Ransburg RMA Indirect A12869 - Manual (Page 11)

RMA-303 Indirect Charge - Safety
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AREA
Tells where haz-
ards may occur.
HAZARD
Tells what the hazard is.
SAFEGUARDS
Tells how to avoid the hazard.
Spray Area Explosion Hazard—
Incompatible Materials
Halogenated hydrocarbon sol-
vents for example: methylene
chloride and 1,1,1,-
Trichloroethane are not chemi-
cally compatible with the alumi-
num that might be used in many
system components. The chem-
ical reaction caused by these
solvents reacting with aluminum
can become violent and lead to
an equipment explosion.
Aluminum is widely used in other spray application
equipment - such as material pumps, regulators,
triggering valves, etc. Halogenated hydrocarbon
solvents must never be used with aluminum equip-
ment during spraying, flushing, or cleaning. Read
the label or data sheet for the material you intend
to spray. If in doubt as to whether or not a coating
or cleaning material is compatible, contact your
coating supplier. Any other type of solvent may be
used with aluminum equipment.
Mechanical
Hazard Mechanical Hazard
The bell atomizer can rotate at
speeds up to 70,000 rpm. At
these speeds, the edge of the
applicator can easily cut into
skin, loose articles of clothing
can also be caught by the rotat-
ing bell. Personnel must stay clear of the bell whenever it is
rotating.
Before touching the bell, the turbine air must be
shut off.
If the bell has been rotating, allow at least two
minutes for it to come to a complete stop before
touching it.