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OPERATING MANUAL
VERSION 05/2017
ORDER NUMBER DOC 2357061
Several liquids have a high expansion coefficient. In some cases their volume can rise with
consequent damage to pipes, fittings, etc. and cause fluid leakage.
When the pump sucks liquid from a closed tank, ensure that air or a suitable gas can
enter the tank. Thus a negative pressure is avoided. The vacuum could implode the tank
(squeeze) and can cause it to break. The tank would leak and the liquid would flow out.
The pressure created by the pump is a multiplication of the inlet air pressure.
4.2.5 CLEANING AND FLUSHING
Hazard due to cleaning and flushing
Explosion hazard and damage to the device.
Preference should be given to non-flammable cleaning and flushing agents.
When carrying out cleaning work with flammable cleaning agents, make sure that all
equipment and resources (e.g., collection tank, funnel, transport cart) are conductive
or static dissipative and grounded.
Observe the specifications of the lacquer manufacturer.
Ensure that the flash point of the cleaning agent is at least 15 K above the ambient
temperature or that cleaning is undertaken at a cleaning station with technical
ventilation.
Explosive gases are produced when aluminum comes into contact with halogenated
hydrocarbons. To clean aluminum, do not use liquids containing halogenated
hydrocarbons.
Take measures for workplace safety (see section
).
When commissioning or emptying the device, please note that an explosive mixture
may temporarily exist inside the lines and components of equipment:
– Depending upon used coating product,
– Depending on the flushing agent (solvent) used,
an explosive mixture may temporarily exist inside the lines and items of equipment.
Only electrically conductive tanks may be used for cleaning and flushing agents.
The tanks must be grounded.
An explosive gas/air mixture forms in closed tanks.
Never spray into a closed tank when using solvents for flushing.
External cleaning
When cleaning the exterior of the device or its parts, also observe the following:
Relieve the pressure from the device.
De-energize the device electrically.
Disconnect the pneumatic supply line.
Use only moistened cloths and brushes. Never use abrasive agents or hard objects
and never spray cleaning agents with a gun. Cleaning the device must not damage
it in any way.
Ensure that no electric component is cleaned with or immersed into solvent.
