Graco 309295N Paint Sprayer User Manual


 
Installation
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Grounding
The following are minimum grounding requirements for
a basic electrostatic system. Your system may include
other equipment or objects which must be grounded.
Check your local electrical code for detailed grounding
instructions. Your system must be connected to a true
earth ground.
Pump: ground the pump by connecting a ground
wire and clamp as described in your separate pump
instruction manual.
Electrostatic Air-Assisted Spray Gun: ground the
gun by connecting the Graco Grounded Air Hose
and connecting the air hose ground wire to a true
earth ground. See Check Electrical Grounding,
page 13.
Air compressors: ground the equipment according
to the manufacturer's recommendations.
All air and fluid lines must be properly grounded.
Use only grounded hoses with a maximum of 100
feet (30.5 m) combined hose length to ensure
grounding continuity.
All persons entering the spray area: shoes must
have conductive soles, such as leather, or personal
grounding straps must be worn. Do not wear shoes
with non-conductive soles such as rubber or plastic.
If gloves are necessary, wear the conductive gloves
that are supplied with the gun. If non-Graco gloves
are worn, cut off fingers or palm area of glove, to
ensure your hand contacts the grounded gun han-
dle.
Object being sprayed: keep the workpiece hangers
clean and grounded at all times. Resistance must
not exceed 1 megohm.
The floor of the spray area: must be electrically con-
ductive and grounded. Do not cover the floor with
cardboard or any non-conductive material which
would interrupt grounding continuity.
Flammable liquids in the spray area: must be kept in
approved, grounded containers. Do not use plastic
containers. Do not store more than the quantity
needed for one shift.
All electrically conductive objects or devices in the
spray area: including fluid containers and wash
cans, must be properly grounded.
WARNING
Fire, Explosion, and Electric Shock
Hazard
When operating the electrostatic gun, any
ungrounded objects in the spray area (peo-
ple, containers, tools, etc.) can become
electrically charged. Improper grounding
can result in static sparking, which can
cause a fire, explosion, or electric shock.
Follow the grounding instructions below.
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