Startup
Startup
Startup
Follow all steps under
.
Before operating the system, check the following list
daily to ensure safe, efficient operation.
⃞ All operators are properly trained to safely
operate an electrostatic waterborne air spray
system as instructed in this manual.
⃞ All operators are trained in the
Pressure Relief Procedure, page 33
.
⃞ The electrostatics are turned off and system
voltage is discharged according to the
Fluid Voltage Discharge and Grounding
Procedure, page 33
, before any person enters
the isolation enclosure, before cleaning, and
before performing any maintenance or repair.
⃞ The warning sign provided with the gun is
mounted in the spray area where it can be
easily seen and read by all operators.
⃞ The system is thoroughly grounded and
the operator and all persons entering the
spray area are properly grounded. See
⃞ The Graco waterborne fluid hose is in good
condition with no cuts or abrasions of the PTFE
layer. Replace hose if damaged.
⃞ The condition of the gun’s electrical
components has been checked as instructed in
⃞ Ventilation fans are operating properly.
⃞ Workpiece hangers are clean and grounded.
⃞ All debris (including flammable fluids and rags)
is removed from the spray area.
⃞ All flammable fluids in the spray booth are in
approved, grounded containers.
⃞ All conductive objects in the spray area are
electrically grounded and the floor of the spray
area is electrically conductive and grounded.
⃞ Fluids used must meet the following flammability
requirements:
• FM,
FM,
FM, FMc
FMc
FMc Approved:
Approved:
Approved:
Material does not sustain burning in
accordance with the Standard Test Method
for Sustained Burning of Liquid Mixtures,
ASTM D4206.
• CE
CE
CE---EN
EN
EN 50059
50059
50059 Compliant:
Compliant:
Compliant:
Material is classified as non-ignitable as
defined by EN 50059: 2018.
For more information, see
Ignitability of Coating Materials, page 92
Shutdown
Shutdown
Shutdown
To reduce the risk of an injury, follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure, page 33
whenever you
are instructed to relieve the pressure.
1.
Discharge the system voltage, see
Discharge and Grounding Procedure, page 33
.
2.
Flush the gun, see
3.
Follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure, page 33
.
4.
Hang the gun from its hook, with the nozzle
pointing down.
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