MVP CFH-4000 User manual

Rev. 01/2013
CLEAN FLOW HEATER
(CFH)
CFH-4000 SERIES MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
SECTION: Page
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE 4
SAFETY & WARNING INFORMATION 7
INTRODUCTION 16
OPERATION 18
MAINTENANCE 0
TROUBLESHOOTING
INSTALLATION & CONNECTIONS 4
PARTS DRAWINGS 5
REVISION INFORMATION 39
CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE 41

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Terms & Conditions of Sale:
1. ACCEPTANCE: Acceptance of any purchase or er from a customer or potential customer (“Buyer”) is subject to cre it approval by
GSSC, Inc. (“Seller”), acceptance of the purchase or er by Seller an , when applicable, any manufacturer, ven or, or other thir party that
provi es goo s to Seller for resale to Buyer (“Ven or”). If Seller, in its sole iscretion, etermines that Buyer's cre it becomes unsatisfactory
or it has reasonable groun s for insecurity, Seller reserves the right, upon notice to Buyer, to eman a equate assurance of ue
performance from Buyer an /or terminate any purchase or er with no liability to Seller. BY REQUESTING A QUOTE FROM SELLER,
ACCEPTING AN INVOICE FROM SELLER, OR PRESENTING A PURCHASE ORDER TO SELLER, BUYER CONFIRMS THAT THESE
TERMS & CONDITIONS SHALL GOVERN ALL PURCHASES OF PRODUCTS OR MATERIALS PROVIDED TO BUYER BY SELLER
(“GOODS”). GOODS SOLD BY SELLER ARE EXPRESSLY SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH HEREIN
AND ANY DIFFERENT OR ADDITIONAL TERMS OR CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN A PURCHASE ORDER OR SIMILAR
COMMUNICATION RECEIVED FROM BUYER ARE OBJECTED TO AND SHALL NOT BE BINDING UPON SELLER
UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING BY AN AUTHORIZED CORPORATE OFFICER OF SELLER.NO SELLER
EMPLOYEE OR AGENT HAS THE AUTHORITY TO MODIFY THESE TERMS & CONDITIONS VERBALLY. SELLER OBJECTS TO AND
REJECTS ANY TERMS BETWEEN BUYER AND ANY OTHER PARTY, AND NO SUCH TERMS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY
GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS OR “FLOWDOWN” TERMS, SHALL BE A PART OF OR INCORPORATED INTO ANY PURCHASE ORDER
FROM BUYER TO SELLER, UNLESS AGREED TO IN WRITING BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF SELLER.
2. PRICES AND TAXES: Buyer agrees to pay the prices quote by Seller or liste on any relate invoice, an is responsible for a itional
applicable shipping an han ling charges, taxes, uties, an charges for import an export licenses an certificates. All prices quote by
Seller are subject to change without notice. Seller will generally collect applicable taxes along with the purchase price unless Buyer submits
a vali tax exemption certificate, an in icates which Goo s are covere by it. Prices on special-or er Goo s may be subject to change
before shipment. In or er to be correcte any iscrepancies in pricing an /or quantities on invoices must be reporte by Buyer within thirty
(30) ays of the invoice ate.
3. PAYMENT: Payment terms are 30 ays net from the invoice ate or upon such other terms approve by Seller in writing. Retainage shall not
apply, an Buyer shall not hol back any retainage from Seller, even if retainage is part of any contract between Buyer an any other party.
Payment is not contingent on Buyer’s ability to collect or obtain fun s from any other party. Cre it car sales are bille at the time of purchase.
Buyer expressly represents it is solvent at the time it places any purchase or er with Seller. Seller, in its sole iscretion, may etermine that Buyer’s
financial con ition requires full or partial payment prior to manufacture or shipment. If Buyer fails to make any payment when ue, Seller reserves
the right to suspen performance. Buyer agrees to pay a charge on all amounts past ue at the rate of 1 ½% per month (18% per year) or the
maximum lawful rate, whichever is less. In the event of non-payment, Buyer agrees to pay Seller’s reasonable attorney fees an court costs, if any,
incurre by Seller to collect payment, an all applicable interest charges. Seller may apply payments to any outstanding invoices unless
Buyer provides specific payment direction.
