HEALTH & SAFETY
INFORMATION FOR THE INSTALLER AND SERVICE
ENGINEER
Under the current issue of the Consumer Protection Act and the Health and Safety at Work Act
it is a requirement to provide information on substances hazardous to health (COSSH
Regulations).
eco hometec takes every reasonable care to ensure that these products are designed and
constructed to meet these general safety requirements, when properly used and installed. To
fulfil this requirement each boiler is comprehensively tested before despatch.
When working on the appliance it is the Users/Installers responsibility to ensure that any
necessary personal protective clothing or equipment is worn appropriate to parts that could be
considered as being hazardous to health and Safety.
This appliance may contain some of the items below.
INSULATION AND SEALS
Glass Rope, Mineral Wool, Insulation Pads, Ceramic Fibre, Glass Insulation.
may be harmful if inhaled
may be irritating to the skin, eyes, nose or throat
When handling avoid inhalation and contact with eyes.
Use (disposable) gloves, face masks and eye protection.
After handling, wash hands and other exposed parts.
When disposing, reduce dust with water spray, ensure parts are securely wrapped.
GLUES, SEALANTS & PAINT
Glues, Sealant and Paints used in the product present no known hazards when used in the
manner for which they are intended.
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