Installation
Grounding
WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Before operating the pump, ground the system as explained below. Also read the section FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD on page 4.
Proper grounding is an essential part of maintaining a safe system.
To reduce the risk of static sparking, ground the pump. Check your local electrical code for detailed grounding instructions for your area and type of equipment. Be sure to ground all of this equipment:
5.To maintain grounding continuity when flushing or relieving pressure, always hold a metal part of the gun/valve firmly to the side of a grounded metal pail, then trigger the gun/valve.
To ground the pump:
To ground the pump, loosen the grounding lug locknut
(W)and washer (X). Insert one end of a 12 ga (1.5 mm@) minimum ground wire (Y) into the slot in lug (Z) and tighten the locknut securely. Connect the other end of the wire to a true earth ground. Order 222011, Ground Wire and Clamp.
Z
1.Pump: use a ground wire and clamp as shown in Fig. 1.
2.Air and fluid hoses: use only electrically conductive hoses.
3.Air compressor: follow manufacturer’s recommen- dations.
4.Fluid supply container: according to local code.
X
Fig. 1
Y
W
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