Powerplus POW5535 COMPRESSOR 1.5HP +7PCS KIT EN - Manual (Page 6)

POW5535
EN
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§ Never point the blow-out gun at other persons and never use it to clean clothes that are
still being worn.
5.2 Safety information for paint spraying
§ Never process paints or solvents with a flash point below 55°C.
§ Never heat paints or solvents.
§ It is imperative to use filtering equipment (face masks) when processing harmful liquids.
Note also the information concerning safety precautions published by the manufacturers of
these liquids.
§ Smoking is prohibited during the spraying operation and in the work room. Paint vapours
are highly flammable.
§ Make sure there are no open fires or open lights in the work room. Sparking machines are
not to be used.
§ Do not keep or consume food and drink in the work room. Paint vapours are harmful.
§ The details and designations of the Ordinance on Hazardous Substances, which are
displayed on the outer packaging of the processed material, must be observed. Additional
protective measures are to be undertaken if necessary, particularly the wearing of suitable
clothing and masks.
§ The work room has to be bigger than 30 m3 and have sufficient ventilation for spraying
and drying. Never spray into the wind. It is always imperative to observe the regulations of
your local police authorities when spraying combustible or hazardous substances.
§ Never process media such as white petroleum spirit, butyl alcohol and methylene chloride
with the PVC pressure hose (reduced life span).
5.3 Operating pressure vessels
§ An operator of a pressure vessel is required to keep the pressure vessel in good working
order, to operate it properly, to supervise its use, to carry out essential maintenance and
repair work immediately, and to introduce essential safety measures according to
requirements.
§ The supervisory authorities may order essential safeguards from case to case.
§ A pressure vessel may not be operated if it has any defects which constitute a danger to
employees or third parties.
§ The pressure vessel must be regularly inspected for damage, e.g. rust. If you discover any
damage, then please contact the customer service workshop.
6 POINTS TO NOTE WHEN SETTING UP THE COMPRESSOR
§ Examine the machine for signs of transit damage. Report any damage immediately to the
company which delivered the compressor.
§ The compressor should be set up near the working consumer.
§ Avoid long air lines and long supply lines (extensions).
§ Make sure the intake air is dry and dust-free.
§ Do not set up the compressor in damp or wet rooms.
§ The compressor may only be used in suitable rooms (with good ventilation and an ambient
temperature from +5°C to +40°C). There must be no dust, acids, vapors, explosive gases
or inflammable gases in the room.
§ The compressor is designed to be used in dry rooms. It is prohibited to use the
compressor in areas where work is conducted with sprayed water.