General Safety Instructions - WAGNER PEM-X1 Operating Manual

VERSION 03/2014
OPERATING MANUAL
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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

4.1
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATOR
Keep this operating manual at hand near the device at all times.
Always follow local regulations concerning occupational safety and accident
prevention.
4.1.1
ELECTRICAL DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT
To be provided in accordance with the local safety requirements with regard to the
operating mode and ambient infl uences.
May only be maintained by skilled electricians.
Must be operated in accordance with the safety regulations and electrotechnical
regulations.
Must be repaired immediately in the event of problems.
Must be decommissioned if they pose a hazard.
Must be de-energized before work is commenced on active parts.
Secure the device against being switched back on without authorization. Inform staff
about planned work.
Observe electrical safety regulations.
4.1.2
STAFF QUALIFICATIONS
Ensure that the device is operated, maintained and repaired only by trained persons.
4.1.3
SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT
The fl oor in the working area must be electrostatically conductive (measurements
according to EN 1081 and EN 61340-4-1).
The footwear worn by the operators must comply with the requirements of
EN ISO 20344. The measured insulation resistance must not exceed 100 MΩ (megaohms).
The protective clothing, including gloves, must comply with the requirements of
EN ISO 1149-5. The measured insulation resistance must not exceed 100 MΩ
(megaohms).
The powder release must be electrically interlocked with the powder spray system's
exhaust air equipment.
Excess coating product (overspray) must be collected up safely.
Ensure that there are no ignition sources such as naked fl ames, sparks, glowing wires,
or hot surfaces in the vicinity. Do not smoke.
Maintain suffi cient quantities of suitable fi re extinguishers and ensure that they are
serviceable.
The operating company must ensure that an average concentration of powder lacquer
in the air does not exceed 50% of the lower explosion limit (LEL = max. permitted
concentration of powder to air). If no reliable LEL value is available, the average
concentration must not exceed 10 g/m³.
ORDER NUMBER DOC 2326020
PEM-X1
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