Graco 308981ZAD Septic System User Manual


 
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WARNING
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 Do not lift a pump under pressure. If dropped, the fluid section may rupture. Always follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure on page 10 before lifting the pump.
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. Read Air Exhaust Ventilation on
page 6.
D Never use an acetal pump to pump acids. Take precautions to avoid acid or acid fumes from
contacting the pump housing exterior. Stainless steel parts will be damaged by exposure to acid
spills and fumes.
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 8.
D Never use a polypropylene or PVDF pump with non-conductive flammable fluids as specified by
your local fire protection code. Refer to Grounding on page 8 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 pump-
ing 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 pumped.
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. Read Air Exhaust Ventilation on page 6.
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.
D Keep a fire extinguisher in the work area.