Grounding Instructions
3A9019A EN
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Grounding Instructions
(Oil-Based or Flammable Materials)
The sprayer is equipped with a grounding wire
and clamp. The clamp must be connected to a
true earth ground when spraying or flushing
oil-based or flammable materials, see
Important Grounding Information
A water pipe can be used as a true earth
ground. Connect the grounding wire and clamp
to a metal water pipe.
A properly grounded electrical outlet can also
be used as a true earth ground. Use the
provided outlet adapter.
Plug the adapter in to a grounded outlet.
Connect the grounding wire and clamp to the
metal stud on the adapter. If the ground wire is
not long enough to reach a grounded electrical
outlet, use a 3-wire grounded extension cord
between the adapter and outlet.
Fluid hoses:
Use only electrically conductive
hoses with a maximum of 300 ft. (91 m)
combined hose length to ensure grounding
continuity.
Spray gun:
Grounded through connection to a
properly grounded fluid hose and pump.
To maintain ground continuity when
sprayer is flushed or pressure is relieved:
hold metal part of gun firmly to the side of a
grounded metal pail, then trigger the gun.
Pails
Oil-based or flammable fluids:
follow local
codes and regulations. Use only conductive
metal pails, placed on a grounded surface
such as concrete.
Do not place pail on a non-conductive
surface such as paper or cardboard which
interrupts grounding continuity.
The equipment must be grounded to reduce the
risk of static sparking. A static spark can cause
fumes to ignite or explode. A good ground
provides an escape wire for the electric current.
