Ransburg Aerobell 168 Atex Approved 13350 - Manual (Page 43)

Good maintenance is essential to safe and produc-
tive operation. Schedules should be established
by the user, based on the following general infor-
mation and observations of the initial production
requirements.
The Ransburg maintenance and safety information
should be made available to each operator.
Normal fire protection measures are necessary,
including proper storage of paints and solvents and
the proper disposal of waste. Ready access to ap-
propriate fire extinguishing equipment is required.
For details, consult the appropriate NFPA safety
information, your local fire codes, local painting
equipment standards, OSHA requirements, as well
as your insurance carrier’s information.
Refer to Appendix A for tests for stationary equip-
ment and test frequency per EN 50 176.
MAINTENANCE
W A R N I N G
!
† Unexpected robot movement can be haz-
ardous. Do not adjust or repair the Aerobell
168 when the robot is operating or waiting
to start. The robot must be locked out and
secured against restart.
† Do not adjust or repair the Aerobell 168
when the power supply is ON. Secure the
supply against a restart.
† Those solvents used for cleaning must
have a flash point at minimum of 5°C (9°F)
greater than ambient temperature. It is the
end users responsibility to insure this condi-
tions is met.
† Never remove Aerobell 168 while it is
under pressure.
† If ignitable fluids are used for cleaning
purposes, all parts must completly dis-
charged of high voltage.
W A R N I N G !
† Electrical shock/arcing and fire hazards
can exist during maintenance. The high volt-
age must be turned off before entering the
spray area and performing any maintenance
procedures. Spray booth exhaust fan(s)
should remain on while cleaning the equip-
ment with solvents.
† Never touch the atomizer bell while it is
spinning. The front edge can easily cut into
human skin. Make sure the atomizer bell has
stopped spinning before attempting to touch
it. Wait at least a minimum of 1 minute after
turbine air is off before touching the bell.
C A U T I O N !
† Do not immerse the Aerobell 168 turbine
in solvent or other liquids. Turbine compo-
nents will be damaged.
† Bearing air must be on during all clean-
ing procedures.
† If the Aerobell 168 is sprayed off with a
solvent applicator for cleaning, the turbine
should be turned on, as well as shaping air
(high voltage off). Air exhaust from the tur-
bine and shaping air form a curtain around
the back edge of the bell, and help prevent
solvent from getting into the cavity behind
the bell. Do not direct at the opening behind
the edge of the bell, as this may allow sol-
vent to be forced into the turbine.
Aerobell 168 - Maintenance
Ransburg
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