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safety precautiOns
ps 3.21
HAzARd: exPLoSIoN oR FIRe
Flammable vapors, such as solvent
and paint vapors, in work area can
ignite or explode.
PReVeNTIoN:
•
Do not use materials with a flashpoint below
38° C (100° F). Flashpoint is the temperature
at which a fluid can produce enough vapors
to ignite.
•
Do not use the unit in work places which
are covered by the explosion protection
regulations.
•
Provide extensive exhaust and fresh air
introduction to keep the air within the spray
area free from accumulation of flammable
vapors.
•
Avoid all ignition sources such as static
electricity sparks, electrical appliances,
flames, pilot lights, hot objects, and sparks
from connecting and disconnecting power
cords or working light switches.
•
Do not smoke in spray area.
•
Place sprayer sufficient distance from the
spray object in a well ventilated area (add
more hose if necessary). Flammable vapors
are often heavier than air. Floor area must
be extremely well ventilated. The pump
contains arcing parts that emit sparks and
can ignite vapors.
•
The equipment and objects in and around
the spray area must be properly grounded to
prevent static sparks.
•
Use only conductive or earthed high pressure
fluid hose. Gun must be earthed through
hose connections.
•
Power cord must be connected to a grounded
circuit (electric units only).
•
Always flush unit into separate metal
container, at low pump pressure, with spray
tip removed. Hold gun firmly against side of
container to ground container and prevent
static sparks.
•
Follow material and solvent manufacturer’s
warnings and instructions. Be familiar with
the coating material’s MSDS sheet and
technical information to ensure safe use.
•
Use lowest possible pressure to flush
equipment.
•
When cleaning the unit with solvents, the
solvent should never be sprayed or pumped
back into a container with a small opening
(bunghole). An explosive gas/air mixture can
arise. The container must be earthed.
•
Do not use a paint or solvent containing
halogenated hydrocarbons. Such as chlorine,
bleach, mildewcide, methylene chloride and
trichloroethane. They are not compatible
with aluminum. Contact the coating
supplier about compatibility of material with
aluminum.
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