11PEM-X1OPERATING MANUALVERSION 09/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 23260204 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS4.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATOR4.1.1 ELECTRICAL DEVICES AND OPERATING EQUIPMENT4.1.2 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS4.1.3 A SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENTKeep this operating manual to hand near the unit at all times.Always follow local regulations concerning occupational safety and accidentprevention.To be provided in accordance with the local safety requirements with regard to theoperating mode and ambient influences.May only be maintained by skilled electricians.Must be operated in accordance with the safety regulations and electrotechnicalregulations.Must be repaired immediately in the event of problems.Must be put out of operation if they pose a hazard.Must be de-energized before work is commenced on active parts.Secure the device against being switched back on without authorization. Inform staffabout planned work.Observe electrical safety regulations.The fl oor in the working area must be electrostatically conductive (measurementsaccording to EN 1081 and EN 61340-4-1).The footwear worn by the operators must comply with the requirements ofEN ISO 20344. The measured insulation resistance must not exceed 100 MΩ (megaohms).The protective clothing, including gloves, must comply with the requirements ofEN ISO 1149-5. The measured insulation resistance must not exceed 100 MΩ(megaohms).The powder release must be electrically interlocked with the powder spray system'sexhaust air equipment.Excess coating material (overspray) must be collected up safely.Ensure that there are no ignition sources such as naked flames, sparks, glowing wires orhot surfaces in the vicinity. Do not smoke.Provide sufficient numbers of suitable fire extinguishers and ensure that they areserviceable.The operating company must ensure that the average concentration of powder paintin the air does not exceed 50% of the lower explosion limit (LEL = max. permittedconcentration of powder to air). If no reliable LEL value is available, the averageconcentration must not exceed 10 g/m³.Ensure that the device is operated and repaired only by trained persons.