Bosch FCB 120-1V-NB, User Manual & Installation Manuallines

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WARNING: Risk of injury through contact with heat transfer medium

When handling heat transfer medium always wear protective hand gloves &
goggles.
 If heat transfer medium comes in contact with the skin, wash with clean water and
soap.
 If heat transfer medium comes in contact with eyes, rinse your eyes thoroughly
under running water while holding eyelids wide open. The medium is non-
corrosive and bio-degradable. A safety datasheet with further information
regarding the heat transfer medium is available from the manufacture on request.
Glycol or water should be sourced locally by the installer / dealer. It will not be
supplied in the standard kit
9.5 Recommended Properties of Glycol
Always use propylene glycol having recommended properties. Read Material Safety Data Sheet carefully before
handling Gylcol.
Description Remarks
Propylene Glycol Flavour grade IS 13702:1993
Boiling Range / Point 185 – 189°C
Physical state Liquid
Appearance Clear colourless hygroscopic viscous liquid
Vapour pressure @ 35°C (mm Hg) 0.07
Odour Odourless
Solubility in water Mixable
Specific gravity (water = 1) 1.035-1.037
Flammable material No
Combustible material Yes
Corrosive material No
Oxidizer No
9.6 Glycol Health Hazard Data
Description Remarks
Routes of entry Inhalation, Eye contact, Skin absorption, Ingestion
Effects of exposure /
Symptoms Massive ingestion- symptoms similar to alcohol intoxication, inhalation of high vapour conc.
May cause CNS depression with headaches, dizziness & drowsiness.
Emergency
treatment
Remove from exposure & remove contaminated clothing, if unable to breath, give Oxygen.
In case of accidental ingestion, give plenty of water to drink, then induce vomiting & obtain
medical attention.
9.7 Preventive Measures
Description Remarks
Personal protective
equipment
Provide close fitting safety goggles / face shield and safety shoes; PVC coated protective
gloves, respirators for dust, Eye bath and safety shower should be readily available.
During fire fighting, positive pressure SCBA and protective fire fighting cloth are to be worn.
Handling and
storage Precautions
Keep the containers tightly closed in a dust free area. and away from moisture. Eating,
drinking and smoking are to be avoided in the storage area.