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OPERATING AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
READ, UNDERSTAND,AND FOLLOW THIS INFORMATION TO AVOID INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
EXCESSIVEAIR PRESSURE
STATICSPARK
HAZARDOUSMATERIALS
HAZARDOUSPRESSURE
WARNING EXCESSIVEAIR PRESSURE. Can cause person-
al injury,pump damage or property damage.
SDonot exceed the maximum inlet air pressure as stated on the
pump model plate.
SBesure material hoses and other components are able to with-
standfluid pressures developed by this pump. Check all hoses
fordamage or wear. Be certain dispensing device is clean and
in proper working condition.
WARNING STATICSPARK.Cancause explosion resulting in
severe injury or death. Ground pump and pumping system.
S
Sparks can ignite flammable material and vapors.
S
The pumping system and object being sprayed must be
groundedwhen it is pumping, flushing, recirculating or spray-
ing flammable materials such as paints, solvents, lacquers,
etc. or used in a location where surrounding atmosphere is
conducive to spontaneous combustion. Ground the dispens-
ingvalve or device, containers, hoses and any object to which
material is being pumped.
SSecure pump, connections and all contact points to avoid
vibration and generation of contact or static spark.
SConsult local building codes and electrical codes for specific
grounding requirements.
SAftergrounding, periodicallyverify continuityof electricalpath
toground. Test with an ohmmeter from each component (e.g.,
hoses,pump, clamps, container, spray gun, etc.) to ground to
insure continuity.Ohmmeter should show 0.1 ohms or less.
SSubmerse the outlet hose end, dispensing valve or device in
thematerial being dispensed if possible. (Avoid free streaming
of material being dispensed.)
SUse hoses incorporating a static wire.
SUse proper ventilation.
SKeep inflammables away from heat, open flames and sparks.
SKeep containers closed when not in use.
WARNING Pump exhaust may contain contaminants. Can
causesevere injury.Pipeexhaust awayfrom workarea and per-
sonnel.
SInthe event of a diaphragm rupture, material can be forced out
of the air exhaust muffler.
SPipethe exhaust to a safe remote location when pumping haz-
ardous or inflammable materials.
SUsea grounded 3/4” minimum i.d. hose between the pump and
the muffler.
WARNING HAZARDOUSPRESSURE. Can result in serious
injury or property damage. Do not service or clean pump,
hoses or dispensing valve while the system is pressurized.
SDisconnect air supply line and relieve pressure from the sys-
tem by opening dispensing valve or device and / or carefully
andslowly loosening and removing outlet hose or piping from
pump.
WARNING HAZARDOUSMATERIALS.Can causeserious in-
juryor property damage. Do not attempt to return a pump to the
factory or service center that contains hazardous material.
Safe handling practices must comply with local and national
laws and safety code requirements.
SObtain Material Safety Data Sheets on all materials from the
supplier for proper handling instructions.
WARNING EXPLOSIONHAZARD. Models containing alumi-
numwetted parts cannot be used with III.-Trichloroethane, Me-
thylene Chloride or other Halogenated Hydrocarbon solvents
which may react and explode.
SCheck pump motor section, fluid caps, manifolds and all
wettedparts to assure compatibility before using with solvents
of this type.
WARNING MISAPPLICATIONHAZARD. Do not use models
containing aluminum wetted parts with food products for hu-
man consumption. Plated parts can contain trace amountsof
lead.
CAUTION Verify the chemical compatibility of the pump
wetted parts and the substance being pumped, flushed or re-
circulated. Chemical compatibility may change with tempera-
ture and concentration of the chemical(s) within the
substancesbeing pumped, flushed or circulated. For specific
fluid compatibility,consult the chemical manufacturer.
CAUTION Maximum temperatures are based on mechani-
cal stress only. Certain chemicals will significantly reduce
maximum safe operating temperature. Consult the chemical
manufacturerfor chemical compatibility and temperature lim -
its.RefertoPUMPDATAonpage1ofthismanual.
CAUTION Be certain all operators of this equipment have
beentrained for safe working practices, understand it’s limita-
tions, and wear safety goggles / equipment when required.
CAUTION Donot use the pump for the structural support of
the piping system. Be certain the system components are
properly supported to prevent stress on the pump parts.
SSuctionand discharge connections should be flexible connec-
tions(such as hose), not rigid piped, and should be compatible
with the substance being pumped.
CAUTION Prevent unnecessary damage to the pump. Do
notallow pump to operate when out of material for long periods
of time.
SDisconnect air line from pump when system sits idle for long
periods of time.
CAUTION Use only genuine ARO replacement parts to as-
sure compatible pressure rating and longest service life.
NOTICE RE-TORQUEALL FASTENERSBEFORE OPERA -
TION. Creep of housing and gasket materials may cause fas-
tenersto loosen. Re-torque all fasteners to insure against fluid
or air leakage.
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
= Hazards or unsafe practices which could
result in severe personal injury,death or
substantial property damage.
= Hazards or unsafe practices which could
result in minor personal injury,product
or property damage.
= Important installation, operation or
maintenance information.