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Chemical Reaction Disclaimer
The user must exercise primary responsibility in selecting the product’s materials of construction, which are compatible with the fluid(s) that
come(s) in contact with the product The user may consult Finish Thompson, Inc (manufacturer) and a manufacturer’s representative/distribu-
tor agent to seek a recommendation of the product’s material of construction that offers the optimum available chemical compatibility
However neither manufacturer nor agent shall be liable for product damage or failure, injuries, or any other damage or loss arising out of
a reaction, interaction or any chemical effect that occurs between the materials of the product’s construction and fluids that come into
contact with the product’s components
Safety Precautions
WARNING
: READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING THIS UNIT FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAU-
TIONS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
WARNING
:
Magnetic field hazard.
This pump contains powerful magnets Exposed magnets (pump not connected to motor produce
powerful magnetic fields Individuals with cardiac pacemakers, implanted defibrillators, other electronic medical devices, metallic pros-
thetic heart valves, internal wound clips (from surgery), metallic prosthetic devices or sickle cell anemia must not handle or be in the
proximity of the magnets contained inside the pump Consult a health care provider for specific recommendations before working with this
pump
WARNING
:
The SP Series are not recommended for pumping flammable or combustible liquids (unless pump is manufactured
with ATEX construction and installed in compliance with all applicable ATEX standards)
During the priming process, the pump
atmosphere can become very dangerous should the pump fail to prime and overheat
SP Series pumps can be used to pump non-flammable or non-combustible liquids in a hazardous area However, it is important to follow
these guidelines:
1 You must select the non-sparking (Ns) bronze bump ring option The non-sparking ring is pressed into the clamp ring or motor adapter
and prevents sparking should the motor bearings fail and the outer mag drive assembly runs out of round
2 You must select an FTI explosion-proof motor or provide your own explosion-proof motor
3 Contact Finish Thompson for more information about using pump in ATEX areas
WARNING:
Magnetic force hazard
This pump should only be disassembled and assembled using the recommended procedures
The magnetic attraction is powerful enough to rapidly pull the motor end and the wet end together Do not place fingers between the mat-
ing surfaces of the motor and wet ends to avoid injuries Keep the drive magnet and impeller assembly away from metal chips or particles,
items with magnetic stripes like credit cards and magnetic computer media such as floppy discs and hard drives
WARNING
:
Hot surfaces
This pump is capable of handling liquids with temperatures as high as 220º F (104º C) This may cause the
outer areas of the pump to become hot as well and could cause burns
WARNING
:
Rotating Parts
This pump has components that rotate while in operation Follow local safety standards for locking out
the motor from the power supply during maintenance or service
WARNING
:
Chemical Hazard
This pump is used for transferring many types of potentially dangerous chemicals Always wear
protective clothing, eye protection and follow standard safety procedures when handling corrosive or personally harmful materi-
als Proper procedures should be followed for draining and decontaminating the pump before disassembly and inspection of the
pump There may be small quantities of chemicals present during inspection
WARNING
: Never run pump at less than minimum flow or with the discharge valve closed This could lead to pump failure
WARNING:
The pump and associated components are heavy Failure to properly support the pump during lifting and movement
could result in serious injury or damage to the pump and components
CAUTION
: This pump should never be started without the 2 1/2 gallons (9 5 liters) of priming fluid in the housing If the pump has a
PTFE, ceramic or silicon carbide bushing, IT CANNOT BE RUN DRY WITHOUT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE PUMP However, the pump can
operate without liquid in the housing if the pump has a carbon bushing The exact length of time the pump can operate dry with a carbon
IMPORTANT NOTICE
U.S. Export Administration Regulations, pursuant to ECCN 2B350, prohibit the export or reexport to certain enumerated countries of
sealless centrifugal pumps in which all wetted materials are constructed from fluoropolymers without first applying for and obtaining
a license from the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). This affects all Finish Thompson magnetic-drive pumps constructed from
PVDF or lined with ETFE. Please contact the BIS (www.bis.doc.gov) or Finish Thompson with questions regarding the Regulations or a
list of the countries to which they apply.
