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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This manual contains important information that ALL users should know and understand BEFORE using this equipment. This
information relates to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
To help you recognize this information, we use the following terms to draw your attention to certain equipment labels and
portions of this manual. Pay special attention to any label or information that is highlighted by one of these terms:
WARNING
Important information to alert you to a situation that might cause serious injury or loss of life if instructions
are not followed.
CAUTION
Important information that tells how to prevent damage to equipment.
NOTE
Information that you should pay special attention to.
WARNING
The following hazards may occur during the normal use of this equipment. Please read the following chart.
HAZARD
CAUSE
SAFEGUARDS
Fire
Solvents and coatings can be highly
flammable or combustible, especially
when sprayed.
1. Adequate exhaust must be provided to keep
the
air free of accumulations of flammable
vapors.
2. Smoking must never be allowed in the spray
area.
3. Fire extinguishing equipment must be
present in the spray area.
4. Static discharges must be prevented.
Ground(earth) all conductive objects in the
spray area, such as a cleaning solvent
bucket, fire extinguisher, etc.
5. When using solvents for cleaning:
•
Those used for equipment flushing must
have a flash point equal to or greater than
that of the coating.
•
Those used for general cleaning must
have flash points above 100°F (37.8°C).
Inhaling Toxic Substances
Certain materials may be harmful if
inhaled or if there is contact with the
skin.
1. Follow the requirements of the Material
Safety Data Sheet supplied by coating
material manufacturer.
2. Adequate exhaust must be provided to keep
the air free of accumulations of toxic
materials.
3. Use a mask or respirator whenever there is a
chance of inhaling sprayed materials. The
mask must be compatible with the material
being sprayed and its concentration.
Equipment must be as prescribed by an
industrial hygienist or safety expert, and be
NIOSH approved.
Explosion Hazard –
Incompatible Materials
Halogenated hydrocarbon Solvents-
for example:
methylene chloride and
1,1,1,-Trichloroethane are not
chemically compatible with the
aluminum that might be used in
many system components. The
chemical reaction caused by these
solvents reacting with aluminum can
become violent and lead to an
equipment explosion.
The T-AGB spray gun can be used with these
solvents.
However, aluminum is widely used in other
spray application equipment – such as material
pumps, cups, regulators, valves, etc. Check all
other equipment items before use of these
solvents. Read the label or data sheet for the
material you intend to spray. If in doubt as to
where or not a coating or cleaning material is
compatible, contact your material supplier.
