Ransburg Aerobell 168 A12787 - Manual (Page 46)

Aerobell 168 - Maintenance
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MAINTENANCE
Good maintenance is essential to safe and
productive operation. Schedules should be
established by the user, based on the follow-
ing general information and observations of
the initial production requirements.
The Ransburg maintenance and safety infor-
mation should be made available to each op-
erator.
Normal fire protection measures are neces-
sary, including proper storage of paints and
solvents and the proper disposal of waste.
Ready access to appropriate fire extinguishing
equipment is required. For details, consult the
appropriate NFPA safety information, your lo-
cal fire codes, local painting equipment stand-
ards, OSHA requirements, as well as your in-
surance carrier's information.
! W A R N I N G
Unexpected robot movement can be hazard-
ous. Do not adjust or repair the Aerobell 168
when the robot is operating or waiting to start.
The robot must be locked out and tagged out
per OSHA.
Do not adjust or repair the Aerobell 168 when
the power supply is ON. Turn OFF the power
supply and follow OSHA lockout / tag out pro-
cedures.
Solvents used for equipment flushing must
have flash points equal to or greater than the
flash point rating of the coating material. Sol-
vents used for general cleaning must have
flash point ratings higher than 100 °F (37.8 °C).
Never remove Aerobell 168 while it is under
pressure.
! W A R N I N G
Electrical shock/arcing and fire hazards can
exist during maintenance. The high voltage
must be turned off before entering the spray
area and performing any maintenance proce-
dures. Spray booth exhaust fan(s) should re-
main on while cleaning the equipment 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 three minutes after turbine air is
off before touching the bell.
Do not immerse the Aerobell 168 turbine in
solvent or other liquids. Turbine components
will be damaged.
Bearing air must be on during all cleaning
procedures.
If the Aerobell 168 is sprayed off with a sol-
vent 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 solvent to
be forced into the turbine.
! C A U T I O N