Spectrum Essential Oil Storage System
TRICO CORPORATION
1235 Hickory Street; Pewaukee, WI 53072
For Customer Support: 800-558-7008
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WARNINGS
Electrical Precaution
Always use safety around electrical equipment, follow instructions to prevent electrical shock. Electrical
shock may cause death or other serious bodily harm. Although the Trico Spectrum Oil Storage Systems
are designed with Totally Enclosed, Fan-Cooled (TEFC) motors they cannot be submersed into liquids.
Use precaution when operating in wet environments and do not allow excess lubricant to encounter
electrical components. If fluid does encounter electrical components, immediately disconnect the power
by removing the electrical plug at the outlet or turn the power off at the breaker.
Amperage draw from the electric motor varies due to load at normal operating conditions. Full load
amperage for the Spectrum Essential Oil Storage System is 17.2A and a separate 20 Amp circuit is
recommended. Failure to use the appropriate circuit type may cause overloading of the circuit and trip
the breaker. Repeated attempts to use equipment on the same tripped circuit will cause an electrical
fire. Ensure to consult a certified electrician to identify proper outlets before using equipment.
Flammable Liquids
Do not use with flammable liquids. Do not use in areas where there is presence of large amounts of
flammable fumes. Failure to comply may cause an explosion. Always take precautions when working
around open fuel sources.
Static Discharge
Due to the rate of flow of oils across different materials there is always a potential to build up a static
charge. Static discharge can cause an explosion if near, or around, open flammable fluids. Bonding and
ground safety procedures must be used when operating in hazardous duty environments or when there
is a danger of static discharge. See National Fire Protection Code 77 for proper grounding and bonding
procedures. It is the responsibility of the operator to properly inspect and ground equipment before
use, no grounding cabling is included with this system.
The Trico Spectrum Oil Storage Systems are not rated for a hazardous duty environment due to possible
static discharge, use proper bonding and grounding per National Fire Protection Code 77. A Bonding
system connects various pieces of conductive equipment together to keep them at the same potential.
Static sparking cannot take place between objects that are the same potential. Grounding is a special
form of bonding in which conductive equipment is connected to an earthing electrode, or to the building
grounding system, to prevent sparking between conductive equipment and grounded structures.
Grounding is an electrical connection between a metal vessel, pump, motor, and a constant ground.
Failure to bond and ground properly can cause a discharge of static electricity resulting in fire, injury, or
death. If in doubt, do not start the pump! Be sure bonding and grounding wires are secure before
starting operation. (Ground and bond wires must have less than one-ohm resistance for safe usage.
Check continuity before starting.) Always check with a safety engineer when any question arises and
periodically check safety procedures with a safety engineer.
Running Dry Gear Pumps
The Trico Spectrum Oil Storage Systems are self-priming units. Lubrication is not provided to the pump
gears at the factory before the units are shipped. After assembly and before operating for the first time,
it is recommended to place a small amount of oil that is intended to be pumped into the suction wand
line and allow the fluid to enter the pump gears by elevating the suction wand line higher than the
pump head. This should also be done whenever the units have been stationary for over a month or has
