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General safety regulations
OptiFlex B manual coating equipment
use. The OptiFlex B manual coating equipment should only be
used, maintained and started up by trained personnel, who are
informed about and are familiar with the possible hazards in-
volved.
4. Start-up (i.e. the execution of a particular operation) is forbidden
until it has been established that the OptiFlex B manual coating
equipment has been set up and wired according to the guidelines
for machinery (98/37 EG). EN 60204-1 (machine safety) must al-
so be observed.
5. Unauthorized modifications to OptiFlex B manual coating equip-
ment exempts the manufacturer from any liability from resulting
damage.
6. The relevant accident prevention regulations, as well as other
generally recognized safety regulations, occupational health and
structural regulations are to be observed.
7. Furthermore the country-specific safety regulations must be ob-
served.
Explosion protection
Protection type
Temperature class
0102
II (2) D
IP54
T6 (zone 21)
T4 (zone 22)
Technical safety regulations for stationary electrostat-
ic powder spraying equipment
General information
The powder spraying equipment from ITW Gema is designed with safety
in mind and is built according to the latest technological specifications.
This equipment can be dangerous if it is not used for its specified pur-
pose. Consequently it should be noted that there exists a danger to life
and limb of the user or third party, a danger of damage to the equipment
and other machinery belonging to the user and a hazard to the efficient
operation of the equipment.
1. The powder spraying equipment should only be started up and
used once the operating instructions have been carefully studied.
Improper use of the controlling device can lead to accidents, mal-
function or damage to the control itself.
2. Before every start-up check the equipment for operational safety
(regular servicing is essential)!
3. Safety regulations BGI 764 and VDE regulations DIN VDE 0147,
Part 1, must be observed for safe operation.
4. Safety precautions specified by local legislation must be ob-
served.
5. The plug must be disconnected before the machine is opened for
repair.
6. The plug and socket connection between the powder spraying
equipment and the mains network should only be taken out when
the power is switched off.
