3-in-1 electrostatic, aircoat & airless system (125 pages)
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B_05738 GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) Translation of the Original Operating Manual 0102 II 2 G 0.24 mJ For professional use. Always observe the information in this manual, particularly the safety instructions and the warning instructions. Store the manual in a safe place.
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS About these Instructions Preface Warnings, Notices and Symbols in these Instructions General Characters and Symbols Languages Abbreviations Terminology for the Purpose of this Manual Using in Accordance with the Instructions...
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Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) Table of Contents Assembly and Commissioning Training of Assembly/Commissioning Personnel Storage Conditions Installation Conditions Assembly and Installation 6.4.1 Typical Electrostatic Spraying System 6.4.2 Connecting the GA 5000EACIC Spray Gun 6.4.3 Connecting the GA 5000EACEC Spray Gun 6.4.4...
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Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) Table of Contents Function Test after Repair Work 11.1 Check High Voltage 11.2 Function Tests for Spray Gun 11.2.1 Air Tests 11.2.2 Product Pressure Test 11.2.3 Check Spray Pattern Disposal 12.1 Device 12.2...
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 1 About these Instructions 1 ABOUT THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 PREFACE The operating manual contains information about safely operating, maintaining, cleaning and repairing the device. The operating manual is part of the device and must be available to the operating and service personnel.
♦ = wearing parts ⋆ = included in service set ● = not part of the standard equipment but available as a special accessory 1.4 LANGUAGES The operating manual GA 5000EAC is available in the following languages: Original operating manual Language Order no.
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Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 1 About these Instructions Personnel qualifications Trained person Is instructed in the tasks assigned to him/her, the potential risks associ- ated with improper behavior as well as the necessary protective devices and measures.
4 Coating products whose ingredients contain substances of explosion class IIA and IIB (maximum ignition energy 0.24 mJ) can be processed with the GA 5000EAC spray gun. 4 The basic spray gun version is suitable for processing sprayed substances with an electrical resistance of >...
= excessive conductivity of the paint 4 no wrap-around Info Contact your local WAGNER dealer and the lacquer manufacturer if you encounter application problems. 2.5 MISUSE Misuse can lead to physical injury and/or property damage! Special attention must be paid that: 4 No dry coating products, e.g., powder are processed.
Cable connections Only cables assigned to the device may be used (see chapter Accessories [8 69]). Permissible device combinations The GA 5000EAC automatic spray gun may only be connected to the control units listed below: – EPG 5000 Order number 2360922 | Edition 09/2022...
3 Identification WARNING Incorrect use! Risk of injury and damage to the device. 4 Connect the GA 5000EAC automatic spray gun only to original WAGNER control units. 3.3 USE IN AREAS SUBJECT TO EXPLOSION HAZARDS Electrostatic surface spraying 4 Never spray device parts using electrostatic equipment (electrostatic spray gun)! Cleaning If there are deposits on the surfaces, the device may form electrostatic charges.
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 3 Identification 3.4 TYPE PLATE Wagner International AG II 2 G 0.24mJ 0518 0102 CH-9450 Altstätten SIRA 16 ATEX 5290 X CSAE 21 UKEX 5232 X GA 5000EACIC Art. Nr. 2357746...
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 4 Basic Safety Instructions 4 BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATOR 4 Keep this operating manual at hand near the device at all times. 4 Always follow existing regulations concerning occupational safety and accident prevention regulations.
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 4 Basic Safety Instructions 4 Make sure that all people within the work area wear static dissipative shoes. Footwear must comply with EN 20344. The measured insulation resistance must not exceed 100 MΩ.
4 In the event of functional faults, remedy the fault as described in the chapter on troubleshooting and rectification. 4 If needed, the liquid ejection devices must be checked by experts (e.g., WAGNER service technician) at least every 12 months for their work-safe condition in accordance with DGUV regulation 100-500 chapter 2.29 and chapter 2.36.
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 4 Basic Safety Instructions 4 Wear static dissipative gloves when spraying. The grounding takes place via the spray gun's handle or its trigger. 4.2.4 Product Hoses Danger due to bursting of product hose! The product hose is under pressure and may cause dangerous injuries.
Danger due to improper maintenance and repair! Danger to life and equipment damage. 4 Only a WAGNER service center or a suitably trained person may carry out repairs and replace parts. 4 Repair or replacement of devices or parts of devices are only allowed to be performed outside the hazard area by qualified personnel.
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 4 Basic Safety Instructions 4 Switch off the energy and compressed air supply. 4 Disconnect the control unit from the mains. 4 Observe the operating and service manual for all work.
