Magnum Venus Plastech CB-8000-xxx Resin Monitor - Manual (Page 5)

INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL CB-8000-XXX
MAGNUM VENUS PLASTECH REV 1.05
APRIL 2013 PAGE 5
CHAPTER 1-Safety and Warning Information
Operating Your Polyester System Safely
1.0 Introduction
The manufacturer accepts no liability for any consequences resulting from inappropriate, negligent or incorrect installation or adjustment of the optional operating parameters of
the equipment. The contents of this guide are believed to be correct at the time of printing. In the interests of a commitment to a policy of continuous development and
improvement, the manufacturer reserves the right to change the specification of the product or its performance, or the contents of the guide, without notice. All rights reserved.
No parts of this guide may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electrical or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by an information storage or
retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher.
Any tool, if used improperly, can be dangerous. Safety is ultimately the responsibility of those using the tool. In like manner, safe operation of polyester processes is the
responsibility of those who use such processes and those who operate the equipment. This manual outlines procedures to be followed in conducting polyester operations
safety. This system has been specifically designed for use of Polyester Resin, Gel-Coat, and Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxides (MEKP) applications. Other formulations or blends
considered for use in this equipment is strictly prohibited without the expressed consent by Magnum Venus Plastech Inc. Magnum Venus Plastech cannot eliminate every
danger nor foresee every circumstance that might cause an injury during equipment operation. Some risks, such as the high pressure liquid stream that exits the spray tip, are
inherent to the nature of the machine operation and are necessary to the process in order to manufacture the end-product. For this reason, ALL personnel involved in polyester
operations should read and understand the Safety Manual. It is very important for the safety of employees involved in the operation that equipment operators, maintenance and
supervisory personnel understand the requirements for safe operation. Each user should examine his own operation, develop hi s own safety program and be assured that his
equipment operators follow correct procedures. Magnum Venus Plastech hopes that this manual is helpful to the user and recommends that the precautions in this manual be
included in any such program. Magnum Venus Plastech recommends this Safety Manual remain on your equipment at all times for your personnel safety.
In addition to the manual, Magnum Venus Plastech recommends that the user consult the regulations established under the Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA),
particularly the following sections:
1910.94 Pertaining to Ventilation.
1910.106 Pertaining to flammable liquids
1910.107 Pertaining to spray finishing operations, particularly Paragraph (m) Organic Peroxides and Dual Component Coatings.
Other standards and recognized authorities to consult are the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) bulletins as follows:
NFPA No.33 Chapter 14, Organic Peroxides and Dual Component Materials
NFPA No.63 Dust Explosion Prevention
NFPA No.70 National Electrical Code
NFPA No.77 Static Electricity
NFPA No.91 Blower and Exhaust System
NFPA No.654 Plastics Industry Dust Hazards
Type of Fire Extinguishing equipment recommended: Fire Extinguisher – code ABC, rating number 4a60bc.
Extinguishing Media – Foam, Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical, Water Fog.
Copies of the above bulletins are available, at a nominal charge from:
National Fire Protection Association
470 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA 02210
Research Report No.11 of the American Insurance Association deal with “Fire, Explosion and Health Hazards of Organic Peroxides”. It is published by:
American Insurance Association
85 John Street
New York, NY 10038
Local codes and authorities also have standards to be followed in the operation of your spraying equipment. Your insurance carrier will be helpful in answering questions that
arise in your development of safe procedures.
1.2 Personal Safety Equipment
Magnum Venus Plastech recommends the following Personal Safety Equipment for conducting safe operations of the Polyester Systems:
Magnum Venus Plastech recommends that the user consult the state and local regulations established for all Safety equipment listed.
2.0 Material Safety
2.1 Hazards Associated with Laminating Operations
Major hazards which should be guarded against in polyester/epoxy/urethane laminating operations are those associated with:
Flammability and explosion dangers of the catalyst/activators/hardeners normally used
The flammability dangers of clean-up solvents sometimes used (Magnum Venus Plastech recommends that clean-up solvents be non-flammable), and of resin
diluents used, such as styrene.
Flammability dangers of catalyst diluents, if used. (Magnum Venus Plastech recommends that catalyst not be diluted)
Flammability dangers of the uncured liquid resins.
Combustibility dangers of the cured laminate, accumulations of over spray, and laminate sandings.
The toxicity dangers of all the chemicals used in laminating operations with respect to ingestion, inhalation and skin and eye hazards.