Graco Fire-Ball 226-012 Instructions-Parts List Manual page 3

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Improper grounding, poor air ventilation, open flames, or sparks can cause a hazardous condition and
result in fire or explosion and serious injury.
Ground the equipment and the object being dispensed. See Grounding on page 4.
Provide fresh air ventilation to avoid the buildup of flammable fumes from solvent or the fluid being
dispensed.
Extinguish all the open flames or pilot lights in the dispensing area.
Electrically disconnect all the equipment in the dispensing area.
Keep the dispensing area free of debris, including solvent, rags, and gasoline.
Do not turn on or off any light switch in the dispensing area while operating or if fumes are present.
Do not smoke in the dispensing area.
Do not operate a gasoline engine in the dispensing area.
If there is any static sparking while using the equipment, stop dispensing immediately. Identify
and correct the problem.
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Equipment misuse can cause the equipment to rupture, malfunction, or start unexpectedly and result
INSTRUCTIONS in a serious injury.
This equipment is for professional use only.
Read all the instruction manuals, tags, and labels before operating the equipment.
Use the equipment only for its intended purpose. If you are uncertain about usage, call your Graco
distributor.
Do not alter or modify this equipment. Use only genuine Graco parts and accessories.
Check the equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
Do not exceed the maximum working pressure of the lowest rated system component. These
pumps have a 5000 psi (35.0 MPa, 350 bar) maximum working pressure. Model 226–012 has a
8000 psi (56.0 MPa, 560 bar) maximum working pressure.
Use fluids that are compatible with the equipment wetted parts. See the Technical Data section of
all the equipment manuals. Read the fluid manufacturer's warnings.
Route the hoses away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces. Do not
expose Graco hoses to temperatures above 180 F (82 C) or below –40 F (–40 C).
Do not use the hoses to pull equipment.
Wear hearing protection when operating this equipment.
Comply with all applicable local, state, and national fire, electrical, and other safety regulations.
WARNING
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