Magnum Venus Plastech Powerhead Powerslide 7000 Series - Manual (Page 12)

MAGNUM VENUS PLASTECH Powerslide Dual Rod 12
3.2 Grounding
Grounding an object means providing an adequate path for the flow of the electrical
charge from the object to the ground. An adequate path is one that permits charge to
flow from the object fast enough that it will not accumulate to the extent that a spark can
be formed. It is not possible to define exactly what will be an adequate path under all
conditions since it depends on many variables. In any event, the grounding means
should have the lowest possible electrical resistance. Grounding straps should be
installed on all loose conductive objects in the spraying area. This includes material
containers and equipment. Magnum Venus Plastech recommends grounding straps be
made of AWG No.18 stranded wire as a minimum and the larger wire be used where
possible. NFPA Bulletin No77 states that the electrical resistance of such a leakage
path may be as low as 1 meg ohm (10 ohms) but that resistance as high as 10,000 meg
ohms will produce an adequate leakage path in some cases. Whenever flammable or
combustible liquids are transferred from one container to another, or from one container
to the equipment, both containers or container and equipment shall be effectively
bonded and grounded to dissipate static electricity. For further information, see
National Fire Protection Association (
NFPA) 77, titled “Recommended Practice on
Static Electrical”. Refer especially to section 7-7 titled “Spray Application of Flammable
and Combustible Materials”. Check with local codes and authorities for other specific
standards that might apply to your application. NEVER USE HARD MATERIALS SUCH
AS WIRE, PINS, ETC., TO CLEAR A PLUGGED GUN. HARD MATERIALS CAN
CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE. DAB WITH A BRISTLE BRUSH, BLOW
BACKWARDS WITH AIR UNTIL CLEAR WHILE WEARING A PROTECTIVE EYE
SHIELD. REPEAT AS MANY TIMES AS NECESSARY. DO NOT PERFORM ANY
MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS UNTIL YOU HAVE FOLLOWED THE PRECAUTIONS
STATED ABOVE. IF YOU, AS AN EQUIPMENT OPERATOR OR SUPERVISOR, DO
NOT FEEL THAT YOU HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TRAINED OR INSTRUCTED AND
THAT YOU LACK THE TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE TO OPERATE OR PERFORM
MAINTENANCE ON A PIECE OF MAGNUM VENUS PLASTECH EQUIPMENT,
PLEASE CALL MAGNUM VENUS PLASTECH BEFORE OPERATING OR
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE EQUIPMENT. IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE ABOVE PRECAUTIONS OR ANY SERVICE OR
OPERATION
PRECEDURES, CALL YOUR MAGNUM VENUS PLASTECH
DISTRIBUTOR OR MAGNUM VENUS PLASTECH.
NOTICE: All statements, information and data given herein are believed to be
accurate and reliable but are presented without guaranty, warranty or
responsibility of any kind express or implied. The user should not assume that all
safety measures are indicated or that other measures are not required.
DANGER: Contaminated catalyst may cause Fire or Explosion. Before working
on the catalyst pump or catalyst accumulator, wash hands and tools thoroughly.
Be sure work area is free of dirt, grease or resin. Clean catalyst system
components with clean water only.
DANGER: Eye, skin and respiration hazard. The Catalyst, MEKP, may cause
blindness, skin irritation or breathing difficulty. Keep hands away from face.
Keep food and drink away from work area.
WARNING: Please refer to your catalyst manufacturer’s safety information
regarding the safe handling and storage of catalyst. Wear appropriate safety
equipment as recommended.