Installation
Grounding
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.
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.
•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
•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
•Electrostatic
earth ground. See Check Electrical Grounding, | • Flammable liquids in the spray area: must be kept in |
page 13. | approved, grounded containers. Do not use plastic |
| containers. Do not store more than the quantity |
| needed for one shift. |
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•Air compressors: ground the equipment according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
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• All air and fluid lines must be properly grounded. | spray area: including fluid containers and wash | |
cans, must be properly grounded. | ||
Use only grounded hoses with a maximum of 100 | ||
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feet (30.5 m) combined hose length to ensure |
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grounding continuity. |
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