psi).
In the best interest of continued technological progress, we reserve the right to change
designandcongurationofanyproductwithoutpriororothernotice.Therefore,please
notethattextandillustrationsofthismanualarenottobeconsideredbindinganddonot
constitute a basis for legal or other claims.
No-drip-checkvalve
replaces # 2 on
heavy-duty models
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Note: Alwayswearrubbergloves,safetygogglesandappropriateprotectiveclothingwhenrepairingasprayer.Oncearepairiscompleted,ll
theunitwithcleanwater,pressurise,andcheckforleaks.Ifthesprayerleaks,DONOTUSE.Repairleaksandre-check.
SERVICE AND REPAIR SECTION HANDHELD SPRAYER TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Cause Solution
Difcultyinmovingpumphandle • dirtycylinderwall
• O-ringonpistonswollen
(notcleanedproperly)
• removepiston,clean,greaseandreplace
• replaceO-ring,grease
Lowpressure&resistanceduringpumping • Nolubeonpiston/cylinder
• Chemicalincylinder
• DamagedO-ringinpressurereliefvalve
• wornordamagedO-ringinshut-offvalve
• tankcapnottight
• lubricatewithheavygrease
• Replaceumbrellavalve
• replaceO-ring
• replaceO-ring
• tightencap
Leaksfromendofspraywand • wornordamagedO-ringinshut-offvalve • rebuildshut-offvalve
Leaksfrominsidecylinder • nolubeonpistoncylinder • lubricatepiston,O-ringandcylinder
Leaksundercap • wornordamagedumbrellavalve • replaceumbrellavalveatbottom
of cylinder
Leaksfromshut-offvalve • damagedormissinggasket • replacegasket
Leaksfromhose • screwcapnottight • tightentankcap
Pressurereliefvalvesticks • worn,damagedorloosettings,
lackoflubrication
• tightenttingsandreplacewornparts,
disassemble and lubricate O-rings
Airleak-aircomingoutbetweenhalvesof
the pump support
• worn,damagedorloosettings
• lackoflubricationorcontaminated
pressure relief valve assembly
• tankcapnottight
• gaskettwistedorlackinglubrication
• tanklipdamaged
• tightenttingsandreplacewornparts
• cleanandlubricatepressurerelief
valve assembly
• tightentankcap
• straightengasketandlubricatewithgrease
• repairorreplacetank
ACCESSORIES
Thefollowingaccessoriesarenotstandard.OrderthemfromyourSOLOdealer.
Pressure Control Gauge (49 00 356)
Displays spraying pressure so operator can maintain desired pressure level.
Brass adjustable nozzle (49 00 207), Plastic (49 00 527)
Affordsoperatorafullrangeofspraysfromnetojetstream.
Drift Guard (49 00 430)
Helpscontrolapplicationofformulaunderbreezyconditions.
2-Nozzle Mini Boom (49 00 514)
Handheldsprayboommountsonendofspraywand(totalwidth84cm;
distancebetweennozzles61cm).Includes2atspraynozzles.
Double Spray Nozzle (49 00 477)
Thisisamulti-purposenozzlethatattachestotheendofthespraywandfordoublerow
application.
Brass Spray Lance (49 00 528)
The spray wand is 150cm long and replaces the standard spray tube for treating trees up to
heightsof5metres.Additionalextensiontubeavailablein50cmlength(4900513).
Note: Anorderformisprovidedonthebackpagesofthismanual.
