Finish Thompson UC - Manual (Page 3)

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR ATEX COMPLIANT PUMPS
WARRANTY
WARNING: READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING THIS UNIT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
PRECAUTIONS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING: Magnetic force hazard. This pump should only be disassembled and assembled using the recommended procedures.
The magnetic attraction is powerful enough to rapidly pull the motor end and the wet end together. ALWAYS use the jackscrews
(item 14) to assemble/disassemble the pump. Do not place fingers between the mating surfaces of the motor and wet ends to
avoid injuries. Keep the drive magnet and impeller assembly away from metal chips or particles.
WARNING: Magnetic Field Hazard. This pump contains powerful rare earth magnets. When the pump is disassembled (not connected
to a motor) and the magnets are exposed, these magnets produce powerful magnetic fields. Individuals with cardiac pacemakers,
implanted defibrillators, other electronic medical devices, metallic prosthetic heart valves, internal wound clips (from surgery),
metallic prosthetic devices or sickle cell anemia must not handle or be in the proximity of the magnets contained inside the pump.
Consult a health care provider for specific recommendations before working with this pump.
WARNING: Hot surfaces. This pump is capable of handling liquids with temperatures as high as 250° F. This may cause the outer
areas of the pump to become hot as well and could cause burns.
WARNING: Check for leaks on a regular basis. If any leaks are found, the pump must be repaired immediately.
WARNING: Rotating Parts. This pump has components that rotate while in operation. Follow local safety standards for locking
out the motor from the power supply during maintenance or service.
WARNING: Chemical Hazard. This pump is used for transferring many types of potentially dangerous chemicals. Always wear
protective clothing, eye protection and follow standard safety procedures when handling corrosive or personally harmful materi-
als. Proper procedures should be followed for draining and decontaminating the pump before disassembly and inspection of the
pump. There may be small quantities of chemicals present during inspection.
WARNING: Never run pump at less than minimum flow or with the discharge valve closed. This could lead to pump failure.
WARNING: Never operate the pump without safety features installed.
WARNING: The pump and associated components are heavy. Failure to properly support the pump during lifting and movement
could result in serious injury or damage to the pump and components.
CAUTION: Do not run the pump dry. This pump should never be started without liquid in the casing. This could damage the
pump. The fluid being transferred by the pump lubricates the pump components. Even short periods of running the pump dry
could damage the pump. It is recommended that run dry protection be used. Optional electronic power monitors are available to
help protect against run dry.
CAUTION: The correct o-ring material must be chosen to ensure compatibility with the fluid being pumped. If the incorrect mate-
rial is chosen, it can lead to swollen or degrading o-rings that allow leaking. O-ring material selection is the responsibility of the
end user.
CAUTION: Never start or operate with a closed suction valve. Never operate with a closed discharge valve.
CAUTION: Always provide adequate NPSHa (net positive suction head available).
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Finish Thompson, Inc (manufacturer) warrants this pump product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of
two years from date of purchase by original purchaser. If a warranted defect, which is determined by manufacturer’s inspection, oc-
curs within this period, it will be repaired or replaced at the manufacturer’s option, provided (1) the product is submitted with proof
of purchase date and (2) transportation charges are prepaid to the manufacturer. Liability under this warranty is expressly limited to
repairing or replacing the product or parts thereof and is in lieu of any other warranties, either expressed or implied. This warranty
does apply only to normal wear of the product or components. This warranty does not apply to products or parts broken due to, in
whole or in part, accident, overload, abuse, chemical attack, tampering, or alteration. The warranty does not apply to any other equip-
ment used or purchased in combination with this product. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for product damage or personal
injuries sustained when the product is modified in any way. If this warranty does not apply, the purchaser shall bear all cost for labor,
material and transportation.
Manufacturer shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages including, but not limited to process down time, transporta-
tion costs, costs associated with replacement or substitution products, labor costs, product installation or removal costs, or loss of
profit. In any and all events, manufacturer’s liability shall not exceed the purchase price of the product and/or accessories.
WARNING: ATEX compliant pumps must be cleaned on a regular basis to avoid buildup of explosive dust greater than 5 mm.
WARNING: ATEX pumps must use a power monitor, flow switch, pressure switch or similar device to help protect against dry
running, closed discharge valve and de-coupling. Any of these conditions could lead to a rise in surface temperature of the pump.