Safety-Relevant Information About Discharges; Use In An Explosion Hazard Area; Correct Use; Explosion Protection Identification Ce - WAGNER GM5000 Operating Manual

EDITION 03/2012
OPERATING MANUAL
2.4

SAFETY-RELEVANT INFORMATION ABOUT DISCHARGES

The plastic parts of the spray gun are charged electrostatically by the high-voltage field
of the spray pistol. Harmless discharges (brush discharges) are possible after contact with
plastic parts. They are completely harmless for people.
The corona discharge at the electrode end is visible during darkness at a distance of be
between 4 and 10 mm; 0.15 and 0.4 inches, between the spray gun and spray object.
2.5

USE IN AN EXPLOSION HAZARD AREA

2.5.1

CORRECT USE

The electrostatic hand spray gun GM 5000EAC is suitable for spraying liquid materials,
particularly coating materials, using the AirCoat method. Coating materials containing
solvents of Explosion Class II A may be used. The spray gun may only be used in
combination with the control unit VM 500 and VM 5000.
2.5.2

EXPLOSION PROTECTION IDENTIFICATION CE

As defi ned in the Directive 94/9/EC (ATEX), the unit is suitable for use in areas where there
is an explosion hazard.
II 2 G EEx 0.24mJ
0102
SIRA 11 ATEX 5374X
CE Communautés
Européennes
0102 Notifi ed body: PTB
Ex Symbol for explosion
protection
II Unit class II
2 Category 2 (zone 1)
2.5.2.1
IDENTIFICATION „X"
Maximum surface temperature
Maximum surface temperature:
Maxi. Permissible material temperature: 50 °C; 122 °F
Permissible ambient temperature:
Safety instructions
PART NUMBER DOC 2319150
G
E
Ex
0.24mJ
SIRA 11
ATEX 5374X
85 °C; 185 °F
+0 to +40 °C; +32 to +104 °F
Ex-atmosphere gas
European Standard
Explosion protected
Max. fi ring power
Number of the type
examination certifi cate
GM 5000EAC.
11