Ingersoll-Rand PM10X-X-X-A02 manual Operating and Safety Precautions

OPERATING AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

	READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW THIS INFORMATION TO AVOID INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
					laws and safety code requirements.
	EXCESSIVE AIR PRESSURE		HAZARDOUS MATERIALS	S Obtain Material Safety Data Sheets on all materials from the
	STATIC SPARK		HAZARDOUS PRESSURE		supplier for proper handling instructions.
						EXPLOSION HAZARD. Models containing alumi-
					WARNING
		EXCESSIVE AIR PRESSURE. Can cause person-			num parts cannot be used with 1,1,1-trichloroethane, methy-
	WARNING
	al injury, pump damage or property damage.				lene chloride or other halogenated hydrocarbon solvents
S Do not exceed the maximum inlet air pressure as stated on the					which may react and explode.
	pump model plate.			S Check pump motor section, fluid caps, manifolds and all
S Be sure material hoses and other components are able to with-					wetted parts to assure compatibility before using with solvents
	stand fluid pressures developed by this pump. Check all hoses				of this type.
	for damage or wear. Be certain dispensing device is clean and				WARNING	MISAPPLICATION HAZARD. Do not use models
	in proper working condition.				containing aluminum wetted parts with food products for hu-
					man consumption. Plated parts can contain trace amounts of
	WARNING	STATIC SPARK. Can cause explosion resulting in
	severe injury or death. Ground pump and pumping system.				lead.		Verify the chemical compatibility of the pump
S Sparks can ignite flammable material and vapors.					CAUTION
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						Maximum temperatures are based on mechani-
					CAUTION
	material is being pumped.
					cal stress only. Certain chemicals will significantly reduce
S Secure pump, connections and all contact points to avoid
					maximum safe operating temperature. Consult the chemical
	vibration and generation of contact or static spark.				manufacturer for chemical compatibility and temperature lim-
S Consult local building codes and electrical codes for specific
					its. Refer to PUMP DATA on page 1 of this manual.
	grounding requirements.
					CAUTION		Be certain all operators of this equipment have
S After grounding, periodically verify continuity of electrical path
					been trained for safe working practices, understand it’s limita-
	to ground. Test with an ohmmeter from each component (e.g.,
					tions, and wear safety goggles / equipment when required.
	hoses, pump, clamps, container, spray gun, etc.) to ground to
	insure continuity. Ohmmeter should show 0.1 ohms or less.				CAUTION	Do not use the pump for the structural support of
					the piping system. Be certain the system components are
S Submerse the outlet hose end, dispensing valve or device in
	the material being dispensed if possible. (Avoid free streaming				properly supported to prevent stress on the pump parts.
	of material being dispensed.)			S Suction and discharge connections should be flexible connec-
S Use hoses incorporating a static wire.					tions (such as hose), not rigid piped, and should be compatible
S	Use proper ventilation.				with the substance being pumped.
S Keep inflammables away from heat, open flames and sparks.					CAUTION		Prevent unnecessary damage to the pump. Do
S Keep containers closed when not in use.					not allow pump to operate when out of material for long periods
	WARNING	Pump exhaust may contain contaminants. Can			of time.
	cause severe injury. Pipe exhaust away from work area and per-			S Disconnect air line from pump when system sits idle for long
	sonnel.				periods of time.
S In the event of a diaphragm rupture, material can be forced out					CAUTION		Use only genuine AROR replacement parts to
	of the air exhaust muffler.				assure compatible pressure rating and longest service life.
S Pipe the exhaust to a safe remote location when pumping haz-							RE-TORQUE ALL FASTENERS BEFORE OPERA-
					NOTICE
	ardous or inflammable materials.
					TION. Creep of housing and gasket materials may cause fas-
S Use a grounded 3/8” minimum i.d. hose between the pump and
					teners to loosen. Re-torque all fasteners to insure against fluid
	the muffler.
					or air leakage
	WARNING	HAZARDOUS PRESSURE. Can result in serious
	injury or property damage. Do not service or clean pump,
							= Hazards or unsafe practices which could
	hoses or dispensing valve while the system is pressurized.				WARNING
S Disconnect air supply line and relieve pressure from the sys-							result in severe personal injury, death or
	tem by opening dispensing valve or device and / or carefully						substantial property damage.
	and slowly loosening and removing outlet hose or piping from						= Hazards or unsafe practices which could
					CAUTION
	pump.						result in minor personal injury, product
	WARNING	HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Can cause serious in-					or property damage.
	jury or property damage. Do not attempt to return a pump to the						= Important installation, operation or
					NOTICE
	factory or service center that contains hazardous material.						maintenance information.
	Safe handling practices must comply with local and national

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