Additional Safety for Powder Coating Systems

Additional Safety for Powder Coating

Systems

ELECTROSTATIC GROUNDING. The powder coating system electrically charges the powder and gun during application. To prevent electrical shock or dust explosion from electrostatic sparks, make sure that the power circuit, control box, and workpiece are well grounded. Make sure your body is well grounded to an earth ground, not the powder coating system—use a grounding strap if standing on non-grounded or insulated surface.

PERSONAL HEALTH. Powder used in this tool can cause eye, lung, and skin injuries with sus- tained exposure. Always wear ANSi-approved goggles/face mask, Niosh-approved respirator, non-insulating gloves, and anti-static clothing that will protect your skin when handling the powder and during application.

DUST EXPLOSION. The finely-ground powder is flammable when floating in the air. Stay at least 50 feet away from any ignition source (e.g., open flame, hot water heater, welder, etc.) when handling the powder or during operation. Keep a multi-class fire extinguisher in the immediate work area.

AIR PRESSURE. Using air pressure with this tool that exceeds 30 Psi could cause the spray gun to break apart, which could result in impact injury or explosion. Never exceed 30 PSI of air pressure during operation.

ELECTRIC SHOCK. To avoid electrical shock when tool is connected to power, never touch con- ductor pole that protrudes from the gun nose—the conductor pole is electrically charged! After turn- ing the control box OFF, touch the conductor pole to the grounding clip to discharge current. NEVER touch the metal workpiece during operation—it is also electrically charged! Do not use tool if you have electronic medical devices (e.g., pace- maker).

CURING FUMES. The fumes produced during curing can cause severe eye, lung, and skin inju- ries. Always make sure the oven is well-ventilated. Always wear Ansi approved goggles/face mask, respirator, and clothing that will protect your skin when exposed to curing fumes. DO Not use a gas oven that could cause the fumes to explode— only use an electric oven. DO Not use an oven that will be used for cooking food. Always keep the oven at least 50 feet away from any ignition source during the curing process—the fumes are volatile!

No list of safety guidelines can be com- plete. Every shop environment is different. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this and other equipment with caution and respect. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury, damage to equip- ment, or poor work results.

Like all equipment there is potential danger when operating this tool. Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this tool with respect and caution to decrease the risk of operator injury. If normal safety precau- tions are overlooked or ignored, serious personal injury may occur.

-6-	Model T25100 (Mfg. Since 8/12)