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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 person-
al 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 resulting
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, recirculating 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, hos-
es 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.
yAfter grounding, periodically verify continuity of
electrical path to ground. Test with an ohmmeter from
each component (e.g., hoses, pump, clamps, contain-
er, spray gun, etc.) to ground to insure 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 system 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 serious
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.
EXPLOSION HAZARD. Models containing
aluminum parts cannot be used with 1,1,1-trichlo-
roethane, methylene chloride or other halogenated
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.
MISAPPLICATION HAZARD. Do not use mod-
els containing aluminum wetted parts with food prod-
ucts for human consumption. Plated parts can contain
trace amounts of lead.
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 me-
chanical stress only. Certain chemicals will signifi-
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 sup-
port of the piping system. Be certain the system com-
ponents are properly supported to prevent stress on
the pump parts.
ySuction and discharge connections should be flexi-
ble 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 material
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 service life.
Replacement warning labels are available
upon request: “Static Spark (93616-1) & Diaphragm
Rupture” (93122).
= 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.