General Information; Identification Of Model Version; Normal Use; Improper Use - WALTHER PILOT PILOT Mini Operating Instructions Manual

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General Information

1.1

Identification of Model Version

Models: Manual Spray Guns PILOT Mini / -MP / -K
Type: PILOT Mini
PILOT Mini
PILOT Mini-MP
PILOT Mini-MP
PILOT Mini-K
PILOT Mini-K
Manufacturer: WALTHER Spritz- und Lackiersysteme GmbH
Kärntner Str. 18-30
D-42327 Wuppertal • Germany
Phone: 00 49 / (0)2 02 / 787-0
Fax: 00 49 / (0)2 02 / 787-2217
www.walther-pilot.de • Email:info@walther-pilot.de
1.2

Normal Use

The manual spray guns PILOT Mini and -MP are designed exclusively for use with
sprayable media, including water-based and aggressive media, such as:
• paints and laquers
• greases, oils and corrosion preventives
• ceramic glazes
• pickling solutions
Since all wetted parts are made of stainless steel, water-based media may be used
as well.
The manual spray guns PILOT Mini- K are designed to be used for adhesives.
If you have any questions, please contact WALTHER Spritz- und Lackiersysteme
GmbH, Wuppertal.
Sprayable material should only be applied to work pieces or similar objects.
The temperature of the material to be sprayed should at no time exceed 43° C.
The term 1.2 Normal Use also implies that any and all safety warnings and instruc-
tions laid down in these operating instructions have been read, understood and are
duly complied with.
This equipment complies with the explosion protection requirements of Directive
2014/34/EU (ATEX) for the explosion group, equipment category and temperature
class indicated on the type plate. When using the equipment, the requirements
specified in these Operating Instructions must be observed at all times.
The technical data indicated on the equipment rating plates and the specifications in
the chapter „Technical Data" must be complied with at all times and must not be
exceeded. An overloading of the equipment must be ruled out.
The equipment may be used in potentially explosive atmospheres only with the
authorisation of the relevant supervisory authority.
Gravity-Feed Cup V1015102xxx
Material Connection V1015202xxx
Gravity-Feed Cup V1014102xxx
Material Connection V1014202xxx
Gravity-Feed Cup V1015132xxx
Material Connection V1015234xxx
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The relevant supervisory authority or the operator of the equipment are
responsible for determining the explosion hazard (zone classification).
The operator must check and ensure that all technical data and the marking of the
equipment in accordance with ATEX are compliant with the necessary requirements.
The operator must provide corresponding safety measures for all applications in
which the breakdown of the equipment might lead to danger to persons.
If any irregularities are observed while the equipment is in operation, the equipment
must be put out of operation immediately and WALTHER Spritz- und Lackiersysteme
must be consulted.
Grounding / Equipotential Bonding
Measures must be taken to ensure that the spray gun is sufficiently grounded
(earthed) by means of a conductive air hose (maximum resistance 10
1.3

Improper Use

The spray gun must not be used for purposes other than those laid down in the
above section 1.2 Normal Use.
Any other form of use is prohibited.
Improper use includes
• the spraying of material on persons and animals;
• the use of liquid nitrogen.
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Technical Description

PILOT Mini: Manual spray gun for conventional atomisation
Model versions: • with gravity-feed cup
• with material connection
PILOT Mini-MP: Manual spray gun for medium pressure
Model versions: • with gravity-feed cup
• with material connection
PILOT Mini-K: Manual spray gun for adhesives
Model versions: • with gravity-feed cup
• with material connection
With the PILOT Mini-MP the spraying pressure is from 1.2 to 1.4 bar with an input
pressure of 3.0 to 3.3 bar.
Pulling of the trigger (item 26) is followed by opening of the valve cone (item 6)
(initial air input) with subsequent pull-back of the material needle (item 13).
Releasing of the trigger shuts the gun off in reverse order.
The material flow rate depends on the diameter of the nozzle used and on the setting
of the material pressure at the material pressure tank or at the material pressure
regulating control.
The material input volume may also be regulated at the needle adjusting screw
(item 15) by turning it inwards or outwards.
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