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Checklist after a fire or heat
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2014/3/20
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BHL, BL70 [GB]
Checklist after a fire or heat exposure
If a machine has been damaged by fire or been exposed to intense heat, the following precautionary measures according to
the following check list must under all circumstances be followed:
As a precaution, seal rings (O-rings or axle/shaft seals) should always be handled as if they were made of fluor
rubber, see also section “Fluor rubber”.
WARNING
Avoid splashing when washing a machine damaged by fire. For this reason, never use high-pressure washing
equipment.
Never touch burned components or parts with your bare hands when there is a risk that you may be exposed to
contact with melted polymers. First, wash thoroughly with plenty of lime water (a solution or a suspension of
calcium hydroxide, i.e. slaked lime).
Use thick, protective gloves made of rubber and wear goggles that are certain to protect your eyes.
Seek medical attention if your skin may have come in contact with burnt fluor rubber. The skin should be treated
with Hydrofluoric Acid Burn Jelly or similar.
Symptoms may not appear until several hours after contact with burnt fluor rubber.
Discard protective gloves, rags and other items that may have come into contact with burnt fluor rubber.