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Installation
Grounding
WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Before operating the pump, ground the
system as explained below. Also read
the section FIRE AND EXPLOSION
HAZARD on page 4.
Proper grounding is an essential part of maintaining a
safe system.
To reduce the risk of static sparking, ground the pump.
Check your local electrical code for detailed grounding
instructions for your area and type of equipment. Be
sure to ground all of this equipment:
1. Pump: use a ground wire and clamp as shown in
Fig. 1.
2. Air and fluid hoses: use only electrically conductive
hoses.
3. Air compressor: follow manufacturer’s recommen-
dations.
4. Fluid supply container: according to local code.
5. To maintain grounding continuity when flushing or
relieving pressure, always hold a metal part of the
gun/valve firmly to the side of a grounded metal
pail, then trigger the gun/valve.
To ground the pump:
To ground the pump, loosen the grounding lug locknut
(W) and washer (X). Insert one end of a 12 ga (1.5
mm@) minimum ground wire (Y) into the slot in lug (Z)
and tighten the locknut securely. Connect the other
end of the wire to a true earth ground. Order 222011,
Ground Wire and Clamp.
Fig. 1
X
W
Y
Z
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