DeVilbiss FLG3 Operation Manual

SB-E-2-609

OP ERATION MA NUAL

FLG3 —HVLP Gravity Spraygun

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Operation Manual

FLG – Gravity Feed Spraygun

Important

Read and follow all instructions and Safety Precautions before using

thi s equipment

Description

The FLG Gravity Feed Spraygun Kit is approved to ATEX regulations 94/9/EC, protection level;

Important: These Sprayguns are suitable for use wi th both wa terbased and solvent based

coating materials. The design uses EPA compliant atomising (Devilbiss Trans-Tech®)
technology to reduce overspray and improve coating efficiency. Nozzles and Needles are
manufactur ed in Stainless Steel. These guns are not designed for use with highly corrosive and/
or abrasive materials and if used with such materials it must be expected that the need for
cleaning and/or replacement of parts will be increased. If there is any doubt regarding the
suitability of a specific mater ial contact your local Distributor or ITW Finishing direct.

II 2 G X, Suitable for use in Zones 1 and 2

Model Part Number

Example:

FLG-G3-15

Ai r cap Number

Nozzle size

EC Declaration of Conformity

We: I TW Fini s hi ng UK, Ri ngwood Rd, Bour nem out h, Dorset, BH11 9LH, UK, as the
manufacturer of the Spraygun m odel FLG3, declare, under our sole responsibility, that the

equipment to which this document relates is in conformity with the following standards or other

normative documents:

BS EN 292-1 PA RTS 1 & 2: 1991, BS EN 1953: 1999; and thereby conform to the
protection requirements of Council Directive 98/37/EC relating to Machinery Safety Directive,

and;

EN 13463-1:2001, council Directive 94/9/EC rela ting to Eq uip ment and Protective
Systems i ntended for use in Potentially Explosi ve Atm ospheres protect ion level II 2 G X .

This pr oduct also compl ies with t he requi r em ent s of the EPA gui delines, PG6/ 34.
Transfer ef f i ciency certif i cat es are available on request.

ITW Finishing Systems and Products reserve the right to modify equipment specification without prior notice.

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B. Ho lt, General Manage r

30th June 2003

SAFETY WARNINGS

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Fire and explosion

Solvents and coating materials
can be highly flammable or

combustible when sprayed. ALWAYS

refer to the coating m aterial suppliers
instructions and COSHH sheets
before using this equipment

Users must comply with all local
and national codes of practice
and insurance company
requirements governing

ventilation, fire precautions, operation

and house-keeping of working
areas

This equipment, as supplied,
is NOT

Halogenated Hydrocarbons

Static Electricity can be

generated by fluid and/or air
passing through hoses, by the spraying
process and by cleaning non- conductive
parts with cloths. To prevent ignition
sources from static discharges, earth
continuity must be maintained to the
spraygun and other metallic equipment

used. It is essential to use
conductive air and/or fluid hoses.

suitable for use with

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sprayed.
Always wear eye protection when

spraying or cleaning the spraygun
Gloves must be worn when

spraying or cleaning the
equipment

Training – Personnel should be given

adequate training in the safe use of
spraying equipment.

Misuse

Never aim a spraygun at any part of the
body

Never exceed the max. recommended
safe working pressure for the equipment

The fitting of non-recommended or non­original spares may create hazards

Before cleaning or maintenance, all
pressure must be isolated and relieved
from the equipment

The product should be cleaned using a
gun washing machine. However, this
equipment should not be left inside gun
washing machines for prolonged periods

of time.

Noise Levels

Perso nal P rotective

Equipment

Toxi c vapours – When sprayed,

certain materials may be
poisonous, create irritation or be
otherwi se harmful to health. Always read
all l abel s and safety data sheets for the
material before spraying and follow any

recommendati ons. If In Doubt,

Contact Your Material Supplier

The use of respiratory protective

equipment is recommended at all
times. The type of equipment must be
compatible with the material being

The A-weighted sound level of
sprayguns may exceed 85 dB
(A) depending on the set-up being used.
Details of actual noise levels are
available on request. It is recommended
that ear protection is worn at all times

when spraying.

Operating

Spray Equipment using high pressures
may be subject to recoil forces. Under
certain circumstances, such forces could
result in repetitive strain injury to the
operator.

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