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Installation
Ground the System
WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
To reduce the risk of a fire, explosion,
and serious injury, proper electrical
grounding of every part of your system is
essential. Read the warning section,
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD, on
page 3 and follow the grounding
instructions below.
The following grounding instructions are minimum
requirements for a basic dispensing system. Your
system may include other equipment or objects which
must be grounded. Check your local electrical code for
detailed grounding instructions for your area and type
of equipment. Your system must be connected to a
true earth ground.
1. Pump: ground the pump by connecting a ground
wire and clamp as described in your separate
pump instruction manual.
2. Air compressors and hydraulic power
supplies: ground the equipment according to the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
3. Fluid hoses: use only grounded fluid hoses with a
maximum of 500 feet (150 m) combined hose
length to ensure grounding continuity. Check the
electrical resistance of your fluid hoses at least
once a week. If your hose does not have a tag on
it which specifies the maximum electrical resis-
tance, contact the hose supplier or manufacturer
for the maximum resistance limits. If the hose
resistance exceeds the recommended limits,
replace it immediately.
4. Flo-gun: ground the gun by connecting it to a
properly grounded fluid hose and pump.
5. Fluid supply container: ground according to the
local code.
6. Flammable liquids in the spray area: must be
kept in approved, grounded containers. Do not
store more than the quantity needed for one shift.
7. All solvent pails used when flushing: ground
according to local code. Use only metal pails,
which are conductive. Do not place the pail on a
non-conductive surface, such as paper or card-
board, which interrupts the grounding continuity.
8. To maintain grounding continuity when flush-
ing or relieving pressure: hold a metal part of
the gun firmly to the side of a grounded metal pail,
then trigger the gun.