Weil-McLain GOLD CGS-4E - Manual (Page 64)

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Part Number 550-110-282/1108
GOLD CGs-4E Gas-Fired Water Boiler — Boiler Manual
Handling ceramic fiber and fiberglass materials
REMOVAL OF COMBUSTION CHAMBER
LINING OR BASE PANELS
The combustion chamber lining or base
insulation panels in this product con-
tain ceramic fiber materials. Ceramic
fibers can be converted to cristobalite in
very high temperature applications. The
International Agency for Research on
Cancer (IARC) has concluded, “Crystal-
line silica inhaled in the form of quartz
or cristobalite from occupational sources
is carcinogenic to humans (Group 1).”:
Precautionary measures
❏ Avoid breathing fiberglass dust and contact with skin or
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 recommen-
dations 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
or base insulation to prevent airborne dust.
❏ Remove combustion chamber lining or base insula-
tion 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.
REMOVAL OF FIBERGLASS WOOL
or
INSTALLATION OF FIBERGLASS WOOL,
COMBUSTION CHAMBER LINING OR
BASE PANELS:
This product contains fiberglass jacket
insulation and ceramic fiber materi-
als in combustion chamber lining or
base panels in gas fired products. Air-
borne fibers from these materials have
been listed by the State of California
as a possible cause of cancer through
inhalation.
Precautionary measures
❏ Avoid breathing fiberglass dust and contact with skin
or 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 recommen-
dations 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 airborne 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.