VERDER VERDERAIR VA 40 Instructions And Parts List page 7

Installation
Grounding (continued)
To reduce the risk of static sparking, ground the pump
and all other equipment used or located in the pumping
area. Check your local electrical code for detailed
grounding instructions for your area and type of
equipment. Ground all of this equipment.
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Pump: Connect a ground wire and clamp as shown
in F . 1 Loosen the grounding screw (W). Insert
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one end of a 1.5 mm² minimum ground wire (Y)
behind the grounding screw and tighten the screw
securely. Connect the clamp end of the ground wire
to a true earth ground. Order Part No. 819.0157
Ground Wire and Clamp.
NOTE: When pumping conductive flammable fluids
with a non-conductive polypropylene or a PVDF
pump, always ground the entire fluid system.
See the Warning on page 6.
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Air and Fluid hoses: Use only electrically conductive
hoses.
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Air compressor: Follow the manufacturer's
recommendations.
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All solvent pails used when flushing, according to
local code. Use only metal pails, which are
conductive. Do not place the pail on a
non-conductive surface, such as paper or
cardboard, which interrupts the grounding
continuity.
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Fluid supply container: Follow the local code.
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