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- Precautions on Use
The following warnings and cautions are very important. Be sure to observe them.
WARNING
[Operating condition]
- Restriction on handling
Never let anyone operate this unit without understanding this manual.
- Read this manual thoroughly before use.
For your safety, read and understand all information provided in this manual.
If you have lost or damaged your instruction manual, please contact us or our distributor to place an order.
[Operating method]
- Keep your face away from the exhaust and discharge ports.
Material may suddenly come out. There is a possibility of losing eyesight if it strikes eyes.
- Connecting ports
Keep your fingers away from each port to avoid injury from moving parts.
- Understand this manual completely before operating the machine.
The operator and maintenance engineer should read the operation manual thoroughly before operating the
pump and performing maintenance in respect of this pump.
- Do not use inappropriately.
Use of the product for any purpose other than those specified in this manual may result in personal injury or
property damage.
Be sure to use the unit in accordance with the specifications in this manual.
- Wear proper safety equipments.
Always wear proper safety equipments (facemask, ear plugs, and safety shoes, etc.) when installing,
operating, and disassembling the pump.
- Ground connection
Make ground connection to pump and peripheral equipment. Rapid pumping of material can result in static
electrical charge. Also, be sure to provide proper ventilation where a flammable atmosphere may exist.
- In case of abnormality
If there is any danger or abnormality, discontinue pump operation and refer to Troubleshooting to solve the
problem.
- Do not run the pump dry.
Stop pump operation immediately when a drum becomes empty. Running the pump dry will cause excessiv
Be especially careful when pumping explosive material. Mixture of an air and vaporized material can
explode. If there is any possibility of running dry, install a dry-run protection device like a liquid level control.e
vibration, resulting in reduction of pump life and damage to other equipment.
[Installation and piping]
- Air supply pipe
Attach a valve (for stop in emergency) or regulator to the air supply pipe to keep supply air pressure under
0.7MPa.
- Check strength of mounting surface.
(SH type only) If using a wall mount bracket for installation, the must be strong enough to withstand vibration
of the pump.
[Disassembly, maintenance and inspection]
- No alternation is permitted.
Alternating the unit may result in personal injury or product malfunction. Please do not try to alter, modify, or
change the machine.
- Never use gasoline or any other volatile material.
Gasoline is a high volatile fuel. Never use for cleaning of the unit in any case. Risk of fire or explosion may
exist.
