P-K SOLIS™
Gas Fired Boiler
Technical Service 1.877.728.5351
Revised: March 15, 2021
Released: March 15, 2021
Patterson-Kelley 2021
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2701000090 P-K SOLIS NURO Installation and
Owners Manual (Rev A).docx
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PRECAUTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH HANDLING REFRACTORY LINING MATERIAL
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This Patterson-Kelley product contains a Combustion Area lined with
REFRACTORY
CERAMIC FIBERS (RCFs)
similar to many other devices produced in this industry.
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RCFs have been identified by the
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
as possibly being carcinogenic to Humans.
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AVOID breathing particles or dust from
RCFs
and avoid contact with Skin or Eyes.
•
The
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
recommends the use
of a respirator meeting current standards, to avoid inhalation of dust. Also recommended is
loose fitting, long sleeved clothing, eye protection and gloves whenever handling
RCFs
.
Current
NIOSH
Recommendations are listed on their website at
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html
, which should be viewed before the handling or
removal of Refractory Lining Materials on this or any similar device.
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Using a SPRAY BOTTLE, saturate with WATER; but not dripping, the combustion chamber
lining to prevent dust from becoming airborne.
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Place removed
RCFs
into a plastic bag for disposal with normal trash.
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Wash exposed clothing (if not disposable), TWICE and DRY separately from other laundry.
