A: To clean and maintain your Producer's Pride Ideal Pro-Shot II Pistol-Grip Livestock Syringe (50cc), follow this structured guide Disassembly Instructions Remove the needle: Safely twist and remove the needle or Luer lock hub components from the tip Unscrew the barrel: Hold the aluminum pistol-grip handle firmly with one hand. Grasp the clear plastic barrel by its flange (the ridged base) and turn it counter-clockwise until it completely detaches from the handle assembly Expose the plunger: Pull the barrel straight off. This exposes the non-adjustable nylon plunger assembly and its rubber O-ring attached to the push rod Remove the O-ring: Carefully slide the old rubber O-ring off the channel at the end of the plunger if it needs replacing or thorough cleaning Cleaning & Sanitizing Clean the Exterior: Scrub the aluminum handle, trigger mechanism, and the outside of the barrel with warm water, a soft brush (like a toothbrush), and a mild dish detergent to remove dirt or manure. Clean the Interior: Rinse the inside of the clear barrel and the nylon plunger thoroughly with clean, hot water (ideally around 180°F). Run a clean brush inside the barrel if any vaccine residue remains. Air Dry: Lay all components flat on a clean paper towel and let them completely air dry. Do not store the syringe while wet to prevent mold growth Reassembly Instructions Lubricate the O-ring: Before putting it back together, slide the clean (or replacement) O-ring back onto the plunger head. Apply 2 to 4 drops of a safe lubricant (such as vegetable oil, glycerin, or specialized NJ Phillips lubricant) directly to the O-ring to keep the seal moving smoothly. Reattach the barrel: Slide the clear plastic barrel back over the plunger assembly. Make sure the dosage graduation numbers on the barrel are facing upward so they are easily visible during use. Tighten the barrel: Thread the barrel clockwise back onto the aluminum handle assembly. Hand-tighten until secure, but do not overtighten, as this can crack the plastic threads. Distribute the oil: Squeeze the pistol-grip trigger a few times to move the plunger back and forth. This distributes the lubricant evenly along the inner walls of the barrel. Reattach the hub: Screw the Luer lock needle hub back onto the front tip of the barrel

A: A replacement O-ring is included with the syringe. However, other replacement parts are not available.

A: Replacement sleeves for a Producer's Pride Ideal Pro Shot II Livestock Syringe are not typically sold as a separate part, as the "dosage sleeve" is a component of the entire syringe that is adjusted for dosage. If you need a new part for this syringe, you would likely need to purchase a complete replacement syringe

A: This can be due to a couple of things: 1) For the syringe pulling in air, sometimes it is helpful to inject a small amount of air into the vial to help with air/liquid displacement. 2) Ensure that the needle is twisted tightly onto the luer lock mechanism of the syringe. Also make sure the barrel is tightly affixed to the aluminum handle/barrel end. 3) Try to just draw air or water into the syringe and see if the o-ring on the plunger is sliding evenly through the barrel. If problems persist, please contact our customer service department at 859-254-1221.

A: No replacement parts available.

A: Please contact your local TSC store for assistance.

A: The plunger is moving back due to a vacuum being created with the medicine bottle. To help, please inject a small amount of air into the bottle to cut the vacuum effect.

A: Please contact Customer Service at 800.621.8829.

A: For warranty and parts, please contact Customer Service at (888) 376-9601 available Monday-Friday 8am-8pm (EST), Saturday 8am-5pm (EST), so we can better assist you.

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