PROFIX MEGA 66245 Operating Instruction page 3

– While working with substances that are hazardous to human health it is
required to use filtering equipment t protect eyes and the respiratory tract (a
face-protecting mask). Pay attention to information about protecting
measures provided by manufacturers of those substances.
– Observe the rules for handling hazardous materials. That information is
provided on packages of the applied materials in the form of codes and safety
signs. When necessary, undertake additional safety measures, in particular
wear appropriate clothes ad masks.
– Do never smoke during spraying operations or at the workplaces. Also
fumes of the sprayed agents can be inflammable.
– Furnaces, open light sources o sparking devices can never be used nearby
open containers with paints as it may lead to a fire /explosion. It is also why
smoking in such areas is forbidden.
– Do never store or eat food or drink in rooms where spraying operations are
carried out. Fumes of the applied substances are hazardous for human
health.
– Rooms, where spraying operations are carried out with use of hazardous
substances must have volume more than 30 m . Sufficient air flow must be
provided during spraying and drying operations. Do not spray against the
wind. As a rule, spraying of inflammable of potentially hazardous agents
subjects to legal regulations issued by local authorities.
– In connection to a PVC pressure horse do never use such agents as a
mineral spirits, butanol, dichloromethane, as it reduces the hose lifetime.
NOTE! Do never use thinners (solvents) or cleaning agents that cause oxidation
of the aluminium container, the gun itself and its galvanized parts. Under
extreme conditions, oxidation may be a reason for explosion. Manufacturers of
painting products and solvents provide necessary information on product
packages. Under no circumstances use acids to clean pneumatic tools.
Please observe and follow the safety tips.
CHAPTER II. START-UP AND OPERATION OF PNEUMATIC TOOLS
IMPORTANT! General operation rules refer to all the pneumatic
tools included into the set of painting equipment.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SUPPLYING TOOLS WITH COMPRESSED AIR:
- The supplied compressed air should be always clean and dry.
- It is recommended to use filtering components to capture particles of
water, solids and oil.
- Prior to each use check the pneumatic hose and connection couplers for
their applicability, tightness and connection correctness.
- Prior to each use check the compressed air supply device (e.g. a compressor,
pneumatic system).
- To take advantage of full power and performance of the tool, use quick
disconnect couplers of appropriate length and diameter.
- Avoid sharp bending or kinking of the air hose.
- Do never use these tools for industrial applications.
- Do never use these tools for the food industry.
- Do never use these tools in a dusty environment.
CAUTION! It is strictly forbidden to exceed the maximum permissible
pressure of the supplying air! Excessive pressure leads to exceeding of
permissible operating parameters of the tool and may result in damage of the
tool and /or the supplying hose as well as personnel injuries.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR WORKING WITH PNEUMATIC TOOLS:
Prior to commence operation of a pneumatic tool it is mandatory to make
sure that it has been correctly connected to the air pressure source with
appropriate sequence of the system components (see Fig. 1).
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Fig. 1
SYSTEM LAYOUT OF PNEUMATIC TOOLS:
(1) Compressor (with an oil trap as an option)
(2) Filter – pressure controller, water trap
(3) Quick disconnecting coupler
(4) Coil hose
(5) Quick disconnecting coupler
(6) Pneumatic tool (example drawing)
It is forbidden to repair, adjust or replace parts of the system when the tool
is in operation.
During breaks in tool operation or while moving from one place to
another, operators must remove the sprayed substance from the reservoir
(in case when a painting gun or an oil-spraying gun is used) and then
disconnect the source of compressed air supply. Finally, the tool nipple must
be disconnected from the coupler. When the tool nipple is to be replaced it is
mandatory to shutoff the compressed air supply to avoid bulleting of the
nipple in case of unintentional triggering the tool.
Tools must be protected against drops and impacts as well as against
contamination with mud, water, sand, etc. and maintain in accordance with
this User's Manual. Attention must be paid to keep the air supplying hoses in
sound technical condition.
RECOMMENDATIONS RELATED TO OPERATION OF COIL HOSES:
Coil hoses must be:
- firmly attached to and clamped on the air hose nipples.
- free of gas leaks (in case of leakage detection one has to immediately
shutoff supply of compressed air),
- regularly blown with warm air,
- connected to compressed air sources furnished with oil traps and
condensate drains,
- protected against mechanical damage and effect of caustic agents (acids,
bases), oil and grease.
At locations where coil hoses are expose to mechanical damage use of
armoured hoses is recommended. Upon detection of a hose exposure to a
caustic materials one has to wash the hose with copious amount of water and
check whether it is still free of leaks, discolorations or deformations and
whether the stiffness of the hose external surface has remained unaltered. It
is forbidden to use a damaged hose.
Hoses with outer surfaces contaminated with grease or oil must be carefully
cleaned with use of dry cotton tow.
Use of a damaged or contaminated hose poses a risk of occupational
accident.
Air hoses must be connected to and disconnected from tools only when
supplying of compressed air is shut off. It is forbidden to stop supply of
compressed air by kinking a hose!
Upon connection of the air hose to the source of compressed air the
hose must be blown through at first with maintaining necessary
safety precautions in order to remove all dust accumulated inside the
hose. Only after that a pneumatic tool can be connected to the hose.
Air hoses must never touch or be routed nearby live electric conductors.