AIRLESSCO SS4550 - Manual (Page 6)

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This sprayer operates at 3000 psi (205 bar). ALWAYS be
sure that all components and accessories have a maximum
working pressure of at least 3000 psi to avoid rupture
which can result in serious bodily injury including injection
and property damage.
NEVER leave a pressurized sprayer unattended to avoid
accidental operation of it which could result in serious
bodily injury.
ALWAYS follow the PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDURE
whenever you stop spraying and before adjusting,
removing or repairing any part of the sprayer.
NEVER alter or modify any part of the equipment to avoid
possible component rupture which could result in serious
bodily injury and property damage.
NEVER use weak or damaged or non-conductive paint
hose. Do not allow kinking or crushing of hoses or allow it
to vibrate against rough or sharp or hot surfaces. Before
each use, check hoses for damage and wear and ensure
all fluid connections are secure.
REPLACE any damaged hose. NEVER use tape or any
device to mend the hose.
NEVER attempt to stop any leakage in the line or fittings
with your hand or any part of the body. Turn off the unit
and release pressure by following PRESSURE RELIEF
PROCEDURE.
ALWAYS use approved high pressure fittings and
replacement parts.
ALWAYS ensure fire extinquishing equipment is readily
available and properly maintained.
Place unit 25 feet away from spraying in ventilated area.
NEVER operate in buildings unless exhaust is piped outside.
NEVER allow hose to lay against engine mufflers or hot parts.
NEVER refill fuel tank while engine is hot or is running.
IMPORTANT: United States Government safety standards
have been adopted under the Occupational Safety & Health
Act. These standards, particularly the General Standards,
Part 1910, & the Construction Standards, part 1926 should
be consulted.
WHEN SPRAYING & CLEANING WITH FLAMMABLE PAINTS OR THINNERS:
1. When spraying with flammable liquids, the unit must be located a minimum of 25 feet away from the spraying area in
a well ventilated area. Ventilation must be sufficient enough to prevent the accumulation of vapors.
2. To eliminate electrostatic discharge, ground the spray unit, paint bucket and spraying object. Use only high
pressure airless hoses approved for 3000 psi which is conductive.
3. Remove spray tip before cleaning gun and hose. Make contact of gun with bucket and spray without the tip in a well
ventilated area, into the grounded steel bucket.
4. Never use high pressure in the cleaning process. USE MINIMUM PRESSURE.
5. Do not smoke in spraying/cleaning area.
Reduce the risk of injection injury, static sparking or
splashing by following the specific cleaning procedure on
page 6 and 9.
ALWAYS follow the PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDURE
on page 9.
ALWAYS remove the spray tip before flushing. Hold a
metal part of the gun firmly to the side of a metal pail and
use the lowest possible fluid pressure during flushing.
NEVER use cleaning solvents with flash points below 140
degress F. Some of these are: acetone, benzene, ether,
gasoline, naphtha. Consult your supplier to be sure.
NEVER SMOKE IN THE SPRAYING/CLEANING AREA.
NEVER leave water in fluid pump, to prevent freezing
during storage.
ALWAYS be sure all equipment and objects being sprayed
are properly grounded. ALWAYS ground sprayer, paint
bucket and object being sprayed. See "grounding" on page
3 for detailed grounding information.
Vapors created when spraying can be ignited by sparks.
To reduce the risk of fire, always locate the sprayer at least
20 feet (6 m.) away from the spray area. DO NOT plug in
or unplug any electrical cords in the spray area, which can
create sparks, when there is any chance of igniting vapors
still in the air. Follow the coating & solvent manufacturers
safety warnings and precautions.
Use only conductive fluid hoses for airless applications. Be
sure gun is grounded through hose connections. Check
ground continuity in hose & equipment. Overall (end to
end) resistance of unpressurized hose must not exceed 29
megohms for any coupled length or combination of hose
length. Use only high pressure airless hoses with static
wire approved for 3000 psi.
WARNING
Do not use halogenated solvents in this system. The prime
valve, 2 gun manifold and most airless guns have aluminum
parts and may explode. Cleaning agents, coatings, paints or
adhesives may contain halogenated hydrocarbon solvents.
DON"T TAKE CHANCES! Consult your material suppliers to
be sure. Some of the most common of these solvents are:
Carbontetrachloride, Chlorobenzene, Dichloroethane, Dichlo-
roethyl Ether, Ethylbromide, Ethylchloride, Tethrachloethane.
Alternate valves and guns are available if you need to use
these solvents.
AVOID COMPONENT RUPTURE PREVENT STATIC SPARKED FIRE/ EXPLOSIONS
GAS ENGINE PRECAUTIONS
WARNINGS - CONTINUED
FLUSHING