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Installation
Grounding
T
o reduce the risk of static sparking, ground the pump,
object being sprayed, and all other spray/dispensing
equipment used or located in the spray/dispensing
area. Check you local electrical code for detailed
grounding instructions for your area and type of equip
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ment. Be sure to ground all of this spray/dispensing
equipment:
1.
Pump
: loosen the grounding lug locknut (W) and
washer (X). Insert one end of a 1.5 mm
2
(12 ga)
minimum ground wire (Y) into the slot in lug (Z)
and tighten the locknut securely
. See Fig. 1.
Connect the other end of the wire to a true earth
ground. Order Part No. 237–569, Ground Wire and
Clamp.
2.
Air compressor: follow manufacturer
’
s recommen
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dations.
3.
Air and fluid hoses: use only grounded hoses with
a maximum of 500 ft (150 m) combined hose
length to ensure grounding continuity
.
4.
Spray gun: grounding is obtained through connec
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tion to a properly grounded fluid hose and pump.
5.
Object being sprayed: according to your local
code.
6.
Fluid supply container: according to your local
code.
7.
All solvent pails used when flushing, according to
local code. Use only metal pails, which are con
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ductive, placed on a grounded surface. Do not
place the pail on a nonconductive surface, such as
paper or cardboard, which interrupts the grounding
continuity.
8. T
o maintain grounding continuity when flushing or
relieving pressure, always hold a metal part of the
spray gun firmly to the side of a grounded metal
pail, then trigger the spray gun.
Fig. 1
WX
Y
Z