OPERATING AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW THIS INFORMATION TO AVOID INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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| S Obtain Material Safety Data Sheets on all materials from the | ||||
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| EXCESSIVE AIR PRESSURE | HAZARDOUS MATERIALS |
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| supplier for proper handling instructions. | ||||
| STATIC SPARK | HAZARDOUS PRESSURE |
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| WARNING | EXPLOSION HAZARD. Models containing alumi- | |||||
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| num wetted parts cannot be used with | |||
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| WARNING | EXCESSIVE AIR PRESSURE. Can cause person- |
| thylene Chloride or other Halogenated Hydrocarbon solvents | ||||||
| al injury, pump damage or property damage. |
| which may react and explode. | |||||||
S Do not exceed the maximum inlet air pressure as stated on the | S Check pump motor section, fluid caps, manifolds and all | |||||||||
| pump model plate. |
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| wetted parts to assure compatibility before using with solvents | ||||
S Be sure material hoses and other components are able to with- |
| of this type. |
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| stand fluid pressures developed by this pump. Check all hoses |
| WARNING | MISAPPLICATION HAZARD. Do not use models | ||||||
| for damage or wear. Be certain dispensing device is clean and |
| containing aluminum wetted parts with food products for hu- | |||||||
| in proper working condition. |
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| man consumption. Plated parts can contain trace amounts of | ||||
| WARNING | STATIC SPARK. Can cause explosion resulting in |
| lead. |
| Verify the chemical compatibility of the pump | ||||
| severe injury or death. Ground pump and pumping system. |
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S Sparks can ignite flammable material and vapors. |
| wetted parts and the substance being pumped, flushed or re- | ||||||||
S | The pumping system and object being sprayed must be |
| circulated. Chemical compatibility may change with tempera- | |||||||
| grounded when it is pumping, flushing, recirculating or spray- |
| ture and concentration of the chemical(s) within the | |||||||
| ing flammable materials such as paints, solvents, lacquers, |
| substances being pumped, flushed or circulated. For specific | |||||||
| etc. or used in a location where surrounding atmosphere is |
| fluid compatibility, consult the chemical manufacturer. | |||||||
| conducive to spontaneous combustion. Ground the dispens- |
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| Maximum temperatures are based on mechani- | |||||
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| ing valve or device, containers, hoses and any object to which |
| cal stress only. Certain chemicals will significantly reduce | |||||||
| material is being pumped. |
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| maximum safe operating temperature. Consult the chemical | |||||
S Secure pump, connections and all contact points to avoid |
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| manufacturer for chemical compatibility and temperature lim- | |||||||||
| vibration and generation of contact or static spark. |
| its. Refer to PUMP DATA on page 1 of this manual. | |||||||
S Consult local building codes and electrical codes for specific |
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| CAUTION |
| Be certain all operators of this equipment have | |||||||
| grounding requirements. |
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| been trained for safe working practices, understand it’s limita- | |||||
S After grounding, periodically verify continuity of electrical path |
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| tions, and wear safety goggles / equipment when required. | |||||||||
| to ground. Test with an ohmmeter from each component (e.g., |
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| hoses, pump, clamps, container, spray gun, etc.) to ground to |
| CAUTION | Do not use the pump for the structural support of | ||||||
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| the piping system. Be certain the system components are | ||||||||
| insure continuity. Ohmmeter should show 0.1 ohms or less. |
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S Submerse the outlet hose end, dispensing valve or device in |
| properly supported to prevent stress on the pump parts. | ||||||||
| the material being dispensed if possible. (Avoid free streaming | S Suction and discharge connections should be flexible connec- | ||||||||
| of material being dispensed.) |
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| tions (such as hose), not rigid piped, and should be compatible | ||||
S Use hoses incorporating a static wire. |
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| with the substance being pumped. | |||||
S | Use proper ventilation. |
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| CAUTION |
| Prevent unnecessary damage to the pump. Do | ||
S Keep inflammables away from heat, open flames and sparks. |
| not allow pump to operate when out of material for long periods | ||||||||
S Keep containers closed when not in use. |
| of time. |
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| WARNING | Pump exhaust may contain contaminants. Can | S Disconnect air line from pump when system sits idle for long | |||||||
| cause severe injury. Pipe exhaust away from work area and per- |
| periods of time. | |||||||
| sonnel. |
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| CAUTION |
| Use only genuine AROR replacement parts to | ||
S In the event of a diaphragm rupture, material can be forced out |
| assure compatible pressure rating and longest service life. | ||||||||
| of the air exhaust muffler. |
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S Pipe the exhaust to a safe remote location when pumping haz- |
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| TION. Creep of housing and gasket materials may cause fas- | |||||||||
| ardous or inflammable materials. |
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| teners to loosen. | |||||
S Use a grounded 3/4” minimum i.d. hose between the pump and |
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| or air leakage | |||||||||
| the muffler. |
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| WARNING | HAZARDOUS PRESSURE. Can result in serious |
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| = Hazards or unsafe practices which could |
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| injury or property damage. Do not service or clean pump, |
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| WARNING |
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| hoses or dispensing valve while the system is pressurized. |
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| result in severe personal injury, death or |
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S Disconnect air supply line and relieve pressure from the sys- |
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| substantial property damage. |
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| tem by opening dispensing valve or device and / or carefully |
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| = Hazards or unsafe practices which could |
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| CAUTION |
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| and slowly loosening and removing outlet hose or piping from |
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| result in minor personal injury, product |
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| pump. |
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| or property damage. |
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| WARNING | HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Can cause serious in- |
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| = Important installation, operation or |
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| NOTICE |
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| jury or property damage. Do not attempt to return a pump to the |
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| maintenance information. |
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| factory or service center that contains hazardous material. |
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| Safe handling practices must comply with local and national |
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| laws and safety code requirements. |
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