Flash Point; Explosion Protection; Risk Of Fire And Explosion From Sources Of Ignition During Spraying Work; Electrostatic Charge - Storch HotFlow Bedienungsanleitung

WARNING!
Please observe the safety precautions for your airless unit

1.1 Flash point

Only coating material with a flash point greater than 21°C should be used. This value should
always be ascertained from the respective material safety data sheet before starting work
(available from the material manufacturer/paint supplier). The flash point is the lowest tem-
perature at which vapours develop from the coating material. These vapours are sufficient to
produce a flammable mixture with the air surrounding the coating material.

1.2 Explosion protection

Do not use the unit in premises which are covered by the explosion protection regulations. The unit itself is
not explosion-proof.

1.3 Risk of fire and explosion from sources of ignition during spraying work

There should not be any sources of ignition in the surrounding environment, e.g. open flames, lit cigarettes,
sparks, glowing wires, hot surfaces, etc.
1.4 Electrostatic charge (spark or flame formation)
Electrostatic charges may develop on the unit due to the flow rate of the coating material in the hose. The-
se charges can result in the formation of sparks or flames. Therefore it is necessary for the airless spraying
equipment to be properly earthed at all times (protective earthing conductor on the mains plug).

1.5 Earthing the spray object

The object to be coated must also be earthed in order to prevent an electrostatic charge developing. (As a
rule walls are earthed naturally).

1.6 Protective earthing of the heating hose

If an error occurs (defective heating conductor), the protective earthing element of the heating hose ensures
the necessary degree of protection against electric shock. This level of protection is established by connec-
ting the mains cable to an earthed socket.
It must be ensured that the earthing element of the socket to which the heating hose is connected has been
properly installed and is functional.
If the heating element is defective and F0/HI appears in the control panel display, switch off the main
switch of the heating hose.

1.7 Heating hose (safety precaution)

An electrostatic charge of the spray gun and the heating hose is dissipated via the hose. Therefore the elec-
trical resistance between the connections of the heating hose must be equal to or less than 1 megohm.

1.8 Personal protective equipment

Caution: The heating hose, hose whip and spray gun become hot during use! Suitable protective gloves
must be worn when conducting any spraying operation at a temperature setting of more than 43°C (display
on the control panel flashes).

1.9 Cleaning the unit

Risk of short circuit as a result of water penetration! Never spray the unit using a pressure
washer or steam cleaner.
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