Maintenance

Pump

There is periodic maintenance that is required to keep your pump and entire misting or fogging system running smoothly. Change the filter element in the pump annually to prevent sediment from entering the system. The pump oil should be changed every 500 hours of runtime or once every year. Use only 30W non detergent pump oil. Refer to the product manual for reference to oil drain plug and filler cap. When filling the oil, observe the oil sight glass and only fill to half way. Do not overfill.

Nozzles

To keep the nozzles spraying at full capacity, a yearly cleaning is recommended. Depending on the water supply, mineral deposits may form on the nozzle head inhibiting performance. Remove the rubber o-ring from the nozzle before placing the nozzle in any solution. This will extend the life of the o-ring and prevent dripping from your misting system. Then soak the nozzle in a Lime or Hard Water remover for about 5 minutes and rinse thoroughly. Replace the nozzles back into the system.

Winterizing Your System

To prevent damage from freezing to your misting system, start by disconnecting the water source to the pump. Then nozzles should be removed and the water drained from the lines, pump and filtration systems. For the systems that are underground, the hoses/pipes should be drained by attaching an air compressor to the hose to blow out any remaining water left in the line. As added protection in the areas that freeze, you can add red or green non toxic RV antifreeze to the hoses underground.

You can then clean the nozzles by first removing the o-ring and then soaking the nozzle heads in a Lime or Hard Water deposit removal product. Replace the nozzles so they are not misplaced.