Safety Precautions; Grounding Instructions - Titan 0508074A Owner's Manual

Important Safety Information
Read all safety information before operating the
equipment. Save these instructions.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
To reduce the risks of fire or explosion, electrical shock
and the injury to persons, read and understand all
instructions included in this manual. Be familiar with the
controls and proper usage of the equipment.

Grounding Instructions

This product must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an
escape wire for the electric current. This product is equipped with a
cord having a grounding wire with an appropriate grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
warNING - Improper installation of the grounding plug
can result in a risk of electric shock.
If repair or replacement of the cord or plug is necessary, do not
connect the green grounding wire to either flat blade terminal. The
wire with insulation having a green outer surface with or without
yellow stripes is the grounding wire and must be connected to the
grounding pin.
Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding
instructions are not completely understood, or if you are in doubt as
to whether the product is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug
provided. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
This product is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a
grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated below. Make
sure that the product is connected to an outlet having the same
configuration as the plug. No adapter should be used with this
product.
Grounded Outlet
Grounding Pin
Cover for grounded outlet box
NOTE: More than 100 feet of extension cord is not
recommended. Use more paint hose, not more
extension cord. Shorter extension cords will assure
maximum electrical power for proper operation.
warNING: EXPLOSION Or FIrE
Solvent and paint fumes can explode or ignite. Property
damage and/or severe injury can occur.
PrEVENTION:
• Do not spray flammable or combustible materials near an
open flame, pilot lights or sources of ignition such as hot
objects, cigarettes, motors, electrical equipment and electrical
appliances. Avoid creating sparks from connecting and
disconnecting power cords.
• Use extreme caution when using materials with a flashpoint
below 100ºF (38ºC). Flashpoint is the temperature that a fluid
can produce enough vapors to ignite.
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• Paint or solvent flowing through the equipment is able to
result in static electricity. Static electricity creates a risk of fire
or explosion in the presence of paint or solvent fumes. All
parts of the spray system, including the pump, hose assembly,
spray gun and objects in and around the spray area shall be
properly grounded to protect against static discharge and
sparks. Use only conductive or grounded high-pressure airless
paint sprayer hoses specified by the manufacturer.
• Verify that all containers and collection systems are grounded
to prevent static discharge.
• Connect to a grounded outlet and use grounded extension
cords (electric models only). Do not use a 3 to 2 adapter.
• Do not use a paint or solvent containing halogenated
hydrocarbons. Such as chlorine, bleach mildewcide,
methylene chloride and trichloroethane. They are not
compatible with aluminum. Contact the coating supplier
about compatibility of material with aluminum.
• Keep spray area well ventilated. Keep a good supply of fresh
air moving through the area to keep the air within the spray
area free from accumulation of flammable vapors. Keep
pump assembly in well ventilated area. Do not spray pump
assembly.
• Do not smoke in the spray area.
• Do not operate light switches, engines, or similar spark
producing products in the spray area.
• Keep area clean and free of paint or solvent containers, rags,
and other flammable materials.
• Know the contents of the paint and solvents being sprayed.
Read all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and container
labels provided with the paints and solvents. Follow the paint
and solvent manufacture's safety instructions.
• Place pump at least 25 feet (7.62 meters) from the spray
object in a well ventilated area (add more hose if necessary).
Flammable vapors are often heavier than air. Floor area must
be extremely well ventilated. The pump contains arcing parts
that emit sparks and can ignite vapors.
• Plastic can cause static sparks. Never hang plastic to enclose
spray area. Do not use plastic drop cloths when spraying
flammable material.
• Fire extinguisher equipment shall be present and working.
warNING: INjEcTION INjUry
A high pressure paint stream produced by this equipment
can pierce the skin and underlying tissues, leading to
serious injury and possible amputation. See a physician
immediately.
PrEVENTION:
• Do not aim the gun at, or spray any person or animal.
• Keep hands and other body parts away from the discharge.
For example, do not try to stop leaks with any part of the
body.
• NEVER put your hand in front of the gun. Gloves will not
provide protection against an injection injury.
• ALWAYS keep the tip guard in place while spraying. The tip
guard provides some protection but is mainly a warning
device.
• Only use a nozzle tip specified by the manufacturer.
• Use caution when cleaning and changing nozzle tips. In the
case where the nozzle tip clogs while spraying, ALWAYS lock
gun trigger, shut pump off, and release all pressure before
servicing, cleaning tip or guard, or changing tip. Pressure
will not be released by turning off the motor. The PRIME/
SPRAY valve or pressure bleed valve must be turned to their
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