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Installation
Grounding
WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Before operating the pump, ground the
system as explained below. Also read
the section
FIRE AND EXPLOSION
HAZARD on page 4.
1.
Pump: loosen the grounding lug locknut (W) and
washer (X). Insert one end of a 12 ga (1.5 mm
2
)
minimum ground wire (Y) into the slot in lug (Z)
and lighten the locknut securely. See Fig. 1. Con-
nect the other end of the wire to a true earth
ground.
2.
Air and fluid hoses: use only grounded hoses with
a maximum of 500 ft (150 m) combined hose
length to ensure grounding continuity.
3.
Air compressor: follow manufacturer’s recommen-
dations.
4.
Spray gun: grounding is obtained through connec-
tion to a properly grounded fluid hose and pump.
5.
Object being sprayed: according to your local
code.
6.
Fluid supply container: according to your local
code.
7.
All solvent pails used when flushing, according to
your local code. Use only metal pails, which are
conductive, placed on a grounded surface. Do not
place the pail on a nonconductive surface, such as
paper or cardboard, which interrupts the grounding
continuity.
8.
To maintain grounding continuity when flushing or
relieving pressure, always hold a metal part of the
spray gun firmly to the side of a grounded metal
pail, then trigger the gun.
W
Y
X
Z
Fig. 1