Product Manual

PO-1550H
page 6
VIII. GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION FOR HANDLING
FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
WARNING
When using a hand pump to fi ll cans, drums or other portable or fi xed containers with fl ammable or combustible
liquids such as gasoline, both container being pumped from and the container being pumped to must be effective-
ly BONDED and GROUNDED to prevent discharge of sparks of static electricity which could cause explosion.
BONDING is the electrical interconnection between containers (such as a drum and a receiving can). Bonding
must be completed BEFORE pumping begins. See diagrams.
GROUNDING is the electrical connection between a container and a “constant ground”. A “constant ground”
would be a metal pipe or rod in contact with the earth. An underground tank and piping connected to it would be
inherently grounded by nature of the installation. See diagrams.
Both BONDING and GROUNDED of containers of fl ammable liquids are required under U.S. Gov’t. OSHA regula-
tions and National Fire Protection Association Code 77, Static Electricity.
Consult factory for specifi c liquid handling recommendations.
High quality BONDING and GROUNDING wires are available through the factory. Order part number P-58-1212
01.