Armstrong EvaPack Series, Installation And Operation Manual

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General Safety Information
This bulletin should be used by experienced personnel as a guide to the installation of the Armstrong EvaPack™.
Selection or installation of equipment should always be accompanied by competent technical assistance.
Please contact Armstrong International or its local sales representative for additional information.
IMPORTANT
Please read, heed and follow the enclosed safety information and the warning labels inside the humidifier
before installation or maintenance.
EvaPack™ Evaporative Pad Material
The EvaPack™ evaporative pad material should not be cut or crushed as doing so may generate dust.
Emergency Overview:
This product is non-hazardous under ordinary conditions of use.
There is almost no possibility of creating dust. However dust will be created in process of cutting, polishing or
destroying of this product.
Hazard information of generated dust is described as below.
Primary Routes of Entry:
Via respirable dust to the lungs and respiratory system and via coarse dust and particulate to the eyes.
Primary Target Organs:
Lungs, respiratory system and eyes.
Potential Health Effects:
Eye Contact:
May cause mechanical irritation.
Skin Contact:
May cause transitory mechanical dermatitis.
Inhalation:
Long term overexposure to airborne dust may cause respiratory disease.
Ingestion:
None-hazardous when ingested.
Carcinogenicity:
Glass filament is classified as IARC Group 3 (Not classifiable as its carcinogenicity to humans).
FIRST AID MEASURES
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nhalation:
Remove from exposure to fresh air.
Ingestion:
Ingestion is unlikely. If ingested, drink sufficient water and vomit and get medical attention.
Skin Contact:
Flush with water or slightly warm water and wash with soap. Get medical attention if pain and
inflammation.
Eye Contact:
Flush eyes with water for a least 15 minutes. Abrasive action may cause damage to the outer
surface of the eye. Get medical attention if irritating.
Note to Physician:
Treat symptomatically.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Effects:
Exposure to glass filament sometimes causes skin irritation and occasionally upper respiratory
tract irritation.
Chronic Effects:
A number of epidemiology studies, done over many years of workers employed for up to 40
years in manufacturing of glass filament have shown no effects.
Carcinogenicity:
Glass filament is classified as IARC Group 3 (Not classifiable as its carcinogenicity to humans.).
Mutagenicity:
No available data.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties:
This product is not flammable.
Extinguishing Media:
Not applicable.
Fire Fighting Procedure:
Not applicable.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
None.
Delivery, Lifting, Inspection and Storage
Any loss or damage during delivery should be reported to carrier by registered letter within 3 working days