Warnings
Warnings
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 symbols refer to procedure-specific
risks. When these symbols appear in the body of this manual, refer back to these Warnings. Product-specific
hazard symbols and warnings not covered in this section may appear throughout the body of this manual
where applicable.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
FIRE
FIRE
FIRE AND
AND
AND EXPLOSION
EXPLOSION
EXPLOSION HAZARD
HAZARD
HAZARD
Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work area can ignite or explode. Paint or
solvent flowing through the system can cause static sparking. To help prevent fire or explosion:
• Electrostatic equipment must be used only by trained, qualified personnel who understand
the requirements of this manual.
• Ground all equipment, personnel, object being sprayed, and conductive objects in or close to
the spray location. Resistance must not exceed 1 megohm. See Grounding
Grounding
Grounding instructions.
• Do not use pail liners unless they are conductive and grounded.
• Always use the required arc detection settings and maintain a Safe Distance of 6 inches (152
mm) between the applicator and the workpiece.
• Stop
Stop
Stop operation
operation
operation immediately
immediately
immediately if static sparking or repeated arc detection errors occur. Do not
use equipment until you identify and correct the problem.
• Check applicator resistance and electrical grounding daily.
• Use and clean equipment only in a well ventilated location.
• Interlock the applicator air and fluid supply to prevent operation unless ventilation air flow is
above the minimum required value.
• Use only Group IIA or Group D materials.
• Always turn off and discharge the electrostatics when flushing, cleaning or servicing
equipment.
• Eliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights, cigarettes, portable electric lamps, and
plastic drop cloths (potential static arc).
• Do not plug or unplug power cords or turn lights on or off when flammable fumes are present.
• Keep the spray area clean at all times. Use non-sparking tools to clean residue from the
booth and hangers.
• Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work location.
• Interlock the Electrostatic Controller and fluid supply with the booth ventilation system to
disable operation if the air flow falls below minimum values. Follow your local codes.
• Use cleaning solvents with highest possible flash point when flushing or cleaning equipment.
• To clean the exterior of the equipment, cleaning solvents must have a flash point at least 15°C
(59°F) above ambient temperature. Non-ignitable fluids are preferred.
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