Static electricity is created by
the
high velocity flow of fluid
system is not properly grounded, sparking
through the pump and hose. If every part of the
may occur, and the system may become hazardous. Sparking
may also occur when plugging in or unplugging
a
power sup-
ply cord. Sparks can ignite fumes from solvents and the fluid
being sprayed, dust particles and other fiammablesubstances,
whether you are spraying indoors or outdoors, and can cause
a
fire or expiosion and serious bodily injury and property
the sprayldispensing area when there is any chance of igniting
damage. Do not plug in or unplug any power supply cords in
fumes still in the air.
If you experience any static sparking or even a slight shock
while using this equipment, STOP
ing. Do not use the system again until the problem has been
IMMEDIATELY. Check the entire system for positive
identified
and corrected.
Grounding
To reduce the risk of static sparking, ground the pump and ail
other components used or located in the sprayldispensing
area. CHECK your
electrical code foi detailed grounding
instructions for your area and type of equipmenrand be sure
to ground all
of
these components:
1. Pump: Ground the complete pump as indicated in your
separate instruction manual.
2.
Air and fluid hoses: use only grounded hoses with a max-
imum of 500 feet
combined hose length to en-
sure grounding continuity. Refer to Hose Grounding
,
Continuity.
3.
Air compressor: follow the air compressor manufacturer's
recommendations.
Spray
valve: obtain grounding through
connection to
a
properly grounded fluid hose and pump.
5.
Fluid
Supply Container: according to local code,
6.
Object being sprayed: according to local code.
7.
A
l
l
solvent
pails
used when flushing, according to local
code. Use
which are conductive. Do not
place the pail on a non-conductive surface, such as paper
or cardboard, which interrupts the grounding continuity.
8.
To
maintain grounding
when flushing
always hold a metal part of the gun firmly to
the side of a grounded metal pail, then trigger the gun.
Flushing
Safety
Before flushing, be sure the entire system and flushing
are properly grounded. Refer to Groundlng, above. Follow
the Pressure
Procedure on page
2,
and remove the
the lowest possible fluid pressure, and maintain firm
spray
from the
valve. Always use
metal contact between the gunldispensing valve and the pail
during flushing to reduce the risk of fluid injection injury, static
sparking and splashing.
HOSE
SAFETY
High pressure fluid in the hoses can be very dangerous. If the
hose develops
a
leak, split or rupture due to any kind of wear,
damage
or
misuse, the high pressure spray emitted from
it
can
cause a fluid injection injury or other serious bodily injury or
damage.
ALL FLUID HOSES MUST HAVE
SPRING
GUARDS
ON
BOTH
The spring guards
protect the hose from
kinks or bends at or close to the coupling which can result in
hose rupture.
TIGHTEN all fluid connections securely before each use. High
pressure fluid can dislodge a loose coupling or allow high
pressure spray to
from the
NEVER use a damaged hose. Before each use, check the en-
tire hose for cuts, leaks, abrasion, bulging cover, or damage or
movement of the hose couplings. If any of these conditions
exist. replace the hose immediately. DO NOT try to recouple
high pressure hose or mend
it
with tape
or
any other device. A
repaired hose cannot contain the high pressure fluid.
HANDLE AND
ROUTE
HOSES
CAREFULLY.
not
on
hoses to move
Do not use fluids or solvents which
Hose
Grounding
Continuity
grounded spray system. Check the electrical resistance of your
Proper hose grounding continuity is essential to maintaining
a
air and fluid hoses at least once a week.
If
your hose does not
have
a
tag on
it
which specifies the maximum electrical
maximum resistance limits. Use
a
resistance meter in the
resistance, contact the hose supplier or manufacturer for the
propriate range for your hose to check the resistance. If the
resistance exceeds the recommended limits, replace
it
your system hazardous. Also read
FIRE
OR
EXPLOSION
mediately. An ungrounded or poorly grounded hose can make
HAZARD,
above.
MOVING PARTS HAZARD
The piston in the air motor, located behind the air motor
shieid, moves when air is supplied to the motor. Moving parts
can pinch or amputate your fingers or other body parts.
Therefore, NEVER operate the pump with the air motor shield
removed. KEEP CLEAR of moving parts when starting or
follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page
to prevent
operating the pump. Before checking or servicing the pump,
the pump from starting accidentally.
are not compatibie with the inner tube and cover of the hose.
DO
NOT expose Graco hoses to temperatures above
or below
IMPORTANT
the General Standards, Part 1910, and the Construction Standards, Part
be consulted.
United
Government safety standards have been adopted under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. These standards-par-
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