Magnum Venus Plastech High Duo Pro Gun - Manual (Page 4)

MAGNUM VENUS PLASTECH HIGH VOLUME DUO PRO GUN 4
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