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GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: THOROUGHLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALL-
ING, OPERATING, OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT.
• Please retain this instruction manual for future
reference.
• Your safety is important to us. Please read, and
follow all safety instructions listed below.
• Some of these instructions alert you to the potential
for personal injury. “Warnings” listed throughout
this manual advise of potential practices or
procedures which may cause damage to your
equipment.
• This control handle is not designed for in-line
installation. Do not install with a shut-off valve on
the outlet side of the meter. Such an installation
could result in damage to the meter housing.
• Ensure all operators have access to adequate
instructions about safe operating and maintenance
procedures.
• Do not exceed the maximum working pressure
of 1,500 psi.
• Do not strike the control handle if it fails to
operate. Refer to the “trouble shooting guide” or
return unit to your nearest Balcrank authorized
service center.
• Never allow any part of the human body to come
in contact with the control handle outlet.
• Never point the outlet nozzle at yourself or anyone
else.
• Never exceed the pressure rating of any compo-
nent installed in the System.
• Before each use check all hoses for signs of wear,
leaks or loose fittings. Tighten all fluid connections
regularly and replace weak or damaged hoses.
Your personal safety and well-being are at stake.
• Before attempting any repairs or maintenance
of this product disconnect the air supply on the
pump, and release the line pressure by pressing
the lever on your control handle.
WARNING
!
DANGER: Not for use with
fluids that have a flash point
below 100°F (38°C). Examples:
gasoline, alcohol. Sparking could
result in an explosion which could result in
death.
IMPORTANT
!
Read these safety warnings and
instructions in this manual completely,
before installation and start-up of the
control handle. It is the responsibility of the purchaser
to retain this manual for reference. Failure to comply
with the recommendations stated in this manual will
damage the control handle and void factory warranty.
Before doing any maintenance on
the control handle, be certain all
pressure is completely vented from
the pump, suction, discharge, piping, and all other
openings and connections. Be certain the air supply is
locked out or made non-operational, so that it cannot
be started while work is being done on the control
handle. Be certain that approved eye protection
and protective clothing are worn at all times in the
vicinity of the control handle. Failure to follow these
recommendations may result in serious injury or
death.
WARNING
!
Airborne particles and loud
noise hazards.
Wear ear and eye
protection.
WARNING
!
