Penguin MTD Series, Installation & Maintenance

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Chemical Reaction Disclaimer
The user must exercise primary responsibility in selecting the product’s materials of construction, which are compatible with the fl uid(s) that
come(s) in contact with the product. The user may consult Finish Thompson, Inc. (manufacturer) and a manufacturer’s representative/
distributor agent to seek a recommendation of the product’s material of construction that offers the optimum avail-able chemical compatibility.
However neither manufacturer nor agent shall be liable for product damage or failure, injuries, or any other damage or loss arising out of a
reaction, interaction or any chemical effect that occurs between the materials of the product’s construction and fl uids that come into contact
with the product’s components.
Safety Precautions
WARNING:
READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING THIS UNIT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
PRECAUTIONS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
:
Magnetic fi eld hazard: This pump contains powerful magnets. Exposed magnets (pump not connected to motor) produce
powerful magnetic fi elds. Individuals with cardiac pacemakers, implanted defi brillators, other electronic medical devices, metallic pros-thetic
heart valves, internal wound clips (from surgery), metallic prosthetic devices or sickle cell anemia must not handle or be in the proxim-ity of the
magnets contained inside the pump. Consult a health care provider for specifi c recommendations before working with this pump.
WARNING :
Magnetic force hazard. This pump should only be disassembled and assembled using the recommended procedures. The
magnetic attraction is powerful enough to rapidly pull the motor end and the wet end together. Do not place fi ngers between the mating
surfaces of the motor and wet ends to avoid injuries. Keep the drive magnet and impeller assembly away from metal chips or particles, items
with magnetic stripes like credit cards and magnetic computer media such as fl oppy discs and hard drives.
WARNING: When pumping fl ammable or combustible liquids with a MTD Series pump it is important to follow these guidelines:
1. You must use a PVDF pump. PVDF has conductive carbon fi bers added which allow it to be grounded when installed in
a properly grounded piping system or when a properly installed grounding strap is attached to a housing bolt. If PVDF is not
compatible with the liquid being pumped, you should consider an ETFE lined UC Series magnetic drive pump.
2. You must select the non-sparking (Ns) bronze bump ring option. The non-sparking ring is pressed into the clamp ring or
motor adapter and prevents sparking should the motor bearings fail and the outer mag drive assembly runs out of round.
3. You must select an explosion-proof FTI motor or provide your own explosion-proof motor.
When pumping non-fl ammable or non-combustible liquids in a hazardous area using a DB Series pump, it is important to take
these guidelines:
1. You must select the non-sparking (Ns) bronze bump ring option. The non-sparking ring is pressed into the clamp ring or
motor adapter and prevents sparking should the motor bearings fail and the outer mag drive assembly runs out of round.
2. You must select an explosion-proof FTI motor or provide your own explosion-proof motor.
Model Number and Serial Number
Record the model number and serial number below for future reference. This is important
information when ordering replacement parts or when technical assistance is required. The
numbers are found on a label located on the motor adapter.
Model Number ___________________________
Serial Number ___________________________
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - READ FIRST
CAUTION: DO NOT put fi ngers or hands between these two
magnetic mating surfaces during assembly or disassembly.
Drive Magnet
Rear Housing
Inpeller Magnet
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