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17. Maintenance Procedures
Handling Previously Fired Combustion Chamber Insulation
The combustion chamber insulation contains ceramic
fibers, which are classified as a possible human carcinogen.
When exposed to extremely high temperatures, the ceramic
fibers, which contain crystalline silica, can be converted
into cristobalite.
WARNING
Avoid Breathing and Contact with Skin and Eyes
When removing or repairing the combustion chamber insulation
follow these precaution measures:
Use a NIOSH approved respirator which meets OSHA
1.
requirements for cristobalite dust, similar to N95.
Contact NIOSH at 1-800-356-4676 or on the web at
www.cdc.gov/niosh for latest recommendations.
Wear long sleeved, loosing fitting clothing, gloves,
2.
and eyes protection.
Assure adequate ventilation.
3.
Wash with soap and water after contact.
4.
Wash potentially contaminated clothes separately
5.
from other laundry and rinse washing machine
thoroughly.
Discard used insulation in an air tight plastic bag.
6.
NIOSH Stated First Aid:
Eye/Skin:
Immediately irrigate
Breathing:
Clean fresh air
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