4. TITLE AND RISK OF LOSS OR DAMAGE: As to Goo s elivere irectly by Seller, title passes upon elivery at the place Buyer
receives possession; an , thereafter, all risk of loss or amage shall be on Buyer. All other sales are F.O.B., point of shipment, an Buyer
takes title an assumes responsibility for risk of loss or amage at the point of shipment for such sales. Claims for Goo s amage in transit
are Buyer’s sole responsibility when not elivere irectly by Seller.
5. QUOTATIONS: All quotations expire thirty (30) ays from the ate of the quotation unless otherwise note on the quotation. This time
limit applies even if Buyer uses the quotation to submit a job or project bi to any other party.
6. ASSIGNMENT: The Buyer’s rights an responsibilities un er any purchase or er or these Terms & Con itions shall not be assigne by
Buyer without the express written consent of the Seller.
7. RETURN OF GOODS: Permission to return items must be requeste an grante in a vance. No cre it will be given if items are
returne prior to requesting an receiving permission. Subject to the foregoing, Seller shall accept returns of Goo s for any reason for a
perio of thirty (30) ays following shipment for exchange or refun of the purchase price; provi e , that such Goo s must be unuse an are
subject to a 15% restocking charge, which may be increase or ecrease , in the Seller’s sole iscretion, epen ing on the reason for such return.
Any Goo s which were special or ere by Buyer are may not be returne , an any such Goo s which are returne are subject to a
restocking/cancellation fee of 100% of the cost of the Goo s. Goo s shall be eeme accepte by Buyer (an cannot thereafter be
returne ), if Buyer fails to object to the Goo s within thirty (30) ays after the Goo s are receive by Buyer.
8. CANCELLATION: The Buyer may cancel any purchase or er prior to shipment of the Goo s by mutual agreement of the parties
an upon payment to Seller of reasonable an proper cancellation charges.
9. TERMINATION: Seller may terminate the whole or any part of any purchase or er if there is a material breach of these Terms & Con itions. In
the event of any such breach, the Seller will provi e Buyer with written notice of the nature of the breach an the Seller’s intention to terminate for
efault. In the event Buyer oes not cure such failure within ten (10) ays of such notice, Seller may, by written notice, terminate the purchase
or er; provi e , that Buyer shall continue its performance to the extent not terminate .
10. CHANGE IN BUYER’S FINANCIAL CONDITION: Seller reserves the right to cancel any or er or to require full or partial
payment in a vance without liability to Seller in the event of: (i) insolvency of the Buyer; (ii) the filing of voluntary petition in
bankruptcy by Buyer; (iii) the appointment of a Receiver or Trustee for the Buyer; (iv) the execution by Buyer of an assignment for
benefit of cre itors; or (v) past ue payment on previous shipments to Buyer by Seller. Seller reserves the right to cancel Buyers
cre it at any time for any reason.
11. INTERPRETATION RESPONSIBILITY; PRODUCT USE AND SAFETY: Seller oes not guarantee that the Goo s it sells conform to
any plans an specifications or inten e use. When plans an specifications are involve , Buyer is solely responsible for verifying Seller’s
interpretations of such plans an specifications, an it is Buyer’s sole responsibility to assure that Seller’s Goo s will be acceptable for any
specific job. When Seller offers substitute Goo s on any proposal, Buyer is solely responsible for confirming their acceptability.
12. DELIVERY: Shipping ates given in a vance of actual shipment are approximate an not guarantee . All contract ates an timelines
begin upon receipt by Seller of a purchase or er, Buyer’s acceptance of these Terms & Con itions, an the payment of any require own
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13. EXCUSABLE DELAYS: Seller shall have no liability if its performance is elaye or prevente by causes beyon its reasonable control,
inclu ing, without limitation, acts of nature, labor isputes, government priorities, transportation elays, insolvency or other inability to
perform by any Ven or, or any other commercial impracticability. In the event of any such elay, the ate of elivery or performance shall
be exten e for a perio equal to the time lost by reason of elay. If Goo s are hel or store beyon the elivery ate for the convenience
of Buyer, such Goo s shall be so store at the risk an expense of Buyer.
