General Safety Information
1. Always carefully read, thoroughly understand and follow the pump operating instructions. Use this pump correctly and with
care for the purpose for which it is intended. Failure to do so may cause damage or personal injury, and will void the
warranty. Please retain instructions for future reference.
2. Contact your chemical or fluid supplier to check for compatibility with pump prior to installation and operation.
3. Prior to use, always carefully and thoroughly read and understand the OSHA information contained in the MSDS sheet
supplied for the chemical which is to be pumped.
4. Wear protective clothing (goggles, face mask, long sleeves, long pants, gloves, aprons, etc) as set forth in the OSHA
Safety Data Sheet when pumping any hazardous chemicals.
5. When using flammable liquids, pump containers should be grounded to avoid static electricity.
6. Any pump used for transferring flammable liquids must be stored in a ventilated area after use.
7. Pump should be washed out before it is used since processing lubricants may contaminate the fluids.
8. Prior to use, inspect your pump thoroughly verifying its proper assembly.
9. If pump is removed from drum, it should be thoroughly rinsed in a liquid that is compatible with the pump.
Operating Instructions & Parts Manual for Model P490
This pump is designed to fit 15, 30 & 55 gallon drums with 2" and 1-1/2" female threaded openings.
The pump is adjustable to pump 8, 10 or 12 oz per stroke. The pump is commonly used for pumping certain Alcohols,
lubricants, detergents.
Specifications
Flow rate per stroke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 10, or 12 oz
Inlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1"
Outlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/8"
Bung Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2" & 1-1/2" NPT
Suction Tube (Length & Material). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36" PP
Packing Gland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viton
Wetted Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PP, Steel & Viton
Viscosity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1000 cps
Max. Temp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140°F
Revised 04/01/2004
1. Check to see if all parts are present.
Installation
nut.
pump leaks at the top replace packing
Normal maintenance is not required. If
Maintenance
leakage.
Tighten only enough to prevent
NOTE:
Exploded parts view on reverse side
2. Attach part#17 (tube) to bottom
of part#1 (pump body).
3. Attach part#18 (telescoping tube)
4. Insert part#7 (screws) into part#6
(handle lever) & part#8 (handle)
then tighten of part#7 (nuts) to
each screw.
5. Slip part#2 (coupling nut) threaded end
first over part#3 (spout) and insert
part#3 (spout) into part#1
(pump body) then tighten
part#2 (coupling nut)
You may adjust the flow rate by
moving part#7 into the different holes
of part#8. The hole on part#8 that
is farthest away from part#6 will
pump at a rate of 12 oz per stroke.
the center hole will pump at a rate of
10 oz per stroke and the 3rd hole
will pump at a rate of 8 oz per stroke.
