The operator must check and ensure that all technical data and the marking of the
equipment in accordance with ATEX are compliant with the necessary requirements.
The operator must provide corresponding safety measures for all applications in
which the breakdown of the equipment might lead to danger to persons.
If any irregularities are observed while the equipment is in operation, the equipment
must be put out of operation immediately and WALTHER Spritz- und Lackiersysteme
must be consulted.
Grounding / Equipotential Bonding
Measures must be taken to ensure that the spray gun is sufficiently grounded
(earthed) by means of a conductive air hose (maximum resistance 10
1.3
Inappropriate use
The spray gun can't be used for any application not included in the instructions. Any
other use is improper. Some sample of improper use:
•
Spray in direction of people or animals
•
Spray liquid nitrogen
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Safety instructions
2.1
Identification of safety instructions
Warning
The pictogram and the urgency level "Warning" identify a possible danger to
persons.
Possible consequences: Slight to severe injuries.
Attention
The pictogram and the urgency level "Attention" identify a possible danger to
material assets.
Possible consequences: Damage to material assets.
Note
The pictogram and the urgency level "Note" identify additional information for the
safe and efficient operation of the spray gun.
2.2
General Safety Instructions
All applicable accident prevention rules and regulations as well as other recognised
industrial safety and health rules and regulations must be observed at all times.
Use the spray gun only in well-ventilated rooms. Fire, naked flames and smoking are
strictly prohibited within the working area. WARNING – during the spraying of flam-
mable materials (e.g. lacquers, cleaning agents, etc.), there is an increased risk to
health as well as an increased risk of explosion and fire.
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