Potterton LPG 50e Installation And Servicing Manual page 28

HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION FOR THE
Under the Consumer Protection Act 1987 and section 6 of the Health and Safety at Work Act
1974, we are required to provide information on substances hazardous to health.
Small quantities of adhesives and sealants used in the product are cured and present no
known hazards.
The following substances are also present.
Insulation & Seals
Material
Description
Known Hazards
Precautions
First Aid
Thermostat
Material
Description
Known Hazards
Precautions
First Aid
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INSTALLER AND SERVICE ENGINEER
— Ceramic Fibre;
Alumino — Silicone Fibre
— Boards, Ropes, Gaskets
— Some people can suffer reddening and itching of
the skin. Fibre entry into the eye will cause
foreign body irritation.
Irritation to respiratory tract.
— People with a history of skin complaints may be
particularly susceptible to irritation.
High dust levels are only likely to arise following
harsh abrasion.
In general, normal handling and use will not
present discomfort, follow good hygiene
practices, wash hands before consuming food,
drinking or using the toilet.
— Medical attention must be sought following eye
contact or prolonged reddening of the skin.
— Contains very small quantity of xylene.
— Sealed phial and capillary containing liquid.
—
Irritating to skin, eyes and throat.
Vapour is harmful.
Inflammable — do not extinguish with water.
— Do not incinerate.
Avoid contact with broken/leaking phials.
Do not purposely puncture.
— Eye/skin contact, wash with clean water, seek
medical attention.