Ransburg GMS Ground Monitoring System A12520-XXXX - Manual (Page 7)

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Spray Area Explosion
Improper or inadequate operation and
maintenance procedures may cause an
explosion.
Protection against inadvertent arcing that is
capable of causing fire or explosion is lost if
any safety interlocks are disabled during op-
eration. Frequent power supply shutdown
indicates a problem in the system requiring
correction.
Follow These Guidelines
Electrostatic arcing MUST be prevented.
All electrical equipment must be located outside Class
I or II, Division 1 or 2 hazardous areas, in accordance
with NFPA 33, 2009 Edition.
Test only in areas free of flammable or combustible
materials.
The current overload sensitivity (if equipped) MUST
be set as described in corresponding section of the
equipment manual. Protection against inadvertent
arcing that is capable of causing fire or explosion is lost
if the current overload sensitivity is not properly set.
Frequent power shutdown indicates a problem with the
system which requires correction.
Always turn the control panel off prior to flushing, clean-
ing, or working on spray system equipment.
Ensure that the control panel is interlocked with the
ventilation system and conveyor in accordance with
NFPA 33, 2009 Edition.
Have fire extinguishing equipment readily available and
tested periodically.
Explosion - Incompatible Materials
Halogenated hydrocarbon solvents for
example: methylene chloride and 1,1,1,-Tri-
chloroethane are not chemically compatible
with the aluminum that might be used in
many system components. The chemical
reaction caused by these solvents reacting
with aluminum can become violent and lead
to an equipment explosion.
Spray Area Follow These Guidelines
Aluminum is widely used in other spray application
equipment - such as material pumps, regulators, trig-
gering valves, etc. Halogenated hydrocarbon solvents
must never be used with aluminum equipment during
spraying, flushing, or cleaning. Read the label or data
sheet for the material you intend to spray. If in doubt as
to whether or not a coating or cleaning material is com-
patible, contact your coating supplier. Any other type of
solvent may be used with aluminum equipment.
AREA HAZARD SAFEGUARDS