Safety warnings – DeVilbiss COMPACT P2-11 User Manual

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SAFETY WARNINGS

Fire and explosion

Solvents and coating materials
can be highly flammable or

combustible when sprayed. ALWAYS
refer to the coating material suppliers
instructions and COSHH sheets
before using this equipment

Users must comply with all local
and national codes of practice
a n d i ns u r a nc e c o m p a n y
r e q u i r e m e n t s g o v e r n i n g

ventilation, fire precautions, operation

and house-keeping of working
areas
This equipment, as supplied,
is NOT suitable for use with
Halogenated Hydrocarbons.

Static Electricity can be
generated by fluid and/or air

passing through hoses, by the spraying
process and by cleaning non- conductive
parts with cloths. To prevent ignition
sources from static discharges, earth
continuity must be maintained to the
spraygun and other metallic equipment

used. It is essential to use
conductive air and/or fluid hoses.

Personal Protective

Equipment

Toxic vapours – When
sprayed, certain materials may
be poisonous, create irritation

or be otherwise harmful to health.
Always read all labels and safety data
sheets for the material before spraying

and follow any recommendations.
If In Doubt, Contact Your
Material Supplier
The use of respiratory protective

equipment is recommended at all times.
The type of equipment must be
compatible with the material being

sprayed.

Always wear eye protection when
spraying or cleaning the spraygun
Gloves must be worn when
spraying or cleaning the equipment
Training – Personnel should be given
adequate training in the safe use of
spraying equipment.

Misuse

Never aim a spraygun at any part of the
body
Never exceed the max. recommended
safe working pressure for the equipment
The fitting of non-recommended or non-
original spares may create hazards
Before cleaning or maintenance, all
pressure must be isolated and relieved
from the equipment
The product should be cleaned using a
gun washing machine. However, this
equipment should not be left inside gun
washing machines for prolonged periods
of time.

Noise Levels

The A-weighted sound level of
sprayguns may exceed 85 dB
(A) depending on the set-up being used.
Details of actual noise levels are
available on request. It is recommended
that ear protection is worn at all times
when spraying.

Operating

Spray Equipment using high pressures
may be subject to recoil forces. Under
certain circumstances, such forces could
result in repetitive strain injury to the
operator.