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SAFETY WARNINGS
HIGH PRESSURE SPRAY CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY. OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS
Read and understand all instruction manuals before operating equipment.
FLUID INJECTION HAZARD
General Safety
This equipment generates fluid pressure high enough to
cause an injection injury. Spray from the dispense valve
or fluid emitted under high pressure from leaks or rup-
tured components can inject fluid through your skin and
into your body and cause extremely serious bodily injury,
including the need for amputation. Also, fluid injected or
splashed into the eyes or on the skin can cause serious
damage.
NEVER point the dispensing valve at anyone or at any
part of the body. NEVER put hand or fingers over the end
of the dispensing valve.
ALWAYS follow the Pressure Relief Procedure, at right,
before cleaning or removing the nozzle or servicing any
system equipment.
NEVER try to stop or deflect leaks with your hand or
body.
Be sure equipment safety devices are operating properly
before each use.
Medical Alert––Injection Wounds
If any fluid appears to penetrate your skin, get EMER-
GENCY MEDICAL CARE AT ONCE. DO NOT TREAT
AS A SIMPLE CUT. Tell the doctor exactly what fluid was
injected.
Note to Physician: Injection in the skin is a traumatic in-
jury. It is important to treat the injury surgically as soon
as possible. Do not delay treatment to research toxic-
ity. Toxicity is a concern with most lubricants injected
directly into the blood stream. Consultation with a
plastic surgeon or reconstructive hand surgeon may
be advisable.
Pressure Relief Procedure
To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury, including fluid
injection or splashing in the eyes or on the skin, always
follow this procedure whenever you shut off the pump,
when checking or servicing any part of the system, when
installing or changing dispensing devices, and whenever
you stop dispensing.
1.
Close the pump air regulator.
2.
Hold a metal part of the valve firmly to a grounded
metal waste container and trigger the valve to relieve
the fluid pressure.
Dispensing Valve Safety (if applicable)
Do not modify any part of the dispensing valve. Only use
extensions and no–drip tips which are designed for use
with your dispensing valve. Modifying parts can cause a
malfunction and result in serious bodily injury, including
fluid injection and splashing in the eyes or on the skin.
Flexible Nozzle Safety
Be sure you know the maximum working pressure of the
flexible nozzle you are using. Never exceed that pres-
sure, even if your dispensing valve and/or pump is rated
for higher working pressures.
Never use a low pressure flexible nozzle, designed for
low pressure dispensing valves or hand–powered lubri-
cating equipment, on a high pressure dispensing valve.
Grease Fitting Coupler Safety
Use extreme caution when cleaning or changing grease
fitting couplers. If the coupler clogs while dispensing,
STOP DISPENSING IMMEDIATELY. Follow the Pres-
sure Relief Procedure, above. Then remove the cou-
pler to clean it. Never wipe off buildup around the coupler
until pressure is fully relieved.
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 property damage.
TIGHTEN all fluid connections securely before each use.
High pressure fluid can dislodge a loose coupling or allow
high pressure spray to be emitted from the coupling.
NEVER use a damaged hose. Before each use, check
entire 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. Do not pull
on hoses to move equipment. Do not use fluids or solvents
which are not compatible with the inner tube and cover of
the hose. DO NOT expose Graco hose to temperatures
above 180
F (82
C) or below –40
F (–40
C).
Summary of Contents for Ratio Fire-Ball 225-003
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