Safety comes
before transfer.

Inspect, identify, and protect.

• Before each use, visually inspect the pump, hose, and shaft seal for leaks, swelling, or cracking; replace defective equipment.
• Wear protective clothing, eye goggles, and a face shield to protect against splash or spill.
• Assign a separate pump to each chemical where possible. Beckson warns that flushing concentrated acid with water can cause an exothermic reaction.
• Use the pump only for the specific chemical use marked by the manufacturer, and secure it to the container with the appropriate adapter.

Control ignition and vapors.

• Keep storage containers away from sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces; do not allow smoking in the area.
• Provide adequate ventilation, use an approved safety container, and arrange grounding connections when required for conductive containers.
• Inspect for cracks or leaks before each use.

Follow Beckson’s level-height instruction.

• Do not pump to a level higher than the pump itself. Raise the container if necessary. The receptacle should always be equal to or lower than the pump.
• Always remove the pump from the container when it is not in use, and keep it away from children.

Chemicals Beckson says not to pump.

The official safety page lists the following chemicals. When compatibility is uncertain, contact Beckson before use.