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General safety regulations
OptiGun 2-A(X) (GA02) Automatic powder gun
2. The operator should care about no non-authorized personnel
works on the powder spraying equipment (e.g. this also includes
using the equipment for non-conform work).
3. The operator is under obligation to check the powder spraying
equipment at least once every shift for signs of external damage,
defects or changes (including the operating characteristics)
which could influence safety and to report them immediately.
4. The operator is obliged to check that the powder spraying
equipment is only operated when in satisfactory condition.
5. As far as is necessary, the operating firm must ensure that the
operating personnel wear protective clothing (e.g. facemasks).
6. The operating firm must guarantee cleanliness and an overview
of the workplace with suitable instructions and checks in and
around the powder spraying equipment.
7. No safety devices should be dismantled or put out of operation. If
the dismantling of a safety device for set-up, repair or servicing is
necessary, reassembly of the safety devices must take place
immediately after the maintenance or repair work is finished. The
powder spraying device must be turned off while servicing is
carried out. The operator must train and commit the responsible
personnel to this.
8. Activities such as checking powder fluidization or checking the
high voltage spray gun etc. must be carried out with the powder
spraying equipment switched on.
Notes on special types of hazard
Power
It is necessary to refer once more to the danger of life from high voltage
current if the shut-down procedures are not observed. High voltage
equipment must not be opened - the plug must first be taken out -
otherwise there is danger of electric shock.
Powder
Powder/air mixtures can be ignited by sparks. There must be sufficient
ventilation in the powder coating booth. Powder lying on the floor around
the powder spraying device is a potentially dangerous source of slipping.
Static charges
Static charges can have the following consequences: Charges to people,
electric shocks, sparking. Charging of objects must be avoided - see
"Earthing".
Grounding/Earthing
All electricity conducting parts and machinery found in the workplace
(according to DIN VDE 0745, part 102) must be earthed 1.5 meters either
side and 2.5 meters around each booth opening. The earthing resistance
must amount to maximally 1 MOhm. The resistance must be tested on a
regular basis. The condition of the machinery surroundings as well as the
suspension gear must ensure that the machinery remains earthed. If the
earthing of the machinery includes the suspension arrangements, then
these must constantly be kept clean in order to guarantee the necessary
