Explosion Protection; Risk Of Fire And Explosion From Sources Of Ignition During Spraying Work; Electrostatic Charge (Spark Or Flame Formation); Earthing The Spray Object - Storch HotFlow 55 Mode D'emploi

WARNING !
The heated hose is suitable for processing water-based coating materials. If solvent-based coating materials need to be
processed, their flashpoint must be above 55° C.
This value should always be ascertained from the respective material safety data sheet before starting work (available
from the material manufacturer/paint supplier). The flash point is the lowest temperature at which vapours develop
from the coating material. These vapours are sufficient to produce a flammable mixture with the air surrounding the
coating material.

1.2 Explosion protection

Do not use the unit in premises which are covered by the explosion protection regulations. The unit itself is not explosi-
on-proof.

1.3 Risk of fire and explosion from sources of ignition during spraying work

There should not be any sources of ignition in the surrounding environment, e.g. open flames, lit cigarettes, sparks, glo-
wing wires, hot surfaces, etc.

1.4 Electrostatic charge (spark or flame formation)

Electrostatic charges may develop on the unit due to the flow rate of the coating material in the hose. These charges
can result in the formation of sparks or flames. Therefore it is necessary for the airless spraying equipment to be proper-
ly earthed at all times (protective earthing conductor on the mains plug).

1.5 Earthing the spray object

The object to be coated must also be earthed in order to prevent an electrostatic charge developing. (As a rule walls are
earthed naturally).

1.6 Protective earthing of the heating hose

If an error occurs (defective heating conductor), the protective earthing element of the heating hose ensures the
necessary degree of protection against electric shock. This level of protection is established by connecting the mains
cable to an earthed socket. It must be ensured that the earthing element of the socket to which the heating hose is con-
nected has been properly installed and is functional.

1.7 Heating hose (safety precaution)

An electrostatic charge of the spray gun and the heating hose is dissipated via the hose. Therefore the electrical resi-
stance between the connections of the heating hose must be equal to or less than 1 megohm.

1.8 Personal protective equipment

Caution: The heating hose and spray gun become hot during use! Suitable protective gloves must be worn when con-
ducting any spraying operation.

1.9 Cleaning the unit

Risk of short circuit as a result of water penetration! Never spray the unit using a pressure washer or steam cleaner.

Cleaning the unit with solvents

When cleaning the unit with solvents the heating element of the heating hose must not be activated,as an explosive
air/gas mixture can develop in the hose. The container into which the solvent is pumped must be earthed. The top of
the container (bucket) must be completely open due to the risk of explosion (no small opening through which fluid is
injected).
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