Maintenance; Pressure Relief Procedure - Titan IMPACT 740 Service Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS / MAINTENANCE
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All local regulations regarding protection against hazardous vapors
must be observed.
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Wear protective eyewear.
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Protective clothing, gloves and possibly skin protection cream are
necessary for the protection of the skin. Observe the regulations
of the manufacturer concerning coating materials, solvents and
cleaning agents in preparation, processing and cleaning units.
WARNING: GENERAL
This product can cause severe injury or property
damage.
PREVENTION:
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Always wear appropriate gloves, eye protection, clothing and a
respirator or mask when painting.
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Do not operate or spray near children. Keep children away from
equipment at all times.
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Do not overreach or stand on an unstable support. Keep effective
footing and balance at all times.
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Stay alert and watch what you are doing.
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Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of
drugs or alcohol.
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Do not kink or over-bend the hose. Airless hose can develop leaks
from wear, kinking and abuse. A leak can inject material into the
skin.
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Do not expose the hose to temperatures or pressures in excess of
those specified by manufacturer.
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Do not use the hose as a strength member to pull or lift the
equipment.
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Use lowest possible pressure to flush equipment.
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Follow all appropriate local, state and national codes governing
ventilation, fire prevention and operation.
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The United States Government Safety Standards have been
adopted under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
These standards, particularly part 1910 of the General Standards
and part 1926 of the Construction Standards should be consulted.
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Before each use, check all hoses for cuts, leaks, abrasion or
bulging of cover. Check for damage or movement of couplings.
Immediately replace hose if any of those conditions exist. Never
repair a paint hose. Replace with a conductive high-pressure hose.
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Do not spray outdoors on windy days.
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Always unplug cord from outlet before working on equipment
(electric models only).
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MAINTENANCE

2.1

PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDURE

Be sure to follow the Pressure Relief Procedure
when shutting down the sprayer for any purpose,
including servicing or adjusting any part of the
spray system, changing or cleaning spray tips, or
preparing for cleanup.
1.
Lock the gun by pushing the gun trigger lock to the locked
position.
2.
Turn off the sprayer by moving the ON/OFF switch to the OFF
position.
3.
Turn the pressure control knob counterclockwise to its OFF
position in the black zone.
4.
Unlock the gun by pushing the gun trigger lock to the unlocked
position.
5.
Hold the metal part of the gun firmly
to the side of a metal container to
ground the gun and avoid a build up
of static electricity.
6.
Trigger the gun to remove any
pressure that may still be in the hose.
7.
Lock the gun by pushing the gun
trigger lock to the locked position.
8.
Move the PRIME/SPRAY valve down
to the PRIME position.
IMPACT 740