DeVilbiss SB-E-APOLLO-L-A Operation Manual

IMPORTANT: Read and follow all instructions and SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
before using this equipment. Retain for future reference.
The gun body of this model is finished with special coating. Do not use the wire
brush or metal spatula for cleaning. Do not inscribe letters on the gun body. It
may cause peeling off the coating.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This manual contains important information that ALL users should know and understand BEFORE
using the equipment.
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the following terms to
draw your attention to certain equipment labels and portions of this manual. Pay special attention
to any label or information that is highlighted by one of these terms.:
Important information to alert you to a situation that might cause serious injury or
WARNING
loss of life if instructions are not followed.
CAUTION Important information that tells how to prevent damage to equipment.
NOTE Information that you should pay special attention to.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Solvents and coating materials can be highly flammable or combustible, especially when sprayed.
Work stations must be provided with adequate ventilation/exhaust to prevent the build-up of
flammable vapours.
Smoking and naked flames must not be allowed in the spraying or mixing areas.
Fire extinguishing equipment must be provided in the spraying and mixing areas.
Users must comply with all local and national codes of practice and insurance company requirements
governing ventilation, fire precautions, operation maintenance and housekeeping of work stations.
HALOGENATED HYDROCARBON SOLVENTS – for example 1,1,1-Trichloroethane and Methylene
Chloride can chemically react with aluminum and galvanised or zinc coated parts and cause an
explosion hazard. Read the label and data sheet of the material you intend to spray.
This equipment, as supplied, is suitable for use with Halogenated Hydrocarbons and the user must
ensure that all other equipment in the system is also suitable for use with these materials. DO NOT
SPRAY MATERIALS CONTAINING THESE SOLVENTS EXCEPT WITH EQUIPMENT
SPECIFICALLY DISIGINATED BY THE MANUFACTURER AS BEING SUITABLE FOR SUCH USE.
STATIC ELECTRICITY – is generated by fluid moving through pipes and hoses. A static spark,
capable of igniting certain solvents and coating materials, could be produced by high fluid flow rates.
To prevent the risk of fire or explosion, earth continuity to the spray equipment and object being
sprayed should be maintained.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
TOXIC VAPOURS – When sprayed, certain materials may be poisonous, create irritation or otherwise
APOLLO-L LVMP SPRAY GUN
OPERATION MANUAL
This information relates to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING
SAFETY WARNING
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