Ransburg RMA Dual Purge Direct A12300 - Manual (Page 9)

RMA-303 Dual Purge/Direct Charge - Safety
4
Ransburg
LN-9263-08.5
AREA
Tells where hazards
may occur.
HAZARD
Tells what the hazard is.
SAFEGUARDS
Tells how to avoid the hazard.
Spray Area/High
Voltage Equipment
There is a high voltage device
that can induce an electrical
charge on objects which is capa-
ble of igniting coating materials.
Inadequate grounding will cause
a spark hazard. A spark can ig-
nite many coating materials and
cause a fire or explosion.
Parts being sprayed must be supported on con-
vey-ors or hangers and be grounded. The resistance
between the part and ground must not exceed 1
megohm.
All electrically conductive objects in the spray area,
with the exception of those objects required by the
process to be at high voltage, must be grounded.
Any person working in the spray area must be
grounded.
Unless specifically approved for use in hazardous
locations, the power supply and other electrical con-
trol equipment must not be used in Class 1, Division
1 or 2 locations.
Personnel Safety/
Mechanical
Hazards
The bell atomizer can rotate at
speeds up to 70,000 rpm. At
these speeds, the edge of the
applicator can easily cut into skin.
Loose articles of clothing can also
be caught by the rotating bell.
Personnel must stay clear of the bell whenever it
is rotating.
Before touching the bell, the turbine air must be
shut off.
If the bell has been rotating, allow at least two
minutes for it to come to a complete stop before
touching it.
Robot Work Area -
General Use and
Maintenance
Improper use or maintenance
can lead to hazardous condi-
tions, particularly from unexpect-
ed robot manipulator movement.
Applicator adjustments or maintenance should be
done after the robot is taken out of service. Do not
adjust or repair the applicator if the robot is operating
or standing ready to start.
Refer to robot operating instructions for the proce-
dures to take the robot out of service.
Toxic Substances Certain material may be harm-
ful if inhaled, or if there is con-
tact with the skin.
Follow the requirements of the Material Safety Data
Sheet supplied by coating material manufacturer.
Adequate exhaust must be provided to keep the air
free of accumulations of toxic materials.
Use a mask or respirator whenever there is a chance
of inhaling sprayed materials. The mask must be
compatible with the material being sprayed and its
concentration. Equipment must be as prescribed by
an industrial hygienist or safety expert, and be
NIOSH approved.