Safety1-4 1998 Nordson CorporationAll rights reservedIssued 10/98S1EN−03−[SF−LECAP]−7To avoid a fire or explosion, follow these instructions. Ground all conductive equipment in the spray area. Use onlygrounded air and fluid hoses. Check equipment and workpiecegrounding devices regularly. Resistance to ground must not exceedone megohm. Shut down all equipment immediately if you notice static sparking orarcing. Do not restart the equipment until the cause has beenidentified and corrected. Do not smoke, weld, grind, or use open flames where flammablematerials are being used or stored. Do not heat materials to temperatures above those recommended bythe manufacturer. Make sure heat monitoring and limiting devices areworking properly. Provide adequate ventilation to prevent dangerous concentrations ofvolatile particles or vapors. Refer to local codes or your materialMSDS for guidance. Do not disconnect live electrical circuits while working with flammablematerials. Shut off power at a disconnect switch first to preventsparking. Know where emergency stop buttons, shutoff valves, and fireextinguishers are located. If a fire starts in a spray booth,immediately shut off the spray system and exhaust fans. Shut off electrostatic power and ground the charging system beforeadjusting, cleaning, or repairing electrostatic equipment. Clean, maintain, test, and repair equipment according to theinstructions in your equipment documentation. Use only replacement parts that are designed for use with originalequipment. Contact your Nordson representative for partsinformation and advice.6. Fire Safety