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Recycling and Disposal
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Shutdown and Care of the Pump
1. Stop the pump at the bottom of the stroke to prevent
fluid from drying on the exposed displacement rod
and damaging the throat packings.
2. Set the Ram Director Switch (AP) to the “down”
position.
3. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 12.
4. Always flush the pump before fluid dries on the dis-
placement rod.
Recycling and Disposal
End of Product Life
At the end of the product’s useful life, dismantle and
recycle it in a responsible manner.
• Perform the Pressure Relief Procedure on page
12
.
• Drain and dispose of fluids according to applicable
regulations. Refer to the material manufacturer’s
Safety Data Sheet.
• Deliver remaining product to a recycling facility.
NOTICE
Never leave water or water-based fluid in a carbon
steel pump overnight. If you are pumping
water-based fluid, flush with water first, then with a
rust inhibitor, such as mineral spirits. After flushing
with the rust inhibitor, relieve pressure to the system,
but leave rust inhibitor in the pump to protect parts
from corrosion.
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. 12: Ram Director Switch Position for Shutdown
Ram Director Switch