Drum pump installation, Tube mixer installation, Operation and safety procedures – Finish Thompson STATIC PROTECTION KIT User Manual

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DRUM PUMP INSTALLATION

1. Install the pump and Static Protection Kit as described and
shown.
2. Connect ground wire assembly to earth ground using sup
plied clamp.
3. Connect ground wire between drum and earth ground.
4. Connect ground wire between receiving container and earth
ground (or use bonding wire to connect to drum).

CAUTION - Check electrical continuity between all compo-

nents before pumping. All should be one (1) ohm or less.

TUBE MIXER INSTALLATION

1. Install the mixer and Static Protection Kit as described and
shown.
2. Connect ground wire assembly to earth ground using supplied
clamp.
3. Connect ground wire between drum and earth ground.

CAUTION - Check electrical continuity between all compo-

nents before mixing. All should be one (1) ohm or less.

• Use only explosion proof electric or non-electric air motors on stainless steel tubes with static protection kit to transfer flam-

mable or combustible liquids.
• Area for use must comply with NFPA 30 guidelines for safe storage and use of flammable and combustible liquids.
• All containers and other equipment must be metal and grounded.
• Follow NFPA 77 guidelines for control of static electricity.
• Avoid splashing. Splash filling can create static electricity and is extremely hazardous.
• Fluid velocity must be 3 feet/second maximum (7 gpm in 1” hose and 4 gpm in 3/4” hose).

Ground Wire
Assembly Clamped
to Earth Ground

Ground Wire
(not provided)

Explosion Proof
Motor or Air Motor

Grounded Hose with
Ground Wire Assembly

Bonding Wire
(not provided)

No Splashing

Earth Ground

Ground Wire
Assembly Clamped
to Earth Ground

Ground Wire
(not provided)

Earth Ground

Explosion Proof
Motor or Air Motor

OPERATION AND SAFETY PROCEDURES

Toll Free Service 1-800-888-3743

Part Number J102721, Rev. 5, 1-9-13

Literature ID No. FT00-800D

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