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PEA-C4-HiCoat
OPERATING MANUAL
VERSION 05/2012
ORDER NUMBER DOC 390829
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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4.1
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATOR
4.1.1
ELECTRICAL DEVICES AND OPERATING EQUIPMENT
4.1.2
PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
4.1.3
A SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT
Keep this operating manual at hand near the device at all times.
Always follow local regulations concerning occupational safety and accident
prevention.
To be provided in accordance with the local safety requirements with regard to the
operating mode and ambient infl uences.
May only be maintained by skilled electricians.
Must be operated in accordance with the safety regulations and electrotechnical
regulations.
Must be repaired immediately in the event of problems.
Must be put out of operation if they pose a hazard.
Must be de-energized before work is commenced on active parts.
Secure the device against being switched back on without authorization. Inform staff
about planned work.
Observe electrical safety regulations.
Ensure that the device is operated and repaired only by trained persons.
The fl oor in the working area must be electrostatically conductive (measurements
according to EN 1081 and EN 61340-4-1).
The footwear worn by the operators must comply with the requirements of
EN ISO 20344. The measured insulation resistance must not exceed 100 megaohms.
The protective clothing, including gloves, must comply with the requirements of
EN ISO 1149-5. The measured insulation resistance must not exceed 100 megaohms.
The powder release must be electrically interlocked with the powder spray system's
exhaust air equipment.
Excess coating material (overspray) must be collected up safely.
Ensure that there are no ignition sources such as naked fl ames, sparks, glowing wires or
hot surfaces in the vicinity. Do not smoke.
Provide suffi
cient numbers of suitable fi re extinguishers and ensure that they are
serviceable.
The operating company must ensure that the average concentration of powder paint
in the air does not exceed 50% of the lower explosion limit (LEL = max. permitted
concentration of powder to air). If no reliable LEL value is available, the average
concentration must not exceed 10 g/m³.
