OPERATING AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW THIS INFORMATION TO AVOID INJURY AND
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING! EXCESSIVE AIR PRESSURE. Can cause personal injury, pump
damage or property damage.
• Do not exceed the maximum inlet air pressure as stated on the pump model plate.
• Be sure material hoses and other components are able to withstand fluid pressures developed
by this pump. Check all hoses for damage or wear. Be certain dispensing device is clean and
in proper working condition.
WARNING! STATIC SPARK. Can cause explosion resulting in severe injury or
death. Ground pump and pumping system.
• Spark can ignite flammable material and vapors.
• The pumping system and object being sprayed must be grounded when it is pumping,
flushing, recirculating or spraying flammable materials such as paints, solvents, lacquers etc.
or used in a location where surrounding atmosphere is conducive to spontaneous combus-
tion. Ground the dispensing valve or device, containers, hoses and any object to which
material is being pumped.
• Use the pump grounding screw terminal provided. Connect a suitable ground wire to a good
earth ground source.
• Secure pump, connections and all contact points to avoid vibration and generation of contact
or static spark.
• Consult local building codes and electrical codes for specific grounding requirements.
• After grounding, periodically verify continuity of electrical path to ground. Test with an
ohmmeter from each component (e.g., hoses, pump, clamps, container, spray gun, etc.) to
ground to insure continuity. Ohmmeter should show 100 ohms or less.
• Use proper ventilation.
• Keep inflammables away from heat, open flames and sparks.
• Keep containers closed when not in use.
WARNING! Pump exhaust may contain contaminants. Can cause severe injury.
Pipe exhaust away from work area and personnel.
• In the event of a diaphragm rupture material can be forced out of the air exhaust muffler.
• Pipe the exhaust to a safe remote location when pumping hazardous or inflammable
materials.
WARNING! HAZARDOUS PRESSURE. Can result in serious injury or property
damage. Do not service or clean pump, hoses or dispensing valve while the
system is pressurized.
WARNING! EXPLOSION HAZARD. Models containing aluminum wetted parts
cannot be used with III. -Trichloroethane, Methylene Chloride or other Halogenat-
ed Hydrocarbon solvents which may react and explode.
CAUTION! Verify the chemical compatibility of the pump wetted parts and the
substance being pumped, flushed or recirculated.
CAUTION! Do not use the pump for the structural support of the piping system.
Be certain the system components are properly supported to prevent stress on
the pump parts.
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