Garmat Chinook II, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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FRONT ENTRY
DRIVE-THROUGH
Always center vehicle side-to-side, and front to back
on the floor.
NOTE: THE BOOTH FANS MUST BE
RUNNING WHENEVER A CAR IS MOVED
IN OR OUT. THIS WILL REDUCE THE
POSSIBILITY OF CONTAMINATION
FROM THE SHOP
FRONT ENTRY AND DRIVE THROUGH:
Before moving a vehicle into the booth, assure that
the vehicle and/or any attachments, i.e. mirrors,
antennas, etc. will fit through the door you intend to
use. All recommended preparation procedures
outlined above must be completed. The booth must
be operating. Vehicles should be driven slowly and
carefully. Rapid acceleration or hard braking should
be avoided at all times.
SUGGESTIONS FOR SAFETY
Before using this unit be sure to read all of the
operating instructions and these safety suggestions
carefully. Afterward, place them in the main
electrical control panel for future reference. Take
special care to follow the warnings indicated on the
unit itself as well as the operating instructions.
WARNING: IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. OPEN WINDOWS.
2. DO NOT OPERATE ELECTRICAL
SWITCHES.
3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAME.
4. IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS
SUPPLIER.
WARNING: DO NOT USE OR STORE
GASOLINE, PAINT, OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS NEAR THE
INTAKE AIR HEATER APPLIANCE (BOOTH
MECHANICALS).
WARNING: WHEN VEHICLES ARE
EQUIPPED WITH PROPANE (LPG) FUEL,
THE FUEL TANK MUST BE LESS THAN
HALF FULL BEFORE MOVING THE
VEHICLE INTO THE BOOTH. THE
PROPANE (LPG) TANK MUST HAVE
ROOM FOR EXPANSION WITHIN THE
TANK DURING BAKE CYCLE.
WARNING: DO NOT ENTER THE BOOTH
DURING THE BAKE CYCLE.
WARNING: APPROVED RESPIRATORS
MUST BE WORN WHENEVER FINISHES
ARE BEING APPLIED.
The booth fans must be running whenever a car is
moved into or out of the booth. The booth must be
running whenever personnel are entering the
booth.
Consult with your paint jobber or manufacturer
concerning recommended refinishing
temperatures, recommended bake temperatures
and times.
WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE
OR RAIN. DO NOT PRESSURE WASH OR
HOSE WASH THE INTERIOR,
EXTERIOR OF THE CABIN OR ITS’
RELATED EQUIPMENT. THIS WILL
VOID THE CABIN WARRANTY.
Review the recommended maintenance procedures
and insure that the prescribed schedule is followed.
Disconnect all electrical supply and lock-off
whenever covers on the mechanicals are removed
for maintenance procedures.
Do not over-tighten the fan belts. Proper tension is
when there is ½” deflection at a mid point between
the pulleys with moderate pressure on the belt. Belt
tension testers are available from drive belt
suppliers. Drive belts should be adjusted after the