MAINTENANCE
SUITABLE SOLVENTS FOR
CLEANING RANSFLEX
APPLICATORS
When cleaning the applicator, a suitable solvent for
cleaning depends on the part(s) of the applicator to
be cleaned and the material that needs to be removed.
Ransburg recommends that all exterior cleaning be done
with non-polar solvents to prevent a conductive residue
on critical components. We also understand that some of
these solvents do not always meet the cleaning needs of
some materials.
If conductive polar solvents are used
to clean the applicator components, all residue must
be removed using a non-conductive non-polar solvent
(i.e. high flash Naphtha).
If there are any questions as
to what solvents are best for cleaning , contact your local
Ransburg distributor and/or your paint supplier.
The RansFlex applicator, air hoses and fluid hose, should
not be submerged or soaked in solvent. However, the
outer surfaces of these items can be wiped with a suitable
cleaning solvent.
Please reference Solvent Selection Guide TL-15-01 for
detailed information on solvent polarity. (Reference www.
ransburg.com)
WA R N I N G
!
CAUTION
!
CAUTION
!
All electrical components
cannot
be cleaned or
soaked in any solvents.
The user
MUST
read and be familiar with the
safety instructions
in this manual.
If compressed air is used in cleaning,
REMEMBER
that high pressure air can be
dangerous and should
NEVER
be used against the
body
.
It can blind, deafen, and may even penetrate
the skin. If used for cleaning equipment, the user
should wear safety glasses.
Be
SURE
the applicator power is
OFF
and the
system is grounded before using solvent to clean
ANY
equipment.
DO NOT
operate a faulty applicator!
When using cleaning solvent, standard health
and safety precautions should apply.
Any solvent used to clean the fluid passages
must be discharged into a grounded container. Use
of ungrounded or plastic containers may cause fire
or explosion.
Cleaning of the exterior surface of the applicator
should be done with non-polar solvents. If cleaning
requires the use of polar solvents, the applicator
should be wiped down with non-polar solvent prior to
going back into use. Using polar solvents will leave a
semi-conductive film on the surface of the applicator
that will effect efficiency of the applicator and cause
damage to the components.
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