Safety, Explosion and fire hazards, Meter hazards – Badger Meter Fluid Management System User Manual

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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.

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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.

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Provide fresh air ventilation. This will avoid the buildup of fumes from the fluid being dispensed.

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Do not smoke while dispensing flammable fluids.

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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.

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Read all instructions, tags and labels before operating the equipment.

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Use the equipment only for its intended purpose.

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Do NOT modify or alter the equipment.

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Do NOT leave equipment unattended while dispensing.

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Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately.

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Do NOT exceed the maximum working pressure level of the lowest rated system component.

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Use only extensions and nozzles that are designed for use with this equipment.

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Use only fluids and solvents that are compatible with the equipment. Read all fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warnings.

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Tighten all fluid connections before operating this equipment.

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Do NOT stop or deflect leaks with hands, body, gloves or rags.

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Do NOT dispense towards any person or any part of the body.

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Do NOT place hands or fingers over the end of or into the dispense valve.

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Comply with all local, state, and federal fire, electrical and safety regulations.

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Use of this product in a manner other than specified in this manual may result in impaired operation or damage

to equipment.

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November 2012

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