IWAKI TC-X400A M Series, Operation Manual

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For safety
WARNING
• When using compressed gas (hereinafter referred to as "compressed air") to drive this pump, be sure it is one of the following:
1)Compressed air supplied from an air compressor
(To drive this product, use supply air with a minimum moisture content.)
2)Nitrogen (N2) gas
The use of compressed air other than those mentioned above may cause air pollution, damage to the pump, or even an
explosion.
• Pressure Ratings are dependent on pump material and liquid temperature variations.
Please see the "Liquid Temperature Correlation Graph" in the [5. Performance curves] and check for the allowable working
pressure at the specific temperature of the liquid being pumped. Air pressure and discharge pressure must not exceed the
allowable working pressure. If air pressure and discharge pressure exceed the allowable working pressure, it may cause liquid
leaks, damage to the pump casings or diaphragms and could cause a fatal accident.
• Before moving this product, make sure that the internal pressure is released. If the pump is moved while under pressure, any
shock imparted by knocking or dropping the pump etc. may damage the pump or even cause an explosion.
• Improper electrical grounding, poor ventilation, or unshielded fire or spark can create a danger of fire or explosion.
Therefore, the following precautions are strongly advised.
＊ All peripheral equipment and piping connected to this product should be properly grounded.
＊ To pump flammable liquids, use a model with a conductive aluminum or stainless-steel casing.
＊ Whenever you notice any spark while operating this product, immediately stop its operation, and do NOT start using it again
unless you are sure of the cause and corrective actions have been taken out.
＊ Depending upon the type of fluid being pumped, bubbles of flammable gas may be generated. Make sure that ventilation is
satisfactory.
＊ This product itself, its piping and exhaust ports should be kept away from unshielded fire, spark and other causes of ignition.
If a diaphragm is damaged, fluid may gush out together with air from the exhaust port.
＊ Do NOT leave gasoline or solvent etc. that contains waste at the work site.
＊ Machinery and other equipment near the place of installation of this product should be properly insulated to prevent
electrical conduction with each other.
＊ Do NOT operate heating devices naked flames or have heating filaments anywhere near the pump or its piping.
＊ If there are flammable gases in the immediate atmosphere while the pump is operating, do NOT switch electric appliance on
and off.
＊ Do NOT operate gasoline engines around the pump work site.
＊ Restrict smoking around the pump work site.
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