Grounding - Graco HydroShield WABH00 Instructions - Parts Manual

Installation

Grounding

Grounding Grounding
The equipment must be grounded to reduce the
risk of static sparking and electric shock. Electric
or static sparking can cause fumes to ignite or
explode. Improper grounding can cause electric
shock. Ground all equipment, personnel, objects
being sprayed, and conductive objects in or close
to the spray area. The resistance must not exceed
1 megohm. Grounding provides an escape wire
for the electric current.
When operating the electrostatic gun, any
ungrounded objects (such as people, containers, and
tools) in the spray location can become electrically
charged.
The following are minimum grounding requirements
for a basic electrostatic system. Your system may
include other equipment or objects which must be
grounded. Your system must be connected to a
true earth ground. Check ground connections daily.
Check your local electrical codes and regulations for
detailed grounding instructions.
Isolation cabinet:
• Connect the system ground
wire to a true earth ground. Do not disconnect or
tamper with the internal ground wire connections
inside the cabinet. For more information, see
Troubleshooting HydroShield Voltage, page
After grounding the system, check the resistance
between the exterior of the isolation cabinet and
a true earth ground. The resistance must be less
than 100 ohms.
• Fluid supply: Ground the fluid supply by connecting
a ground wire and clamp. See your fluid supply
instruction manual for grounding instructions.
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Power supply:
•
through the power cord to a grounded outlet.
Spray gun:
•
gun instruction manual.
Waterborne fluid hose:
•
connected to the fluid supply inside the system.
Object being sprayed:
•
clean and grounded at all times.
• All electrically conductive objects or devices in
the spray area:
grounded.
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• Fluid and waste containers:
waste containers in the spray area. Do not use pail
liners unless they are conductive and grounded.
When flushing the spray gun, the container used
to catch the excess fluid must be electrically
conductive and grounded.
Air compressors:
•
to the manufacturer's recommendations.
All air lines:
•
Use only grounded hoses with a maximum of 100
feet (30.5 m) combined hose length to ensure
grounding continuity.
• Floor of the spray area:
electrically conductive and grounded. Do not cover
the floor with cardboard or any non-conductive
material which would interrupt grounding continuity.
The power supply is grounded
Ground the gun according to the spray
The hose must be directly
Keep the workpiece hangers
These items must be properly
Ground all fluid and
Ground the equipment according
These must be properly grounded.
The floor must be
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