Cleaning And Flushing; Handling Hazardous Liquids, Lacquers And Paints - WAGNER GM 4700AC Operating Manual

VERSION 06/2014
OPERATING MANUAL
4.2.4

CLEANING AND FLUSHING

Relieve the pressure from the device.
De-energize the device electrically.
Preference should be given to non-fl ammable cleaning and fl ushing agents.
Observe the specifi cations of the paint manufacturer.
Ensure that the fl ash point of the cleaning agent is at least 15 K above the ambient
temperature or that cleaning is undertaken at a cleaning station with technical
ventilation.
Take measures for workplace safety (see Chapter 4.1.3).
When commissioning or emptying the device, please note that an explosive mixture
may temporarily exist inside the lines and components of equipment:
- Depending on the coating product used
- Depending on the fl ushing agent (solvent) used
there can be a temporarily explosive mixture inside the lines and pieces of equipment.
Only electrically conductive tanks may be used for cleaning and fl ushing agents.
The tanks must be grounded.
An explosive gas/air mixture forms in closed tanks.
Never spray into a closed tank when using solvents for fl ushing.
External cleaning
When cleaning the exterior of the device or its parts, also observe the following:
Disconnect the pneumatic supply line.
Use only moistened cloths and brushes. Never use abrasive agents or hard objects and
never spray cleaning agents with a gun. Cleaning the device must not damage it in any
way.
Ensure that no electrical component is cleaned with nor even immersed into solvent.
4.2.5

HANDLING HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS, LACQUERS AND PAINTS

When preparing or working with lacquer and when cleaning the device, follow the
working instructions of the manufacturer of the lacquers, solvents and cleaning agents
being used.
Take the specifi ed protective measures, in particular wear safety goggles, protective
clothing and gloves, as well as skin protection cream if necessary.
Use a mask or breathing apparatus if necessary.
For suffi cient health and environmental safety: operate the device in a spray booth or
on a spraying wall with the ventilation (extraction) switched on.
Wear suitable protective clothing when working with hot products.
ORDER NUMBER DOC2311730
GM 4700AC
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