Badger Meter Fluid Management System - Manual (Page 5)

Installation & Operation Manual
SAFETY
Explosion and Fire Hazards
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.
• 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.
• Provide fresh air ventilation. This will avoid the buildup of fumes from the fluid being dispensed.
• Do not smoke while dispensing flammable fluids.
• Keep the dispensing area free of debris including solvents, rags and spilled gasoline.
Meter Hazards
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.
• Read all instructions, tags and labels before operating the equipment.
• Use the equipment only for its intended purpose.
• Do NOT modify or alter the equipment.
• Do NOT leave equipment unattended while dispensing.
• Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
• Do NOT exceed the maximum working pressure level of the lowest rated system component.
• Use only extensions and nozzles that are designed for use with this equipment.
• Use only fluids and solvents that are compatible with the equipment. Read all fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warnings.
• Tighten all fluid connections before operating this equipment.
• Do NOT stop or deflect leaks with hands, body, gloves or rags.
• Do NOT dispense towards any person or any part of the body.
• Do NOT place hands or fingers over the end of or into the dispense valve.
• Comply with all local, state, and federal fire, electrical and safety regulations.
• Use of this product in a manner other than specified in this manual may result in impaired operation or damage
to equipment.
Page 5 November 2012