Health And Safety Information; Insulation Materials; Sealant And Adhesive; Kerosene And Gas Oil Fuels - Grant Vortex Pro Internal Combi Series Installation And Servicing Instructions

15 hEaLth anD SafEtY infORMatiOn

Under the Consumer Protection Act 1987 and Section 6 of the
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, we are required to provide
information on substances hazardous to health (COSHH
Regulations 1988).
Adhesives, sealants and paints used in the manufacture of the
product are cured and present no known hazards when used in
the manner for which they are intended.
The following other materials are present in the product:

15.1 inSULatiOn MatERiaLS

Material types:
Ceramic fibre board, mineral wool.
Description:
Rigid board, slabs, sleeves, gaskets, ropes.
Known hazards:
May cause temporary irritation or rash to skin. High dust levels
may irritate eyes and upper respiratory system.
precautions:
Avoid unnecessary or rough handling, or harsh abrasion of
boards. Normal handling and use of material should not produce
high dust levels.
Avoid inhalation, and contact with skin and eyes.
After handling always follow normal good hygiene practices.
protection:
Use disposable gloves, face mask and eye protection.
first aid:
Eyes - If irritation occurs, wash eyes with copious amounts of
water.
If symptoms persist, seek immediate medical advice.
Skin
If irritation occurs, wash under running water before washing with
soap and water.
Inhalation
Remove to fresh air, drink water to clear throat and blow nose to
remove dust/fibres.
Ingestion
Drink plenty of water.

15.2 SEaLant anD aDhESiVE

Material types:
Silicone elastomer.
Description:
Sealant and adhesive.
Known hazards:
Irritation to eyes.
precautions:
Avoid inhalation of vapour, contact with eyes and prolonged or
repeated contact with skin.
After handling always follow normal good hygiene practices.
protection:
Use eye protection. Rubber or plastic gloves should be worn
where repeated contact occurs and a face mask worn when
working in confined spaces.
first aid:
Eyes
Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Seek immediate medical
attention.
Skin
Wipe off and wash with soap and water.
Inhalation
Remove to fresh air.
Section 15: health and Safety information

15.3 KEROSEnE anD GaS OiL fUELS

(MinERaL OiLS)
Known hazards:
The effect of mineral oils on the skin vary according to the
duration of exposure and the type of oil.
The lighter fractions remove the protective grease naturally
present on the skin, leaving it dry, liable to crack and more prone
to damage by cuts, abrasions and irritant chemicals.
Skin rashes (Oil acne) most often on arms, but also on any part of
the body in contact with oil or oily clothing.
Contact with fuel oils can cause dermatitis.
precautions:
Avoid as far as possible any skin contact with mineral oil or with
clothing contaminated with mineral oil.
The use of a lanolin-based barrier cream is recommended, in
conjunction with regular washing with soap and rinsing with water
to ensure all oil is removed from the skin.
Take care to prevent clothing, especially underwear, from
becoming contaminated with oil.
Do not put oily rags or tools in pockets, especially trouser pockets.
Have first-aid treatment at once for an injury, however slight.
Do not inhale any vapours from mineral oils.
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