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WARNING
Fire and Explosion Hazard
Improper grounding, poor air ventilation, open flames, or sparks can cause a hazardous condition
and result in a fire or explosion.
• Electrostatic equipment must be used only by trained, qualified personnel who understand the
requirements in this manual.
• Ground the equipment, all personnel in or close to the spray area, the object being sprayed,
and all other electrically conductive objects in the spray area. See Grounding, page 17.
• Check gun resistance daily. See Test Gun Resistance on page 30.
• If there is any static sparking while using the equipment, stop spraying immediately. Identify
and correct the problem.
• Provide fresh air ventilation to avoid buildup of flammable or toxic vapors. See Ventilate the
Spray Booth on page 11.
• Only use this equipment to spray non-flammable, waterborne fluids, as defined on the front
cover of this manual.
• Only flush, purge, or clean the electrostatic waterborne spray system with non-flammable flu-
ids, as defined on the front cover of this manual.
• Do not flush with the gun electrostatics turned on.
• Keep the spray area free of debris and rags. Do not store solvent and flammable fluids in the
spray area.
• Eliminate all ignition sources such as pilot lights, cigarettes, and static arcs from plastic drop
cloths. Do not plug in or unplug power cords or turn lights on or off in the spray area.
• Use only non-sparking tools to clean residue from the booth and hangers.
Toxic Fluid Hazard
Hazardous fluids or toxic fumes can cause a serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on
the skin, swallowed, or inhaled.
• Know the specific hazards of the fluid you are using. Read the fluid manufacturer’s warnings.
• Store hazardous fluid in an approved container. Dispose of the hazardous fluid according to all
local, state, and national guidelines.
• Wear appropriate protective clothing, gloves, eyewear, and respirator.