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Member of Exel group
DRT7161
B - 2023/10
12 The electrostatic powder spraying equipment should only be operated if it is in perfect condition. Damaged
equipment must be removed from service immediately and repaired.
13 Before cleaning the projectors or doing any other work in the spray area, the power supply to the high-voltage
generator must be disconnected, protected against restarting and the HV circuit protected. (spray gun) dis-
charged to ground.
Cleaning must be carried out in mechanically ventilated areas.
14
In the explosive zone
, it is forbidden to use non-certified electrical or non-electrical equipment such as elec-
trical extension cords, multi-sockets, switches, etc.
15 The cart as well as the tanks must obligatorily be placed and used outside the explosive zone.
16 It is imperative to connect the earth terminal of the cart to the earth terminal of the powder coating installation
(or of the powder coating booth) in order to ensure the safety of the operators and the correct operation of the
powder coating equipment.
17 Any filling of the tank with powder must be done in a ventilated area provided for this purpose and under no
circumstances in the vicinity of the cart.
18 The tank must be earthed at the terminal provided for this purpose.
19 If the tank is used outside the cart, it is imperative that it is electrically connected to earth via its body.
20 The cart must under no circumstances be used to carry or transport loads other than the pressure tank.
A warning sign in a language understood by the operator, summarising the safety rules described above, must be
prominently displayed in the vicinity of the powder spray station.
