Ferroli RPA 16, Installation And Operation Manual

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SAFETY AND POLLUTION
Handling
• Do not inhale coolant gas vapours.
• Concentrations of coolant gas vapours must be reduced to below the professional exposure limit.
• Ensure efficient ventilation near to the ground since the vapours are heavier than air.
• Prevent the the coolant from coming into contact with naked flames and hot surfaces since irritating and toxic
compounds can form. Do not smoke.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Precautions to take if gas accidentally escapes
• Take adequate personal precautions (for the eyes, skin and respiratory tracts) when disposing of escaped gas.
• Isolate the leak source if the conditions are sufficiently safe.
• If the leak is small, allow it to evaporate while ensuring adequate ventilation.
• In the case of an extensive leak, pour stand, soil or other absorbent material over and around it to prevent it
from spreading, and adequately ventilate the area.
• Prevent coolant from infiltrating into sewers, basements, etc., since this could create a toxic atmosphere.
• Do everything necessary to prevent coolant from dispersing into the environment.
First aid
• Move the victim away from the toxic source, keep him warm and allow him to rest.
• Administer oxygen if necessary.
• Proceed with artificial respiration if required.
• Give heart massage in the case of heart failure.
• Immediately seek medical help.
Contact with the skin:
• Immediately thaw the affected parts under running lukewarm water.
• Remove contaminated clothing (garments may stick to the skin in the case of ice burns) if they have not adhe-
red to the skin.
• Seek medical assistance if necessary.
Contact with the eyes:
• Immediately rinse the eyes with physiologic eyewash or clean water for at least 10 minutes with the eyelids pul-
led open.
• Seek medical assistance if necessary.
Swallowing:
• Do not make the victim vomit. If the victim is conscious, have him rinse his mouth out with clean water and then
drink 200¸300 ml of water.
• Immediately seek medical help.
• Do not administer adrenaline or sympathomimetic drugs after exposure owing to the risk of cardiac arrhythmia.
Consult the technical safety briefs available from coolant manufacturers for further information about the
characteristics of the cooling fluid.