Safety Instructions For Staff; Safe Handling Of Wagner Spray Units; Earth The Unit - WAGNER TwinControl 5-60 ABS Translation Of The Original Operating Manual

EDITION 04/2010
OPERATING MANUAL
2.2

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR STAFF

2.2.1

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 unit and in the event of work interruptions:
– Secure the spray gun against actuation.
– Relieve the pressure from the spray gun and unit.
Ensured, that (in accordance with the guideline for liquid emitter (ZH 1/406 and BGR
500 Part 2 chap. 2.36) the liquid emitters are every 12 months to examine by experts
(e.g. Wagner service technician).
– With shut down devices the examination can be by the next start.
Follow the «Pressure Relief Procedure» whenever you:
– Are instructed to relieve pressure.
– If the spraying work to be adjusted.
– Stop spraying, clean check, or service the equipment.
– Install or clean the spray nozzle.
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 a firm footing when operating the spray gun.
Only hold the spray gun briefly in a position.
2.2.2

EARTH THE UNIT

Electrostatic charges can occur on the unit due to the electrostatic charge and the flow
speed involved in spraying.These can cause sparks and flames upon discharge.
Ensure that the unit is always earthed.
Earth the work pieces to be coated.
Ensure that all persons inside the working area are earthed, e.g. that they are wearing
antistatic shoes.
When spraying, wear antistatic gloves to earth yourself via the spray gun handle.
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