Pierce Pumper, Руководство по эксплуатации и техническому обслуживанию

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1-8.2 High Pressure Water Stream
Some apparatus use Ultra High Pressure (UHP) streams of water or foam solution to fight fires. While this method
of fire fighting has many advantages over lower pressure approaches, it presents unique hazards and should be
used only by trained-safety conscious personnel. UHP water or foam solution is discharged at pressure over 1000
PSI. At this pressure, the discharge stream may be capable of puncturing human skin and thus entering the blood
stream. Fluid, even pure water, that is injected into human skin is extremely dangerous and must be treated by
qualified medical personnel immediately.
Never search for leaks with your hands or other body parts. High pressure hydraulic fluid at pressure as low as 100
PSI can penetrate skin. Use a piece of wood or cardboard to detect leaks, keeping hands and other body parts well
away from the potential source of the leak.
If you suspect that you have been exposed to a high pressure skin penetration, seek medical help immediately. The
high pressure injection of a fluid such as water, hydraulic oil, grease and paint constitutes a medical and surgical
emergency, requiring access to appropriate specialist surgical expertise as soon as possible. Often the injury
appears minor, but it is not. Fluids injected under the skin are highly toxic. The injury will lead to gangrene,
amputation, and death if not treated promptly.
Make sure the doctors are aware of the potential problems and get the recommended attention needed to treat the
injury.
Tighten all fluid connections before operating this equipment and check the hoses, nozzles, and couplings after
every use. A leak in a high pressure line can inject fluid into human skin just as it can when fluid comes from the
nozzle. Replace worn, damaged and/or loose parts immediately.
The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, turn-out gear, boots, and a mask with a face shield
should be worn whenever using UHP.
High Pressure Water Hazard.
High pressure water will injure and pierce skin.
Never place body parts in stream.
Never point stream at people.
Keep all hoses, nozzles, and couplings tight.
If water pierces skin seek treatment immediately.
Placing people or body parts in stream will injure or kill.