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OPERATING MANUAL
VERSION 07/2017
ORDER NUMBER DOC 2349369
7
OPERATION
7.1
TRAINING THE OPERATING STAFF
The operating staff must be qualified to operate the entire system.
The operating staff must be familiar with the potential risks associated with
improper behavior as well as the necessary protective devices and measures.
Before work commences, the operating staff must receive appropriate system
training.
7.2
WORK
Ensure that:
The regular safety checks are carried out in accordance with Chapter
,
Commissioning is carried out in accordance with section
.
7.2.1 STARTING TO SPRAY WITH THE AIRLESS
1. Start up with product supply set to approx. 10 MPa; 100 bar; 1450 psi operating
pressure.
2. Spray (release locking device and pull trigger) and at the same time observe how
the product is atomizing.
3. Set the fluid pressure on the product pump to a point where good product
atomization is achieved.
Note:
- Adjust the nozzle, product pressure and product temperature until you find the
optimum setting.
- The amount of product can be adjusted by changing the product pressure and
temperature or by inserting another nozzle (see Chapter
7.2.2 PRESSURE RELIEF/WORK INTERRUPTION
The pressure must always be relieved:
- when the spraying tasks are finished,
- before carrying out maintenance work on the spraying system,
- before carrying out cleaning tasks on the spraying system,
- before moving the spraying system to another location,
- if something must be checked on the spraying system,
- if the nozzle or the filter is removed from the spray gun.
The components for pressure relief on a CE-compliant spray system include:
- Air cock with pressure relief hole mounted between compressed air source and pneumatic pump.
- Product pressure relief valve mounted between pump and spray gun.