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Warnings
The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equipment.
The exclamation point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbol refers to procedure-
specific risk. Refer back to these warnings. Additional, product-specific warnings may be found throughout the
body of this manual where applicable.
• See Important Safety Information - MEKP, Polyester Resins and Gel-Coats and Spraying and Lamination
Operations section of this manual.
WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in
work area
can ignite or explode. To help
prevent fire and explosion:
• Use equipment only in well ventilated area.
• Eliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights, cigarettes, portable electric lamps, and plastic
drop cloths (potential static arc).
• Keep work area free of debris, including solvent, rags and gasoline.
• Do not plug or unplug power cords, or turn power or light switches on or off when flammable
fumes are present.
• Ground all equipment in the work area. See
Grounding
instructions.
• Use only grounded hoses.
• Hold gun firmly to side of grounded pail when triggering into pail.
• If there is static sparking or you feel a shock,
stop operation immediately.
Do not use
equipment until you identify and correct the problem.
• Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
You must wear appropriate protective equipment when operating, servicing, or when in the
operating area of the equipment to help protect you from serious injury, including eye injury,
inhalation of toxic fumes, burns, and hearing loss. This equipment includes but is not limited to:
• Protective eyewear
• Clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer
• Gloves
• Hearing protection
TOXIC FLUID OR FUMES HAZARD
Toxic fluids or fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on skin, inhaled, or
swallowed.
• Read MSDS’s to know the specific hazards of the fluids you are using.
• Store hazardous fluid in approved containers, and dispose of it according to applicable
guidelines.
• Always wear impervious gloves when spraying or cleaning equipment.
Changing Materials
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Changing Materials
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When changing materials, flush the equipment mul-
tiple times to ensure it is thoroughly clean.
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Always clean the fluid inlet strainers after flushing.
•
Check with your material manufacturer for chemical
compatibility.
•
Most materials use ISO on the A side, but some use
ISO on the B side.
•
Epoxies often have amines on the B (hardener)
side. Polyureas often have amines on the B (resin)
side.
Splatter Hazard
This section is used with some RAM plates which could get pushed out of the drums of sealant.
Burn Hazard
For equipment used with heated material.
WARNING
SPLATTER HAZARD
Hot or toxic fluid can cause serious injury if splashed in the eyes or on skin. During blow off of platen,
splatter may occur.
•
Use minimum air pressure when removing platen from drum.
WARNING
BURN HAZARD
- Hot Surfaces
Equipment surfaces and fluid that’s heated can become very hot during operation. To avoid severe burns:
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Do not touch hot fluid or equipment.
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Wait until equipment/fluid has cooled completely.