Booth safety
DANGER
Ceiling panel load capacity for installation and maintenance: You must use temporary platforms that
span at least two structural frames for maintenance. Do not walk on or apply any pressure to lights or
explosion (deflagration) relief panels.
WARNING
All equipment must be operated and maintained in accordance with local, state, and federal (OSHA)
requirements governing occupational safety, fire protection, and booth operations. Operators must read and
understand GFS and included independent equipment and/or component manufacturer's instructions prior
to use. Disclaimer: GFS is not responsible for any injury, illness, or property damage that results from not
abiding by local, state, or federal (OSHA) requirements that govern occupational safety, fire protection,
spray booth, and oven operations. GFS is also not responsible for any injury, illness, or property damage
that is the result of not adhering to GFS and/or independent equipment/component operating, service,
maintenance, and/or installation requirement's or directives.
WARNING
Do not allow overspray to accumulate on the inside of the paint booth walls. When overspray accumulates,
remove it as soon as possible to prevent a possible fire hazard. Use a non-ferrous, non-sparking scraper to
eliminate any possibilities of igniting combustible material.
WARNING
Do not leave piles of paint sweepings in the booth as it creates a possible fire hazard.
WARNING
Treat used filters and any other paint-contaminated items as flammable products and dispose of them
safely.
WARNING
If coatings containing nitrocellulose are sprayed in the booth, all residue must be removed from exhaust
diffuser components and all exhaust filters must be changed at least once a day.
WARNING
Improper disposal of used filters may cause spontaneous combustion. You must consult local authorities for
proper storage and disposal requirements. Guidelines include:
• Immediately remove all filters from the booth.
• Discard filters to a safe, detached location, place them in a non-combustible container with tight-fitting lid,
or place them in a water-filled metal container to prevent a possible fire hazard.
• Disposal varies depending on the type of paint that is being captured. Consult local authorities for storage
and disposal requirements.
WARNING
Duct the exhaust air from the fan away from the working environment to the outdoors. Do not operate the
booth unless exhaust has been ducted properly.
Booth safety
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