Magnum Venus Plastech High Duo Pro Gun - Manual (Page 12)

MAGNUM VENUS PLASTECH HIGH VOLUME DUO PRO GUN 12
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.