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REMOVAL OF COMBUSTION CHAMBER LINING OR BASE PANELS
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The combustion chamber lining or base insulation panels in this product contains ceramic fiber
materials that have been identified as carcinogenic, or possibly carcinogenic, to humans
. Ceramic
fibers can be converted to cristobalite in very high temperature applications. The International
Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has concluded, “Crystalline silica inhaled in the form
of quartz or cristobalite from occupational sources is carcinogenic to humans (Group 1).”:
■ Avoid breathing dust and contact with skin and eyes.
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OSHA requirements for cristobalite at the time this document was written. Other types
of respirators may be needed depending on the job site conditions. Current NIOSH
recommendations can be found on the NIOSH web site at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/
homepage.html. NIOSH approved respirators, manufacturers, and phone numbers are
also listed on this web site.
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■ Apply enough water to the combustion chamber lining or base insulation to prevent air-
borne dust.
■ Remove combustion chamber lining or base insulation from the boiler and place it in a
plastic bag for disposal.
■ Wash potentially contaminated clothes separately from other clothing. Rinse clothes washer
thoroughly.
NIOSH stated First Aid.
■ Eye: Irrigate immediately.
■ Breathing: Fresh air.
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INSTALLATION OF FIBERGLASS WOOL, COMBUSTION CHAMBER
LINING OR BASE PANELS:
This product contains fiberglass jacket insulation and ceramic fiber materials in combustion
chamber lining or base panels in gas fired products. Airborne fibers from these materials have
been listed by the State of California as a possible cause of cancer through inhalation.
■ Avoid breathing dust and contact with skin and eyes.
s 5SE.)/3(CERTIlEDDUSTRESPIRATOR.4HISTYPEOFRESPIRATORISBASEDONTHE
OSHA requirements for fiberglass wool at the time this document was written. Other
types of respirators may be needed depending on the job site conditions. Current
NIOSH recommendations can be found on the NIOSH web site at http://www.cdc.
gov/niosh/homepage.html. NIOSH approved respirators, manufacturers, and phone
numbers are also listed on this web site.
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■ Operations such as sawing, blowing, tear out, and spraying may generate airborne fiber
concentration requiring additional protection.
■ Wash potentially contaminated clothes separately from other clothing. Rinse clothes washer
thoroughly.
NIOSH stated FLrst ALd.
■ Eye: Irrigate immediately.
■ Breathing: Fresh air.
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EGH SERIES 5 GAS-FIRED BOILERS — BOILER MANUAL
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