Ransburg REM Automatic Applicator 73499 - Manual (Page 14)

AA-87-02.3
REM Automatic Applicator - Operation
These Operating Instructions indicate the general
operating parameters for this product in a normal
working relationship with other ITW Ransburg
system components in typical use. Each user
application is unique and operation should be
initiated under the guidance of an ITW Ransburg
representative and/or be based on carefully
conducted tests and on careful observation of the
initial production characteristics.
SAFE OPERA SAFE OPERA SAFE OPERA SAFE OPERA SAFE OPERATION TION TION TION TION
• Ground operators and all other persons in spray
areas by requiring that they wear conductive
soled shoes or grounding straps.
• Have exhaust fans operating while spraying.
• See that no more than 1-gallon of solvent per
safety container per operator is inside of the
hazard location.
• If ANY sumptom of improper operation occurs,
suspend use of the unit until the problem has
been diagnosed and corrected. See the appro-
priate “Troubleshooting Guide” or contact your
ITW Ransburg representative.
• Ground MUST be maintained during the addition
of fluid to any supply container! Whenever
transfering flammable fluid from one container
to another, both containers MUST be properly
connected to a proven ground first and then to
each other. Personnel executing such a trans-
fer MUST also be grounded.
• A chemial reaction, resulting in the possibility of
a pressure EXPLOSION, may occur if 1.1,1-
Trichloroethane, Methylene Chloride other
Halogenated Hydrocarbon Solvents are used
in pressurizable fluid systems having aluminum
or galvanized wetted parts. Such an explosion
could cause death, serious bodily injury and/or
substantial property damage. Consult your fluid
supplier to determine the chemical content of
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your solvents. (See ITW Ransburg Safety
Literature:
HHC Explosion Hazard Danger Sign,
HHC Explosion Hazard Warning, and HHC
Explosion Hazard Bulletin.)
• In NO NO NO NO NO event should any flammable solvent or
solvent reduced coating material be used in an
electrosatic, waterborne applicator system!
Such use will create an ignition hazard!
Such use will create an ignition hazard! Such use will create an ignition hazard! Such use will create an ignition hazard! Such use will create an ignition hazard!
THE RIGHT TECHNIQUE THE RIGHT TECHNIQUE THE RIGHT TECHNIQUE THE RIGHT TECHNIQUE THE RIGHT TECHNIQUE
Following are some basic electrostatic spray
techniques. Depending on the spray target, it may
be necessary to adjust the technique.
Fan Width Determination Fan Width Determination Fan Width Determination Fan Width Determination Fan Width Determination
The size of the object being coated is the
determining factor in adjusting the fan pattern. The
larger the object, the larger the required fan pattern.
Fan width can range from approximately 6-inches
(minimum) to approximately 14-inches
(maximum). This is accomplished by nozzle
selection. Air control adjustment is used to
remove “tails” from the fan pattern.
> The degree of atomization is dependent
on the viscosity of the paint formulation,
the applied fluid pressure, and nozzle
selection. Actual fan size may vary from
stated nozzle size depending on paint
pressure and paint atomizing character-
istics.
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