Nordson Compact Manual Iso-Flo Voltage-Block, Manual

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Safety
1-7
E 1995 Nordson Corporation
All rights reserved
Issued 11/95 A1EN − 03 − [SF − LIQD] − 1
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Wear National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
approved respirators while operating spray equipment and when
performing maintenance and cleaning tasks.
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Wear eye protection when operating spray equipment.
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Wear gloves and protective clothing to protect your skin from
materials.
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Keep paint pumps, pressure pots, and containers of flammable
coating materials or solvents far enough away from spray booths to
prevent their inclusion in a booth fire.
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Do not smoke in the spray area. A lit cigarette could ignite a fire or
cause an explosion.
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Treat all high-pressure fittings and hoses as if they could leak.
High-pressure compressed air can be injected under the skin and
cause serious injury or death.
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Do not use materials that will corrode the equipment.
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Do not attempt to operate electrical equipment if standing water is
present.
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Wash exposed skin frequently with soap and water, especially before
eating or drinking. Do not use solvents to remove coating materials
from your skin.
Operators should also be aware of less-obvious dangers in the workplace
that often cannot be completely eliminated:
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exposed surfaces on the equipment which may be hot or have sharp
edges and cannot be practically safeguarded
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electrical equipment which may remain energized after the equipment
has been shut off
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vapors and materials which may cause allergic reactions or other
health problems
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automatic hydraulic, pneumatic equipment, or mechanical parts that
may move without warning
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unguarded, moving mechanical assemblies
6. Operation
(contd.)
7. Less-Obvious Dangers