Ingersoll-Rand 66610X-X-C manual Operating and Safety Precautions

OPERATING AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

	EXCESSIVE AIR PRESSURE		HAZARDOUS MATERIALS		WARNING	HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Can cause serious in-
					jury or property damage. Do not attempt to return a pump to the
	STATIC SPARK		HAZARDOUS PRESSURE
					factory or service center that contains hazardous material.
					Safe handling practices must comply with local and national
	WARNING	EXCESSIVE AIR PRESSURE. Can cause person-			laws and safety code requirements.
	al injury, pump damage or property damage.			S Obtain Material Safety Data Sheets on all materials from the
					supplier for proper handling instructions.
S Do not exceed the maximum inlet air pressure as stated on the
	pump model plate.				WARNING	EXPLOSION HAZARD. Models containing alumi-
S Be sure material hoses and other components are able to with-					num wetted parts cannot be used with III.-Trichloroethane, Me-
	stand fluid pressures developed by this pump. Check all hoses				thylene Chloride or other Halogenated Hydrocarbon solvents
	for damage or wear. Be certain dispensing device is clean and				which may react and explode.
	in proper working condition.			S Check pump motor section, fluid caps, manifolds and all
	WARNING	STATIC SPARK. Can cause explosion resulting in			wetted parts to assure compatibility before using with solvents
	severe injury or death. Ground pump and pumping system.				of this type.
S Sparks can ignite flammable material and vapors.					CAUTION		Verify the chemical compatibility of the pump
S	The pumping system and object being sprayed must be				wetted parts and the substance being pumped, flushed or re-
	grounded when it is pumping, flushing, recirculating or spray-				circulated. Chemical compatibility may change with tempera-
	ing flammable materials such as paints, solvents, lacquers,				ture and concentration of the chemical(s) within the
	etc. or used in a location where surrounding atmosphere is				substances being pumped, flushed or circulated. For specific
	conducive to spontaneous combustion. Ground the dispens-				fluid compatibility, consult the chemical manufacturer.
	ing valve or device, containers, hoses and any object to which				CAUTION		Maximum temperatures are based on mechani-
	material is being pumped.				cal stress only. Certain chemicals will significantly reduce
S Use the pump grounding screw terminal provided. Use ARO
					maximum safe operating temperature. Consult the chemical
	part no. 66885-1 ground kit or connect a suitable ground wire
					manufacturer for chemical compatibility and temperature lim-
	(12 ga. min.) to a good earth ground source.
					its. Refer to PUMP DATA on page 1 of this manual.
S Secure pump, connections and all contact points to avoid
					CAUTION		Be certain all operators of this equipment have
	vibration and generation of contact or static spark.
					been trained for safe working practices, understand it’s limita-
S Consult local building codes and electrical codes for specific
					tions, and wear safety goggles / equipment when required.
	grounding requirements.
					CAUTION	Do not use the pump for the structural support of
S After grounding, periodically verify continuity of electrical path
					the piping system. Be certain the system components are
	to ground. Test with an ohmmeter from each component (e.g.,
	hoses, pump, clamps, container, spray gun, etc.) to ground to				properly supported to prevent stress on the pump parts.
	insure continuity. Ohmmeter should show 0.1 ohms or less.			S Suction and discharge connections should be flexible connec-
S Submerse the outlet hose end, dispensing valve or device in					tions (such as hose), not rigid piped, and should be compatible
	the material being dispensed if possible. (Avoid free streaming				with the substance being pumped.
	of material being dispensed.)				CAUTION		Prevent unnecessary damage to the pump. Do
S Use hoses incorporating a static wire.					not allow pump to operate when out of material for long periods
S	Use proper ventilation.				of time.
S Keep inflammables away from heat, open flames and sparks.				S Disconnect air line from pump when system sits idle for long
S Keep containers closed when not in use.					periods of time.
	WARNING	Pump exhaust may contain contaminants. Can			CAUTION	Use only genuine ARO replacement parts to as-
	cause severe injury. Pipe exhaust away from work area and per-				sure compatible pressure rating and longest service life.
	sonnel.				NOTICE		Replacement warning labels are available upon
S In the event of a diaphragm rupture material can be forced out					request: ‘‘Static Spark pn \ 93616-1 & Diaphragm Rupture pn \
	of the air exhaust muffler.
				93122."
S Pipe the exhaust to a safe remote location when pumping haz-
	ardous or inflammable materials.						= Hazards or unsafe practices which could
S Use a grounded 3/8" minimum i.d. hose between the pump and					WARNING
	the muffler.						result in severe personal injury, death or
							substantial property damage.
	WARNING	HAZARDOUS PRESSURE. Can result in serious
							= Hazards or unsafe practices which could
					CAUTION
	injury or property damage. Do not service or clean pump,
	hoses or dispensing valve while the system is pressurized.						result in minor personal injury, product or
							property damage.
S Disconnect air supply line and relieve pressure from the sys-
	tem by opening dispensing valve or device and / or carefully				NOTICE		= Important installation, operation or
	and slowly loosening and removing outlet hose or piping from						maintenance information.
	pump.

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