
Model 1264 Powder Feeder
Operator’s Manual
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Issued: 04/16
Page
ix
Table of Contents
Read This Before Using Thermal Spray Equipment
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Section 1
Safety Guidelines ....................................................................................................1
1.1
Reminder: Safety First! .......................................................................................................... 1
1.2
General Guidelines ................................................................................................................. 2
1.3
Fire Protection and Prevention .............................................................................................. 2
1.3.1
Keep Work Areas Clean .......................................................................................... 2
1.3.2
High Temperatures ................................................................................................... 2
1.3.3
Hazardous Materials ................................................................................................ 3
1.4
Safe Operating Conditions ..................................................................................................... 3
1.4.1
Compressed Gas Cylinders ...................................................................................... 3
1.4.2
Flow Meters ............................................................................................................. 4
1.4.3
Compressed Air ....................................................................................................... 5
1.4.4
Flame Spray and HVOF Equipment ........................................................................ 5
1.4.5
Plasma and Arc Spray Equipment ............................................................................ 6
1.4.6
Abrasive Blast Machine ........................................................................................... 7
1.4.7
Handling and Manipulating Equipment ................................................................... 7
1.5
Protecting Workers ................................................................................................................. 8
1.5.1
Eye Protection .......................................................................................................... 8
1.5.2
Respiratory Protection .............................................................................................. 9
1.5.3
Noise Protection ..................................................................................................... 10
1.5.3.1
Noise and Noise Level ......................................................................... 10
1.5.3.2
Noise Duration ..................................................................................... 11
1.5.3.3
Hearing Protection ............................................................................... 12
1.5.4
Protective Clothing ................................................................................................ 14
1.5.5
Confined Spaces ..................................................................................................... 15
1.5.5.1
Rapid Emergency Exit ......................................................................... 15
1.5.5.2
Factors to Consider .............................................................................. 15
1.6
Toxic Material ...................................................................................................................... 18
1.6.1
Beryllium and Lead ................................................................................................ 18
1.6.2
Cadmium ................................................................................................................ 18
1.6.3
Cobalt, Chromium, and Tellurium ......................................................................... 18
1.6.4
Tin and Zinc ........................................................................................................... 19
1.6.5
Solvents .................................................................................................................. 19
1.6.6
Threshold Limit Values ......................................................................................... 19
1.7
Safety Standards ................................................................................................................... 20
Section 2
Equipment Description ........................................................................................21
2.1
Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 21
2.2
Equipment Description ......................................................................................................... 21
2.3
Options ................................................................................................................................. 22
Section 3
Installation ............................................................................................................25
3.1
Unpacking/Moving ............................................................................................................... 25
3.2
Powder Feeder Installation ................................................................................................... 26
3.2.1 Installation of Plasma/HVOF Feeder .......................................................................... 26
3.2.2 Installation of HP/HVOF Feeder with Pinch Valves ................................................... 28