6.3 Annual Maintenance
To ensure that the boiler operates efficiently and safely, it is required that the appliance is inspected by a suitably
competent technician at least once a year.
IMPORTANT – Personal protective equipment is recommended. The insulating material on the inside of the burner
door and the back of the combustion chamber contain refractory ceramic fibers that should not be handled without
personal protective equipment. This appliance contains materials that identify as carcinogenic, or possibly
carcinogenic, to humans.
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Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
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Avoid breathing in silica dust.
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Avoid transferring contaminants.
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Wear long sleeve clothing, gloves & safety glasses.
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Wear a respirator with a N95 rated filter or better.
First Aid Measures
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Skin – wash with soap and water
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Eyes – do not rub eyes; flush with water immediately
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Inhalation – breath fresh air, drink water, sneeze or cough to clear irritated passage ways
If irritation persists after implementing first aid measures, consult a physician immediately.
For more information:
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United States (OSHA) http://www.osha.gov
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Canada http://www.ccohs.ca
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