Hose Safety - Graco 965022 Instructions Manual

Hose Safety

High pressure fluid in the hoses can be very danger-
ous. If the hose develops a leak, split, or rupture due
to any kind of wear, damage or misuse, the high
pressure spray emitted from it can cause a fluid injec-
tion injury or other serious bodily injury or property
damage.
ALL FLUID HOSES MUSH HAVE SPRING GUARDS
ON BOTH ENDS! The spring guards help protect the
hose from kinks or bends at or close to the coupling
which can result in hose rupture.
TIGHTEN all fluid connections securely before each
use. High pressure fluid can dislodge a loose coupling
or allow high pressure spray to be emitted from the
coupling.
Operation
NEVER use a damaged hose. Before each use, check
entire hose for cuts, leaks, abrasion, bulging cover, or
damage or movement of the hose couplings. If any of
these conditions exist, replace the hose immediately.
DO NOT try to recouple high pressure hose or mend it
with tape or any other device. A repaired hose cannot
contain the high pressure fluid.
Proper hose grounding continuity is essential to main-
taining a grounded spray system. Check the electrical
resistance of your air and fluid hoses at least once a
week. If your hose does not have a tag on it which
specifies the maximum electrical resistance, contact
the hose supplier or manufacturer for the maximum
resistance limits. Use a resistance meter in the ap-
propriate range for your hose to check the resistance.
If the resistance exceeds the recommended limits,
replace it immediately. An ungrounded or poorly
grounded hose can make your system hazardous.
Also read FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD on page 4.
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