Vector Solo Waterborne Applicators - Safety
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Electrical
Equipment
High voltage equipment is uti-
lized. Arcing in areas of flamma-
ble or combustible materials may
occur. Personnel are exposed
to high voltage during operation
and maintenance.
Protection against inadvertent
arcing that may cause a fire or
explosion is lost if safety circuits
are disabled during operation.
An electrical arc can ignite coat-
ing materials and cause a fire or
explosion.
Turn the power module OFF before working on
the equipment.
Test only in areas free of flammable or combus-
tible material.
Testing may require high voltage to be on, but
only as instructed.
Production should never be done with the safety
circuits disabled.
Before turning the high voltage on, make sure
no objects are within the sparking distance.
Explosion
Hazard /
Incompatible
Materials
Halogenated hydrocarbon sol-
vents, for example: methylene
chloride and 1,1,1, - Trichlo-
roethane, are not chemically
compatible with the aluminum
that might be used in many
system components. The chem-
ical reaction caused by these
solvents reacting with aluminum
can become violent and lead to
an equipment explosion.
Spray applicators require that aluminum inlet fittings
be replaced with stainless steel. (See "Accessories"
in the "Parts Identification" section.) Aluminum is
widely used in other spray application equipment
- such as material pumps, regulators, valves, etc.
Check all other equipment items before use and
make sure they can also be used safely with these
solvents. Read the label or data sheet for the ma-
terial you intend to spray. If in doubt as to whether
or not a coating or cleaning material is compatible,
contact your material supplier. Any other type of
solvent may be used with aluminum equipment.
Toxic Substances
Certain material may be harmful
if inhaled, or if there is contact
with the skin.
Follow the requirements of the Material Safety Data
Sheet supplied by coating material manufacturer.
Adequate exhaust must be provided to keep the
air free of accumulations of toxic materials.
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 pre-
scribed by an industrial hygienist or safety expert,
and be approved.
AREA
Tells where hazards
may occur.
HAZARD
Tells what the hazard is.
SAFEGUARDS
Tells how to avoid the hazard.
Ransburg
AH-08-03.6
