Health And Safety Statement; General; Cautionary Note; Miscellaneous - Accorroni MEC25-85 Technical Information

10. HEALTH AND
SAFETY STATEMENT

10.1 GENERAL

Under the 1987 Consumer Protection Act and
Section 6 of the 1974 Health and Safety at Work
Act, we hereby provide the following information
about substances that are hazardous to health.
Product range reference: MEC and MEC C Series
air heaters.

10.2 CAUTIONARY NOTE

During the first firing operation, some smoking
may occur. This is due to the burning off of
protective/lubricating oils used when the appliance
was being manufactured. Most of this will have
been removed during the production testing
process. It is a wise precaution to ensure that
adequate ventilation is provided during the initial
firing operation and throughout the commissioning
period. This is particular important if the exhaust
air is blown into a confined space. This smoking
does not constitute a poison hazard.

10.3 MISCELLANEOUS

Small quantities of adhesives and sealants used
in the product are dried and cured and present no
known hazard.

10.4 THERMOSTAT

(Thermal overheat limit control)
Material: llluminating Kerosene.
Description: Sealed vial contains a small
quantity in liquid form.
Recognition: Colourless liquid, paraffin oil/
petroleum hydrocarbon odour.
Characteristics: Non-corrosive, flammable with
no poisonous reference-CH
poison Class 3
Precautions: Avoid handling. This product
can irritate and remove fat from
the skin. Prolonged contact may
cause dermatitis.
breathing vapour. Avoid eye
contact. Do not ingest.
First Aid: Skin - Wash thoroughly with
soap and water.
Eyes - Rinse immediately with
copious amounts of clean water.
lngestion: Seek medical advice.

10.5 ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR

Two types are used by random selection:
Recognition:
Material:
Known hazards: Electric shock possible if
Precautions:
First Aid:
END OF HEALTH AND SAFETY STATEMENT
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1. Plastic enclosure
2. Aluminium enclosure
Contained liquid electrolyte
charged.
Discharge to ground/earth.
Do not incinerate.
Treat for electric shock íf
affected.