General; Identification Of Model Versions; Normal Use; Improper Use - Walter PILOT WA 100 Instrucciones De Funcionamiento

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General

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Identification of Model Versions

Models: Automatic Spray Guns PILOT WA 100
Type: PILOT WA 100
PILOT WA 100
PILOT WA 100
PILOT WA 100
PILOT WA 100
Manufacturer: WALTHER Spritz-und Lackiersysteme GmbH
Kärntner Str. 18-30
D-42327 Wuppertal
Tel.:00 49 202 / 787-0
www.walther-pilot.de
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Normal Use

The automatic spray gun PILOT WA 100 is exclusively designed for use with sprayable
materials. Should the materials which you want to spray not be listed, please contact us
for further and detailed information. Please note that sprayable material may only be
applied to work pieces and/or similar items.
The temperature of the spraying materials shall never exceed 80° Celsius.
The automatic spray gun PILOT WA 100 is not designed for manual operation, and
must be installed in a suitable gun mounting device.
The term normal use also implies that any and all safety warnings, operational handling
details, etc., as stated in these operating instructions, must be carefully read, under-
stood and duly complied with. This equipment complies with the explosion protection
requirements of Directive 94 / 9 / EC (ATEX) for the explosion group, equipment cate-
gory and temperature class indicated on the type plate. When using the equipment, the
requirements specified in these Operating Instructions must be observed at all times.
The technical data indicated on the equipment rating plates and the specifications in the
chapter "Technical Data" must be complied with at all times and must not be exceeded.
An overloading of the equipment must be ruled out.
The equipment may be used in potentially explosive atmospheres only with the
authorisation of the relevant supervisory authority.
The relevant supervisory authority or the operator of the equipment are respon-
sible for determining the explosion hazard (zone classification).
The operator must check and ensure that all technical data and the marking of the
equipment in accordance with ATEX are compliant with the necessary requirements.
The operator must provide corresponding safety measures for all applications in which
the breakdown of the equipment might lead to danger to persons.
If any irregularities are observed while the equipment is in operation, the equipment
must be put out of operation immediately and WALTHER Spritz-und Lackiersysteme
GmbH must be consulted.
Grounding / Equipotential Bonding
You must ensure that the spray gun is properly earthed (grounded) either separately or
in connection with the equipment with which it is being used (max. resistance 10
V 20 310 (standard version)
V 20 311 (flushable)
V 20 312 (circulation version)
V 20 314 (flushable-circulation version )
V 20 316 (water - version)
• Fax: 00 49 202 / 787-2217
• Email: info@walther-pilot.de
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Improper Use

This spray gun shall not be used for purposes other than set forth in the above
Chapter Normal Use. Any other form of use and/or application is prohibited.
Improper use is for example:
• spraying of material onto persons and animals
• spraying of liquid nitrogen, etc.
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Technical Description

The automatic spray guns PILOT WA 100 / WA 100 flushable are automatic
air-controlled spray guns. Round and wide jet are controlled by external valves. Thus
the spray pattern can be adjusted to suit changing object contours. Hand-, foot- or
solenoid-activated valves may be used. The gun body is made of high-grade alumi-
nium alloy (if desired also in stainless steel available).
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Safety instructions

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Identification of safety instructions

Warning
The pictogram and the urgency level "Warning" identify a possible danger to
persons. - Possible consequences: Slight to severe injuries.
Caution
The pictogram and the urgency level "Caution" identify a possible danger to mate-
rial assets. - Possible consequences: Damage to material assets.
Note
The pictogram and the urgency level "Note" identify additional information for the
safe and efficient operation of the spray gun.
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General Safety Instructions

• All applicable accident prevention rules and regulations as well as other recognised
industrial safety and health rules and regulations must be observed at all times.
• Use the spray gun only in well-ventilated rooms. Fire, naked flames and smoking are
strictly prohibited within the working area. WARNING – during the spraying of flam-
mable materials (e.g. lacquers, adhesives, cleaning agents, etc.), there is an
increased risk to health as well as an increased risk of explosion and fire.
• Measures must be taken to ensure that the spray gun is sufficiently grounded
(earthed) by means of a conductive air hose (maximum resistance 10
• Before carrying out maintenance or servicing work, always ensure that the air and
material feed to the spray gun have been depressurised. Risk of injury!
• When spraying materials, do not place your hands or other parts of the body in front
of the pressurised nozzle or the spray gun. Risk of injury!
• Never point the spray gun at persons or animals. Risk of injury!
• Always observe the spraying and safety instructions given by the manufacturers of
the spraying material and the cleaning agent. Aggressive and corrosive materials in
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