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O R E X P L O S I O N H A Z A R D
F I R E
Static electricity
is created by the high velocity flow of fluid
through the pump and hose. If every part of the spray equip-
ment is not properly grounded, sparking may occur, and the
system may become hazardous. Sparking may also occur
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can ignite fumes from solvents and the fluid being
dust particles and other flammable substances, whether you
indoors or outdoors, and can cause a fire or ex-
are spraying
plosion and serious bodily injury and property damage. Do not
plug in or unplug any power supply cords in the spray area
If you experience any static sparking or even a slight shock
while using this equipment, STOP SPRAYING IMMEDIATE-
LY. Check the entire system for positive grounding. Do not
use the system again until the problem has been identified and
corrected.
Grounding
To reduce the risk of static sparking, ground the pump and all
other
spray equipment used or located in the spray
structions for your area and type of equipment. BE SURE to
ground all of this
spray quipment:
1.
use a ground wire and clamp
Pump:
separate pump instruction manual.
HOSE SAFETY
High pressure fluid in the hoses can be very dangerous. If the
hose
develops a leak, split or rupture due to
damage or misuse, the high pressure spray emitted from it can
cause an injection injury or other serious bodily injury or pro-
damage.
GUARDS!
(except
certain
mastic
guards help protect the hose from kinks or bends at or close to
the coupling which can result in hose rupture.
TIGHTEN all fluid connections securely before each use. High
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pressure spray to be emitted from the coupling.
NEVER use a damaged hose. Before each use, check entire
hose for cuts,
abrasion, bulging cover, or damage or
leaks,
movement of the hose couplings. If any of these conditions
exist, reolace
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high pressure hose or mend it with tape or any other device. A
repaired hose cannot contain the high pressure fluid.
The piston in the air motor, located behind the air motor plates
or shield, moves when air is supplied to the motor. Moving
Therefore, NEVER owrate
the pump with the air motor plates
or shield removed. KEEP CLEAR of moving parts when star-
ting or operating the pump. Before checking or servicing the
pump, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 2 to
prevent the pump from starting accidentally.
.
United States Government safety standards have been adopted under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. These standards -par-
ticularly the General Standards, Part 1910, and the Construction Standards, Part 1926-should
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area.
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any
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use only grounded air hoses.
2 . Air hoses:
use only grounded fluid hoses.
3 . Fluid hoses:
compressor: follow manufacturer's recommendations.
4 .
grounding is obtained through connection to a
5 . Pole gun:
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properly
nose ano pump.
being
according to your local code.
sprayed:
6 .
used when flushing, according to local
7 .
solvent pails
code. Use only
metal .pai&
on a grounded surface. Do not place the pail on a non-
conductive surface, such as paper or cardboard, which
terrupts the grounding continuity.
a . To maintain grounding continuity when flushing or reliev-
always hold a metal part of the gun firmly to
ing pressure,
lever.
Safety
Rushing
splashing follow the Pressure Relief Procedure
and
remove the spray tip before flushing.
the gun firmly to the side of a grounded
lowest possible fluid pressure during flushing.
HANDLE AND ROUTE HOSES CAREFULLY. Do not pull on
hoses to move equipment. Do not use fluids or solvents which
are not compatible with the inner tube and cover of the hose.
Hose Grounding Continuity
Proper hose grounding continuity
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air and fluid hoses at least once a week. If your hose does not
have a tag on it which specifies the maximum
resistance, contact the hose supplier or manufacturer for the
maximum resistance limits. Use a resistance
propriate range for your hose to check the resistance. If the
h
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mediately. An ungrounded or poorly grounded hose can make
your system hazardous. Also, read FIRE OR EXPLOSION
HAZARD,
be consulted.
which are conductive, placed
in-
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on page 2,
Hold a metal part of
pail and use the
is essential to maintaining a
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meter in the ap-
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