PMP
Oil Furnaces
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Furnace Manual
670-000-003/1010
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Handling ceramic fiber and fiberglass materials
HANDLING OR REMOVAL OF COMBUSTION CHAMBER
The combustion chamber in this product contains ceramic fiber materials.
Ceramic fiber can be converted to cristobalite in very high 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.
•
Use NIOSH certified dust respirator (N95). This type of respirator is based on the 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.
•
Wear long-sleeved, loose fitting clothing, gloves, and eye protection.
Apply enough water to the combustion chamber lining to prevent airborne dust.
Remove combustion chamber lining from the furnace 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.
HANDLING OR REMOVAL OF FIBERGLASS WOOL – OR –
INSTALLATION OF FIBERGLASS WOOL OR COMBUSTION CHAMBER:
This product contains fiberglass jacket insulation and ceramic fiber materials in
combustion chamber. Airbone 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.
•
Use NIOSH certified dust respirator (N95). This type of respirator is based on the 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.
•
Wear long-sleeved, loose fitting clothing, gloves, and eye protection.
Operations such as sawing, blowing, tear out, and spraying may generate airbone fiber
concentration requiring additional protection.
Wash potentially contaminated clothes separately from other clothing. Rinse clothes washer
thoroughly.
NIOSH stated First Aid.
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Breathing:
Fresh
air.
