Electrostatic Technology, Inc
FlexiCoat
®
Model 300 Coater
6
Serial
#20158
4.5 INSTALLATION
(continued)
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Use only electrical wire of sufficient gauge and insulation to handle the rated current
demand. All wiring must meet local codes.
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Ground all electrically conductive equipment within 10 feet (3 meters) of the coating
area. Ungrounded conductive equipment can store a static charge which could ignite
a fire or cause an explosion if a hot spark is discharged.
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Install safety interlocks which shut down the coating system if the exhaust fan fails, a
fire is detected, or other emergency situation develops.
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Make sure the coating area floor is conductive to ground and that the operator's
platform is grounded.
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Use only designated lifting points or lugs to lift and move heavy equipment. Always
balance and block loads when lifting to prevent shifting. Lifting devices must be
inspected, certified, and rated for a greater weight than the equipment being lifted.
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Protect components from damage, wear, and harsh environmental condition.
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Allow ample room for maintenance, material supply container drop-off and loading,
panel accessibility, and cover removal.
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If safety devices must be removed for installation, reinstall them immediately after
the work is completed and check them for proper functioning.
4.6
OPERATION
Only qualified personnel, physically capable of operating the equipment and with no
impairments to their judgement or reaction times, should operate this equipment.
Read all component manuals before operating a powder coating system. A thorough
understanding of all components and their operations will help you operate the
system safely and efficiently.
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Use this equipment only in the environments for which it is rated. Do not
operate this equipment in humid, flammable, or explosive environments unless it
has been rated for safe operation in these environments.
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Before starting this equipment, check all safety interlocks, fire detection systems,
and protective devices such as panels and covers (if applicable). Make sure all
devices are fully functional. Do not operate the system if these devices are not
working properly. Do not deactivate or bypass automatic safety interlocks or
locked-out electrical disconnects or pneumatic valves.
