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CONTENTS
SECTION 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & RISK ASSESSMENTS................................................................................6
1.1 Safety Precautions......................................................................................................................................7
1.1.1 Equipment Dos and Don’ts.......................................................................................................................7
1.1.2 Leak Test Procedures..............................................................................................................................8
1.1.3 Flashback.................................................................................................................................................9
1.2 Risk Assessment......................................................................................................................................10
1.3 Key Hazards.............................................................................................................................................11
1.3.1 Noise......................................................................................................................................................11
1.3.2 Flame.....................................................................................................................................................11
1.3.3 Particles.................................................................................................................................................11
1.3.4 Mechanical Hazards...............................................................................................................................12
1.3.5 Fume & Dust..........................................................................................................................................12
1.3.6 Summary................................................................................................................................................14
SECTION 2
THE EQUIPMENT ..................................................................................................................................15
2.1 Introduction to the MK73...........................................................................................................................16
2.2 Breakdown................................................................................................................................................17
2.2.1 The Pistol...............................................................................................................................................18
2.2.2 Flowmeter..............................................................................................................................................19
2.2.3 Air Filtration & Regulation Unit (ARF).....................................................................................................19
2.2.4 Pressure Regulators & Flashback Arrestors...........................................................................................19
2.2.5 Freestanding Flamespray Control Board................................................................................................19
2.2.6 Supplies Packages.................................................................................................................................20
SECTION 3
OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................22
3.1 Preparing the System ...............................................................................................................................23
3.2 Starting to Spray.......................................................................................................................................23
3.3 Spraying ...................................................................................................................................................25
3.4 Extinguishing the Pistol.............................................................................................................................26
3.5 Emergency Shut-Off Valve........................................................................................................................26
SECTION 4
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR....................................................................................................................27
4.1 Recommended Spares .............................................................................................................................28
4.2 Routine Maintenance................................................................................................................................28
4.3 Disconnecting the Pistol............................................................................................................................29
4.4 The Nozzle Assembly...............................................................................................................................30
4.4.1 Removal & Dismantling..........................................................................................................................30
4.4.2 Nozzle Re-Assembly..............................................................................................................................31