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VM 500
OPERATING MANUAL
EDITION 03/2012
PART NUMBER DOC 2318724
2.4
SAFETY-RELEVANT INFORMATION ABOUT DISCHARGES
The plastic parts of the spray gun are charged electrostatically by the high-voltage field
of the spray pistol. Harmless discharges (brush discharges) are possible after contact with
plastic parts. They are completely harmless for people.
The corona discharge at the electrode end is visible during darkness at a distance of be
between 4 and 10 mm; 0.15 and 0.4 inches, between the spray gun and spray object.
2.3
CORRECT USE
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Surface spraying of the control unit
Do not spray unit parts with electrostatic (e.g. electrostatic spray gun).
Cleaning of the control unit
If there are deposits on the surfaces, the unit may form electrostatic charges. Flames or
sparks can form if there is a discharge.
Remove deposits from the surfaces to maintain conductivity.
Use only a damp cloth to clean the unit.
2.5
USE IN AN EXPLOSION HAZARD AREA
2.5.1
CORRECT USE
The VM 500 control unit may only be used in combination with the GM 5000EA or
GM 5000EAC hand spray guns. If the control unit is operated in combination with
devices other than the above-mentioned spray guns, the SIRA and FM authorizations
(type approvals) cease to apply. These electrostatic hand spray guns are suitable for
spraying liquid materials, in particular coating materials that follow AirCoat or Airspray
techniques. Coating materials that contain solvents from the II A explosion group may be
used.
2.5.2
EXPLOSION PROTECTION ACCORDING TO CE
The control unit is designed together with the spray gun in accordance with the 94/9/EC
(ATEX 95) directive. The spray gun is suitable for use in potentially explosive areas zone 1
and the control unit in the area of zone 2.
Authorization (type approval) by SIRA for zone 1 (spray gun)
0102
II (2) G
SIRA 11 ATEX 5374X
CE
Communautés Européennes
0102
Notifi ed inspection body: PTB
Ex
Symbol for explosion protection
II
Unit class II
(2)
Category 2 (Zone 1)
G
Ex-atmosphere gas
SIRA 11 ATEX 5374X
Number of type approval certifi cate
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