II. ASSEMBLY

BEFORE REMOVING sprayer from the shipping box, the handle should be assembled as follows:

The clamp knobs on the sides of the lower handle bar frame should be backed off far enough to allow the hinge to slip into the frame end. Carefully lift the upper handle bar assembly so as not to stretch the control cables, and insert hinge ends into the lower handle bar frame. With the hinge inserted completely, tighten the clamp knob to secure the hinge. To fold the handle bar for storage or transport, loosen the clamp knob ONLY one revolution, pull the handle bar toward the operator, and fold forward. ALWAYS USE CAUTION not to pull the hinge assembly out of the lower handle bar frame to avoid damage to control cables or electrical wiring.

After the sprayer is removed from the shipping box, remove the Spray Wand and Hose. Slide the wand into the carrier rings on the lower handle bar frame, and attach the fitting end of the hose into the coupler on the left side of the frame.

Your TRU MARK Field Marker is shipped with the following:

1- Plastic Mixing Jug
1- Plastic Fill Funnel
1- Tool Kit in Bag
1- Spray Wand
1- Ten Amp Battery Charger
1- Owner's Manual

III. OPERATION

BATTERY CHARGING

CAUTION - Before you use your battery charger, read all instructions and cautions printed on the battery charger, the battery, and follow the procedures printed in this manual.

The battery you purchase for your TRU MARK Field Marker will require charging before use. BEFORE CHARGING, connect the Quick-Tach lead with terminal ends to the battery by matching the polarity tag designation to the correct battery post.

WARNING ! The terminal ends must be matched by the red positive tag to the positive battery post and the white negative tag to the negative battery post. Failure to properly match the polarity tags to the battery posts will result in permanent damage to the battery charger, the electrical system, and possibly personal injury.

Once the terminal ends are tightly secured to the battery posts, set the battery into the battery case and allow the lead with the plug to hang outside the battery case, and tighten the web strap to secure the lid. The Quick-Tach plug may be inserted to the mating plug on the battery charger. Set the switch on the charger panel to the automatic position, then plug the charger into any 110V outlet to begin the charging process. The battery has reached and will maintain a full charge when the green indicator light on the charger is on. Unplug the charger from 110V source, and then disconnect the Quick-Tach plug.

WARNING ! Refer to Battery Charger Instructions when using the charger at the Manual Setting. Prolonged charging at this setting will cause permanent damage to your battery.

Set the battery box with charged battery on the frame of the field marker and connect the Quick-Tach plug ends. The panel gauge will read a full charge when the ends are connected.

CAUTION - Operating the Field Marker for a prolonged period with the battery at low charge will diminish the life of the battery. Recharge battery before each use to insure maximum efficiency.

PREPARING TO PAINT

The Field Marker is now ready to fill with paint. Most field paints are concentrated and require thinning at a two to one ratio. Mixing can be achieved by filling the wide mouth mixing jug with concentrate to the one and one half gallon mark, and filling to the two and one half gallon mark with water. Close the lid tightly, shake vigorously, and pour into the poly tank. Fill the mixing jug again with only water to the two gallon mark and pour into the poly tank. This procedure provides four and one half gallons of field paint with a two to one mixture. Additional agitation provides better dilution of the mixture. Failure to follow this procedure results in plugging of the inlet screen on the pickup tube.

The panel switch may be turned to the ON position and the right hand cable control activated to allow air to escape from the system and begin to spray paint.

SPRAY HEAD ADJUSTMENT

Make a sample stripe to check line width and spray pattern. The spray head and shoes are preset at the factory for a three and one half inch line width. Adjusting line width is accomplished by loosening clamp collars on the spray shoes and setting at the desired width. The closer the shoes are set together, the lower the spray head should be set. The spray pattern should not contact more than one inch of the bottom of the spray shoe for best paint usage.

Your TRU MARK Field Marker is now field ready.

SPRAY SHOE LIFT

The spray shoe lift control is provided to raise the spray shoe during transport or spraying over uneven ground. Adjustment for this control cable is performed by resetting the clamp collars on the spray shoe for proper tension and lift.

FLOW CONTROL VALVE

The flow control valve is located above the aluminum manifold. The valve comes preset from the factory at the full flow position. To restrict the flow, start by loosening the small nut located underneath the brass knurled knob by turning it counter-clockwise. Turn the knurled knob in a clockwise direction until the desired flow is achieved, then tighten down the small nut to prevent the knob from turning during operation.

TRAFFIC LINE MARKING

To use zone marking paint or acrylic latex paint used for parking lot marking you must plug the front nozzle of the spray head with a solid disc spacer. Remove the current spray nozzle and flow control value with multi-purpose wrench and replace it with the spacer. The paint should be diluted 16 ounces of water or 16 ounces of latex paint conditioner for every gallon of paint used. You may or may not need to adjust the restriction plug set screw in the paint return line. Adjust the spray head to achieve your desired line strip width. Since there may be slight paint dribble when disengaging the right handlebar control, it is recommended to reverse your direction for 6 to 12 inches so excess paint is applied to already painted section.

IV. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLE SHOOTING

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING

Proper maintenance of this equipment will maintain its efficient performance and prolong the life of all elements of operation. The single most important item to emphasize in maintaining this Field Marker is the cleaning of the unit after each use. Pour unused field paint into a separate container from the poly tank on the sprayer and rinse thoroughly with water. Fill the poly tank with clean water and flush the system, including the spray wand, until the discharged water runs clear. Use the balance of the clean water to rinse the frame, wheels and tires, and spray shoes. Remove the spray nozzles and check valve screens, rinse with water and scrub any dried paint with brush in tool kit. When replacing nozzles, adjust direction with wrench in tool kit and tighten securely.

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

Refer to the Battery Owner's Instructions for inspection and maintenance. The charging of the battery was described in Section III. Refer to that section to keep the battery at peak performance.

LUBRICATION

The only points of lubrication are the hinge pivots and the shoe lift rod bushings. These may be sprayed with WD-40 or a similar product several times during a season to insure smooth operation.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

V. PARTS LIST
(Prices on request)

WARRANTY
TRU MARK E-100

eSelling4u.com, Inc., the manufacturer of your TRU MARK Athletic Field Marker, warrants this product for 2 years from the date of shipment for any defects in material or workmanship.

Registration of your unit is not necessary since records of purchase dates and owners are maintained at the factory.

Should you have a warranty claim, call 1-800-553-6275 for instructions on return of goods for repair or replacement. Please have your unit's serial number from the front page of the owner's manual ready when calling. The serial number is also located on the bottom of the E-100 platform.

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