Ranpump A8-PX Operating And Maintenance Manual page 12

5.6. Ventilating exhaust air
You must vent the exhaust to a safe place, away from people, animals, food, and all sources of
ignition when pumping flammable or hazardous fluids. Note that when there is a tear on the
diaphragm, the media in the pump will be exhausted together with the air. To avoid this exhaust
the gas away from the operation environment. The pump exhaust air may contain contaminants.
Ventilate to a remote area if the contaminants could affect your process.
The minimum size for the air exhaust hose should be ½" inch (12.7 mm). For an air hose longer
than 4.5 m, a larger diameter hose should be used. Avoid sharp bends or kinks in the hose.
CAUTION: In case of diaphragm rupture transferred fluid may exit through
the exhaust air line and dissipate into the environment. Place exhaust line in
container to collect exhausted fluid and avoid damage to human health and
the environment.
manufacturer. Additionally the chemical properties of the fluid must be
considered when choosing a suitable container.
Standard
exhaust
cover for
Diaphragm
Pump
IMPORTANT NOTE :
If the diaphragm pump is submerged in water it is important that the fluid
will not enter the air exhaust system. To ensure this please use the special
exhaust cover with suitable attached hose with hose exit not submerged in
fluid.
WARNING !
When you are transferring hazardous fluids or the pump temperature is
over 60C, operator has to make precautions to drain the fluid.
WARNING !
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
If you are working with flammable fluids, be sure to take precautions
around the pump while cooling it. You must vent the exhaust to a safe
place
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A special exhaust cover can be obtained from the
Figure 9- Ventilating exhaust air
Special
exhaust
cover option
for
Diaphragm
Pump