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 5 Description 5 DESCRIPTION 5.1 STRUCTURE (BASIC VERSION) 5.1.1 GA 5000EACIC Design B_05739 Front cover Shaping air setting Union nut on nozzle protection 10 Gun holder Air cap 11 Product hose...
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 5 Description Connections on the rear side: B_05740 Connection closed with dummy plug Gun cable connection Product connection NPSM 1/4" Shaping air or atomizing air connec- tion (D10/blue) Control air connection (D6/red) 5.1.2 ...
Operation of the spray gun in conjunction with the EPG 5000 control unit is described in this operating manual. – The high voltage for the GA 5000EAC spray gun is activated directly on the EPG 5000 control unit or by a signal from the superordinate controller.
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Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 5 Description Open: The piston in the drive is charged with control air and moves toward the rear. This ensures that the air valve which releases the shaping and atomizing air is opened first. The product valve is then opened with a mechanical delay.
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 5 Description 5.3 PROTECTIVE AND MONITORING EQUIPMENT WARNING Protective and monitoring equipment Risk of injury and damage to the device. 4 Protective and monitoring equipment must not be removed, modified or rendered unusable.
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 5 Description 5.5 TECHNICAL DATA Description Units GA 5000EAC Control air pressure (open product 0.4-0.8 valve) 58-116 Maximum air pressure Maximum product pressure 3626 Polarity negative Maximum discharge energy 0.24 Product connection inch NPSM 1/4"-18...
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 5 Description 5.5.1 Dimensions of GA 5000EAC GA 5000EAC with flat jet nozzle B_05748 Measurements in mm GA 5000EAC with round jet nozzle B_05047 Measurements in mm Connecting dimensions of the connection plate:...
– Coating of entire circumferences due to the electrostatic effect – Savings in working time 5.7 THE WAGNER ELECTROSTATIC AIRCOAT SPRAYING SYSTEM The nozzle range (Accessories [8 69] chapter) provided by WAGNER allows optimum coating results for any application. General criteria for selection of nozzles Flat jet →...
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Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 5 Description Options for influencing the jet spray / spray pattern: Description Modification Product pressure + or - Atomising air pressure + or - Air regulation From open to closed Nozzle sizes...
6.4 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION 6.4.1 Typical Electrostatic Spraying System The GA 5000EAC spray gun must be combined with various components to make up a spraying system. The system shown in the figure is only one example of a spraying system.
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Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 6 Assembly and Commissioning B_05775 Spray booth Electrostatic spray gun Controller Work piece Reciprocator Conveyor Order number 2360922 | Edition 09/2022...
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 6 Assembly and Commissioning 6.4.2 Connecting the GA 5000EACIC Spray Gun GA 5000 EPG 5000 Air input Atomizing air II (2) G Main Switch 0102 Lufteingang Zerstäuberluft Hauptschalter SIRA 16 ATEX 5290X...
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 6 Assembly and Commissioning 6.4.3 Connecting the GA 5000EACEC Spray Gun GA 5000 EPG 5000 Air input Atomizing air II (2) G Main Switch 0102 Lufteingang Zerstäuberluft Hauptschalter SIRA 16 ATEX 5290X...
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 6 Assembly and Commissioning WARNING Toxic and/or flammable vapor mixtures! Risk of poisoning and burns. 4 Operate the device in a spray booth approved for the working materials. 4 Operate the unit on an appropriate spraying wall with the ventilation (extraction) switched on.
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Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 6 Assembly and Commissioning DANGER Discharge of electrostatically charged components in atmospheres containing solvents! Explosion hazard from electrostatic sparks or flames. 4 Earth all unit components. 4 Earth the workpieces being painted.
Processing of up to 60 DIN/4 seconds is generally possible without problem if high coating thicknesses are required. With the WAGNER AirCoat flat jet spraying process, the different viscosities of the lacquer are optimally covered by two air cap types. These can be found in "Accessories".
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 6 Assembly and Commissioning 6.5.1 Viscosity Conversion Table Millipascal × sec Centipoise Poise DIN cup ISO cup Ford cup Zahn cup 4 mm 5 mm 6 mm 4 mm Number 4...
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 6 Assembly and Commissioning 3. Lock the external release with an appropriate tool (e.g., key switch) (the high-voltage supply must be secured to prevent unauthorized persons from switching it on). 4. Check that all product-conveying connections are correctly connected.
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 7 Operation 7 OPERATION 7.1 TRAINING THE OPERATING PERSONNEL – The operating personnel 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.
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 7 Operation Spray pattern and air regulation For the IC variant, the air regulation regulates the ratio of shaping/atomizing air. For the IC variant, the shaping and atomizing air are set individually. The spray pattern can then be adjusted to optimally suit the object being sprayed.
