North Star MTBSL - Manual (Page 16)

Assembly (continued)
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1. Pre paratory safe ty Pre paratory safe ty ste ps:
• ALWAYS use eye protection
• NEVER smoke or work near sparks or other sources of ignition.
• NEVER touch both battery terminals at the same time or with any non-
insulated tools.
• If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, flush immediately with water and
neutralize with baking soda.
2. Connect remote
switch to battery
Connect the sprayer’s remote switch to the vehicle batte ry using the
following proce dure:
a) Disconnect the vehicle battery ground wire.
b) Connect the remote switch’s red battery clamp to the positive(+) terminal
of the battery.
c) Connect the remote switch’s black battery clamp to the negative(-) terminal
of the battery.
d) Reconnect the vehicle battery ground wire.
W ARNING: Always connect in this sequence to avoid possible shock.
3. Connect remote
switch to pump
powe r cord
Connect the remote switch to the pump powe r cord:
Note: Make sure the power switch is in the OFF position on the remote switch.
4. Ve rify conne ction Ve rify a complete conne ction has been made by checking with a DC voltmeter,
or by briefly turning the remote switch to the ON position and listening for pump
activation.
5. Attach remote switch
to vehicle
Using supplie d velcro pad, affix remote switch to vehicle in a position that is
easily reache d from the drive r’s seat.
6. Disconne ct afte r use AFTER EAC H USE, disconnect powe r to the spraye r by disconnecting the
sprayer’s pump cord from the remote switch – the remote switch may rem ain
connected to the battery.
NOTE: It is im portant to disconnect power to the sprayer when not in use for
safety reasons. ALWAYS verify that the power has been disconnected or the
rem ote switch is in the OFF position before adding chem icals or servicing.
Pump power cord
Remote switch