Welch Vacuum 2028 Self-Cleaning Dry Vacuum System - Manual (Page 4)

Section 1: SAFETY INFORMATION
1.10 To prevent injury....
1.11 Never operate this product if it has a damaged cord or plug. If it is not working properly, has been
dropped, damaged or has fallen into water, please return the product to a Gardner Denver Welch Vacuum
Technology service center for examination and repair.
1.12 Keep the cord away from the heated surfaces.
1.13 Never block any air openings or place it on a soft surface where the openings may be blocked. The air
openings are for ventilation of the motor inside the housing. Keep all air openings free of lint, dirt and
other foreign objects.
1.14 The PTFE pump is thermally protected and can automatically restart when the protector resets. Always
disconnect power source before servicing.
1.15 Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this product.
1.16 Use only in well ventilated areas. The motor is fan cooled enclosed in a shell.
WARNING
Do not operate the pumps in an atmosphere
containing fl ammable or explosive gases/vapors.
WARNING
Never block the exhaust port. If the exhaust is blocked, pressure
will build-up in the pump with the potential of the pump head
bursting and causing possible injury to personnel in the area.
1.17 All electrical products generate heat. To avoid serious burns never touch unit during or immediately after
operation.
1.18 Be sure to properly identify intake and discharge before using pump. See Section 2.14.
WARNING
Remove plug(s) from Exhaust Port(s). The Self cleaning Dry Vacuum
System has one outlet port and one inlet port. The ports are labeled.
1.20 To reduce risk of electrical shock....
1.21 Do not disassemble. Disassembly or attempted repairs if accomplished incorrectly can create electrical
shock hazard. Refer servicing to qualifi ed service agencies only: Contact your closest Gardner Denver
Welch Vacuum Technology sales offi ce. See directory on back cover.
1.22 Unit is supplied with a three pronged plug. Be sure to connect pump to a properly grounded outlet only.
1.30 To reduce risk of electrocution…
1.31 Do not use this product in or near area where it can fall or be pulled into water or other liquids.
1.32 Do not reach for this product if it has fallen into liquid. Unplug immediately.
1.33 Never operate this product outdoors in the rain or in a wet area.
1.40 To reduce risk of explosion or fi re…
1.41 Do not use this pump near explosive atmospheres or where aerosol (spray) products are being used.
1.41 Do not use this product near fl ames.
WARNING
Failure to observe the above safety precautions could result
in severe bodily injury, including death in extreme cases.
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