AIRLESSCO HSS 9000 Service & Operation Manual page 5

ALWAYS INSPECT SPRAYING AREA
• Keep the spraying area free from obstructions.
• Make sure the spraying area has good ventilation
to safely remove vapors and mists.
• NEVER keep flammable material in spraying area.
• NEVER spray in vicinity of open flame or other
sources of ignition.
• The spraying area must be at least 20 ft. away from
spray unit.
SPRAY GUN SAFETY
• ALWAYS set gun safety lock in the "LOCKED"
position when not in use & before servicing or cleaning.
• NEVER remove or modify any part of the gun.
• ALWAYS REMOVE THE SPRAY TIP when cleaning.
Flush unit at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRESSURE.
• ALWAYS check operation of all gun safety devices
before each use.
• Be very careful when removing the spray tip or hose
from the gun. A plugged line will contain fluid under
pressure. If the tip or line is plugged, follow the
PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDURE.
TIP GUARD
• ALWAYS have the tip guard in place on the spray
gun while spraying. The tip guard alerts you to the
injection hazard and helps prevent accidentally
placing your fingers or any part of your body close
to the spray tip.
SPRAY TIP SAFETY
• Use extreme caution when cleaning or changing
spray tips. If the spray tip clogs while spraying, en-
gage the gun safety latch immediately. ALWAYS
follow the PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDURE
and then remove the spray tip to clean it.
• NEVER wipe off build up around the spray tip.
TOXIC FLUID HAZARD
• ALWAYS remove tip guard & tip to clean AFTER
pump is turned off and the pressure is relieved by
following the PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDURE.
• Hazardous fluid or toxic fumes can cause serious injury
or death if splashed in eyes or on skin, inhaled or
swallowed. Know the hazards of the fluid you are using.
Store & dispose of hazardous fluid according to
manufacturer, local, state & national guidelines.
• ALWAYS wear protective eyewear, gloves,
clothing and respirator as recommended by fluid
manufacturer.
SAFETY WARNINGS
HOSES
• Tighten all of the fluid connections securely before each
use. High pressure fluid can dislodge a loose coupling or
allow high pressure spray to be emitted from the coupling
and result in an injection injury or serious bodily injury.
• Only use hoses with a spring guard. The spring guard
helps protect the hose from kinks or other damage which
could result in hose rupture and cause an injection injury.
• NEVER use a damaged hose, which can result in hose
failure or rupture and cause an injection injury or other
serious bodily injury or property damage. Before each use,
check entire hose for cuts, leaks, abrasions, bulging of the
cover, or damage or movement of couplings. If any of
these conditions exist, replace the hose immediately.
• NEVER use tape or any device to try to mend the hose as
it cannot contain the high pressure fluid. NEVER
ATTEMPT TO RECOUPLE THE HOSE. A high pressure
hose is not recoupleable.
GROUNDING
• Ground the sprayer & other components in the system to
reduce the risk of static sparking, fire or explosion which
can result in serious bodily injury and property damage.
For detailed instructions on how to ground, check your
local electrical code.
• ALWAYS ensure switch is in OFF position before
plugging unit in.
Always Ground All of These Components:
1. Sprayer: plug the power supply cord, or extension cord,
each equipped with an undamaged three-prong plug, into a
properly grounded outlet. DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER.
Use only a 3 wire extension cord that has a 3 blade
grounding plug, and a 3 slot receptacle that will accept
the plug on the product. Make sure your extension cord is
in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to
use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will
draw. (Note: The table on the top of the next page shows
the correct size to use depending on cord length and name
plate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.)
2. Fluid hose: use only grounded hoses.
3. Spray gun or dispensing valve: grounding is obtained
through connection to a properly grounded fluid hose and
pump.
4. Object being sprayed: according to your local code.
5. All solvent pails used when flushing.
• Once each week, check electrical resistance of hose (when
using multiple hose assemblies, check overall resistance.)
Overall (end to end) resistance of unpressurized hose must
not exceed 29 megohms (max.) for any coupled length or
combination of hose lengths. If hose exceeds these limits,
replace it immediately.
• Never exceed 500 ft. (150 m) overall combined cord
length to assure electrical continuity.
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