Snorkel MHP34J(Bi-Energy Option) - Manual (Page 59)

12. Fire Fighting and Chemical Containment
■ Hazardous Components
Snorkel products may contain materials and ob-
jects that potentially could become significant fire
or environmental hazards during the lifetime of the
machine.
The materials marked in the following list with the
symbol
j
are contained in the MHP12/34J:
1. Antifreeze (ethylene glycol)
j
2
. Battery, lead/acid
3. Diesel fuel
4. Foam in tires
j
5
. Gasoline
j
6
. Hydraulic oil
7. Liquefied petroleum gas
j
8
. Motor oil
The rest of this chapter lists manufacturers’ infor-
mation you will need if you ever have to control any
of the above items during an upset or emergency.
❑ Antifreeze (UN 1993)
☞
Fire extinguishing media:
Dry Chemical, foam, or CO
2
.
☞
Special fire fighting procedures:
Water spray may be ineffective on fire but can pro-
tect fire fighters and cool closed containers. Use fog
nozzles if water is used.
DO NOT enter confined fire space without
full bunker gear. (Helmet with face shield,
bunker coats, gloves & rubber boots). Use a
NIOSH approved positive pressure self
contained breathing apparatus. Keep
container tightly closed. Isolate from
oxidizers, heat and open flame.
☞
Spill or leak:
Small - mop up with absorbent material and trans-
fer to hood.
☞
Waste disposal method:
Small - evaporate until all vapors are gone. Dispose
of remainder by legally applicable methods.
❑ Battery, Lead/Acid (UN 2794)
☞
Extinguishing media:
Dry chemical, foam, or CO
2
.
☞
Special fire fighting procedures:
Use positive pressure, self contained breathing ap-
paratus.
☞
Unusual fire and explosion hazards:
Hydrogen and oxygen gases are produced in the
cells during normal battery operation.
Hydrogen gas is flammable and oxygen
supports combustion. These gases enter the
air through the vent caps. To avoid the
chance of a fire or explosion, keep sparks
and other sources of ignition away from the
battery.
☞
Spill or leak:
Remove combustible materials and all sources of
ignition. Contain spill by diking with soda ash (so-
dium carbonate) or quicklime (calcium oxide).
Cover spill with either chemical. Mix well. Make cer-
tain mixture is neutral then collect residue and
place in a drum or other suitable container. Dispose
of as hazardous waste.
ALWAYS wear acid resistant boots, face
shield, chemical splash goggles, and acid
resistant gloves when handling acid spills or
leaks.
NOTE
DO NOT release UN-neutralized acid!
☞
Waste disposal method:
Sulfuric Acid: Neutralize as above for a spill, col-
lect residue, and place in a drum or suitable con-
tainer. Dispose of as hazardous waste.
NOTE
DO NOT flush lead contaminated acid to sewer.
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