Nordson Compact Manual Iso-Flo Voltage-Block, Manual

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Safety
1-6
E 1995 Nordson Corporation
All rights reserved
Issued 11/95
A1EN − 03 − [SF − LIQD] − 1
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Know where EMERGENCY STOP buttons, shutoff valves, and fire
extinguishers are located. Make sure they work. If a component
malfunctions, shut down and lock out the equipment immediately.
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Before operating, make sure all conductive equipment, objects being
sprayed, and fluid containers are connected to a true earth ground.
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Never operate equipment with a known malfunction or leak.
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Never point handguns or applicator nozzles at yourself or other
persons.
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Never touch exposed electrical connections on equipment while the
power is ON.
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Do not operate the equipment at pressures higher than the rated
maximum working pressure of any component in the system.
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Shut off moving equipment before taking measurements or inspecting
workpieces.
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Know the pinch points, temperatures, pressures, and material
composition for all equipment that you are working with. Recognize
potential hazards associated with these and exercise appropriate
caution.
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Wear shoes with conductive soles, such as leather, or use grounding
straps to maintain a connection to ground when working with or
around electrostatic equipment.
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Do not wear or carry metallic objects (jewelry or tools) while working
with or around electrostatic equipment. Ungrounded metal can store
a static charge and cause harmful shocks.
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Maintain skin-to-metal contact between your hand and the gun handle
to prevent shocks while operating manual electrostatic spray guns. If
wearing gloves, cut away the palm or fingers.
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Shut off electrostatic power supplies and ground gun electrodes
before making adjustments to powder spray guns.
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If you notice electrical arcing in a spray area, shut down the system
immediately. An arc can cause a fire or explosion.
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Keep parts of the body or loose clothing away from rotating parts.
Remove personal jewelry and cover or tie back long hair.
6. Operation
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