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SAFETY WARNINGS
HIGH PRESSURE FLUID CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY.
OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS. Read And Understand All Instruction Manuals Before Operating Equipment.
FLUID INJECTION HAZARD
General Safety
This equipment generates very high fluid pressure. Spray from the spray
gun, leaks or ruptured components can inject fluid through your skin and
into your body and cause extremely serious bodily injury, including the
need for amputation. Also, fluid injected or splashed into the eyes or on
the skin can cause serious damage.
NEVER point the spray gun at anyone or at any part of the body. NEVER
put hand or fingers over the spray tip. NEVER try to “blow back” paint; this
is NOT an air spray system.
ALWAYS have the tip guard in place on the spray gun when spraying.
ALWAYS follow the Pressure Relief Procedure, right, before cleaning
or removing the spray tip or servicing any system equipment.
NEVER try to stop or deflect leaks with your hand or body.
Be sure equipment safety devices are operating properly before each
use.
Medical Alert––Airless Spray Wounds
If any fluid appears to penetrate your skin, get EMERGENCY MEDICAL
CARE AT ONCE. DO NOT TREAT AS A SIMPLE CUT. Tell the doctor
exactly what fluid was injected.
Note to Physician:
Injection in the skin is a traumatic injury. It is im-
portant to treat the injury surgically as soon as possible
. Do not
delay treatment to research toxicity. Toxicity is a concern with some ex-
otic coatings injected directly into the blood stream. Consultation with a
plastic surgeon or reconstructive hand surgeon may be advisable.
Spray Gun Safety Devices
Be sure all spray gun safety devices are operating properly before each
use. Do not remove or modify any part of the spray gun; this can cause a
malfunction and result in serious bodily injury.
Safety Latch
Whenever you stop spraying, even for a moment, always set the spray
gun safety latch in the closed or “safe” position, making the spray gun in-
operative. Failure to set the safety latch can result in accidental triggering
of the spray gun.
Trigger Guard
Never operate the spray gun with the trigger guard removed. This guard
helps prevent the gun from triggering accidentally if it is dropped or
bumped.
Diffuser
The spray gun diffuser breaks up spray and reduces the risk of fluid injec-
tion when the tip is not installed. Check the diffuser operation regularly.
Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure, below, then remove the spray
tip. Aim the spray gun into a grounded metal pail, holding the spray gun
firmly to the pail. Using the lowest possible pressure, trigger the spray
gun. If the fluid emitted is not diffused into an irregular stream, replace the
diffuser immediately.
Tip Guard
ALWAYS have the tip guard in place on the spray gun while spraying. The
tip guard alerts you to the fluid injection hazard and helps reduce, but
does not prevent, the risk of accidentally placing your fingers or any part
of your body close to the spray tip.
Spray Tip Safety
Use extreme caution when cleaning or changing spray tips. If the spray
tip clogs while spraying, engage the spray gun safety latch immediately.
ALWAYS follow the Pressure Relief Procedure and then remove the
spray tip to clean it.
NEVER wipe off build-up around the spray tip until pressure is fully re-
lieved and the spray gun safety latch is engaged.
Pressure Relief Procedure
To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury, including fluid injection,
splashing in the eyes or on the skin, or injury from moving parts,
always follow this procedure whenever you shut off the pump,
when checking or servicing any part of the spray system, when in-
stalling, cleaning or changing spray tips, and whenever you stop
spraying.
1.
Engage the spray gun safety latch.
2.
Shut off the main power to the heater, if used. Circulate the fluid
for at least 10 minutes to allow it and the heater to cool.
3.
Shut off the air to the pump.
4.
Close the bleed-type master air valve (supplied in your sys-
tem).
5.
Disengage the spray gun safety latch.
6.
Hold a metal part of the spray gun firmly to the side of a
grounded metal pail, and trigger the spray gun to relieve pres-
sure.
7.
Engage the spray gun safety latch.
8.
Open the drain valve (supplied in your system), having a con-
tainer ready to catch the drainage.
9.
Leave the drain valve open until you are ready to spray again.
If you suspect that the spray tip or hose is completely clogged, or
that pressure has not been fully relieved after following the steps
above, VERY SLOWLY loosen the tip guard retaining nut or hose
end coupling and relieve pressure gradually, then loosen com-
pletely. Now clear the tip or hose.
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
General Safety
Any misuse of the spray equipment or accessories, such as
overpressurizing, modifying parts, using incompatible chemicals and flu-
ids, or using worn or damaged parts, can cause them to rupture and result
in fluid injection, splashing in the eyes or on the skin, or other serious bod-
ily injury, or fire, explosion or property damage.
NEVER alter or modify any part of this equipment; doing so could cause it
to malfunction.
CHECK all spray equipment regularly and repair or replace worn or dam-
aged parts immediately.
Always wear protective eyewear, gloves, clothing and respirator as rec-
ommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer.
System Pressure
The 30:1 ratio President pump can develop 3000 psi (210 bar) MAXIMUM
WORKING PRESSURE at 100 psi (7 bar) MAXIMUM INCOMING AIR
PRESSURE. NEVER exceed 100 psi (7 bar) air pressure to the pump.
Be sure that all spray equipment and accessories are rated to withstand
the maximum working pressure of the pump. DO NOT exceed the maxi-
mum working pressure of any component or accessory used in the sys-
tem.
Fluid Compatibility
BE SURE that all fluids and solvents used are chemically compatible with
the wetted parts shown in the TECHNICAL DATA on the back page or in
the separate component manuals. Always read the manufacturer’s litera-
ture before using fluid or solvent in this pump.
