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HAZARDOUS FLUIDS
Improper handling of hazardous fluids or inhaling toxic vapors can cause extremely serious injury,
even death, due to splashing in the eyes, ingestion, or bodily contamination. Observe all the follow-
ing precautions when handling known or potentially hazardous fluids.
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Know what fluid you are pumping and its specific hazards. Take precautions to avoid a toxic fluid
spill.
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Always wear appropriate clothing and equipment, such as eye protection and breathing appara-
tus, to protect yourself.
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Store hazardous fluid in an appropriate, approved container. Dispose of it according to all Local,
State and Federal guidelines for hazardous fluids.
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Secure the fluid outlet hose tightly into the receiving container to prevent it from coming loose
and improperly draining the fluid.
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Pipe and dispose of the exhaust air safely, away from people, animals, and food handling areas.
If the diaphragm fails, the fluid is exhausted along with the air. See
Air Exhaust Ventilation
on
page 8.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Static electricity is created by the flow of fluid through the pump and hose. If the equipment is not
properly grounded, sparking may occur. Sparks can ignite fumes from solvents and the fluid being
pumped, dust particles and other flammable substances, whether you are pumping indoors or out-
doors, and can cause a fire or explosion and serious injury and property damage.
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To reduce the risk of static sparking, ground the pump and all other equipment used or located in
the work area. Check your local electrical code for detailed grounding instructions for your area
and type of equipment. Refer to
Grounding
on page 4.
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If you experience any static sparking or even a slight shock while using this equipment,
stop
pumping immediately.
Check the entire system for proper grounding. Do not use the system
again until the problem has been identified and corrected.
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Pipe and dispose of the exhaust air safely, away from all sources of ignition. If the diaphragm
fails, the fluid is exhausted along with the air. See
Air Exhaust Ventilation
on page 8.
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Do not smoke in the work area. Do not operate the equipment near a source of ignition or an
open flame, such as a pilot light.
HALOGENATED HYDROCARBON HAZARD
Never use 1,1,1–trichloroethane, methylene chloride, other halogenated hydrocarbon solvents or
fluids containing such solvents in Aluminum Pumps. Such use could result in a serious chemical
reaction, with the possibility of explosion, which could cause death, serious injury and/or substantial
property damage.
Consult your fluid suppliers to ensure that the fluids used are compatible with aluminum parts.
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