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EXCESSIVE AIR PRESSURE
STATIC SPARK
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
HAZARDOUS PRESSURE
WARNING
EXCESSIVE AIR PRESSURE. Can cause personal
injury, pump damage or property damage.
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Do not exceed the maximum inlet air pressure as stated on
the pump model plate.
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Be sure material hoses and other components are able to
withstand fluid pressures developed by this pump. Check
all hoses for damage or wear. Be certain dispensing device
is clean and in proper working condition.
WARNING
STATIC SPARK. Can cause explosion resulting in
severe injury or death. Ground pump and pumping system.
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Sparks can ignite flammable material and vapors.
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The pumping system and object being sprayed must be
grounded when it is pumping, flushing, recirculating or
spraying flammable materials such as paints, solvents, lac-
quers, etc. or used in a location where surrounding atmo-
sphere is conducive to spontaneous combustion. Ground
the dispensing valve or device, containers, hoses and any
object to which material is being pumped.
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Secure pump, connections and all contact points to avoid
vibration and generation of contact or static spark.
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Consult local building codes and electrical codes for specific
grounding requirements.
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After grounding, periodically verify continuity of electrical
path to ground. Test with an ohmmeter from each compo-
nent (e.g., hoses, pump, clamps, container, spray gun, etc.)
to ground to ensure continuity. Ohmmeter should show 0.1
ohms or less.
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Submerse the outlet hose end, dispensing valve or device
in the material being dispensed if possible. (Avoid free
streaming of material being dispensed.)
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Use hoses incorporating a static wire.
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Use proper ventilation.
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Keep inflammables away from heat, open flames and
sparks.
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Keep containers closed when not in use.
WARNING
Pump exhaust may contain contaminants. Can
cause severe injury. Pipe exhaust away from work area and
personnel.
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In the event of a diaphragm rupture, material can be forced
out of the air exhaust muffler.
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Pipe the exhaust to a safe remote location when pumping
hazardous or inflammable materials.
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Use a grounded 1” minimum ID hose between the pump
and the muffler.
WARNING
HAZARDOUS PRESSURE. Can result in serious
injury or property damage. Do not service or clean pump,
hoses or dispensing valve while the system is pressurized.
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Disconnect air supply line and relieve pressure from the
system by opening dispensing valve or device and / or care-
fully and slowly loosening and removing outlet hose or pip-
ing from pump.
WARNING
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Can cause serious in-
jury or property damage. Do not attempt to return a pump
to the factory or service center that contains hazardous ma-
terial. Safe handling practices must comply with local and
national laws and safety code requirements.
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Obtain Material Safety Data Sheets on all materials from
the supplier for proper handling instructions.
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD. Models containing alu-
minum parts cannot be used with 1,1,1-trichloroethane,
methylene chloride or other halogenated hydrocarbon sol-
vents which may react and explode.
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Check pump motor section, fluid caps, manifolds and all
wetted parts to assure compatibility before using with sol-
vents of this type.
WARNING
MISAPPLICATION HAZARD. All fluid contact ma-
terials must be FDA compliant and meet the United States
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21, Section 177.
CAUTION
Verify the chemical compatibility of the pump
wetted parts and the substance being pumped, flushed or
recirculated. Chemical compatibility may change with tem-
perature and concentration of the chemical(s) within the
substances being pumped, flushed or circulated. For spe-
cific fluid compatibility, consult the chemical manufacturer.
CAUTION
Maximum temperatures are based on mechani-
cal stress only. Certain chemicals will significantly reduce
maximum safe operating temperature. Consult the chemi-
cal manufacturer for chemical compatibility and tempera-
ture limits. Refer to PUMP DATA on page 1 of this manual.
CAUTION
Be certain all operators of this equipment have
been trained for safe working practices, understand it’s
limitations, and wear safety goggles / equipment when re-
quired.
CAUTION
Do not use the pump for the structural support
of the piping system. Be certain the system components are
properly supported to prevent stress on the pump parts.
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Suction and discharge connections should be flexible con-
nections (such as hose), not rigid piped, and should be com-
patible with the substance being pumped.
CAUTION
Prevent unnecessary damage to the pump. Do
not allow pump to operate when out of material for long
periods of time.
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Disconnect air line from pump when system sits idle for
long periods of time.
CAUTION
Use only genuine ARO replacement parts to as-
sure compatible pressure rating and longest service life.
NOTICE
RE-TORQUE ALL FASTENERS BEFORE OPERA-
TION.
Creep of housing and gasket materials may cause fasteners
to loosen. Re-torque all fasteners to ensure against fluid
or air leakage.
NOTICE
Replacement warning labels are available upon
request: “Static Spark & Diaphragm Rupture” pn \ 94080.
NOTICE
For best sealing results, use a standard sanitary
clamp style gasket of a flexible material such as EPDM,
Buna-N, fluoroelastomer, or silicone.
NOTICE
SANITIZE THE PUMP BEFORE FIRST USE. It is the
user’s responsibility to properly sanitize the pump before
first use. It is up to the user whether this will include disas-
sembling and cleaning individual parts or simply flushing
pump with a sanitizing solution.
WARNING
= Hazards or unsafe practices which could
result in severe personal injury, death or
substantial property damage.
CAUTION
=
Hazards or unsafe practices which could
result in minor personal injury, product
or property damage.
NOTICE
= Important installation, operation or mainte-
nance information.
READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THIS INFORMATION TO AVOID INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
OPERATING AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
