DeVilbiss JGA Series Operation Manual

SB-E-2-251

Operation Manual

JGA – Pressure Feed Spraygun

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Operation Manual

JGA – Pressure Feed Spraygun

Important

Read and follow all instructions and Safety Precautions before using

this equipment

Description

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

Important: These Sprayguns are suitable for use with most solvent based coating materials.

Nozzles and Needles are manufactured 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 material contact your local Distributor or ITW Finishing
direct.

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

Model Part Number

Example: JGA-558FWH-797

Gun Number

Aircap No

Fluid Tip Size

EC Declaration of Conformity

We: ITW Finishing UK, Ringwood Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9LH, UK, as the

manufacturer of the Spraygun model JGA, 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 PARTS 1 & 2: 1991, BS EN 1953: 1999; and thereby conform to the

protection requirements of Council Directive 98/37/EEC relating to Machinery Safety

Directive, and;

EN 13463-1:2001, council Directive 94/9/EC relating to Equipment and Protective

Systems intended for use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres protection level II 2 G X.

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

© 2007 ITW Finishing Systems and Products

B. Holt, General Manager

30th June 2003

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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 material 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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Personal Protective

Equipment

Toxic vapours – When sprayed,

certain materials may be
poisonous, create irritation or be
otherwise harmful to health. Always read
all labels and safety data sheets for the
material before spraying and follow any

recommendations. 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

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

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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