WAGNER GM5000, Operating Manual

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GM 5000EAC .
OPERATING MANUAL
EDITION 03/2012 PART NUMBER DOC 2319150
2.4
SAFETY-RELEVANT INFORMATION ABOUT DISCHARGES
2.5
USE IN AN EXPLOSION HAZARD AREA
2.5.1
CORRECT USE
2.5.2
EXPLOSION PROTECTION IDENTIFICATION CE
2.5.2.1
IDENTIFICATION „X“
Safety instructions
The plastic parts of the spray gun are charged electrostatically by the high-voltage field
of the spray pistol. Harmless discharges (brush discharges) are possible after contact with
plastic parts. They are completely harmless for people.
The corona discharge at the electrode end is visible during darkness at a distance of be
between 4 and 10 mm; 0.15 and 0.4 inches, between the spray gun and spray object.
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The electrostatic hand spray gun GM 5000EAC is suitable for spraying liquid materials,
particularly coating materials, using the AirCoat method. Coating materials containing
solvents of Explosion Class II A may be used. The spray gun may only be used in
combination with the control unit VM 500 and VM 5000.
As defi ned in the Directive 94/9/EC (ATEX), the unit is suitable for use in areas where there
is an explosion hazard.
0102
II 2 G EEx 0.24mJ
SIRA 11 ATEX 5374X
Maximum surface temperature
CE Communautés
Européennes
0102 Notifi ed body: PTB
Ex Symbol for explosion
protection
II Unit class II
2 Category 2 (zone 1)
G Ex-atmosphere gas
E European Standard
Ex Explosion protected
0.24mJ Max. fi ring power
SIRA 11
ATEX 5374X
Number of the type
examination certifi cate
s
Maximum surface temperature: 85 °C; 185 °F
s
Maxi. Permissible material temperature: 50 °C; 122 °F
s
Permissible ambient temperature: +0 to +40 °C; +32 to +104 °F