14. CLAIMS: Claims for any nonconforming Goo s must be ma e by Buyer, in writing, within ten (10) ays of Buyer’s receipt of such Goo s
an must state with particularity all material facts concerning the claim then known to Buyer. Failure by Buyer to give notice within such ten
(10) ay perio shall constitute an unqualifie acceptance of such Goo s by Buyer, an a waiver of any right to reject or revoke acceptance
of such Goo s.
15. WARRANTIES:
(a) SELLER’S WARRANTIES: Seller warrants that all Goo s sol shall mechanically operate as specifie an shall be free from faults in
respect to materials an workmanship for a perio of: (i) for parts, twelve (12) months from the ate of invoice, an (ii) for systems, twelve
(12) months from start-up, or, if earlier, eighteen (18) months from the ate of the bill of la ing. Seller also warrants that the Goo s shall,
upon payment in full by Buyer for the Goo s, be free an clear of any security interests or liens. Buyer’s exclusive reme y for breach of such
warranties shall be limite to repair or replacement costs or termination of any security interests or liens, an Seller shall have no
responsibility for reimbursing repair costs incurre by Byer in connection with Goo s without first giving written authorization for such
charges. In any claims by the Buyer against the Seller in respect of the Goo s, the liability of the Seller shall be limite to the value of the
Goo s. This warranty applies only to Goo s properly use an maintaine an oes not apply to any Goo s which are misuse ,
neglect or acci ent, or which has been installe , operate , repaire , altere or mo ifie other than in accor ance with instructions or
written authorization by Seller. This warranty oes not apply to any Goo s not manufacture by Seller, an Buyer's sole warranty
with respect to such Goo s shall be that of the Seller’s Ven or, if any.
(b) VENDOR’S WARRANTIES: Seller shall assign to Buyer any Ven or warranties an /or reme ies provi e to Seller by its Ven or.
(c) INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT: SELLER DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES AND/OR INDEMNIFICATIONS
AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF ANY NATURE. SELLER SHALL, IF GIVEN PROMPT
NOTICE BY BUYER OF ANY CLAIM OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT WITH RESPECT TO ANY GOODS SOLD
HEREUNDER, REQUEST THE APPLICABLE VENDOR TO GRANT FOR THE BUYER SUCH WARRANTY OR INDEMNITY RIGHTS AS
SUCH VENDOR MAY CUSTOMARILY GIVE WITH RESPECT TO SUCH GOODS.
( ) LIMITATIONS: THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES WRITTEN OR ORAL, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR BY STATUTE. SELLER
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NO
REPAIR OF GOODS OR OTHER COSTS ARE ASSUMED BY SELLER UNLESS AGREED TO, IN ADVANCE, IN WRITING.
16. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: UNLESS APPLICABLE LAW OTHERWISE REQUIRES, SELLER’S AND ANY VENDOR’S TOTAL
LIABILITY TO BUYER, BUYER’S CUSTOMERS OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON, RELATING TO ANY PURCHASES GOVERNED BY
THESE TERMS & CONDITIONS, FROM THE USE OF THE GOODS FURNISHED OR FROM ANY ADVICE, INFORMATION OR
ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY SELLER (BY ANY METHOD, INCLUDING A WEB SITE), IS LIMITED TO THE PRICE OF THE GOODS
GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM. NEITHER SELLER NOR ITS VENDORS SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, DIRECT,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR PENAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO BACKCHARGES, LABOR COSTS, COSTS OF
REMOVAL, REPLACEMENT, TESTING OR INSTALLATION, LOSS OF EFFICIENCY, LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, LOSS OF USE
OF THE GOODS OR ANY ASSOCIATED GOODS, DAMAGE TO ASSOCIATED GOODS, LATENESS OR DELAYS IN DELIVERY,
UNAVAILABILITY OF GOODS, COST OF CAPITAL, COST OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS, FACILITIES OR SERVICES, DOWNTIME, OR
CLAIMS FROM BUYER’S CUSTOMERS OR OTHER PARTIES. IF SELLER FURNISHES BUYER WITH ADVICE OR OTHER
ASSISTANCE WHICH CONCERNS ANY GOODS SUPPLIED HEREUNDER, OR ANY SYSTEM OR EQUIPMENT IN WHICH ANY SUCH
GOODS MAY BE INSTALLED, AND WHICH IS NOT REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THESE TERMS & CONDITIONS, THE FURNISHING OF
SUCH ADVICE OR ASSISTANCE WILL NOT SUBJECT SELLER TO ANY LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY,
TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHER GROUNDS.
