Safety regulations - H
V. 2004
Safety regulations for electrostatic manual powder spraying
equipment
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Safety symbols (Pictograms)
This chapter sets out the fundamental safety regulations that must be followed by the user
and third parties using the powder spraying equipment.
These safety regulations must be read and understood before the powder spraying equipment
is used.
The following warnings for ITW Gema operating instructions are shown here with their
meanings. The general safety precautions must also be followed as well as the regulations in
the operating instructions.
Danger!
Danger due to live electricity or moving parts. Possible
consequences: Death or serious injury.
Warning!
improper use of the equipment could damage the machine
or cause it to malfunction. Possible consequences: minor
injuries or damage to equipment.
Information!
useful tips and other information
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Conformity of use
1. The manual powder spraying equipment is built exclusively for the normal
application of powder coating according to current recognized technological and
safety regulations.
2. Any other use is considered as non-conform. The manufacturer is not responsible
for damage resulting from improper use of this equipment; the end-user alone is
responsible. If the manual powder spraying equipment is to be used for other
purposes or other substances outside of our guidelines then ITW Gema AG
should be consulted.
3. Observance of the operating, service and maintenance instructions specified by
the manufacturer is also part of conformity of use. The hand held powder
spraying equipment should only be used, maintained and started up by trained
personnel who are informed about and are familiar with the possible hazards
involved.
4. Unauthorized modifications to powder spraying equipment exempts the
manufacturer from any liability from resulting damage.
5. The relevant accident prevention regulations, as well as other generally
recognized safety regulations, occupational health and structural regulations are
to be observed. (see appendix “Standards”)
6. Furthermore the country-specific safety regulations must be observed.
Explosion protection
Type of protection
Temperature class
0102 II (2) D
IP54
T6 (zone 21)
T4 (zone 22)