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HAZARDOUS FLUIDS
Improper handling of hazardous fluids or inhaling toxic vapors can cause extremely serious injury or death from
splashing in the eyes, ingestion, or bodily contamination. Observe all the following precautions when you handle
hazardous or potentially hazardous fluids.
D Know what fluid you are pumping and its specific hazards. Take precautions to avoid a toxic fluid spill.
D Always wear appropriate clothing and equipment, such as eye protection and breathing apparatus, to protect
yourself.
D Store hazardous fluid in an appropriate, approved container. Dispose of it according to all Local, State, and
Federal guidelines for hazardous fluids.
D Secure the fluid outlet hose tightly into the receiving container to prevent it from coming loose and improperly
draining the fluid.
D Pipe and dispose of the exhaust air safely, away from people, animals, and food handling areas. If the dia-
phragm fails, the fluid is exhausted along with the air. See Air Exhaust Ventilation on page 4.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Static electricity is created by the flow of fluid through the pump and hose. If the equipment is not properly
grounded, sparking may occur. Sparks can ignite fumes from solvents and the fluid being pumped, dust par-
ticles, and other flammable substances, whether you are pumping indoors or outdoors, and can cause a fire or
explosion and serious injury and property damage.
D To reduce the risk of static sparking, ground the pump and all other equipment used or located in the work
area. Check your local electrical code for detailed grounding instructions for your area and type of equip-
ment. See Grounding on page 4.
D If you experience any static sparking or even a slight shock while using this equipment, stop pumping
immediately. Check the entire system for proper grounding. Do not use the system again until you have
identified and corrected the problem.
D Pipe and dispose of the exhaust air safely, away from all sources of ignition. If the diaphragm fails, the fluid is
exhausted along with the air. See Air Exhaust Ventilation on page 4.
D Never use a polypropylene or KynarR pump with non-conductive flammable fluids as specified by your local
fire protection code. Refer to Grounding on page 4 for additional information. Consult your fluid supplier to
determine the conductivity or resistivity of your flui
D Provide fresh air ventilation to avoid the buildup of flammable fumes from solvents or the fluid being pumped.
D Do not smoke in the work area. Do not operate the equipment near a source of ignition or an open flame,
such as a pilot light.
Comply with all applicable local, state and national fire, electrical and safety regulations.
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