Hitachi 232437 important safety instructions Grounding

Models: 232437

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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 5.

1.Pump: use the ground wire and clamp (supplied). See Fig. 1. Loosen the grounding lug locknut (W) and washer (X). Insert one end of the ground wire (18) into the slot in lug (Z) and tighten the locknut securely. Connect the other end of the wire to a true earth ground.

2.Agitator (Models 232437 and 232449 only): one end of the agitator ground wire (40, supplied) is fastened to the agitator motor with a screw. Insert the other end of the ground wire into the slot in lug

(Z). Insert the pump ground wire (18) as described in step 1 and tighten the locknut (W) securely.

1 Models with agitator only.

3.Air and fluid hoses: use only electrically conductive hoses.

4.Air compressor: follow manufacturer’s recommen- dations.

5.Spray gun: ground through connection to a prop- erly grounded fluid hose and pump.

6.Fluid supply container: follow your local code.

7.Object being sprayed: follow your local code.

8.Solvent pails used when flushing: follow your local code. Use only metal pails, which are conductive, placed on a grounded surface. Do not place the pail on a nonconductive surface, such as paper or cardboard, which interrupts the grounding continu- ity.

9.To maintain grounding continuity when flushing or relieving pressure, hold a metal part of the spray gun firmly to the side of a grounded metal pail, then trigger the gun.

Z 18

140

X

W 8238A

Fig. 1

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Hitachi 232437 important safety instructions Grounding