GPI PA-200 Owner's Manual

PA-200 Plastic Utility Pump
for Petroleum Products
Owner's Manual
GENERAL INFORMATION
Purpose of this Manual
This manual will assist you in operating and maintaining your pump.
It provides information which will help you achieve years of depend-
able performance and trouble-free operation.
This pump was designed specifically for use with thin to medium
viscosity petroleum fluids such as 30 weight motor oil. Fluids used
with this pump should fall into NFPA listed categories for combus-
tible fluids with a flash point above 100°F (38°C). The fluids should
be clean and free of debris which might damage or impair proper
operation of internal components.
Using fluids, other than those for which the pump was designed,
could lead to serious personal injury and void the warranty.
Before operating your pump, read this manual thoroughly. If you
have problems with your pump in the future, please refer to the
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Sections.
For assistance, contact your dealer or the Customer Service De-
partment.
How to Use this Manual
Specific part names and numbers are given in the Illustrated Parts
Drawing at the end of this manual.
! ! ! WARNING ! ! !
This symbol is used throughout the manual to call
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attention to safety messages.
Warnings alert you to the potential for personal injury.
Cautions call attention to practices or procedures which may dam-
age your equipment.
Notes give you information that can improve efficiency of opera-
tions.
It is your responsibility to:
• make sure that all operators have access to adequate instruc-
tions about safe operating and maintenance procedures.
• know and follow all safety precautions for handling combustible
high flash point petroleum fluids.
• know proper safety guidelines for providing electrical power to
your pump.
Read Me
For your future safety, review the warnings and cautions below
before operating your pump.
1. To avoid personal injury, do not use this pump with flammable
fuels such as gasoline or alcohol. Do not use with diesel fuel,
kerosene, chemicals, or herbicides.
2. Static discharge could result in an arc, explosion, and serious
injury. To avoid personal injury, do not use this pump with flam-
mable fluids.
3. Follow standard precautions for handling combustible high
flash point fluids.
4. Serious electrical shock can result from operating electrical
equipment on wet ground.
5. To avoid personal injury, use a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) approved by Underwriters Laboratories Standard 943
with this pump.
6. This pump is designed for use with 115-volt power. Do not at-
tempt installation or operation with 12-volt, 24-volt, or 230-volt
power sources. Use only three-pronged, grounded connectors.
Do not use two-prong adapters. Inspect power cords regularly
and replace if signs of wear are evident.
7. Do not exceed standard duty cycle of 30 minutes on and 30
minutes off. Allow the pump to cool for the same length of time
it is in operation.
8. Do not run the pump over 20 seconds without fluid flow. "Dry
running" can cause overheating and pump damage.
9. Do not operate the pump for more than 10 minutes with the
nozzle closed or pump damage may occur.
10. To avoid personal injury, turn the pump off and disconnect from
power before repairing or servicing.
11. Follow cleaning solvent manufacturer's recommended safety
precautions and disposal suggestions.
Damage Inspection
Upon receipt, examine all parts for visible damage. These parts
include the pump, power cord, hose, and nozzle. If any items are
damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.
5252 East 36th Street North
W ichita, KS USA 67220-3205
TEL: 316-686-7361
FAX: 316-686-6746
Manual No. 921503-4
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