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This manual contains important information that ALL users should know and understand BEFORE using the equipment. This
information relates to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we
use the following terms to draw your attention to certain equipment labels and portions of this manual. Pay special attention to
any label or information that is highlighted by one of these terms:
Important information that tells how to prevent
damage to equipment.
The following hazards may occur during the normal use of this equipment. Please read the following chart.
HAZARD
Fire
Inhaling Toxic Substances
Explosion Hazard –
Incompatible Materials
General Safety
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Important information to alert you to a situation that might cause
serious injury or loss of life if instructions are not followed.
CAUSE
Solvents and coatings can be
highly flammable or combus-
tible, especially when sprayed.
Certain materials may be harmful
if inhaled, or if there is contact
with the skin.
Halogenated hydocarbon sol-
vents- for example: methylene
chloride and 1,1,1,- Trichloro-
ethane are not chemically com-
patible with the aluminum that
might be used in many system
components. The chemical re-
action caused by these solvents
reacting with aluminum can
become violent and lead to an
equipment explosion.
Improper operation or mainte-
nance may create a hazard.
Note
Information that you should pay special attention to.
SAFEGUARDS
1.
Adequate exhaust must be provided to keep the air free
of accumulations of flammable vapors.
2.
Smoking must never be allowed in spray area.
3.
Fire extinguishing equipment must be present in the
spray area.
4.
Static discharges must be prevented. Ground (earth) all
conductive objects in the spray area, such as a cleaning
solvent bucket, fire extinguisher, etc.
5.
When using solvents for cleaning:
•Those used for equipment flushing must have a flash
point equal to or greater than that of the coating.
•Those used for general cleaning must have flash points
above 100°F (37.8°C).
1.
Follow the requirements of the Material Safety Data
Sheet supplied by coating material manufacturer.
2.
Adequate exhaust must be provided to keep the air free
of accumulations of toxic materials.
3.
Use a mask or respirator whenever there is a chance of
inhaling sprayed materials. The mask must be compat-
ible with the material being sprayed and its concentra-
tion. Equipment must be as prescribed by an industrial
hygienist or safety expert, and be NIOSH approved.
The AGXV spray gun (spray pistol) can be used with these
solvents. However, aluminum is widely used in other spray
application equipment – such as material pumps, cups, regu-
lators, valves, etc. Check all other equipment items before
use and make sure they can also be used safely with these
solvents. Read the label or data sheet for the material you
intend to spray. If in doubt as to whether or not a coating or
cleaning material is compatible contact your material supplier.
Operators should be given adequate training in the safe use
and maintenance of the equipment (in accordance with the
requirements of NFPA-33, Chapter 15 in U.S.). Users must
comply with all local and national codes of practice and
insurance company requirements governing ventilation,
fire precautions, operation, maintenance and housekeeping
(in the U.S., these are OSHA Sections 1910.94 and 1910.107
and NFPA-33).
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