
SB-E-2-440
ISS.03
Operation Manual
PRi – Trans-Tech®.Gravity Primer Spraygun
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Operation Manual
PRi – Gravity Primer Spraygun
Important
Read and follow all instructions and Safety Precautions before using
this equipment
Description
The PRi Gravity Feed Spraygun Kit is approved to ATEX regulations 94/9/EC, protection level;
Important: These Sprayguns are suitable for use with both waterbased 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
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.
Example: PRI-G310M-14
II 2 G X, Suitable for use in Zones 1, and 2
Model Part Number
Aircap Number
Gunbody colour M = multicolour
Nozzle size
EC Declaration of Conformity
We: ITW Finishing UK, Ringwood Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9LH, UK, as the
manufacturer of the Spraygun model PRi, 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 89/392/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.
This product also complies with the requirements of the EPA guidelines, PG6/34.
Transfer efficiency certificates are available on request.
B. Holt, General Manager
30th June 2003
ITW Finishing Systems and Products reserve the right to modify equipment specification without prior notice.
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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 nonconductive 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
.
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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