Ingersoll-Rand PD15E-FES-PXX manual Operating and Safety Precautions

OPERATING AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

				S Obtain Material Safety Data Sheets on all materials from the
	EXCESSIVE AIR PRESSURE		HAZARDOUS MATERIALS		supplier for proper handling instructions.
	STATIC SPARK		HAZARDOUS PRESSURE
					WARNING	EXPLOSION HAZARD. Models containing alumi-
					num wetted parts cannot be used with III.-Trichloroethane, Me-
	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.				wetted parts to assure compatibility before using with solvents
S Be sure material hoses and other components are able to with-					of this type.
	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.				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.				CAUTION
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-						Maximum temperatures are based on mechani-
					CAUTION
	ing valve or device, containers, hoses and any object to which				cal stress only. Certain chemicals will significantly reduce
	material is being pumped.
					maximum safe operating temperature. Consult the chemical
S Secure pump, connections and all contact points to avoid
					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
					CAUTION		Be certain all operators of this equipment have
	grounding requirements.
					been trained for safe working practices, understand it’s limita-
S After grounding, periodically verify continuity of electrical path
					tions, and wear safety goggles / equipment when required.
	to ground. Test with an ohmmeter from each component (e.g.,
	hoses, pump, clamps, container, spray gun, etc.) to ground to				CAUTION	Do not use the pump for the structural support of
					the piping system. Be certain the system components are
	insure continuity. Ohmmeter should show 0.1 ohms or less.
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.)				tions (such as hose), not rigid piped, and should be compatible
S Use hoses incorporating a static wire.					with the substance being pumped.
S	Use proper ventilation.				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.
	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.				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.						RE-TORQUE ALL FASTENERS BEFORE OPERA-
					NOTICE
S Pipe the exhaust to a safe remote location when pumping haz-
					TION. Creep of housing and gasket materials may cause fas-
	ardous or inflammable materials.
					teners to loosen. Re-torque all fasteners to insure against fluid
S Use a grounded 3/4” minimum i.d. hose between the pump and
					or air leakage
	the muffler.
	WARNING	HAZARDOUS PRESSURE. Can result in serious
							= Hazards or unsafe practices which could
	injury or property damage. Do not service or clean pump,
					WARNING
	hoses or dispensing valve while the system is pressurized.						result in severe personal injury, death or
S Disconnect air supply line and relieve pressure from the sys-							substantial property damage.
	tem by opening dispensing valve or device and / or carefully						= Hazards or unsafe practices which could
					CAUTION
	and slowly loosening and removing outlet hose or piping from						result in minor personal injury, product
	pump.						or property damage.
	WARNING	HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Can cause serious in-					= Important installation, operation or
					NOTICE
	jury or property damage. Do not attempt to return a pump to the
							maintenance information.
	factory or service center that contains hazardous material.
	Safe handling practices must comply with local and national
	laws and safety code requirements.

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