Personal Protective Equipment - DeVilbiss Compact Series Operation Manual

SAFETY WARNINGS
Fire and explosion
Solvents and coating materials
can be highly flammable or
combustible
ALWAYS refer to the coating material
suppliers instructions and COSHH
sheets before using this equipment
Users must comply with all local and
national codes of practice and
i n s u r a n c e
r e q u i r e m e n t s
ventilation,
operation and house-keeping of working
areas
This equipment, as supplied,
is NOT suitable for use with
Halogenated Hydrocarbons.
Static Electricity
generated by fluid and/or air
passing through hoses, by the
spraying
cleaning non- conductive parts with
cloths. To prevent ignition sources from
static discharges, earth continuity must
be maintained to the spraygun and other
metallic equipment used. It is essential to
use conductive air and/or fluid hoses.
Personal Protective
Equipment
Toxic vapours – When sprayed,
certain
poisonous, create irritation or be
otherwise harmful to health.
Always read all labels and safety data
sheets for the material before spraying
and follow any recommendations. If In
Doubt, Contact Your Material Supplier
The use of respiratory protective
equipment is recommended at all
times. The type of equipment
must be compatible with the
material being sprayed.
when sprayed.
c o m p a n y
g o v e r n i n g
fire precautions,
can
process and
materials may
Always wear eye protection when
spraying or cleaning the spraygun
Gloves must
spra ying or
equipment
Training – Personnel should be given
adequate training in the safe use of
spraying equipment.
Never aim a spraygun at any part of the
body
Never exceed the max. recommended
safe working pressure for the equipment
The fitting of non-recommended or non-
original spares may create hazards
be
Before cleaning or maintenance, all
pressure must be isolated and relieved
from the equipment
by
The product should be cleaned using a
gun washing machine. However, this
equipment should not be left inside gun
washing machines for prolonged periods
of time.
Noise Levels
The A-weighted sound level of
sprayguns may exceed 85 dB
(A) depending on the set-up
being used. Details of actual
be
noise levels are available on request. It is
recommended that ear protection is worn
at all times when spraying.
Spray Equipment using high pressures
may be subject to recoil forces. Under
certain circumstances, such forces could
result in repetitive strain injury to the
operator.
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be worn when
cleaning the
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