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TOXIC FLUID HAZARD
Hazardous fluid or toxic fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on the
skin, inhaled, or swallowed.
D Know the specific hazards of the fluid you are using.
D Store hazardous fluid in an approved container. Dispose of hazardous fluid according to all local,
state and national guidelines.
D Always wear protective eyewear, gloves, clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid
and solvent manufacturer.
D 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 11.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Improper grounding, poor ventilation, open flames or sparks can cause a hazardous condition and
result in a fire or explosion and serious injury.
D Ground the equipment. Refer to Grounding on page 6.
D Never use a polypropylene or PVDFR pump with non-conductive flammable fluids as specified
by your local fire protection code. Refer to Grounding on page 6 for additional information.
Consult your fluid supplier to determine the conductivity or resistivity of your fluid.
D If there is any static sparking or you feel an electric shock while using this equipment, stop
pumping immediately. Do not use the equipment until you identify and correct the problem.
D Provide fresh air ventilation to avoid the buildup of flammable fumes from solvents or the fluid
being sprayed, dispensed, or transferred.
D 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 11.
D Keep the work area free of debris, including solvent, rags, and gasoline.
D Electrically disconnect all equipment in the work area.
D Extinguish all open flames or pilot lights in the work area.
D Do not smoke in the work area.
D Do not turn on or off any light switch in the work area while operating or if fumes are present.
D Do not operate a gasoline engine in the work area.
WARNING
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