MOVING PARTS HAZARD
Moving parts can pinch or amputate your fingers or other body
the sprayer. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page
4
pans. KEEP CLEAR of moving parts when starting or operating
from starting accidentally.
beforechecking or servicing any part ofthe sprayer,
to
prevent it
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
General
Safet
Anv misuse of
t
1
e spray eauipment or accessories, such as
ovirpressurizing, modi$ing'parts. using incompatible chemi
-
cals and fluids, or using worn or damaged parts, can cause
them
to
rupture and result in fluid injection, splashing in the eyes
oron the skin, or other serious bodily injury, or fire, explosion or
property damage.
could cause it
to
malfunction.
NEVER alter or modify any part of this equipment; doing
so
worn or damaged parts immediately.
CHECK all spray equipment regularly and repair or replace
Always wear protective
eyewear, gloves, clothing and respira
-
tor as recommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer.
-.
S
stem
Pressure
Tlis sDraver can develoo
207
bar MAXIMUM WORKING
PRESSURE. Be sure that
all
spray equipment and accessories
used are rated
to
withstand this pressure.
DO
NOT exceed the
maximum working pressure of anv component or accessory
used in the system.
Fluid
and
Solvent Compatibility
BE
SURE
that all fluids and solvents used are chemically com-
on page
43.
Always read the fluid and solvent manufacturer's
patible with the wetted parts shown in
theTECHNlCAL DATA
literature before using them in this sprayer.
HOSE SAFETY
High pressure fluid
in
the hoses can be very dangerous.
If
the
damage or misuse, the high pressure spray emitted from it can
hose develops a leak, split or rupture due
to
any kind of wear,
cause a fluid injection injury or other serious bodily injury or
property damage.
ALL FLUID HOSES MUST HAVE SPRING GUARDS ON
kinks or bends at or close
to
the coupling which can result in
BOTH
ENDS! The spring guards help protect the hose from
hose rupture.
TIGHTEN all
fluid connections securely before each use. High
sure spray
lo
be emitted from the coupling.
pressure fluid can dislodge a
loose coupling or allow high pres
-
NEVER use a damaged hose. Before each use, check the en
-
tire hose for cuts, leaks, abrasion. bulging cover, or damage or
movement
of
the hose couplings.
If
any of these conditions ex
-
ist, replace the hose immediately.
DO
NOT try
to
recouple high
paired hose cannot contain the high pressure fluid.
pressure hose or mend it with tape or any other device.
A
re-
HANDLE AND ROUTE HOSES CAREFULLY.
Do
not pull on
hoses
to
move equipment. Keep hoses clear of moving paris
or solvents which are
not
compatible with the inner tube and
and hot surfaces of the pump and gas engine.
Do
no1 use fluids
coverofthe hose.
DO NOTexposeGraco hosetotemperatures
above
62"
C or below -40' C.
Hose
Grounding
Continuity
Proper hose grounding continuity is essential
to
maintaining a
groundedspriy system. Checkthe electrical resistanceof your
fluid hoses at least once a week.
If
your hose does not have
a
tag on it which specifies the maximum electrical resistance,
conlact the hose supplier or manufacturer for the maximum re
-
sistance limits. Use a resistance meter in the appropriate range
for your hose
to
check the resistance.
If
the resistance exceeds
the recommended limits, replace it immediately. An un
-
grounded or poorly grounded hose can make your system haz
-
ardous.
Also
read FIRE
OR
EXPLOSION HAZARD.
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Static electricity is created by the flow of fluid through the pump
grounded, sparking may occur, and the system may become
and hose.
If
every pari of the spray equipment is not properly
plugging a power supply cord or using a gasoline engine.
hazardous. Sparking may also occur when plugging in or
un-
Sparks can ignite fumes from solvents and the fluid being
sprayed, dust particles and other flammable substances,
whether you are spraying indoors or outdoors, and can cause a
fireorexplosionandseriousbodilyinjuryandpropertydamage.
while using this equipment,
STOP
SPRAYING IMMEDI-
If
you experience any static sparking or even a slight shock
ATELY. Check the entire svstem for orooeroroundina.
Do
not
use the system again until
the problem has b>en idenzfied and
corrected.
Grounding
To reduce the risk of static sparking, ground the sprayer and all
other spray equipment used or located in the spray area.
tions for your area and type of equipment. BE SURE
to
ground
CHECKyourlocalelectricalcodefordetailedgroundinginstruc-
all of this spray equipment:
1.
Sprayecconnect a ground wire and clamp (supplied)
to
a
true earth ground.
2.
Fluid
hoses:use only grounded hoses with a maximum of
ity. See Hose Grounding Continuity.
150 m combined hose length
to
ensure grounding continu-
3.
Spraygun: obtain grounding through connection
to
a prop
-
4.
Object
being
sprayed: according
to
local code.
5.
Fluid
supply container: according
to
local code.
6.
All solvent pails used when flushing, according
to
local
code. Use only metal pails, which are conductive. Do not
place the pail on a non
-
conductive surface, such as paper
or cardboard, which interrupts the grounding continuity.
7.
To
maintain grounding continuity when flushing orrelieving
pressure, always hold a metal part of the gun firmly
to
the
side of a grounded
metal pail, then trigger the gun.
erly grounded fluid hose and sprayer.
Flushing
Safety
Reduce the risk of fluid injection injury, static sparking, or
splashing by following the flushing procedure given on page 11
&
12 of this manual. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure
on
page
4.
and remove the spray tip before flushing. Hold a metal
partofthegunfirmlytothesideofagroundedmetalpailanduse
the lowest possible fluid pressure during flushing.
IMPORTANT
United States Government safety standards have been adopted under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. These standards-
particularly the General Standards, Part 1910, and the Construction Standards, Part 1926
-
should be consulted.
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