278 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE8.1 CLEANING8.1.1 CLEANING PERSONNELCleaning work should be undertaken regularly and carefully by qualified and trainedpersonnel. They should be informed of specific hazards during their training.The following hazards may arise during cleaning work:– Health hazard from inhaling solvent vapors.– Use of unsuitable cleaning tools and aids.8.1.2 FLUSHING AND CLEANING THE SPRAY GUNNOTICEFlushing agent in the air duct!Functional faults caused by swollen seals.Always point the spray gun down when cleaning.Ensure that neither paint nor flushing agent enters the air duct.Never immerse the spray gun in cleaning agent.The spray gun and the device must be cleaned and flushed daily. The cleaning/flushingagents used for cleaning or flushing must correspond with the working material.Note:Methylene chloride is not recommended as an agent for flushing or cleaning the spraygun or other system components.1. Visual check: personal safety equipment, grounding and alldevices ready to use.P_02381Trigger locking device insecured positionAirProduct2. Relieve the pressure of the product pressure generator and ofthe spray gun in accordance with Chapter 7.3.3. Secure the spray gun.4. Dismount nozzle and clean separately (see Chapter 7.4 and 7.4.1).5. Supply product pressure generator with flushing agent according tothe operating manual of the product pressure generator.6. Set product pressure generator to a maximum product pressure of 4MPa; 40 bar; 580 psi.7. Flush product pressure generator in accordance with the respectiveoperating manual.8. Point the spray gun without nozzle into the grounded metal tank forreturn product.9. Unlock the spray gun and rinse out thoroughly.10. Cleaning or replacing the product filter in accordance with Chapter8.2.5.11. Repeat steps 7–10 if necessary.12. Relieve the pressure of the product pressure generator and of the spray gun in accordance with Chapter 7.3.13. Secure the spray gun.14. Clean the gun body with a cleaning agent recommended by the lacquer manufacturer. Cleanthe trigger locking device area.15. Dry with a cloth or a blow gun.16. Dispose of the contents of the tank for return product according to the local regulations.VERSION 06/2018 ORDER NUMBER DOC2311730