VERSION 12/2020
OPERATING MANUAL
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
8.1
CLEANING
8.1.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Incompatibility of the solvent with the product used!
Risk of explosion and danger of poisoning by toxic gases.
Examine the compatibility of the solvent when in contact with the used products on
the basis of the safety data sheets.
8.1.2 CLEANING PERSONNEL
Cleaning work should be undertaken regularly and carefully by qualified and trained personnel.
They should be informed of specific hazards during their training.
The following hazards may arise during cleaning work:
– Health hazard from inhaling solvent vapors.
– Use of unsuitable cleaning tools and aids.
8.1.3 FLUSHING AND CLEANING THE SPRAY GUN
The spray gun and the device must be cleaned and flushed daily. The cleaning/flushing
agents used for cleaning or flushing must correspond with the working material.
1. Visual check: personal safety equipment, grounding and all devices ready to use.
2. Relieve the pressure of the product pressure generator and of the spray gun in
accordance with Chapter 7.4.
3. Close air pressure regulator.
4. Dismount air cap and clean separately (see Chapter 7.5).
5. Connect spraying system to flushing agent supply in accordance with operating manual
for the product pressure generator.
6. Set product pressure generator to a maximum product pressure of 0.8 MPa; 8 bar;
116 psi.
7. Flush product pressure generator in accordance with the respective operating manual.
8. Point the spray gun into the grounded metal tank for return product.
9. Thoroughly flush out the spray gun.
10. Relieve the pressure of the product pressure generator and of the spray gun in
accordance with Chapter 7.4.
11. Clean the gun body with a cleaning agent recommended by the lacquer manufacturer.
12. Switch on compressed air supply and open air pressure regulator.
13. Press the trigger of the spray gun and thoroughly blow out the air passages.
14. Close the compressed air supply.
15. Dry with a cloth or a blow gun.
16. Dispose of the contents of the tank for return product according to the local
regulations.
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