V. 2004
Safety regulations - H
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Safety Technical Information
3.1 General
information
The powder spraying equipment from ITW Gema is safe to operate and is built according to
the latest technological specifications. This equipment can be dangerous if it is not used for
its specified purpose. It should also be noted that because of this there exists:
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A danger to life and limb of the user or third party.
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A danger of damage to the equipment and other machinery belonging to the user.
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A hazard to the efficient operation of the equipment.
1. The powder spraying equipment should only be started up and used once
the operating instructions have been carefully studied.
2. Before every Start-up check the equipment for operational safety (regular
servicing is essential)!
3. Safety regulations BGI 764 and VDE regulations DIN VDE 0147, Part 1, must
be observed for safe operation.
4. Safety precautions specified by local legislation must be observed.
5. The plug must be disconnected before the machine is opened for repair.
6. Only original ITW-Gema replacement parts should be used, because the
explosion protection will also be preserved that way. Damage caused by
other parts is not covered by guarantee.
7. If ITW-Gema powder spraying equipment is used in conjunction with
machinery from other manufacturers then their safety regulations must also
be taken into account.
8. Caution must be exercised when working with a powder/air mixture! A
powder/air mixture in the right concentration is flammable! No smoking
during powder coating.
9. As a general rule for all powder spraying installations, persons with
pacemakers should never enter high voltage areas or areas with
electromagnetic fields. Persons with pacemakers should not enter areas with
powder spraying installations!
Warning!
We emphasize that the customer themselves is
responsible for safe operation of equipment. ITW-Gema
is in no way responsible for any resulting damages.
3.2
Safety conscious working
Each person responsible for the assembly, start-up, operation, service and repair of powder
spraying equipment must have read and understood the operating instructions and the
“Safety” chapter. The operator must ensure that the user has had the appropriate training
for powder spraying equipment and is aware of the possible sources of danger.
The control devices for the spray guns must only be set up and used inside of the zone 22,
and the spray guns should be used in the zone 21.