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NOZZLE TIP SPECIFICATION
Description Order number
Spray Volume Pressure
Angle Applications
1/min. gal/min. atu atm psi
Flat Spray Nozzle
40742631
Red
0.88
1.25
1.53
.23
.33
.40
1.0
2.0
3.0
15
29
44
120°
120°
120°
area and row treatment
Flat Spray Nozzle
4074501
Yellow
0.65
0.80
0.92
0.172
0.211
0.243
2.0
3.0
4.0
29
44
59
80°
80°
80°
Adjustable Nozzle
Brass
Plastic
4900207
4900525
1.53
0.76
0.40
0.20
2.8
2.8
40
40
Straight
stream
Hollow
Cone
tree spraying
(adjustablesprayingpattern)
Hollow Cone Nozzle
1mm orifice
4074755*
Black
0.4
0.55
0.10
0.15
1.0
2.0
15
29
shrubs, bushes
Hollow Cone Nozzle
1.4mm orifice
4074758
Grey
0.64
0.91
1.11
0.17
0.24
0.29
1.0
2.0
3.0
15
29
44
50°
65°
65°
Hollow Cone Nozzle
1.8mm orifice
4074726
Blue
0.88
1.25
1.53
0.23
0.33
0.40
1.0
2.0
3.0
15
29
44
55°
70°
72°
No-drift Nozzle
AN 1.0
4074385
Yellow
0.28
0.38
0.46
0.07
0.10
0.12
0.4
0.7
1.0
6
10
15
100°
100°
100°
mainly for herbicides
a low pressure
No-drift Nozzle
AN 2.0
4074386
Red
0.55
0.76
0.91
0.15
0.20
0.24
0.4
0.7
1.0
6
10
15
100°
100°
100°
No-drift Nozzle
AN 2.5
4074514
Brown
0.72
0.95
1.14
0.19
0.25
0.30
0.4
0.7
1.0
6
10
15
110°
110°
110°
No-drift Nozzle
AN 5
4074513
Blue
1.80
1.90
2.28
0.48
0.50
0.60
0.4
0.7
1.0
6
10
15
120°
120°
120°
Foam Nozzle
30-DC-04-2 Pest control, cleaning
•Standardequipment
5
SOLO WARRANTY
Solo Australia warrant the product from the date of purchase, for a period
of 2 years. The warranty covers manufacturer’s defects in material or
workmanship.Thewarrantydoesnotcovermalfunctionsduetomisuse
or due to failure to follow the instructions in this manual. Any alterations
to the product are to be performed by a Solo Australia approved service
agent. Any repairs performed by non approved personnel may void the
warranty.
Tomakeaclaim,contactClaytonEngineering,26FrenchAve,Brendale,
Q,4500onphone1300798022oremailsales@claytonengineering.
com.au.Youwillbeaskedtoprovideproofofpurchaseandthenwillbe
instructed on the procedure for repairing or replacement of the product
under warranty. All costs incurred for repair or replace, and additional
claims can be discussed at this stage.
This warranty is provided in addition to other rights and remedies
you have under law: Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be
excludedundertheAustralianConsumerLaw.Youareentitledtoa
replacementorrefundforamajorfailureandforcompensationforany
other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to
have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable
qualityandthefailuredoesnotamounttoamajorfailure.
ITEMS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY
Provisions of the Warranty will not apply to the following:
Normal service requirements arising during the warranty period, such as
cleaning,normalwear,lubrication,lter,spraytips,etc.Normalservice
workoverandabovetherepairorreplacementofdefectiveparts.
Any failure that results from an accident, customer abuse, normal
wear, neglect or failure to operate the product in accordance with
the instructions provided in the operator’s manual or provided with
theproduct.Whenanalterationormodicationhasbeenperformed
on a Solo product, Solo is responsible only for products as originally
furnishedbySolo,providedthealterationsormodicationsdonot
adversely affect the product’s operation, performance or durability. Parts
or accessories that are incompatible with the product are not approved
by Solo.
Full disclosure of Solo’s Warranty is available from your local Solo dealer
orSOLOAustralia.
POS. NO. DESCRIPTION ORDER NO.
