Magnum Venus Plastech INNOVATOR PRO 5000 (8003) - Manual (Page 13)

MAGNUM VENUS PLASTECH Innovator Pro Manual 13
3.2 Grounding
Grounding an object means providing an adequate path for the flow of the electrical
charge from the object to the ground. An adequate path is one that permits charge to flow
from the object fast enough that it will not accumulate to the extent that a spark can be
formed. It is not possible to define exactly what will be an adequate path under all
conditions since it depends on many variables. In any event, the grounding means should
have the lowest possible electrical resistance. Grounding straps should be installed on all
loose conductive objects in the spraying area. This includes material containers and
equipment. Magnum Venus Plastech recommends grounding straps be made of AWG
No.18 stranded wire as a minimum and the larger wire be used where possible. NFPA
Bulletin No77 states that the electrical resistance of such a leakage path may be as low as
1 meg ohm (10 ohms) but that resistance as high as 10,000 meg ohms will produce an
adequate leakage path in some cases. Whenever flammable or combustible liquids are
transferred from one container to another, or from one container to the equipment, both
containers or container and equipment shall be effectively bonded and grounded to
dissipate static electricity. For further information, see National Fire Protection
Association ( NFPA) 77, titled “Recommended Practice on Static Electrical”. Refer
especially to section 7-7 titled “Spray Application of Flammable and Combustible
Materials”. Check with local codes and authorities for other specific standards that might
apply to your application. NEVER USE HARD MATERIALS SUCH AS WIRE, PINS, ETC.,
TO CLEAR A PLUGGED GUN. HARD MATERIALS CAN CAUSE PERMANENT
DAMAGE. DAB WITH A BRISTLE BRUSH, BLOW BACKWARDS WITH AIR UNTIL
CLEAR WHILE WEARING A PROTECTIVE EYE SHIELD. REPEAT AS MANY TIMES AS
NECESSARY. DO NOT PERFORM ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS UNTIL YOU
HAVE FOLLOWED THE PRECAUTIONS STATED ABOVE. IF YOU, AS AN EQUIPMENT
OPERATOR OR SUPERVISOR, DO NOT FEEL THAT YOU HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY
TRAINED OR INSTRUCTED AND THAT YOU LACK THE TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
TO OPERATE OR PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON A PIECE OF MAGNUM VENUS
PLASTECH EQUIPMENT, PLEASE CALL MAGNUM VENUS PLASTECH BEFORE
OPERATING OR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE EQUIPMENT. IF YOU HAVE
ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE ABOVE PRECAUTIONS OR ANY SERVICE OR
OPERATION
PRECEDURES, CALL YOUR MAGNUM VENUS PLASTECH
DISTRIBUTOR OR MAGNUM VENUS PLASTECH.
NOTICE: All statements, information and data given herein are believed to be
accurate and reliable but are presented without guaranty, warranty or
responsibility of any kind express or implied. The user should not assume that all
safety measures are indicated or that other measures are not required.
DANGER: Contaminated catalyst may cause Fire or Explosion. Before working on
the catalyst pump or catalyst accumulator, wash hands and tools thoroughly. Be
sure work area is free of dirt, grease or resin. Clean catalyst system components
with clean water only.
DANGER: Eye, skin and respiration hazard. The Catalyst, MEKP, may cause
blindness, skin irritation or breathing difficulty. Keep hands away from face. Keep
food and drink away from work area.
WARNING: Please refer to your catalyst manufacturer’s safety information
regarding the safe handling and storage of catalyst. Wear appropriate safety
equipment as recommended.