17. BUYER’S USE OF GOODS: Many factors beyon Seller’s control contribute to the success of the Buyer’s finishe pro ucts, such as raw
materials use to manufacture the pro ucts. Seller is not liability for the quality or quantity of finishe pro ucts pro uce by Buyer with the use of
the Goo s.
18. EXPORTS: If Goo s are sol for export, Seller’s stan ar terms & con ition for export sales, if any, shall also apply. Acceptance of export
or ers is not vali unless confirme in writing by Seller. Buyer, an not Seller, is responsible for compliance with all Unite States export control
rules an regulations. Buyer shall not name Seller as shipper or exporter of recor in connection with the export of any Goo s purchase from
Seller.
19. INSTALLATION: Installation of the Goo s is the responsibility of Buyer, unless otherwise in icate in the quotation or invoice provi e to
Buyer. Notwithstan ing the foregoing, however, Seller will provi e installation supervision personnel within thirty (30) ays of Buyer’s request. If
an installation for which the Seller is to participate is elaye by the Buyer more than six (6) months after the ate of shipment of the Goo s, or if
Buyer’s facility, materials, or parts are not prepare for installation for such perio of time, Seller shall be entitle to invoice the Buyer for the
anticipate installation costs, up to $1,250 per ay plus expenses, for each of Seller’s installations technicians which are on site.
20. ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING RESTRICTIONS: Seller rejects questionable purchase or ers an payments: Except for pre-approve
cre it arrangements, Seller rejects thir -party payments, cashiers' checks, money or ers an bank rafts. Seller accepts only checks
imprinte with Buyer’s name; wire transfers originate in Buyer's account; letters of cre it with Buyer as account party; an cre it or ebit
car s in Buyer’s name. All payments must be by single instrument in the amount of the invoice, less cre its, from banks acceptable to
Seller.
21. GOVERNING LAW: These Terms & Con itions an all isputes relate to it shall be governe by the laws of the State of Flori a, Unite
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22. JURISDICTION AND VENUE: The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the juris iction of the state courts of the State of Flori a
an to the juris iction of the Unite States District Court for the Mi le District of Flori a, for the purpose of any suit, action, or other
procee ing relate to, arising out of or base upon these Terms & Con itions or in any way relate to, arising out of or involving sale
of Goo s hereun er; waive an agree not to assert by way of motion, as a efense, or otherwise, in any such suit, action, or
procee ing, any claim that it is not subject personally to the juris iction of the above-name courts, that its property is exempt or
immune from attachment or execution, that the suit, action, or procee ing is brought in any inconvenient forum, that the venue of the
suit, action, or procee ing is improper, or that these Terms & Con itions or the subject matter hereof may not be enforce in or by
such court; an waive an agree not to seek any review by any court of any other juris iction which may be calle upon to grant an
enforcement of the ju gment of any such Flori a state or fe eral court. The parties hereby consent to service of process by
registere mail at the a ress to which notice is to be given. The exclusive venue for any procee ing un er these Terms &
Con itions shall be solely in any state court in Pinellas County, Flori a, or the Fe eral District Court for the Mi le District of Flori a,
Tampa Division, sitting in Tampa, Flori a. Buyer acknowle ges that the prices for Goo s offere hereun er are in part epen ent
on Buyer’s consent to juris iction in Flori a an exclusive venue in Pinellas County, Flori a or the Fe eral District Court for the
Mi le District of Flori a, Tampa Division, sitting in Tampa, Flori a, an without Buyer’s consent to this juris iction an venue
provision the prices for the Goo s may be higher.
