General; Identification Of Model Version; Normal Use; Improper Use - WALTHER PILOT III F Mode D'emploi

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General

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Identification of Model Version

Models: Manual Spray Guns PILOT III F, III F-MP, III K
Type: PILOT III F
PILOT III F
PILOT III F
PILOT III F-MP
PILOT III F-MP
PILOT III K
PILOT III K
Manufacturer: WALTHER Spritz- und Lackiersysteme GmbH
Kärntner Str. 18-30
D-42327 Wuppertal
Telefon: +49(0)202 / 787-0
Telefax: +49(0)202 / 787-2217
www.walther-pilot.de • Email: info@walther-pilot.de
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Normal Use

The manual spray guns of the series PILOT III F and -MP are designed to be used
exclusively for sprayable media, such as:
• paints and lacquers
• greases, oils and corrosion preventives
• ceramic glazes
• stains
Since all material-contacting parts are made of rustproof stainless steel, water-con-
taining media can be sprayed.
The manual spray guns of the series PILOT III K are designed to be used for adhe-
sives.
If the material you intend to spray is not included in the above list, please contact
WALTHER Spritz- und Lackiersysteme GmbH, Wuppertal, for further information.
Please note that sprayable materials may only be applied to workpieces and /or
similar objects.
The temperature of the spraying material must not exceed 43°C.
The term "normal use" also implies that all safety warnings, operating handling
details, etc., as stated in these operating instructions are carefully read, understood
and duly complied with.
This equipment complies with the explosion protection requirements of Directive
94/9/EC (ATEX) for the explosion group, equipment category and temperature class
indicated on the type plate. When using the equipment, the requirements specified
Gravity-Feed Cup V 10 301
Material Connection V 10 302
Syphon-Feed Cup V 10 303
Gravity-Feed Cup V 10 310
Material Connection V 10 311
Gravity-Feed Cup V 10 351
Material Connection V 10 352
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in these Operating Instructions must be observed at all times.
The technical data indicated on the equipment rating plates and the specifications in
the chapter "Technical Data" must be complied with at all times and must not be
exceeded. An overloading of the equipment must be ruled out.
The equipment may be used in potentially explosive atmospheres only with the
authorisation of the relevant supervisory authority.
The relevant supervisory authority or the operator of the equipment are
responsible for determining the explosion hazard (zone classification).
The operator must check and ensure that all technical data and the marking of the
equipment in accordance with ATEX are compliant with the necessary requirements.
The operator must provide corresponding safety measures for all applications in
which the breakdown of the equipment might lead to danger to persons.
If any irregularities are observed while the equipment is in operation, the equipment
must be put out of operation immediately and WALTHER Spritz- und Lackiersysteme
must be consulted.
Grounding / Equipotential Bonding
Measures must be taken to ensure that the spray gun is sufficiently grounded
(earthed) by means of a conductive air hose (maximum resistance 10
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Improper Use

The spray gun can't be used for any application not included in the instructions. Any
other use is improper.
Some sample of improper use:
• Spray in direction of people or animals
• Spray liquid nitrogen
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Safety instructions

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Identification of safety instructions

Warning
The pictogram and the urgency level "Warning" identify a possible danger to
persons.
Possible consequences: Slight to severe injuries.
Attention
The pictogram and the urgency level "Attention" identify a possible danger to mate-
rial assets.
Possible consequences: Damage to material assets.
Note
The pictogram and the urgency level "Note" identify additional information for the
safe and efficient operation of the spray gun.
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