Magnum Venus Plastech ATG Gel Coat Gun - Manual (Page 4)

ATG Chopper Gun Manual
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SAFETY & WARNING INFORMATION:
OPERATING YOUR POLYESTER SYSTEM SAFELY
1. Introduction
Any tool, if used improperly, can be dangerous. Safety is ultimately the responsibility of
those using the tool. In like manner, safe operation of polyester processes is the
responsibility of those who use such processes and those who operate the equipment. This
manual outlines procedures to be followed in conducting polyester operations safety. This
system has been specifically designed for use of Polyester Resin, Gel-Coat, and Methyl
Ethyl Ketone Peroxides (MEKP) applications. Other formulations or blends considered for
use in this equipment is strictly prohibited without the expressed consent by Magnum Venus
Plastech Inc. Magnum Venus Plastech cannot eliminate every danger nor foresee every
circumstance that might cause an injury during equipment operation. Some risks, such as
the high pressure liquid stream that exits the spray tip, are inherent to the nature of the
machine operation and are necessary to the process in order to manufacture the end-
product. For this reason, ALL personnel involved in polyester operations should read and
understand the Safety Manual. It is very important for the safety of employees involved in
the operation that equipment operators, maintenance and supervisory personnel understand
the requirements for safe operation. Each user should examine his own operation, develop
his own safety program and be assured that his equipment operators follow correct
procedures. Magnum Venus Plastech hopes that this manual is helpful to the user and
recommends that the precautions in this manual be included in any such program. Magnum
Venus Plastech recommends this Safety Manual remain on your equipment at all times for
your personnel safety. In addition to the manual, Magnum Venus Plastech recommends
that the user consult the regulations established under the Occupational Safety & Health Act
(OSHA), particularly the following sections:
1910.94 Pertaining to Ventilation.
1910.106 Pertaining to flammable liquids
1910.107 Pertaining to spray finishing operations, particularly Paragraph (m) Organic
Peroxides and Dual Component Coatings.
Other standards and recognized authorities to consult are the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) bulletins as follows:
NFPA No.33 Chapter 14, Organic Peroxides and Dual Component Materials
NFPA No.63 Dust Explosion Prevention
NFPA No.70 National Electrical Code
NFPA No.77 Static Electricity
NFPA No.91 Blower and Exhaust System
NFPA No.654 Plastics Industry Dust Hazards