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 7 Operation Flat-jet method: Changing the spray jet width B_05776 1. Change the spray jet width by selecting the appropriate nozzle. 2. By turning the air regulation (1), the spray jet can additionally be adjusted (IC variant).
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 7 Operation WARNING High-pressure spray jet! Danger to life from injecting paint or solvent. 4 Never reach into the spray jet. 4 Never point the spray gun at people. 4 Consult a doctor immediately in the event of skin injuries caused by paint or solvent.
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 7 Operation Info For changing nozzles, the cover does not have to be removed! 7.7 FLUSHING OUT CLOGGED ROUND JET NOZZLES DANGER Exploding gas / air mixture! Danger to life from flying parts and burns.
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 7 Operation 6. Screw union nut with attached nozzle guard (9) to the gun body and make sure that the air cap horns lie in the designated recess (Y). 7. Before tightening with the air cap horns (Y), set the desired jet level and then tighten the union nut to stop by hand.
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 7 Operation 7. Before tightening with the air cap horns (Y), set the desired jet level and then tighten the union nut to stop by hand. 7.11 CLEANING OF THE NOZZLE PARTS The nozzle parts may only be immersed in a cleaning solvent recommended by the lacquer manufacturer and must be removed again immediately.
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 7 Operation 5. Screw complete preassembled union nut (12) to gun (1) and tighten by hand. 6. Switch on gun without high voltage and flush gun. 7. When the blockage has been flushed out, switch control unit back to standby operation.
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 8 Cleaning and Maintenance 8 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 8.1 CLEANING 8.1.1 Cleaning Personnel Cleaning work should be undertaken regularly and carefully by qualified and trained personnel. They should be informed of specific hazards during their training.
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 8 Cleaning and Maintenance 8.1.3 Cleaning and flushing the device NOTICE Liquid in air tube! Functional faults caused by swollen seals. Discharge current to ground → No high voltage. 4 Always point the spray gun down when cleaning.
DANGER Incorrect maintenance/repair! Danger to life and equipment damage. 4 Only a WAGNER service center or a suitably trained person may carry out repairs and replace parts. 4 Use only WAGNER original spare parts and accessories. 4 Only repair and replace parts that are listed in the spare parts chapter and that are assigned to the device.
DANGER Incorrect maintenance/repair! Danger to life and equipment damage. 4 Only a WAGNER service center or a suitably trained person may carry out repairs and replace parts. 4 Use only WAGNER original spare parts and accessories. 4 Only repair and replace parts that are listed in the spare parts chapter and that are assigned to the device.
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 10 Repairs 10.3 ASSEMBLY AIDS In chapter Spare Parts [8 75] the order numbers for device spare parts can be found, as well as for wearing parts such as seals. 4 Use torques, greases and glues in accordance with chapter Spare Parts [8 75]. Spray gun in accordance with chapter Spray Gun [8 55].
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2. Pull out straight with suitable pliers. Possibly rotate clockwise simultaneously. 3. Thereafter, the fitting must be replaced. If the fitting is broken in the gun adapter, the WAGNER service department must be contacted. Order number 2360922 | Edition 09/2022...
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Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 10 Repairs B_05782 B_05783 Unscrewing the collet chuck: 4 When unscrewing the collet chuck, a second size 7 combination wrench must be used for counterholding. B_05784 Carefully release the cascade without pliers...
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Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 10 Repairs B_04786 Tensioning screw assembly tool Or- Valve housing: Use an assembly der number 2325263 tool or socket/ring wrench (not a combination wrench) Valve needle assembly tool, order no. 2309368 Valve tip (27): 4 Loosen valve tip by hand using the valve needle assembly tool (order no.
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 10 Repairs B_05785 1. Loosen clamping screw (1) with assembly tool (5). 2. Remove valve rod unit (2, 3, 4, 6). 3. Only as necessary: Remove rod seal (10). Do not damage the housing in the process.
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 10 Repairs 10.4.4 Assembling the Spray Gun Assembly Aids Order no. Description 9992698 Vaseline white, PHHV II 9992511 Loctite® 243 * Use Vaseline sparingly 2Nm; 1.48 lbft X = 130 ±0.1 mm X = 5.12 ±0.004 inch...
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Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 10 Repairs 1. Valve rod unit (4) and packing (3): 4 grease, 4 slide together, 4 screw together. 2. Grease clamping screw (1) and mount using assembly tool (5). 3. Only as required (if the rod seal was removed): Press in rod seal (10). In the process, press only on the lowest area of the rod seal.
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Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 10 Repairs B_04793 0.1 Nm; 0.07 lb ft 1.8 Nm; 1.33 lb ft Valve needle assembly tool, order Tensioning screw assembly tool Or- no. 2309368 der number 2325263 1. Move the valve rod to the rear position so that the sealing area does not become scratched (1).
