Grounding the pump, Warning – Blagdon Pump X25 Metallic User Manual
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GROUNDING THE PUMP
Take action to prevent static sparking.
F i r e o r e x p l o s i o n c a n r e s u l t ,
especially when handling flammable
liquids. The pump, piping, valves,
containers or other miscellaneous
equipment must be grounded.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of static electrical sparking, this pump must be grounded.
Check the local electrical code for detailed grounding instruction and the
type of equipment required, or in the absence of local codes, an industry
or nationally recognized code having jurisdiction over specific installations.
To be fully groundable, the pumps must be
ATEX Compliant. Refer to pump data sheet
for ordering.
This 8 foot long (244 centimeters) Ground
Strap, part number 920-025-000 can be
ordered as a service item.
One eyelet is fastened to the pump hardware.
One eyelet is installed to a true earth ground. (Requires a 5/16"
or 8mm maximum diameter bolt.