Important Safety and Warranty Information
Safety Usage Guide for Acids and Alkalis
The stronger the concentration of the chemicals being
transferred, the
shorter the life of the pump. Before each use, the pump, hose and seal
around
the shaft should be examined for any trace of leakage. A visual
inspection
should also be made for any signs of swelling or cracking. Should any
leak
or defect be found, it is time to replace the pump.
Extreme care should be taken when handling any hazardous
liquid. Protective
clothing including eye goggles and face shield should be worn to
protect
the operator from any splash or spill during the transfer.
If you are using more than one chemical, it is strongly
suggested that
a separate pump be assigned to each chemical. This will insure against
contamination
and chemical reaction.
Should it be necessary to use the same pump for different
chemicals,
extreme care should be taken to assure that the pump is cleaned between
uses. Should the pump contain any concentrated acid when it is flushed
with
water, an exothermic chemical reaction could result in the destruction
of
the pump.
Do NOT pump to a level higher than the pump itself. If
necessary, raise
the container. The receptacle should always be equal to or lower than
the
pump.
Always use the adapters to hold pump to container. This allows
you to
pump with one hand, and to hold the hose and direct flow with the other.
READ ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING PUMPS.
Special pumps are manufactured to transfer specific chemicals and are marked at the factory for these specific usages. They should not be used to transfer any other chemical.
Safety Usage Guide for Flammable Liquids
Please be careful. The major dangers in storing or handling
flammable
liquids are those of fire and explosion.
Storage containers should be grounded if made of conductive
material
and should not be near sources of sparks, open flames or hot surfaces.
The
container should be kept in an area where spillage (liquid or vapors)
will
not flow to an ignition source. DO NOT ALLOW SMOKING IN THE AREA. Be
sure
to provide adequate ventilation to prevent concentration of fumes.
Remember,
fumes of flammable liquids are highly explosive. Fire extinguishers
suitable
for chemical fires should be readily available. Water is generally not
suitable
as an extinguisher of a chemical fire. Ensure means of safe disposal of
any spillage before transferring. Liquid should only be transferred to
an
approved safety container. If such a container is conductive then it
should
be connected to the storage container with a grounding strap to prevent
static electric spark.
Before each use, a visual inspection of the pump should be
made for any
signs of cracking or leaking. Should any defect be found it is time to
replace
the pump.
Guidelines for handling flammable liquids can be obtained from the National Fire Protection Agency, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
KEEP
AWAY FROM CHILDREN
Always remove pump from container when not
in use.
CHEMICAL GUIDE
Here is a chemical resistance guide to help select the pump you need here.
DO NOT use the Beckson pump with the following chemicals:Acetone
Amyl Acetate
Aniline
Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Benzaldehyde
Benzoyl Chloride
Bromine, Anhydrous Liquid
Butyl Acetate
Butyraldehyde
Carbon Tetrachloride
Chromic Acid
Ethyl Acetate
Lacquers
Ethyl Chloride
Lacquer Solvents
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Naphthalene
Toluene
Trichloroethylene
Solvents
Xylene
When in doubt regarding the chemical compatibility of the pump
or liquid,
call or write Beckson at:
Tel: (203) 453 -3033 Fax: (203) 453 -1302
P.O. Box 468 Guilford, CT 06437
