An overloading of the equipment must be ruled out.
The equipment may be used in potentially explosive atmospheres only with the autho-
risation 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
GmbH 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
1.3
Improper Use
The spray gun must not be used for purposes other than those laid down in the above
section 1.2 Normal Use.
Any other form of use is prohibited.
Improper use includes
•
the spraying of material on persons and animals;
•
the use of liquid nitrogen.
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Technical Description
PILOT XIII / PILOT XIII-D:
Conventional atomisation.
PILOT XIII-HD:
High pressure-spraying operation.
PILOT XIII-HVLP:
Low pressure spraying operation: The spraying
pressure is 0.7 bar with an input pressure of 4 bar.
When the trigger is operated, first the air valve (Item 31) is opened (preliminary air)
and only then is the material needle (Item 18) retracted. Closing is performed in
reverse order.
The material flow rate depends upon the nozzle diameter and the material pressure
set at the pressure tank or the material pressure control. The spray gun PILOT XIII-
HVLP is supplied with a gravity feed cup or a pressure feed cup. Through pressurisa-
tion of the material in the cup the feeding of material to the valve in relation to the
input pressure is secured. Material flow can also be adjusted by screwing in or
screwing out the spring bushing (Item 21).
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The adjusting screw (Item 15) is used to regulate the contour of the spray jet. By
turning the screw to the left (screwing out) the jet becomes flat, by turning it to the
right (screwing in) it becomes round.
Versions:
PILOT XIII:
Gravity Feed Cup, Syphon Feed Cup, Material Connection for
Pressure Tanks and Pump Systems.
PILOT XIII-D:
Connection for Pressure Tanks and Pump Systems.
PILOT XIII-HVLP: Gravity Feed Cup, Pressure Feed Cup, Material Connection
for Pressure Tanks and Pump Systems.
PILOT XIII-HD:
Material Connection for Pressure Tanks and Pump Systems.
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Safety Instructions
3.1
Safety Warning Symbols
Warning
This pictograph and the accompanying message "Warning" indicate possible risks
to persons, likely to result in serious and less serious injuries.
Caution
This pictograph and the accompanying message "Caution" indicate possible risks to
equipment, likely to result in serious and less serious damage.
Note
This pictograph and the accompanying message "Note" indicate additional informa-
tion which will help towards a safe and efficient handling of the spray gun.
3.2
General Safety Instructions
•
All applicable accident prevention rules and regulations as well as other recog-
nised industrial safety and health rules and regulations must be observed at all
times.
•
Use the spray gun only in well-ventilated rooms. Fire, naked flames and
smoking are strictly prohibited within the working area. WARNING – during the
spraying of flammable materials (e.g. lacquers, adhesives, cleaning agents,
etc.), there is an increased risk to health as well as an increased risk of explosi-
on and fire.
•
Measures must be taken to ensure that the spray gun is sufficiently grounded
(earthed) by means of a conductive air hose (maximum resistance 10
•
Before carrying out maintenance or servicing work, always ensure that the air
and material feed to the spray gun have been depressurised. Risk of injury!
•
When spraying materials, do not place your hands or other parts of the body in
front of the pressurised nozzle or the spray gun. Risk of injury!
•
Never point the spray gun at persons or animals. Risk of injury!
•
Always observe the spraying and safety instructions given by the manufacturers
of the spraying material and the cleaning agent. Aggressive and corrosive mate-
rials in particular can be harmful to health.
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