Safety Instructions For Staff; Safe Handling Of Wagner Spray Units; Earthing The Unit - WAGNER ZIP52 Finishing Operating Manual

VERSION 12 / 2012
OPERATING MANUAL
4.2

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR STAFF

Always follow the information in these instructions, particularly the general safety
instructions and the warning instructions.
Always follow local regulations concerning occupational safety and accident
prevention.
4.2.1

SAFE HANDLING OF WAGNER SPRAY UNITS

The spray jet is under pressure and can cause dangerous injuries.
Avoid injection of paint or cleaning agents:
Never point the spray gun at people.
Never reach into the spray jet.
Before all work on the device, in the event of work interruptions and functional faults:
- Switch off the energy/compressed air supply.
- Secure the spray gun against actuation.
- Relieve the pressure from the spray gun and unit.
In the event of functional faults: remedy the fault as described in the "Trouble Shooting"
Chapter.
The liquid emitters are to be checked for safe working conditions by an expert (e.g.
Wagner Service Technician) as often as necessary or at least every 12 months, in
accordance with the guidelines for liquid emitters (ZH 1/406 and BGR 500 Part 2
Chapter 2.36).
– For shut down devices, the examination can be suspended until the next start-up.
In the event of skin injuries caused by paint or cleaning agents:
Note down the paint or cleaning agent that you have been using.
Consult a doctor immediately.
Avoid danger of injury through recoil forces:
Ensure that you have firm footing when operating the spray gun.
Only hold the spray gun briefl y in a position.
4.2.2

EARTHING THE UNIT

Depending on the electrostatic charge and the fl ow speed of the spray, an electrostatic
charge may occur in the equipment. In the event of discharge, this may result in the
formation of sparks or fl ames.
Ensure that the unit is grounded for every spraying operation.
Ground the work pieces to be coated.
Ensure that all persons inside the working area are grounded, e.g. that they are wearing
electrostatically conductive shoes.
Wear electrostatically conductive gloves when spraying. The grounding takes place via
the handle of the spray gun.
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