Safety, Explosion and fire hazards – Badger Meter Model IOG User Manual
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SAFETY
Explosion and Fire Hazards
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Improper grounding, poor ventilation, open flames or sparks can cause a hazardous condition and result in an
explosion or fire and cause serious injury
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Be sure the fluid system is properly grounded See your pump instruction manual for details
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If there is static sparking or if you feel an electric shock while using the meter, stop dispensing immediately Identify
and correct the problem before continuing
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Provide fresh air ventilation This will avoid the buildup of fumes from the fluid being dispensed
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Do not smoke while dispensing flammable fluids
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Keep the dispensing area free of debris including solvents, rags and spilled gasoline
Meter Hazards
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Equipment misuse can cause the meter to rupture or malfunction and cause serious injury
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This equipment is for professional use only
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Read all instructions, tags and labels before operating the equipment
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Use the equipment only for its intended purpose
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Do NOT modify or alter the equipment
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Do NOT leave equipment unattended while dispensing
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Check equipment daily Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately
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Do NOT exceed the maximum working pressure level of the lowest rated system component
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Use only extensions and nozzles that are designed for use with this equipment
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Use only fluids and solvents that are compatible with the equipment Read all fluid and solvent
manufacturer’s warnings
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Tighten all fluid connections before operating this equipment
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Do NOT stop or deflect leaks with hands, body, gloves or rags
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Do NOT dispense towards any person or any part of the body
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Do NOT place hands or fingers over the end of or into the dispense valve
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Comply with all local, state and federal fire, electrical and safety regulations
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Use of this product in a manner other than specified in this manual may result in impaired operation or damage
to equipment
These meters are designed to dispense a wide range of chemicals Consult the factory for chemical compatibility
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