23. GENERAL: Any representation, affirmation of fact an course of ealing, promise or con ition in connection therewith or usage
of tra e not containe herein, shall not be bin ing on either party. If any provision hereof shall be unenforceable, invali or voi for
any reason, such provision shall be automatically voi e an shall not be part of these Terms & Con itions an the enforceability or
vali ity of the remaining provisions of these Terms & Con itions shall not be affecte thereby.
TO THE EXTENT NOT CONTRARY TO APPLICABLE LAW, THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY:
24. Buyer waives any available homestea exemption as well as any an all requirements or rights with regar to notice, eman ,
presentment, or protest an appoint any employee or attorney of Seller to appear in any court of competent juris iction for the
purpose of confessing ju gment for all amounts ue Seller pursuant to these terms an con itions.
25. Buyer hereby waives all rights to notice, ju icial hearing or prior court or er in connection with Seller’s obtaining any preju gment
reme y in connection with sai transactions or extensions of same. Buyer also waives any an all objection which Buyer might
otherwise be able to assert now or in the future to the exercise or use by Seller of any right of setoff, repossession or self-help as
may presently exist un er statute, inclu ing the Uniform Commercial Co e an common law.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS INSTRUMENT PERMITS SELLER TO OBTAIN AND USE YOUR INDIVIDUAL CREDIT HISTORY FOR
CREDIT EVALUATION PURPOSES. THIS INSTRUMENT FURTHER CONTAINS A CONFESSION OF JUDGMENT PROVISION AND
OTHER WAIVERS, WHICH CONSTITUTES A WAIVER OF IMPORTANT RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE, AND IF YOU DO NOT PAY ON TIME,
ALLOWS SELLER TO OBTAIN A JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE OR YOUR PRIOR KNOWLEDGE. BY
ACCEPTING THESE TERMS YOU GIVE UP YOUR RIGHT TO NOTICE AND TRIAL. THE POWERS OF THE COURT CAN BE USED TO
COLLECT THE AMOUNT DUE REGARDLESS OF ANY CLAIMS YOU MAY HAVE WHETHER FOR RETURNED OR FAULTY GOODS,
FAILURE BY SELLER TO COMPLY WITH THESE TERMS & CONDITIONS, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE.

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SAFETY & WARNING INFORMATION:
OPERATING YOUR POLYESTER SYSTEM SAFELY
1. Introduction
Any tool, if use improperly, can be angerous. Safety is ultimately the responsibility of those
using the tool. In like manner, safe operation of polyester processes is the responsibility of those
who use such processes an those who operate the equipment. This manual outlines
proce ures to be followe in con ucting polyester operations safety. This system has been
specifically esigne for use of Polyester Resin, Gel-Coat, an Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxi es
(MEKP) applications. Other formulations or blen s consi ere for use in this equipment is
strictly prohibite without the expresse consent by Magnum Venus Plastech Inc. Magnum
Venus Plastech cannot eliminate every anger nor foresee every circumstance that might cause
an injury uring equipment operation. Some risks, such as the high pressure liqui stream that
exits the spray tip, are inherent to the nature of the machine operation an are necessary to the
process in or er to manufacture the en -pro uct. For this reason, ALL personnel involve in
polyester operations shoul rea an un erstan the Safety Manual. It is very important for the
safety of employees involve in the operation that equipment operators, maintenance an
supervisory personnel un erstan the requirements for safe operation. Each user shoul
examine his own operation, evelop his own safety program an be assure that his equipment
operators follow correct proce ures. Magnum Venus Plastech hopes that this manual is helpful
to the user an recommen s that the precautions in this manual be inclu e in any such
program. Magnum Venus Plastech recommen s this Safety Manual remain on your equipment
at all times for your personnel safety. In a ition to the manual, Magnum Venus Plastech
recommen s that the user consult the regulations establishe un er the Occupational Safety &
Health Act (OSHA), particularly the following sections:
1910.94 Pertaining to Ventilation.
1910.106 Pertaining to flammable liqui s
1910.107 Pertaining to spray finishing operations, particularly Paragraph (m) Organic Peroxi es
an Dual Component Coatings.
