Product Hoses; Cleaning; Handling Hazardous Liquids, Lacquers, And Paints - WAGNER GA 4000ACIC-R Translation Of The Original Operating Manual

VERSION 06/2013
OPERATING MANUAL
4.2.3

PRODUCT HOSES

Ensure that the hose material is chemically resistant to the sprayed products.
Ensure that the product hose is suitable for the pressure generated in the device.
Make sure that the hoses are laid only in suitable places. In no case, should hoses be laid
in the following places:
– in high-traffic areas,
– on sharp edges,
– on moving parts, or
– on hot surfaces
Make sure that the hoses are never used to pull or move the equipment.
The electrical resistance of the complete high-pressure hose must be less than 1 Mohm.
Several liquids have a high expansion coeffi cient. In some cases their volume can rise with
consequent damage to pipes, fi ttings, etc. and cause fl uid leakage.
4.2.4

CLEANING

De-energize the device electrically.
Disconnect the pneumatic supply line.
Relieve the pressure from the device.
Ensure that the flash point of the cleaning agent is at least 5 K above the ambient
temperature.
To clean, use cloths and brushes moistened with solvent. Never use hard objects or
spray on cleaning agents with a gun.
An explosive gas/air mixture forms in closed tanks.
When cleaning devices with solvents, never spray into a closed tank.
Ground the tank.
4.2.5

HANDLING HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS, LACQUERS, AND PAINTS

When preparing or working with lacquer and when cleaning the unit, follow the
working instructions of the manufacturer of the lacquers, solvents and cleaning agents
being used.
Take the specifi ed protective measures. In particular, wear safety goggles, protective
clothing, and gloves, as well as hand protection cream if necessary.
Use a mask or a breathing apparatus if necessary.
For suffi cient health and environmental safety: operate the device in a spray booth or
on a spraying wall with the ventilation (extraction) switched on.
Wear suitable protective clothing when working with hot products.
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