Safety Instructions For Staff; Safe Handling Of Wagner Spray Devices; Grounding The Unit - WAGNER GA 4000ACIC-R Translation Of The Original Operating Manual

VERSION 06/2013
OPERATING MANUAL
4.2

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR STAFF

Always follow the information in this manual, 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 DEVICES

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 device.
– In the event of functional faults: remedy the fault as described in the "Troubleshooting"
chapter.
The liquid ejection devices 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 ejection devices (ZH 1/406 and BGR 500 Part 2
Chapter 2.36).
– For shut down devices, the examination can be suspended until the next
commissioning.
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

GROUNDING THE UNIT

In order to avoid electrostatic charging of the device, the device must be grounded.
Friction, fl owing liquids, and air or electrostatic coating processes create charges. Flames
or sparks can form during discharge.
Ensure that the device 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
dissipative shoes.
Wear dissipative gloves when spraying. The grounding takes place via the spray gun handle.
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