AIRLESSCO HSS 9000 Service & Operation Manual page 6

Always Follow Recommended Pressure
and Operating Instructions
KEEP CLEAR OF MOVING PARTS
Keep clear of moving parts when starting or operating the
sprayer. Do not put your fingers into any openings to avoid
amputation by moving parts or burns on hot parts. Precaution
is the best insurance against an accident. When starting the
motor, maintain a safe distance from moving parts of the equip-
ment. Before adjusting or servicing any mechanical part of the
sprayer, follow the PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDURE.
AVOID COMPONENT RUPTURE
• This sprayer operates at 3000 psi (205 bar). Always be
sure that all components and accessories have a maximum
working pressure of at least 3000 psi to avoid rupture
which can result in serious bodily injury including
injection and property damage.
• NEVER leave a pressurized sprayer unattended to avoid
accidental operation of it, which could result in serious
bodily injury.
• ALWAYS follow the PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDURE
whenever you stop spraying and before adjusting,
removing or repairing any part of the sprayer.
• NEVER alter or modify any part of the equipment to
avoid possible component rupture which could result in
serious bodily injury and property damage.
• NEVER use weak, damaged, or non-conductive paint
hose. Do not allow kinking or crushing of hoses or
allow it to vibrate against rough, sharp or hot surfaces.
Before each use, check your hoses for damage and wear
and ensure all of the fluid connections are secure.
• ALWAYS replace any damaged hose. NEVER use tape
or any device to mend the hose.
• NEVER attempt to stop any leakage in the line or
fittings with your hand or any part of the body. Turn off
the unit and release pressure by following PRESSURE
RELIEF PROCEDURE.
WHEN SPRAYING & CLEANING WITH FLAMMABLE PAINTS AND THINNERS
1. When spraying with flammable liquids, the unit must be located a minimum of 25 feet away from the spraying area in a
well ventilated area. Ventilation must be sufficient enough to prevent the accumulation of vapors.
2. To eliminate electrostatic discharge, ground the spray unit, paint bucket & spraying object. See GROUNDING. Use only
high pressure airless hoses approved for 3000 psi which is conductive.
3. Remove the spray tip before flushing. Hold the metal part of the gun firmly to the side of a metal pail & use the lowest
possible fluid pressure during flushing.
4. Never use high pressure in the cleaning process. USE MINIMUM PRESSURE.
5. Do not smoke in spraying/cleaning area.
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SAFETY WARNINGS
• ALWAYS use approved high pressure fittings and
replacement parts.
• ALWAYS ensure fire extinquishing equipment is readily
available and properly maintained.
PREVENT STATIC SPARKING FIRE/EXPLOSIONS
• ALWAYS be sure all of the equipment & objects being
sprayed are properly grounded. Always ground sprayer,
paint bucket and object being sprayed. See the grounding
section of this manual for grounding information.
• Vapors created when spraying can be ignited by sparks.
To reduce the risk of fire, always locate the sprayer at
least 20 feet (6 m.) away from spray area. Do not plug in
or unplug any electrical cords in the spray area. Doing so
can cause sparks which can ignite any vapors still in the
air. Follow the coating & solvent manufacturers safety
warnings and precautions.
• Use only conductive fluid hoses for airless applications.
Be sure the gun is grounded through the hose connections.
Check ground continuity in hose & equipment. Overall
(end to end) resistance of unpressurized hose must not
exceed 29 megohms for any coupled length or combination
of hose length. Use only high pressure airless hoses with
static wire approved for 3000 psi.
FLUSHING
• Reduce the risk of injection injury, static sparking or
splashing by following the specific cleaning process.
• ALWAYS follow the PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDURE.
• ALWAYS remove the spray tip before flushing. Hold
the metal part of the gun firmly to the side of a metal pail
& use the lowest possible fluid pressure during flushing.
• NEVER use cleaning solvents with flash points below
140 degrees F. Some of these are: acetone, benzene,
ether, gasoline, naptha. Consult your supplier to be sure.
• NEVER SMOKE in the spraying/cleaning area.