Gast 10D (DC) Series - Manual (Page 3)

It is your responsibility to operate this product at
recommended pressures or vacuum duties and room
ambient temperatures. Do not start against a vacuum
or pressure load.
Start Up
If motor fails to start or slows down significantly under
load, shut off and disconnect from power supply. Check
that the voltage is correct for motor.
OPERATION
WARNING
Injury Hazard
Use only recommended air handling parts acceptable
for pressure not less than 70 psi.
Keep fingers and objects away from openings and
rotating parts.
Product surfaces become hot during operation,
allow product surfaces to cool before handling.
Do NOT direct air stream at body. Air stream from
product may contain solid or liquid material that can
result in eye or skin damage, wear proper eye
protection.
Do NOT spray flammable or combustible liquid.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
burns, eye injury or other serious injury.
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SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES
It is your responsibility to follow proper shutdown
procedures to prevent product damage.
NEVER ADD OIL TO THIS OIL-LESS PUMP.
Proper shutdown procedures must be followed to
prevent pump damage. Failure to do so may result in
premature pump failure. Follow all the steps to assure
correct storage and shutdown between operating
periods.
1. Disconnect plumbing.
2. Operate product for at least 5 minutes without
plumbing.
3. Run at maximum vacuum for 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Repeat step 2.
5. Disconnect power supply.
6. Plug open ports to prevent dirt or other
contaminants from entering product.
Gast will NOT guarantee field-rebuilt product
performance. For performance guarantee, the product
must be returned to a Gast Authorized Service Facility.
Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if the
grounding instructions are not completely understood,
or if you are not sure whether the product is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not
fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding
reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an
escape wire for the electric current. This product may
be equipped with a power supply cord having a
grounding wire with an appropriate grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
Model that is permanently wired:
This product must be connected to a grounded, metallic,
permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding
terminal or lead on the product.
Power supply wiring must conform to all required safety
codes and be installed by a qualified person. Check that
supply voltage agrees with that listed on product
nameplate.
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This product must be properly grounded.
Check the condition of the power supply wiring.
Do not permanently connect this product to
wiring that is not in good condition or is
inadequate for the requirements of this product.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire or electrical shock.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Electrical Connection