Find Spare Parts and Accessories at your local retailer
1 Handle(Includesparts2-3-4) 4400256
2 O-ring 0062264
3 O-ring 0062258
4 Plug 4074454
5 TankLid 4073528
6 CylinderSupport(require2) 407438752
7 Cylinder 407383452
8 LidSeal 0062175
9 Valve Plate 0094308
10 Handle and Cylinder Assembly 4400257
11 Relief Valve 4900512
12 O-Ring 0062166
13 O-Ring 0062258
14 Hose & Tube Assembly 4900515
15 Carry Strap 4300245
16 Hand Piece Repair Kit 0610402
17 PVCSprayWand50cm+Nozzle 4900439
18 Hand Piece Assembly 4900440
19 Retaining Nut 4074336
20 O-ring 0062271
21 Retaining Nut 4074362
23 Retaining Nut 4074999
24 O-ring 0062144
25 O-ring 0062106
26 Spray Tube 4900391
27 Retaining Nut 4074337
28 O-ring 0062115
29 Elbow 407452725
30 O-ring 0062115
31 Jet Filter 4074922
32 O-ring 0062106
33 Flat Spray Jet 40742631
34 Retaining Nut 4074148
35 O-ring 0062115
36 Swirl Plate 4074756
37 NozzleCone 4074755
454/456/457RepairKit-includesparts:2,3,8,9,12,
13,20,24,25,28,30,32
4900441
PARTS BREAKDOWN
1
10
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
12
13
11
28
29
30
31
32
33
26
34
25
27
16
35
36
37
TUBE
18
15
24
23
20
21
19
6
Order parts and accessories from your Solo dealer.
If there is no local dealer, use this form to order from Solo.
Part No. Item Names/Description Retail Price Qty. Total
Nozzles
49 00 527 Plastic Adjustable Nozzle $7.95
49 00 207 Brass Adjustable Nozzle $12.95
06 10 408-P 8 – Piece Elbow & Nozzle Set $29.50
49 00 477 Double Spray Nozzle $32.95
40 74 666-P 3 in 1 Nozzle $15.00
Extension tubes and spray wands
49 00 230-P PVC Spray Wand 50cm + Nozzle $29.95
49 00 513 PVC Extension Wand 50cm $22.95
49 00 449 Carbon Tree Lance 120cm $49.50
49 00 457 Carbon Telescopic Wand 60-120cm $76.50
49 00 445 Carbon Telescopic Wand 120-230cm $89.95
49 00 450 Flexible Spray Tube $22.95
49 00 519 Brass Spray Wand 50cm $29.95
49 00 428 Brass Spray Wand 75cm $29.50
49 00 528 Brass Tree Lance 150cm $39.50
49 00 478 Brass Telescopic Wand 57-100cm $39.50
Spray booms
49 00 514 2–Nozzle Mini Boom $49.50
Specialty items
49 00 430 Drift Guard – Large $28.50
49 00 626 Drift Guard – Small $9.95
49 00 356 Pressure Gauge for Hand Piece $29.50
48 00 170-P Hand Piece Assembly $29.50
SUBTOTAL
$
ORDER FORM
Pricesandtechnicalspecicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
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ORDER FORM
Part No. Item Names/Description Retail Price Qty. Total
Repair Kits
49 00 405-K Repair Kit 456/457 $29.50
06 10 402-K Hand Piece Repair Kit $12.50
Miscellaneous
49 00 600 Sprayer Cleaner 500ml $12.95
page 7 TOTAL
$
page 8 TOTAL
$
TOTAL
$
SHIPPING CHARGE
$ 7.95
GRAND TOTAL
$
Goodswillbedespatchedbypostwithin2workingdays.
Mail or Fax to: Solo Australia, 24 Healey Road, Dandenong South, VIC 3175
Phone: 1300 798 022 • Fax: 03 9706 9533
Order Online: www.soloaustralia.com.au E-mail: [email protected]
Pleasedonotsendcashwiththisorder.MakechequepayabletoClaytonInvestmentsPtyLtd.
Form of Payment:
Credit Card Cheque
Credit Card Number
ExpirationDate
Signature Phone Number
Wecannotprocessyourcreditcardpurchasewithoutasignatureandexpirationdate.
Email:
PLEASE PRINT:
Name
Address
City State P/Code
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