Identification Of Model Version; Normal Use; Improper Use - WALTHER PILOT PILOT WA XV Instructions De Service

1 General
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Identification of Model Version

Modell: Automatic Spray Gun PILOT WA XV / WA XV Needle-pull
Type series: WA XV
WA XV Needle-pull
WA XV -ND (System HVLP)
Manufacturer: WALTHER Spritz-und Lackiersysteme GmbH
Kärntner Str. 18-30
D-42327 Wuppertal
Tel.: 00 49 (0)202 / 787-0
Fax: 00 49 (0)202 / 787-217
www.walther-pilot.de • Email:info@walther-pilot.de
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Normal Use

The automatic spray guns of the WA XV type series are exclusively designed for use
with sprayable material types and grades. All wetted parts are made of stainless spe-
ciality steel so as to permit handling of hydrous and/or aggressive media such as, for
example:
• paints and lacquers
• greases, oils and corrosion preventives
• adhesive compounds
• ceramic glazes
• pickling solutions
If your specific material is not listed above, please contact us for further and detailed
information.
Please note that sprayable material may only be applied to workpieces and/or similar
items.
The temperature of the spraying material shall never exceed 80 degs. C.
The WA XV needle-pull gun is not designed for manual operation, but must be instal-
led in a suitable gun mounting device.
The term normal use also implies that any and all safety warnings, operational hand-
ling details, etc., as contained in these Operating Instructions, are carefully read,
understood and duly complied with.
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20 660
20 664
20 671
This equipment complies with the explosion protection requirements of Directive
94/9/EC (ATEX 100a) for the explosion group, equipment category and tempera-
ture class indicated on the type plate. When using the equipment, the require-
ments specified 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 require-
ments.
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 equip-
ment must be put out of operation immediately and WALTHER PILOT must be
consulted.
Grounding / Equipotential Bonding
You must ensure that the spray gun is properly earthed (grounded) either
separately or in connection with the equipment with which it is being used
Ω).
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(maximum resistance 10
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Improper Use

This spray gun shall not be used for purposes other than set forth in the above
Chapter Normal Use. Any other form of use and/or application is prohibited and
considered as improper use in contrast to the original engineering design concept.
The term improper use also includes such operations as may be:
• spraying of material onto persons and animals
• spraying of liquid nitrogen, etc.
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