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Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 10 Repairs 1.3±0.1mm B_06083 Set dimension of 1.3 mm: By setting the dimension, soiling of air cap will be decreased. B_05783 Assembling the collet chuck: 4 When assembling the collet chuck, a second size 7 combination wrench must be used for bracing.
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Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 10 Repairs SW19 5 Nm; 2.5 Nm; 3.69 lb ft 1.84 lb ft B_05790 SW22 SW19 10 Nm; 7.37 lb ft Fitting (25) ü Before assembling the product hose, check that no fitting (25) is in the gun adapter! 4 Check the fitting for damage and replace if necessary (order no.
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Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 10 Repairs B_05792 Round jet nozzle Assembly, see chapter Accessories Spare Parts Lists [8 83] Diverse nozzle sizes, see chapter Round Jet Nozzles [8 69] Flat jet nozzle Assembly, see chapter Accessories Spare Parts Lists [8 83] Diverse nozzle sizes, see chapter Flat jet nozzles [8 69]...
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 11 Function Test after Repair Work 11 FUNCTION TEST AFTER REPAIR WORK After all repairs, the device must be checked for safe condition before recommissioning. The necessary scope of inspection and testing depends on the repair carried out and must be documented by the repair personnel.
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 11 Function Test after Repair Work Grounding rod, order no. 175519 11.2 FUNCTION TESTS FOR SPRAY GUN 11.2.1 Air Tests GA 5000EAC 1. Switch off the atomizing and shaping air, switch on control air.
4 WAGNER or one of our dealers will take back your used WAGNER electric or electronic equipment and will dispose of it for you in an environmentally-friendly way.
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 13 Accessories 13.4 HOSES AND CABLES 13.4.1 Gun Cables and Gun Cable Extensions Gun cable Length 10 m; 32.8 ft 15 m; 49.2 ft 20 m; 65.6 ft 25 m; 82.0 ft Order no. 2339157...
DANGER Incorrect maintenance/repair! Danger to life and equipment damage. 4 Only a WAGNER service center or a suitably trained person may carry out repairs and replace parts. 4 Use only WAGNER original spare parts and accessories. 4 Only repair and replace parts that are listed in the spare parts chapter and that are assigned to the device.
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 14 Spare Parts 14.2 GA 5000EAC SPRAY GUN 14.2.1 GA 5000EACIC - Basic Version 5 Nm; 3.68 lb ft SW2.5 0.6 Nm; 0.44 lb ft SW14 12 Nm; 8.85 lb ft SW14 12 Nm;...
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Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 14 Spare Parts Order no. Designation 2360898 GA 5000EACIC, basic version 2315775 AC union nut, complete GA 5000EAC adapter, complete For details, see chapter GA 5000EAC – Adapter [8 79] 2307232 Adapter seal...
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Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 14 Spare Parts Order no. Designation ♦ 2309945 Cylindrical helical spring ♦ 9998991 Cylindrical helical spring 2307741 End cap short 2365237 Cover, labeled 2365238 Lid labeled, EACIC 2338526 Contact washer, M3 9992511 Loctite®...
Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 14 Spare Parts ♦ = wearing parts ⋆ = included in service set 14.3 ACCESSORIES SPARE PARTS LISTS 14.3.1 Flat jet nozzles B_03168 Order no. Designation 2315775 AC union nut, complete 2309882 Air cap, ACF 5000 - LV (red)
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Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 14 Spare Parts Order no. Designation 2309883 Round jet nozzle attachment, ACR 5000 2307220 Nozzle nut 2315310 O-ring ♦ 132351 Nozzle screwed connection holder ♦ 2307219 Nozzle body ♦ 2319526 Round electrode set ♦...
Declaration of Conformity The declaration of conformity is enclosed with this product. If needed, further copies can be ordered through your WAGNER dealer by specifying the product name and serial number. Order number: 2360925 Order number 2360922 | Edition 09/2022...
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Operating manual GA 5000EAC Electrostatic Automatic Spray Gun (AirCoat) 15 Declaration of Conformity Order number 2360922 | Edition 09/2022...
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Order number 2360922 Edition 09/2022 Germany J. Wagner GmbH Otto-Lilienthal-Strasse 18 Postfach 1120 D-88677 Markdorf Telephone: +49 (0)7544 5050 Fax: +49 (0)7544 505200 E-mail: ts-liquid@wagner-group.com Switzerland Wagner International AG Industriestrasse 22 CH-9450 Altstätten Telephone: +41 (0)71 757 2211 Fax: +41 (0)71 757 2222 More contact addresses on the internet at: www.wagner-group.com Subject to changes without notice...