2.3
General safety
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The spray gun cleaner has been constructed only for manual cleaning with solvent of spray guns, spare parts
and objects contaminated with paints and may be utilized only by competent and well instructed persons with
no health problems. Only persons who have read and understood this manual may use the cleaner.
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It is absolutely forbidden to bore holes (pneumatically or electrically) in the machine or to scrape the walls
with metal objects which may cause sparks.
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It is absolutely forbidden to use welding apparatus or apparatus with open flame and to process red hot
materials in the cleaning area.
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If skin or eyes have come into contact with the cleaning medium these must immediately be rinsed with
running water.
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Before starting up the cleaner, the functioning of the safety facilities must be checked.
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Before utilization get acquainted with the functioning of the control handles.
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Before opening the lid, touch the metal in order to discharge any electrostatic charge. To avoid electrostatic
charging, connect the earth cable.
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The spray gun cleaner should be installed in a well ventilated area away from electric switches, sources of
heat and sparks.
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Regularly clean the work top and the air and smoke conduit.
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Regularly replace the filter material at the back side of the work top.
The following measures should be taken in the room where the HR 2000 is placed before operating
the machine:
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Install suitable fire extinguishers including portable extinguishers. The fire extinguishers should be kept in
perfect conditions and be checked by an expert every 6 months.
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Staff can, in case of an emergency, leave the installation room quickly and easy.
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It is prohibited to use fire as an extinguisher. The burning materials can, when in contact with water, form
hazardous and possibly flammable gasses or quickly rise in temperature.
Warning! It is not allowed to use the HR 2000 machine without the self-adhesive plate on the front of the
machine. In case of damage to this self-adhesive plate it is obligatory to replace it immediately.
2.4
Safe maintenance
To assure safe maintenance of the HR 2000 please take into account the following instructions:
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Turn off the compressed air when carrying out repairs or maintenance.
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Regularly check the safety facilities on being complete and functional.
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Removing or manipulating safety facilities is prohibited.
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Maintenance of the HR 2000 is to be carried out by qualified staff and according to the instructions in this
manual.
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The symbols on the self-adhesive plate give indications of possible risks. The plate should be kept clean and is
to be replaced when (partially) damaged.
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It is prohibited to use the machine when (one of) the symbols are not present on the front side.
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Only original parts are to be used in repairs and maintenance.
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Check if the earthing is sufficient (Earth cable supplied).
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Transporting and unloading
The HR 2000 is sent in its own packing with "fragile" and "do not topple" written on it. The machine is light enough
to be handled by 2 persons.
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Installation of the HR 2000
Follow these instructions when installing the HR 2000:
Remove the cart board box. Two persons can carry the machine upright to the designated work area. This area must
be well ventilated and should be away from electrical switches, sources of heat and sparks.
Connect the earth cable near the air intake.
Install the vapour outlet in a way that it runs perfectly vertical for at least 80 – 100 cm and guide it outside. When
the chimney is longer than 2 meter, use a galvanised steel drain pipe (Ø 15 cm) and install the bend as far away as
possible from the machine. For instance: When the drain pipe is 5 meter long, use it 3 - 4 meter vertically and 1 – 2
meter horizontally instead of 1 meter vertically and 4 meter horizontally.
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