Electrostatic Technology, Inc
FlexiCoat
®
Model 300 Coater
Serial #20158
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4.6 OPERATION
(continued)
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Know where EMERGENCY STOP buttons, shutoff valves, and fire
extinguishers are located. Make sure they work. If a component malfunctions,
shut down and lock out the equipment immediately.
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Before operating, make sure all conductive equipment in the coating area is
connected to a true earth ground.
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Never operate equipment with a known malfunction or leak.
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Do not attempt to operate electrical equipment if standing water is present.
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Never touch exposed electrical connections on equipment while the power is
ON.
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Do not operate the equipment at pressures higher than the rated maximum
working pressure of any component in the system.
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Know the pinch points, temperatures, and pressures for all equipment that you
are working with. Recognize potential hazards associated with these and
exercise appropriate caution.
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Wear shoes with conductive soles, such as leather, or use grounding straps to
maintain a connection to ground when working with or around electrostatic
equipment.
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Do not wear or carry metallic objects (jewelry or tools) while working with or
around electrostatic equipment. Ungrounded metal can store a static charge and
cause harmful shocks.
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Keep parts of the body or loose clothing away from moving equipment or parts.
Remove personal jewelry and cover or tie back long hair.
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Wear National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) approved
respirators, safety glasses or goggles, and gloves while handling powder
containers, filling hoppers, operating coating equipment, and performing
maintenance or cleaning tasks. Avoid getting powder coatings on your skin.
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Do not smoke in the coating area. A lit cigarette could ignite a fire or cause an
explosion.
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If you notice electrical arcing in the coating equipment, shut down the system
immediately. An arc can cause a fire or explosion.
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Shut off electrostatic power supplies before making adjustments to powder
coating fluidized bed.
