Ingersoll-Rand PD05P-XXX-XXX manual Operating and Safety Precautions

OPERATING AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

				/ or carefully and slowly loosening and removing out-
	EXCESSIVE AIR PRESSURE		HAZARDOUS MATERIALS	let hose or piping from pump.
	STATIC SPARK		HAZARDOUS PRESSURE
				WARNING	HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Can cause serious
				injury or	property damage. Do not attempt to return
		EXCESSIVE AIR PRESSURE. Can cause per-		a pump to the factory or service center that contains
WARNING
				hazardous material. Safe handling practices must
sonal injury, pump damage or property damage.
y Do not exceed the maximum inlet air pressure as				comply with local and national laws and safety code
stated on the pump model plate.				requirements.
y Be sure material hoses and other components are				y Obtain Material Safety Data Sheets on all materials
able to withstand fluid pressures developed by this				from the supplier for proper handling instructions.
pump. Check all hoses for damage or wear. Be certain				WARNING	EXPLOSION HAZARD. Models containing
dispensing device is clean and in proper working con-				aluminum	wetted parts cannot be used with 1,1,1-tri-
dition.				chloroethane, methylene chloride or other haloge-
		STATIC SPARK. Can cause explosion result-		nated hydrocarbon solvents which may react and
WARNING
ing in severe injury or death. Ground pump and				explode.
pumping system.				y Check pump motor section, fluid caps, manifolds and
y Use the pump ground lug provided. Connect to a 12				all wetted parts to assure compatibility before using
ga. (minimum) wire (kit is included) to a good earth				with solvents of this type.
ground source.				CAUTION	Verify the chemical compatibility of the
y Sparks can ignite flammable material and vapors.				pump wetted parts and the substance being pumped,
y The pumping system and object being sprayed must				flushed or recirculated. Chemical compatibility may
be grounded when it is pumping, flushing, recirculat-				change with temperature and concentration of the
ing or spraying flammable materials such as paints,				chemical(s) within the substances being pumped,
solvents, lacquers, etc. or used in a location where				flushed or circulated. For specific fluid compatibility,
surrounding atmosphere is conducive to spontaneous				consult the chemical manufacturer.
combustion. Ground the dispensing valve or device,				CAUTION	Maximum temperatures are based on
containers, hoses and any object to which material is				mechanical	stress only. Certain chemicals will signifi-
being pumped.				cantly reduce maximum safe operating temperature.
y Secure pump, connections and all contact points to				Consult the chemical manufacturer for chemical com-
avoid vibration and generation of contact or static				patibility and temperature limits. Refer to PUMP DATA
spark.				on page 1 of this manual.
y Consult local building codes and electrical codes for				CAUTION	Be certain all operators of this equipment
specific grounding requirements.				have been	trained for safe working practices, under-
y After grounding, periodically verify continuity of				stand it’s limitations, and wear safety goggles / equip-
electrical path to ground. Test with an ohmmeter				ment when required.
from each component (e.g., hoses, pump, clamps, con-				CAUTION	Do not use the pump for the structural sup-
tainer, spray gun, etc.) to ground to insure continuity.				port of the piping system. Be certain the system com-
Ohmmeter should show 0.1 ohms or less.				ponents are properly supported to prevent stress on
y Submerse the outlet hose end, dispensing valve or				the pump parts.
device in the material being dispensed if possible.				y Suction and discharge connections should be flex-
(Avoid free streaming of material being dispensed.)				ible connections (such as hose), not rigid piped,
y Use hoses incorporating a static wire.				and should be compatible with the substance being
y Use proper ventilation.				pumped.
y Keep inflammables away from heat, open flames and				CAUTION	Prevent unnecessary damage to the pump.
sparks.				Do not allow pump to operate when out of material
y Keep containers closed when not in use.				for long periods of time.
WARNING		Pump exhaust may contain contaminants.		y Disconnect air line from pump when system sits idle
Can cause		severe injury. Pipe exhaust away from work		for long periods of time.
area and personnel.				CAUTION	Use only genuine ARO® replacement parts
y In the event of a diaphragm rupture, material can be				to assure	compatible pressure rating and longest ser-
forced out of the air exhaust muffler.				vice life.
y Pipe the exhaust to a safe remote location when				NOTICE	Install the pump in the vertical position.
pumping hazardous or inflammable materials.				The pump	may not prime properly if the balls do not
y Use a grounded 3/8” minimum i.d. hose between the				check by gravity upon start-up.
pump and the muffler.				NOTICE	Re-torque all fasteners before operation.
		HAZARDOUS PRESSURE. Can result in seri-		Creep of	housing and gasket materials may cause
WARNING
ous injury		or property damage. Do not service or		fasteners to loosen. Re-torque all fasteners to insure
clean pump, hoses or dispensing valve while the sys-				against fluid or air leakage.
tem is pressurized.				NOTICE	Replacement warning labels are available
y Disconnect air supply line and relieve pressure from				upon request: “Static Spark” pn \ 93616-1, Diaphragm
the system by opening dispensing valve or device and				Rupture” pn \ 93122.

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