Safety
5
Safety, Installation and Warranty Requirements
(continued)
Fiberglass wool and ceramic fiber
materials
The state of California has listed the
airborne fibers of these materials as a
possible cancer hazard through
inhalation. When handling these
materials, special care must be applied.
Suppliers of ceramic fiber products
recommend the following first aid
measures:
-
Respiratory tract (nose and throat)
irritation
If respiratory tract irritation develops,
move the person to a dust free
location.
-
Eye irritation
If eyes become irritated, flush
immediately with large amounts of
lukewarm water for at least 15
minutes. Eyelids should be held away
from the eyeball to ensure thorough
rinsing. Do not rub eyes.
-
Skin irritation
If skin becomes irritated, remove
soiled clothing. Do not rub or scratch
exposed skin. Wash area of contact
thoroughly with soap and water.
Using a skin cream or lotion after
washing may be helpful.
-
Gastrointestinal irritation
If gastrointestinal tract irritation
develops, move the person to a dust
free environment.
Suppliers of fiberglass wool products
recommend the following precautions
be taken when handling these materials:
Precautionary measures
-
Avoid breathing fiberglass dust and
contact with skin and eyes.
- Use NIOSH approved dust/mist
respirator.
- Wear long-sleeved, loose fitting
clothing, gloves and eye protection.
- Wash work clothes separately from
other clothing. Rinse washer
thoroughly.
- Operations such as sawing, blowing,
tearout and spraying may generate
airborne fiber concentration requiring
additional protection.
First aid measures
-
If eye contact occurs, flush eyes with
water to remove dust. If symptoms
persist, seek medical attention.
- If skin contact occurs, wash affected
areas gently with soap and warm
water after handling.
Hazardous materials
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Inhalation of fiberglass wool and/or
ceramic fiber materials is a possible
cancer hazard. These materials can
also cause respiratory, skin and eye
irritation.
WARNING
Appliance materials of construction,
products of combustion and the fuel
contain alumina, silica, heavy metals,
carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides,
aldehydes and/or other toxic or
harmful substances which can cause
serious injury or loss of life and which
are known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects and
other reproductive harm. Always use
proper safety clothing, respirators and
equipment when servicing or working
nearby the appliance.
WARNING
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