HeatStation™ CONDENSING WATER BOILER
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34-1161 05/17
PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION
REFRACTORY CERAMIC FIBER PRODUCT WITH CRYSTALLINE SILICA
WARNING: This product contains or may come to contain crystalline silica, which has been identified by the
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as carcinogenic to humans. This product also contains refractory
ceramic fibers, which have been identified by the IARC as possibly carcinogenic to humans. Avoid breathing fiber
particulates and dust.
RISKS
:
Air borne fibrous insulation is a possible cancer hazard by inhalation.
Airborne crystalline silica may cause silicosis (lung disease) by inhalation.
May cause temporary irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract.
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
:
Minimize airborne fibers with engineering controls.
Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirators as required (see MSDS).
Wear long sleeved, loose-fitting clothing, eye protection and gloves.
FIRST AID MEASURES
: (If any of the irritations listed persists, seek medical attention)
Eyes:
Flush with water.
Skin:
Wash with soap and warm water.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. Get medical attention if gastrointestinal symptoms develop.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh clean air.
WARNING: If you are unfamiliar with the safe handling of refractory ceramic fiber products, or if you wish additional
information prior to beginning any disassembly of the water heater or boiler that might expose refractory ceramic
fiber materials, contact: Unifrax Corporation, 2351 Whirlpool Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14305-2413, 1-800-322-2293.
IDENTIFICATION OF REFRACTORY CERAMIC FIBER MATERIALS (RCF):
The burner assembly utilizes RCF material. (The RFC materials are located within the product and not generally exposed
except during service, disassembly or assembly.)
