The B&G Safety Lock Nut - Part SL-162 is a replacement part manufactured by B&G Equipment Company and is specifically sold for use as a replacement part for B&G sprayers, particularly on the Extenda-Ban Valve. These parts experience wear and tear over time and should be replaced periodically.

Tools Needed

To use the B&G Safety Lock Nut, you will need the appropriate B&G Sprayer to replace the part on and possibly a pair of pliers or a crescent wrench if the parts are tightly secured.

How to Use

• Step 1: Detach the Valve and Extension from the hose. Carefully remove the mesh strainer and squee the trigger to drain all liquid from the valve.
• Step 2: Use a wrench to remove the trigger, snap ring and undo the old, faulty safety lock nut from the Extenda-Ban Valve. You can refer to the repair manual instructions for details on how to specifically do this.After taking the old nut off, replace with the new B&G Safety Lock Nut and tighly secure it.
• Step 3: Put your B&G Sprayer back together and test it out to ensure it is working properly.

Where to Use

TheB&G Safety Lock Nut is meant to be used only for replacement on a B&G Sprayers with Extenda Ban Valves.

When to Use

Replace the B&G Safety Lock Nut when it has been damaged or you are experiencing a dip in spray pressure quality. How often this part is changed depends on how often you use the sprayer. If it is heavily used, the part wears and tears quicker. Typically at minimum we suggest changing it out annually.

Safety Information

Be sure to wear gloves when handling the B&G sprayer parts, as there may be residue from chemicals or buildup on the sprayer parts. Be sure to properly drain and clean the sprayer parts before performing maintenance. Keep small items like this nut out of reach of pets and children as they may swallow it.

Special Considerations

Along with the B&G Safety Lock Nut, it would be smart to replace all the other small parts on the B&G Sprayer rather than just a single part at a time. Set a maintenance schedule for your sprayer and change out all the parts in one shot to save time so your sprayer can stay in good working condition.