Other stan ar s an recognize authorities to consult are the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) bulletins as follows:
NFPA No.33 Chapter 14, Organic Peroxi es an Dual Component Materials
NFPA No.63 Dust Explosion Prevention
NFPA No.70 National Electrical Co e
NFPA No.77 Static Electricity
NFPA No.91 Blower an Exhaust System
NFPA No.654 Plastics In ustry Dust Hazar s
Type of Fire Extinguishing equipment recommen e : Fire Extinguisher – co e ABC, rating
number 4a60bc.

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Extinguishing Me ia – Foam, Carbon Dioxi e, Dry Chemical, Water Fog.
Copies of the above bulletins are available, at a nominal charge from:
National Fire Protection Association
470 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA 02210
Research Report No.11 of the American Insurance Association eal with “Fire, Explosion an
Health Hazar s of Organic Peroxi es”. It is publishe by:
American Insurance Association
85 John Street
New York, NY 10038
Local co es an authorities also have stan ar s to be followe in the operation of your spraying
equipment. Your insurance carrier will be helpful in answering questions that arise in your
evelopment of safe proce ures.
1. Personal Safety Equipment
Magnum Venus Plastech recommen s the following Personal Safety Equipment for con ucting
safe operations of the Polyester Systems:
Magnum Venus Plastech recommen s that the user consult the state an local regulations
establishe for all Safety equipment liste .
.0 Material Safety
.1 Hazards Associated with Laminating Operations
The major hazar s which shoul be guar e against in polyester laminating operations are
those associate with:
1. The flammability an explosion angers of the catalyst normally use – Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Peroxi e (MEKP).
2. The flammability angers of clean-up solvents sometimes use (Magnum Venus Plastech
recommen s that clean-up solvents be non-flammable), an of resin iluents use , such as
styrene.
3. The flammability angers of catalyst iluents, if use . (Magnum Venus Plastech recommen s
that catalyst not be ilute .
4. The flammability angers of the uncure liqui resins use .
5. The combustibility angers of the cure laminate, accumulations of over spray, an laminate
san ings.
6. The toxicity angers of all the chemicals use in laminating operations with respect to
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. Catalyst (Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide)
MEKP is among the more hazar ous materials foun in commercial channels. The safe
han ling of the “unstable (reactive)” chemicals presents a efinite challenge to the plastics
in ustry. The highly reactive property which makes MEKP valuable to the plastics in ustry in
pro ucing the curing reaction of polyester resins also pro uces the hazar s which require great
care an caution in its storage, transportation, han ling, processing an isposal. MEKP is a
single chemical. Various polymeric forms may exist which are more or less hazar ous with
respect to each other. These ifferences may arise not only from ifferent molecular structures
(all are, nevertheless, calle “MEKP”) an from possible trace impurities left from the
manufacture of the chemicals, but may also arise by contamination of MEKP with other
materials in its storage or use. Even a small amount of contamination with acetone, for instance,
may pro uce an extremely shock-sensitive an explosive compoun .
Contamination with promoters or materials containing promoters, such as laminate
sandings, or with any readily oxidizing material, such as brass or iron, will cause
exothermic “redox” reactions which can become explosive in nature. Heat applied to
MEKP, or heat build-up from contamination reactions can cause it to reach what is called
its Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature (SADT).
