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Safety
2.3.3 Preventing Applicator and Workpiece Damage
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Immediately press the EMO (E-Stop) button on the coating system if the coating system,
fluid applicator, or a workpiece is in danger of being damaged.
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Use standard Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions when working near sensitive
components. Always wear a grounding strap and connect it to the ESD ground before
handling workpieces.
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Immediately contain and clean up any caustic or conductive fluid spills as recommended in
the material manufacturer’s MSDS. If fluid gets into internal portions of the applicator,
immediately contact Asymtek Technical Support.
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Follow all recommended system maintenance procedures.
2.3.4 High-Pressure Fluids
High-pressure fluids, unless they are safely contained, are extremely hazardous. Always relieve fluid
pressure before adjusting or servicing high-pressure equipment. Fluids penetrating the skin can cause
toxic poisoning.
If you suffer a fluid injection injury, seek medical care immediately. If possible, provide a copy of the
MSDS for the injected fluid to the health care provider.
2.3.5 Halogenated Hydrocarbon Solvent Hazards
Do not use halogenated hydrocarbon solvents in a pressurized system that contains aluminum
components. Under pressure, these solvents can react with aluminum and explode, causing injury, death,
or property damage. Halogenated hydrocarbon solvents contain one or more of the following elements:
Element
Symbol
Prefix
Fluorine
F
“Fluoro-”
Chlorine
Cl
“Chloro-”
Bromine
Br
“Bromo-”
Iodine
I
“Iodo-”
2.4
Disposal
Dispose of equipment and materials used in operation and servicing in accordance with local regulations.
2.5
Emergency Shutdown
In the event of an emergency or malfunction, press the EMO (E-Stop) button on the coating system and
perform the following steps:
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Disconnect and lockout system electrical power. Close hydraulic and pneumatic shutoff
valves and relieve pressure.
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Identify the reason for the malfunction and correct it before restarting the system.