Magnum Venus Plastech AIRLESS EQUIPMENT User Manual

MAGNUM VENUS PRODUCTS

AIRLESS EQUIPMENT

SAFETY MANUAL

Injection Hazard

• DO NOT POINT THE GUN AT ANY PERSON

• NEVER LOOK AT THE GUN FROM THE FRONT (NOZZLE END)

• NEVER trigger an airless gun while it is aimed at a person. The hydraulic pressure

may inject fluid into the flesh, causing injury or death. If the fluid penetrates the skin
it WILL cause serious injury. Clothing, such as gloves will NOT provide protection.
The system is capable of fluid pressure high enough to cause a LETHAL
INJECTION.

• TREAT THE APPLICATOR AS YOU WOULD A LOADED WEAPON.

Before applying pressure to the system, ALWAYS:

• Follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and maximum pressure

recommendations.

• Secure the trigger in the OFF position and check all pressure connections.

• Use grounded, high pressure fluid lines.

• Check that the pump is properly grounded.

Before disassembly of ANY part of the pressure system (including the applicator or its
nozzle) ALWAYS:

• Shut the pump OFF.

• Discharge the residual fluid and pressure from the applicator.

• Secure the trigger in the OFF position.

Follow these same three procedures anytime that operation is discontinued.
Do NOT undertake any of the following until pressure is relieved from the entire system:

• Loosen or remove the nozzle.

• Disassemble any part of the applicator.

• Loosen or disconnect any fluid line fittings.

• Disassemble any part of the pump.

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Be sure that the power to the pump is OFF before undertaking ANY repair, maintenance
or adjustment.

If it is necessary to adjust or clean the nozzle on site, be sure that it is aimed away from
all personnel so that it may discharge safely if there is residual pressure in the system.

Do NOT use any replacement part that does not meet the manufacturer’s specifications.
Correct packing or valve seal leaks IMMEDIATELY.
Frequently check the condition of all pressurized components, especially fluid lines.

Replace worn lines and parts before they fail.
If nozzle clogging occurs frequently, use a fluid filter with proper mesh size.

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PUMPING SYSTEM SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Use MVP replacement parts to assure compatible pressure rating. Read ALL warning
and safety instructions carefully before operation of this unit. Heed all warnings.

WARNING: Never allow any part of the human body to come in front of, or in

direct contact with, the material outlet. Accidental operation of the pump could cause an
injection into the flesh. If injection occurs, medical aid must be immediately obtained
from a physician.

Component Rupture: This unit is capable of producing high fluid pressure as stated on
the pump model plate. To avoid component rupture, and possible injury, do not exceed
75 cycles per minute or operate at an air inlet pressure greater than 150 PSI (10 bar).

Servicing: Before servicing, cleaning or removing any component, ALWAYS
disconnect or shut off power source and carefully relieve all fluid pressure from the
system.

CAUTION: When pumping, flushing or recirculating volatile solvents, the area must
be adequately ventilated.

CAUTION: Materials and solvent being pumped must be compatible with the parts of
the pump that becomes wetted when in contact with material or solvent. Wetted parts

consist of the following: stainless steel, copper, brass, steel, gray iron, leather, Teflon
and Vellumoid.

CAUTION: Keep solvents away from heat, sparks and open flames. Keep containers
closed when not in use.

Prevent Static Sparking: If static sparking occurs, fire or explosion could result. The
pump, dispensing valve, and containers must be grounded when handling flammable
fluids such as solvents, paints, lacquers, etc., and wherever discharge of static
electricity is a hazard.

Use grounded hoses (static wire) and be sure the object being serviced is grounded if it
can produce a static charge.

Continuity (a good static wire connection) of a hose can be checked by using an
ohmmeter. Place one probe on one hose fitting and the other probe on the other hose
fitting, continuity or proper grounding through hose is good when a reading is obtained
on the ohmmeter.

Air and Lube Requirements: Excessive air pressure will shorten the life of the pump.
Do not operate pump above recommended maximum air pressure. If necessary, an air

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