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Important information that tells how to
prevent damage to equipment, or how
to avoid a situation that may cause mi-
nor injury.
NOTE
Information that you should pay special
attention to.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to USER SAFETY and
PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the following symbols. Please pay particular
attention to these sections.
Important safety information - A hazard
that may cause serious injury or loss of
life.
The following hazards may occur during the normal use of this equipment. Please read
the following chart before using this equipment.
Fire
Solvent Spray
Inhaling Toxic
Substances
Explosion Hazard -
Incompatible Materials
General Safety
Cumulative Trauma
Disorders ("CTD's")
CTD's, or musculoskeletal
disorders, involve damage
to the hands, wrists,
elbows, shoulders, neck,
and back. Carpal tunnel
syndrome and tendonitis
(such as tennis elbow or
rotator cuff syndrome) are
examples of CTD's.
Solvent and coatings can be highly flammable
or combustible especially when sprayed.
During use and while cleaning and flushing,
solvents can be forcefully expelled from fluid
and air passages. Some solvents can cause eye
injury.
Certain materials may be harmful if inhaled, or
if there is contact with the skin.
Halogenated hydrocarbon solvents - for example;
methylene chloride and 1,1,1, - Trichloroethane
are not chemically compatible with the aluminum
that might be used in many system components.
The chemical reaction caused by these solvents
reacting with aluminum can become violent and
lead to an equipment explosion.
Improper operation or maintenance of equipment.
Use of hand tools may cause cumulative
trauma disorders ("CTD's").
CTD's, when using hand tools, tend to affect the
upper extremities. Factors which may increase
the risk of developing a CTD include:
1 . High frequency of the activity.
2 . Excessive force, such as gripping, pinching,
or pressing with the hands and fingers.
3 . Extreme or awkward finger, wrist, or arm
positions.
4 . Excessive duration of the activity.
5 . Tool vibration.
6 . Repeated pressure on a body part.
7. Working in cold temperatures.
CTD's can also be caused by such activities as
sewing, golf, tennis, and bowling, to name a
few.
Adequate exhaust must be provided to keep air free of accumulations
of flammable vapors.
Smoking must never be allowed in the spray area.
Fire extinguishing equipment must be present in the spray area.
Wear eye protection.
Follow the requirements of the Material Safety Data Sheet supplied
by your coating material manufacturer.
Adequate exhaust must be provided to keep the air free of
accumulations of toxic materials.
Use a mask or respirator whenever there is a chance of inhaling
sprayed materials. The mask must be compatible with the material
being sprayed and its concentration. Equipment must be as pre-
scribed by an industrial hygienst or safety expert, and be NIOSH
approved.
Guns with stainless steel internal passageways may be used with
these solvents. However, aluminum is widely used in other spray
application equipment - such as material pumps, regulators, valves,
and cups. Check all equipment items before use and make sure they
can also be used safely with these solvents. Read the label or data
sheet for the material you intend to spray. If in doubt as to whether or
not a coating or cleaning material is compatible, contact your mate-
rial supplier.
Operators should be given adequate training in the safe use and
maintenance of the equipment (in accordance with the requirements
of NFPA-33, Chapter 15). Users must comply with all local and
national codes of practice and insurance company requirements
governing ventilation, fire precautions, operation, maintenance, and
housekeeping. These are OSHA Sections 1910.94 and 1910.107 and
NFPA-33. Risk is reduced by avoiding or lessening factors 1-7.
Pain, tingling, or numbness in the shoulder, forearm, wrist, hands, or
fingers, especially during the night, may be early symptoms of a CTD.
Do not ignore them. Should you experience any such symptoms, see
a physician immediately. Other early symptoms may include vague
discomfort in the hand, loss of manual dexterity, and nonspecific pain
in the arm. Ignoring early symptoms and continued repetitive use of
the arm, wrist, and hand can lead to serious disability.
HAZARD
CAUSE
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