AREA
Tells where hazards
may occur.
HAZARD
Tells what the hazard is.
SAFEGUARDS
Tells how to avoid the hazard.
Spray Area
General Use and
Maintenance
Electrostatic Arcing
Never operate the applicator without properly
grounding the following.
A. Operators
Operators must be grounded. Rubber soled
insulating shoes should not be worn. Grounding
leg or wrist straps may be used.
Operators must maintain contact with the handle
of the applicator. If work gloves are used, the
palm section must be cut out.
Operators must remove from themselves all
metal objects that are not grounded.
NOTE:
REFER TO NFPA-33 REGARDING
OPERATOR GROUNDING OR SPECIFIC COUN-
TRY SAFETY CODE.
B. Parts being sprayed. Resistance between the
part and a grounded conveyor must not exceed
1 megohm.
C. Every metal and conductive object in the spray
area. This includes the booth, parts hangers,
fire extinguishers, conductive flooring, etc.
Grounded conductive flooring must be provided
in the spray area.
Turn off voltage at the power module before flush-
ing out, cleaning, or removing any parts from the
applicator.
Never install an applicator into a fluid system using
an isolated solvent supply.
Do not touch applicator electrode while applicator
is energized.
Improper operation or mainte-
nance may create a hazard.
Personnel must be properly
trained in the use of this equip-
ment.
Personnel must be given training in accordance
with the requirements of NFPA-33.
Instructions and safety precautions must be read
and understood prior to using this equipment.
Comply with appropriate local, state, and national
codes governing ventilation, fire protection, oper-
ation maintenance, and housekeeping.
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