17GM 4700ACOPERATING MANUALVERSION 06/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC23117304.2.5 HANDLING HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS, LACQUERS AND PAINTSWhen preparing or working with lacquer and when cleaning the device, follow theworking instructions of the manufacturer of the lacquers, solvents and cleaning agentsbeing used.Take the specified protective measures, in particular wear safety goggles, protectiveclothing and gloves, as well as skin protection cream if necessary.Use a mask or breathing apparatus if necessary.For sufficient health and environmental safety: operate the device in a spray booth oron a spraying wall with the ventilation (extraction) switched on.Wear suitable protective clothing when working with hot products.4.2.4 CLEANING AND FLUSHINGRelieve the pressure from the device.De-energize the device electrically.Preference should be given to non-flammable cleaning and flushing agents.Observe the specifications of the paint manufacturer.Ensure that the flash point of the cleaning agent is at least 15 K above the ambienttemperature or that cleaning is undertaken at a cleaning station with technicalventilation.Take measures for workplace safety (see Chapter 4.1.3).When commissioning or emptying the device, please note that an explosive mixturemay temporarily exist inside the lines and components of equipment:- Depending on the coating product used- Depending on the flushing agent (solvent) usedthere can be a temporarily explosive mixture inside the lines and pieces of equipment.Only electrically conductive tanks may be used for cleaning and flushing agents.The tanks must be grounded.An explosive gas/air mixture forms in closed tanks.Never spray into a closed tank when using solvents for flushing.External cleaningWhen cleaning the exterior of the device or its parts, also observe the following:Disconnect the pneumatic supply line.Use only moistened cloths and brushes. Never use abrasive agents or hard objects andnever spray cleaning agents with a gun. Cleaning the device must not damage it in anyway.Ensure that no electrical component is cleaned with nor even immersed into solvent.