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FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Static electricity is created by the high velocity flow
of fluid through the pump and hose. If every part of
the spray equipment is not properly grounded,
sparking may occur, and the system may become
hazardous.
Sparking may also occur when
plugging in or unplugging a power supply cord.
Sparks can ignite fumes from solvents and the fluid
being sprayed, dust particles and other flammable
substances, whether you are spraying indoors or
outdoors, and can cause a fire or explosion and
serious bodily injury and property damage. Do not
plug in or unplug any power supply cords in the
spray area when there is any chance of igniting
fumes still in the air.
If you experience any static sparking or even a
slight shock while using this equipment, STOP
SPRAYING IMMEDIATELY.
system proper grounding. Do not use the system
again until the problem has been identified and
corrected.
Grounding
To reduce the risk of static sparking, ground the
sprayer and all other spray equipment used or
located in the spray area.
electrical code for detailed grounding instructions
for your area and type of equipment. BE SURE to
ground all of this spray equipment:
1. Pump:
use a ground wire and clamp as
instructed at the right.
2. Air hoses: use only grounded air hoses.
3. Fluid hoses: use only grounded fluid hoses.
4. Heater: by wiring to a positively grounded
power supply. In a mobile installation, be sure
the truck or trailer is grounded to a true earth
ground. The Ground Fault Interrupter on the
hose control panel of the heater will not function
unless the heater is positively grounded, and
therefore would not sense a fault in the heat
tape, which could result in static sparking.
United States Government safety standards have been adopted under the Occupational Safety and Health
Act. Theses standards-particularly the General Standards, Part 1910, and the Construction Standards,
Part 1926 - should be consulted.
5. Air compressor or hydraulic power supply:
6. Spray gun:
7. Object being sprayed: according to your local
8. All solvent pails used when flushing: according
9. To maintain grounding continuity when flushing
Check the entire
Electrical Wiring
All electrical wiring should be performed only by
trained and qualified personnel, in compliance with
all local codes and regulations.
Flushing Safety
Reduce the risk of fluid injection injury, static
CHECK your local
sparking, or splashing, follow the Pressure Relief
Procedure and remove the spray tip (spray guns or
spray valves only) before flushing. Hold a metal
part of the gun firmly to the side of a metal pail and
use the lowest possible fluid pressure during
flushing.
MOVING PARTS HAZARD
Moving parts can pinch or amputate your fingers or
other body parts. KEEP CLEAR of moving parts
when starting or operating the sprayer. Follow the
Pressure
checking or servicing the sprayer to prevent it from
starting accidentally.
IMPORTANT
follow manufacturer's recommendations.
grounding is obtained through
connection to a properly grounded fluid hose
and pump.
code
to local code. Use only metal pails, which are
conductive, placed on a grounded surface. Do
not place the pail on a non-conductive surface,
such as paper or cardboard, which interrupts
the grounding continuity.
or relieving pressure: always hold a metal part
of the gun/valve firmly to the side of a grounded
metal pail, then trigger the gun/valve.
Relief
Procedure,
below,
before
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