Ingersoll-Rand 670106 manual Operating and Safety Precautions

OPERATING AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THIS INFORMATION TO AVOID INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

				y Disconnect air supply line and relieve pressure from
	EXCESSIVE AIR PRESSURE		HAZARDOUS MATERIALS	the system by opening dispensing valve or device and
	STATIC SPARK		HAZARDOUS PRESSURE
				/ or carefully and slowly loosening and removing out-
				let hose or piping from pump.
		EXCESSIVE AIR PRESSURE. Can cause per-		WARNING	HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Can cause serious
WARNING
				injury or	property damage. Do not attempt to return
sonal injury, pump damage or property damage.
y Do not exceed the maximum inlet air pressure as				a pump to the factory or service center that contains
stated on the pump model plate.				hazardous material. Safe handling practices must
y Be sure material hoses and other components are				comply with local and national laws and safety code
able to withstand fluid pressures developed by this				requirements.
pump. Check all hoses for damage or wear. Be certain				y Obtain Material Safety Data Sheets on all materials
dispensing device is clean and in proper working con-				from the supplier for proper handling instructions.
dition.				WARNING	EXPLOSION HAZARD. Models containing
		STATIC SPARK. Can cause explosion result-		aluminum	parts cannot be used with 1,1,1-trichlo-
WARNING
ing in severe injury or death. Ground pump and				roethane, methylene chloride or other halogenated
pumping system.				hydrocarbon solvents which may react and explode.
y Sparks can ignite flammable material and vapors.				y Check pump motor section, fluid caps, manifolds and
y The pumping system and object being sprayed must				all wetted parts to assure compatibility before using
be grounded when it is pumping, flushing, recirculat-				with solvents of this type.
ing or spraying flammable materials such as paints,				WARNING	MISAPPLICATION HAZARD. Do not use
solvents, lacquers, etc. or used in a location where sur-				models	containing aluminum wetted parts with food
rounding atmosphere is conductive to spontaneous				products for human consumption. Plated parts can
combustion. Ground the dispensing valve or device,				contain trace amounts of lead.
containers, hoses and any object to which material is				CAUTION	Verify the chemical compatibility of the
being pumped.				pump wetted parts and the substance being pumped,
y Use the pump ground lug provided. Use ARO® part				flushed or recirculated. Chemical compatibility may
no. 66885-1 ground kit or connect a suitable ground				change with temperature and concentration of the
wire (12 ga. minimum) to a good earth ground source.				chemical(s) within the substances being pumped,
y Secure pump, connections and all contact points to				flushed or circulated. For specific fluid compatibility,
avoid vibration and generation of contact or static				consult the chemical manufacturer.
spark.				CAUTION	Maximum temperatures are based on
y Consult local building codes and electrical codes for				mechanical	stress only. Certain chemicals will signifi-
specific grounding requirements.				cantly reduce maximum safe operating temperature.
y After grounding, periodically verify continuity of				Consult the chemical manufacturer for chemical com-
electrical path to ground. Test with an ohmmeter				patibility and temperature limits. Refer to PUMP DATA
from each component (e.g., hoses, pump, clamps, con-				on page 1 of this manual.
tainer, spray gun, etc.) to ground to insure continuity.				CAUTION	Be certain all operators of this equipment
Ohmmeter should show 0.1 ohms or less.				have been	trained for safe working practices, under-
y Submerse the outlet hose end, dispensing valve or				stand it’s limitations, and wear safety goggles / equip-
device in the material being dispensed if possible.				ment when required.
(Avoid free streaming of material being dispensed.)				CAUTION	Do not use the pump for the structural sup-
y Use hoses incorporating a static wire.				port of the piping system. Be certain the system com-
y Use proper ventilation.				ponents are properly supported to prevent stress on
y Keep inflammables away from heat, open flames and				the pump parts.
sparks.				y Suction and discharge connections should be flex-
y Keep containers closed when not in use.				ible connections (such as hose), not rigid piped,
		Pump exhaust may contain contaminants.		and should be compatible with the substance being
WARNING
Can cause		severe injury. Pipe exhaust away from work		pumped.
area and personnel.				CAUTION	Prevent unnecessary damage to the pump.
y In the event of a diaphragm rupture, material can be				Do not allow pump to operate when out of material
forced out of the air exhaust muffler.				for long periods of time.
y Pipe the exhaust to a safe remote location when				y Disconnect air line from pump when system sits idle
pumping hazardous or inflammable materials.				for long periods of time.
y Use a grounded 1” minimum i.d. hose between the				CAUTION	Use only genuine ARO replacement parts to
pump and the muffler.				assure	compatible pressure rating and longest service
		HAZARDOUS PRESSURE. Can result in seri-		life.
WARNING
ous injury		or property damage. Do not service or		NOTICE	Replacement warning labels are available
clean pump, hoses or dispensing valve while the sys-				upon request: “Static Spark” pn \ 93616-1, Diaphragm
tem is pressurized.				Rupture” pn \ 93122.

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