Researchers have reporte measuring pressure rates-of-rise well in excess of 100,000 psi per
secon when certain MEKP’s reach their SADT. (For comparison, the highest pressure rate-of-
rise liste in NFPA Bulletin NO.68, “Explosion Venting”, is 12,000 psi per secon for an
explosion of 12% acetylene an air. The maximum value liste for a hy rogen explosion is
10,000 psi per secon . Some forms of MEKP, if allowe to reach their SADT, will burst even an
open toppe container. This suggests that it is not possible to esign a relief valve to vent this
or er of magnitu e of pressure rate-of-rise. The user shoul be aware that any close
container, be it a pressure vessel, surge chamber, or pressure accumulator, coul explo e
un er certain con itions. There is no engineering substitute for care by the user in han ling
organic peroxi e catalysts. If, at any time, the pressure relieve valve on top of the catalyst tank
shoul vent, the area shoul be evacuate at once an the fire epartment calle . The venting
coul be the first in ication of a heat, an therefore, pressure buil -up that coul eventually lea
to an explosion. Moreover, if a catalyst tank is sufficiently full when the pressure relief valve
vents, some catalyst may spray out, which coul cause eye injury. For this reason, an many
others, anyone whose job puts them in an area where this vente spray might go, shoul
always wear full eye protection even when laminating operations are not taking place.
Safety in han ling MEKP epen s to a great extent on employee e ucation, proper safety
instructions an safe use of the chemicals an equipment. Workers shoul be thoroughly
informe of the hazar s that may result form improper han ling of MEKP, especially in regar s
to contamination, heat, friction an impact. They shoul be thoroughly instructe regar ing the
proper action to be taken in the storage, use an isposal of MEKP an other hazar ous
materials use in the laminating operation. In a ition, users shoul make every effort to:
A. Store MEKP in a cool, ry place in original containers away from irect sunlight an away
from other chemicals.
B. Keep MEKP away from heat, sparks an open flames.
C. Prevent contamination of MEKP with other materials, inclu ing polyester over spray an
san ings, polymerization accelerators an promoters, brass, aluminum an non-stainless steels.
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E. Avoi contact with skin, eyes an clothing. Protective equipment shoul be worn at all times.
During clean-up of spille MEKP, personal safety equipment, gloves an eye protection must be
worn. Fire fighting equipment shoul be at han an rea y.
F. Avoi spillage, which can heat up to the point of self-ignition.
G. Repair any leaks iscovere in the catalyst system imme iately, an clean up the leake
catalyst at once in accor ance with the catalyst manufacturer’s instructions.
H. Use only original equipment or equivalent parts from Magnum Venus Plastech in the catalyst
system (i.e.: hoses, fitting, etc.) because a angerous chemical reaction may result between
substitute parts an MEKP.
I. Catalyst accumulate from the purging of hoses or the measurement of flui output eliveries
shoul never be returne to the supply tank, such catalyst shoul be ilute with copious
quantities of clean water an ispose of in accor ance with the catalyst manufacturer’s
instructions.
The extent to which the user is successful in accomplishing these en s an any a itional
recommen ations by the catalyst manufacturer etermines largely the safety that will be present
in his operation.
.3 Clean-Up Solvents and Resin Diluents
WARNING
A hazardous situation may be present in your pressurized fluid system! Hydrocarbon
Solvents can cause an explosion when used with aluminum or galvanized components in
a closed (pressurized) fluid system (pump, heaters, filters, valves, spray guns, tanks,
etc.). The explosion could cause serious injury, death and/or substantial property
damage. Cleaning agents, coatings, paints, etc. may contain Halogenated Hydrocarbon
Solvents. Some Magnum Venus Plastech spray equipment includes aluminum or
galvanized components and will be affected by Halogenated Hydrocarbon Solvents.
A. There are three key elements to the Halogenate Hy rocarbon (HHC) solvent hazar .
a. The presence of HHC solvents. 1,1,1 – Trichloroethane an Methylene Chlori e are the
most common of these solvents. However, other HHC solvents are suspect if use ;
either as part of paint or a hesives formulation, or for clean-up flushing. b. Aluminum
or Galvanize Parts. Most han ling equipment contains these elements. In contact with
these metals, HHC solvents coul generate a corrosive reaction of a catalytic nature.
b. Equipment capable of withstan ing pressure. When HHC solvent contact aluminum or
galvanize parts insi e a close container such as a pump, spray gun, or flui han ling
system, the chemical reaction can, over time, result in a buil -up of heat an pressure,
which can reach explosive proportions.
When all three elements are present, the result can be an extremely violent explosion. The
reaction can be sustaine with very little aluminum or galvanize metal; any amount of
aluminum is too much.