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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This manual contains important information that all users should know and understand before using the equipment. This information
relates to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the following
terms to draw your attention to certain equipment labels and portions of this Service Bulletin. Please pay special attention to any label
or information that is highlighted by one of these terms:
Important information to alert you
to a situation that might cause se-
rious injury or death if instructions
are not followed.
Important information that tells how to
prevent damage to equipment, or how
to avoid a situation that might cause
minor injury.
Note
Information that you should pay
special attention to.
The following hazards may occur during the normal use of this equipment. Please read the following chart.
HAZARD CAUSE
SAFEGUARDS
Fire
Solvents and coatings can be
1. Adequate exhaust must be provided
highly flammable or combust-
to keep the air free of accumulations
ible, especially when sprayed.
of flammable vapors.
2. Smoking must never be allowed in the
spray area.
3. Fire extinguishing equipment must be
present in the spray area.
Fire - Pressure Tank
Vapors from flammable liquids
1. Keep tank at least 10 feet away from
can catch fire or explode.
sources of ignition. Ignition sources include
hot objects, mechanical sparks, and arcing
(non-explosion proof) electrical equipment.
Inhaling Toxic Substances
Certain materials may be harmful if
1. Follow the requirements of the Safety Data
inhaled, or if there is contact with the
Sheet supplied by your coating material
skin.
manufacturer.
2. Adequate exhaust must be provided to keep
the air free of accumulations of toxic
materials.
3. Use a mask or respirator whenever there is
a chance of inhaling sprayed materials. The
mask must be compatible with the material
being sprayed and its concentration.
Equipment must be as prescribed by an
industrial hygienist or safety expert, and be
NIOSH approved.
Explosion, Pressure
Making changes to pressure
1. Never drill into, weld, or modify tank in
Tank - Rupture
tank will weaken it.
any way.
2. Do not adjust, remove, or tamper with the
safety valve. If replacement is necessary,
use the same type and rating of valve.
Static Electricity
Static electricity sparks may be created
To prevent sparks from static electricity, you
during the cleaning operation which may
must ground the Hose/Gun Cleaner, gun or tool
cause fire or explosion if not grounded
attached to the fluid hose line from the equip-
properly.
ment cleaner, and the waste container. Read
Warning on Pg. 1.
General Safety
Improper operation or maintenance
Operators should be given adequate training in
may create a hazard.
the safe use and maintenance of the equipment
(in accordance with the requirements of NFPA-
33, Chapter 15 in U.S.). Users must comply with
all local and national codes of practice and
insurance company requirements governing
ventilation, fire precautions, operation, main-
tenance and house keeping (in the U.S., these
are OSHA Sections 1910.94 and 1910.107, and
NFPA-33).
