Ransburg Turbodisk 2 Assembly 78715 - Manual (Page 9)

Turbodisk 2 - Safety
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W A R N I N G
> The simple safety measures outlined here
are vital. Failure to observe them could cause a
spark capable of starting a fire.
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W A R N I N G
> If ANY symptom of improper operation
occurs, suspend use of the unit until the problem
has been diagnosed and corrected. See the
appropriate "Troubleshooting Guide" or contact
your Ransburg representative.
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GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
• The articles being coated MUST be grounded at all
times.
• All components of the applicator system (except the
atomizing head) MUST be grounded at all times.
• All contact points MUST be free of any accumulation
of nonconductive residue.
• All electrically conductive objects, especially solvent
containers within the spray area, MUST be either
removed or grounded.
Any tool, if used improperly, can be dangerous. Safety
is ultimately the responsibility of those using a tool.
In like manner, safe operation of electrostatic coat-
ing processes is the responsibility of those who use
such processes and those who operate electrostatic
coating equipment. Procedures to be followed on
conducting electrostatic coating operations safely are
outlined in the Ransburg brochure IL-247: "Operating
Your Electrostatic Coating System Safely". Additional
copies are available from Ransburg upon request.
All personnel connected with coating operations
should read and understand this brochure. It is
most important that the equipment operators and
supervisory personnel understand the requirements
for safe operation.
Additional cards summarizing these safety require-
ments are available from Ransburg on request. These
cards should be posted in the spraying area so that
they can be readily referred to and serve as a reminder
to personnel in that area of responsibility. Additional
copies of the sign SL-00-07: "Cleaning Safety Require-
ments" are available upon request.
Each user should examine his own coating operation,
develop his own safety program, and ensure that his
workers follow correct procedures. Ransburg hopes
that the information it provides is helpful to the user
in establishing such a program.
In addition to the available cards, labels, brochures,
and service manuals, the user should consult other
standards and recognized safety authorities. Section
1910.107 of the regulations established under the
Occupational Safety and Health Act [OSHA] apply to
spray finishing operations. Paragraph (i) specifically
applies to electrostatic hand spraying equipment.
NFPA No. 33 "Spray Application", is another standard
for spray painting operations. Chapters 9, 10, and
13 are specifically applicable to electrostatic coat-
ing. Copies of NFPA No. 33 are available from the
National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, Mass. 02269 (at nominal cost).
The National Fire Protection Association also pub-
lishes standards other than NFPA No. 33 relating to
the control of fire hazards. NFPA No. 33 specifically
refers to the following bulletins of the National Fire
Protection Association as applicable to coating op-
erations:
NFPA No.63: Dust Explosion, Industrial Plants
NFPA No.70: National Electrical Code
NFPA No.86A: Ovens and Furnaces
NFPA No.91: Blower and Exhaust Systems
NFPA No.654: Dust Explosions, Plastics Industry
NFPA No.77: Static Electricity, also contains much
useful information. Copies of these brochures will be
helpful in arriving at a program for safe operation.
Local codes and authorities also have standards to be
followed in the operation of your spray equipment.
Your insurance carrier will be helpful in answering
questions that arise in your development of spray
coating procedures.
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