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OPERATING AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW THIS INFORMATION TO AVOID INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
EXCESSIVE AIR PRESSURE
STATIC SPARK
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
HAZARDOUS PRESSURE
EXCESSIVE AIR PRESSURE. Can cause per-
sonal injury, pump damage or property damage.
yDo not exceed the maximum inlet air pressure as stat-
ed on the pump model plate.
yBe sure material hoses and other components are
able to withstand fluid pressures developed by this
pump. Check all hoses for damage or wear. Be certain
dispensing device is clean and in proper working con-
dition.
STATIC SPARK. Can cause explosion re-
sulting in severe injury or death. Ground pump and
pumping system.
ySparks can ignite ammable material and vapors.
yThe pumping system and object being sprayed must
be grounded when it is pumping, ushing, recirculat-
ing or spraying flammable materials such as paints,
solvents, lacquers, etc. or used in a location where
surrounding atmosphere is conducive to spontaneous
combustion. Ground the dispensing valve or device,
containers, hoses and any object to which material is
being pumped.
yUse the pump grounding screw terminal provided.
Use ARO®part no. 66885-1 ground kit or connect a
suitable ground wire (12 ga. minimum) to a good
earth ground source.
ySecure pump, connections and all contact points to
avoid vibration and generation of contact or static spark.
yConsult local building codes and electrical codes for
specic grounding requirements.
yAftergrounding, periodically verify continuity of elec-
trical path to ground. Test with an ohmmeter from
each component (e.g., hoses, pump, clamps, contain-
er, spray gun, etc.) to ground to ensure continuity.
Ohmmeter should show 0.1 ohms or less.
ySubmerse the outlet hose end, dispensing valve or de-
vice in the material being dispensed if possible. (Avoid
free streaming of material being dispensed.)
yUse hoses incorporating a static wire.
yUse proper ventilation.
yKeep inammables away from heat, open ames and
sparks.
yKeep containers closed when not in use.
Pump exhaust may contain contaminants.
Can cause severe injury. Pipe exhaust away from work
area and personnel.
yIn the event of a diaphragm rupture, material can be
forced out of the air exhaust muer.
yPipe the exhaust to a safe remote location when
pumping hazardous or inammable materials.
yUse a grounded 3/4” minimum ID hose between the
pump and the muer.
HAZARDOUS PRESSURE. Can result in
serious injury or property damage. Do not service or
clean pump, hoses or dispensing valve while the sys-
tem is pressurized.
yDisconnect air supply line and relieve pressure from
the system by opening dispensing valve or device and
/ or carefully and slowly loosening and removing out-
let hose or piping from pump.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.
Can cause se-
rious injury or 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.
yObtain Material Safety Data Sheets on all materials
from the supplier for proper handling instructions.
Obtain Material Safety Data Sheets on all materials
from the supplier for proper handling instructions.
EXPLOSION HAZARD. Models containing
aluminum wetted parts cannot be used with 1,1,1-tri-
chloroethane, methylene chloride or other haloge
nat-
ed hydrocarbon solvents which may react and explode.
yCheck pump motor section, uid caps, manifolds and
all wetted parts to assure compatibility before using
with solvents of this type.
Verify the chemical compatibility of the
pump wetted parts and the substance being pumped,
flushed or recirculated. Chemical compatibility may
change with temperature and concentration of the
chemical(s) within the substances being pumped,
flushed or circulated. For specific fluid compatibility,
consult the chemical manufacturer.
Maximum temperatures are based on
mechanical stress only. Certain chemicals will signi-
cantly reduce maximum safe operating temperature.
Consult the chemical manufacturer for chemical com-
patibility and temperature limits. Refer to PUMP DATA
on page 1 of this manual.
Be certain all operators of this equipment
have been trained for safe working practices, under-
stand it’s limitations, and wear safety goggles / equip-
ment when required.
Do not 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.
ySuction and discharge connections should be exible
connections (such as hose), not rigid piped, and
should
be compatible with the substance being pumped.
Prevent unnecessary damage to the
pump. Do not allow pump to operate when out of ma-
terial for long periods of time.
yDisconnect air line from pump when system sits idle
for long periods of time.
Use only genuine ARO replacement parts
to assure compatible pressure rating and longest ser-
vice life
.
Replacement warning labels are available
upon request: “Static Spark” (93616-1) & “Diaphragm
Rupture” (93122).
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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 inju-
ry, product or property damage.
=Important installation, operation or
maintenance information.